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Archive :
Trevor Chappell  Dale Benkenstein  Bob Taylor  Allan Donald  John Reid
  Terry Jenner  Greg Chappell  Bob Woolmer  Dickie Bird  David Gower
  Desmond Haynes  Richard Hadlee  Curtly Ambrose



Sir Richard Hadlee on the art of fast bowling |
Richard Hadlee speaks about his journey from being "Paddles" to "Sir Richard."

Sir Richard Hadlee on the art of fast bowling
Listen to Sir Richard and watch him demonstrate the various aspects of fast bowling.
  • The approach: Listen to Sir Richard on what makes a great fast bowler. Also learn about his approach towards batsmen and his philosophy of interrogating the batsmen by looking at every ball as a question posed to the batsman who will answer the question. [ Video | Audio | Transcript ]


  • Sir Richard on his favourite fast bowlers: "The philosophy of other bowlers is quite interesting because we are all different...." [ Video | Audio | Transcript ]


  • Sir Richard on Dennis Lillee: "Dennis Lillee is arguably the greatest fast bowler ever in the history of the game. I find it very difficult to believe that there was somebody better than Dennis Lillee....." [ Video | Audio | Transcript ]


  • The importance of your bowling action: What is your bowling action? side-on or front-on? Does you action follow a natural rhythm? Look at Sir Richard demonstrate the action. [ Video]


  • The importance of your run-up: How do you hold the ball in your hand when you run up to bowl? [ Video]


  • The focus: Have you ever thought about what should be your focus when you run in to bowl? Here's your chance to pick up some tips from Sir Richard. [ Video | Audio | Transcript ]


  • Four key words: "Four key words constantly went through my mind, not necessarily on a ball by ball basis, but perhaps more so when the things were a little bit tough." Find out what kept Sir Richard going. [ Video | Audio | Transcript ]


  • The importance of timing in delivering the ball: Find out how your hands and shoulders should be moving to deliver the perfect ball. [ Video]


Archive :
Trevor Chappell  Dale Benkenstein  Bob Taylor  Allan Donald  John Reid
  Terry Jenner  Greg Chappell  Bob Woolmer  Dickie Bird  David Gower
  Desmond Haynes  Richard Hadlee  Curtly Ambrose