I think it helps to strongly pivot against a braced left leg to increase spin and really try and flick the ball at release. I always try to aim outside off-stump all the time and try to avoid bowling on the stumps full stop.
Is it a good idea to do a 'one step' drill where there is no run up involved? High front arm, explosive arm action and a strong follow through. Something to work on?
Instead of practising off spin i switched to leg breaks for one session-and found i was much better at it. I beat the bat, induced edges and stumpings. I was genuinely spinning the ball, unlike attempting finger spin. Not a good action, can't keep my head still when delivering. Worth persevering...
Excellent stuff. I'm new to cricket although not young and am attempting to learn off-spin and trying to remember the run up, jump, braced leg and pivot- let alone the spin! Harder than i thought.
I have noticed some balls have larger seams. I know this forum seems to be about wrist spin but i am trying to turn it the other way-is it a case of moving the hand primarily clockwise?
I have just started to play cricket and played a couple of sunday friendlies last season and bowled some overs of what i thought to be off-spin. I did get some hammer but managed to bowl someone through the gate!! Never played at school and was never coached in bowling until last week. I had a...
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