| When bowling in cricket there are many | | | | position is very important. Make sure that as |
| possible cricket tips or hints that can help | | | | you approach the wicket you are running at a |
| improve your bowling. | | | | steady, consistent speed, and increase |
| | | | strides. Aim to keep your head as steady and |
| In bowling, a combination of natural ability, | | | | level as possible, looking towards your |
| good technique and practice is the recipe for | | | | target. |
| good bowling, whether it is fast, slow or | | | | |
| spin. | | | | Pull your front arm down and through the |
| | | | target area, making sure you complete the |
| Here are some tips that will help your | | | | delivery with a full follow through. |
| bowling and when implemented correctly your | | | | |
| bowling speed: | | | | Try to keep everything in the same direction, |
| | | | towards your target, keep your hips and |
| The basic grip to hold the ball is to keep | | | | shoulders parallel/in-line, and follow |
| the seam vertical and to hold the ball with | | | | through the delivery in the direction where |
| your index finger and middle finger either | | | | you intend the ball to go. |
| side of the seam with the side of your thumb | | | | |
| resting on the seam underneath the ball. | | | | Also as a bowler it is very important to stay |
| | | | in great shape, as you'll enjoy the game more |
| In your approach/run in, try to stay: | | | | and perform better in the latter stages if |
| | | | you have good stamina. So incorporating some |
| - Smooth, | | | | light weight sessions in to your training is |
| | | | important. |
| - Balanced, | | | | |
| | | | Also aim to try and run 3 times a week to |
| - Economical, | | | | keep your cardiovascular system in top |
| | | | condition and to improve your stamina. South |
| - Rhythmical, | | | | African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini, is well |
| | | | know for running 10Km every morning, even on |
| - Consistent and stay relaxed and try not to | | | | match days! |
| tense up. | | | | |
| | | | But make sure you consult your coach/doctor |
| During your approach and action, your head | | | | gym instructor before starting any sessions. |