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Basic Technique:
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The fundamentals that every fast bowler must possess are a correct grip, a
smooth efficient run - up, a well balanced rhythmical delivery stride,
a high delivery action and a deliberate and smooth follow through.
Run - up:
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The run up is very important to be able to generate speed. The ideal
run up is one where you start slowly and build up your speed till you
reach the peak at about 3 or 4 strides from the crease and maintain
this speed into the delivery stride and action.
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Gradual increase in speed is important and try not to run more than what is
necessary.
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Saving energy is vital for the effectiveness of a fast
bowler over a period of time. The best way to know what is correct for
you is to go to an open field and mark a spot on a clear stretch of
ground. From here close your eyes and run, gradually picking up speed
and then deliver the ball. A friend can mark the spot your back foot
has landed. From here walk normally to the spot you marked earlier and
this will be the exact number of steps to take when you mark you
run-up before bowling.
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This exercise is to be done three or four times
and the most smooth and efficient one must be selected. When taking
the run up in a match start from the bowling crease as this is the
place where your back foot has to land.
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Gear
Gear
Shoes
Pace bowling
Fast Bowling
Grip
Run - up
Delivery stride Actions
Follow through
Off Spin
Off Spin
Grip
Action
Follow through
Leg Spin
Leg Spin
Grip
Action
Follow through
Cut off the pitch
Off Cutter
Leg Cutter
Swing
Outswing
Inswing
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