Bowling

Basic Technique:

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.

Delivery stride Actions:

About 3 or 4 strides from the bowling crease you must start preparing to get into the delivery stride. The acceleration is stopped and the speed is maintained. You can bowl the ball either with a side on action or with a Front-on action. Both are equally effective and you should choose the one coming most naturally to you.
For a side on bowler, in the last step before the delivery stride, turn the body slightly to point the left shoulder to the batsman.
Then jump, arching the back at the same time and land on the right foot with the foot parallel to the bowling crease. The left foot lands in front with the toe pointing towards fine - leg.
The front arm is rotated high and the eyes are looking at the batsman slightly to the left or right of the shoulder. The wrist is cocked back slightly and the left arm pulls the body down and passes behind the body.
The weight transfers from the back to the front and the ball is delivered from the highest point possible. The left knee gives in a little & then straightens to maintain the balance and the body pivots pulling the right leg in front till the right shoulder is pointing down the wicket.
The entire action is like a cartwheel in motion and the hands complete the full circle.
Bowlers with front-on action in their last step before delivery, the back is arched a bit and both the feet land pointing down the wicket. The jump is negligible, but the arching brings the ball down sharply from a height. The head is steady and looking at the batsman from inside the front arm. The left arm pulls the body, transferring the weight forward and the bowling arm finishes behind the left side of the body.

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