Description
To make the Ball Turn In towards the Batsmen maintaining the upright wrist position and using the Index and Middle fingers for revolutions with a Angle Seam.
Coaching Points
1. Grip - Index and Middle Finger on the seam of the ball
2. Run Up - 2 To 5 steps easy and relaxed with side ways movement and on toes to ensure weight transfer and forward momentum with upward energy on the front leg
3. Gather ,Delivery Stride and Back Foot Landing - In Gather in order to have a balanced upright position take a leap or jump so that the back foot landing is in line with the fine leg and front foot pointing towards the batsmen in line of the ball to be pitched. Lift the front leg and bend with knees with the wrist position upright and side of hand pointing towards the batsmen. Ensure more revolutions over the ball with angle seam and the action remains in one line.
4. Release - Ball should be release with the final touch of the index finger on the ball and the wrist rotating inwards towards the batsmen
5. Follow Through - Maintain forward momentum after the ball is released in anticipation for fielding or catching the ball.
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