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Hi all,
I am 15 years old and do a lot of training for Leg spin. Is it possible to bowl too much that I injure my self? If so can I strengthen my body by going to the gym to make sure that I don't get any injuries.
Thanks
 
James513 said:
Hi all,
I am 15 years old and do a lot of training for Leg spin. Is it possible to bowl too much that I injure my self? If so can I strengthen my body by going to the gym to make sure that I don't get any injuries.
Thanks
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The key with strengthening is balance. It is very tempting to only work on the muscles that help your bowling but what you find is that eventually those weaker muscles give way.

Other than that, get out there and run, endurance is a huge thing as a spin bowler.

I'm sure someone else here will chip in with an exercise routine as there's plenty about.
 
leftie600 said:
The key with strengthening is balance. It is very tempting to only work on the muscles that help your bowling but what you find is that eventually those weaker muscles give way.

Other than that, get out there and run, endurance is a huge thing as a spin bowler.

I'm sure someone else here will chip in with an exercise routine as there's plenty about.
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Thanks for replying. I do, do a bit of endurance running and am reasonably fit. How do you think I can work on my balance? What sort of exercises?
 
Hi James,

As a director of Sport Injury Management; working in professional sport for many, many years, I have NEVER come across an overuse injury. As far as I am concerned, there is no such thing as over bowling... although I do often get recreational bowlers in my clinic who begin the season 'undercooked' [not enough bowling in pre-season]. All the bowlers I see are due to what we call misuse; not bowling correctly. Ross Dewar, Head of S&C at Worcestershire CCC, puts it extremely eloquently here: http://cricketstrength.com/overuse-v-miss-use-2-different-things/

Have a look at their OCD programme, which will help. If you want more information about it before you try, speak to TonyM.

Liz
 
Liz Ward said:
Hi James,

As a director of Sport Injury Management; working in professional sport for many, many years, I have NEVER come across an overuse injury. As far as I am concerned, there is no such thing as over bowling... although I do often get recreational bowlers in my clinic who begin the season 'undercooked' [not enough bowling in pre-season]. All the bowlers I see are due to what we call misuse; not bowling correctly. Ross Dewar, Head of S&C at Worcestershire CCC, puts it extremely eloquently here: http://cricketstrength.com/overuse-v-miss-use-2-different-things/

Have a look at their OCD programme, which will help. If you want more information about it before you try, speak to TonyM.

Liz
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Thanks Liz.
 
At your age James, strength and conditioning is an essential part of your game. However, you must bear in mind that there is no such thing as an 'off the peg' programme... no one size fits all! This is the reason why no S&C will write you a programme without a consultation to assess your unique qualities, structure, contraindications etc. I hugely recommend you make an appointment with somebody you can trust... usually through recommendation.

In the meantime, David has some great articles on his website. Here are just two:

https://www.pitchvision.com/how-3-simple-fitness-exercises-improve-spin-bowling-guile

http://www.pitchvision.com/how-2-workouts-a-week-can-make-you-a-better-spinner/


Or you can try this one without the weight; it will help until you decide to get a proper programme:

http://www.alloutcricket.com/cricke...rmance-building-cricket-strength-spin-bowling
 
Liz Ward said:
At your age James, strength and conditioning is an essential part of your game. However, you must bear in mind that there is no such thing as an 'off the peg' programme... no one size fits all! This is the reason why no S&C will write you a programme without a consultation to assess your unique qualities, structure, contraindications etc. I hugely recommend you make an appointment with somebody you can trust... usually through recommendation.

In the meantime, David has some great articles on his website. Here are just two:

https://www.pitchvision.com/how-3-simple-fitness-exercises-improve-spin-bowling-guile

http://www.pitchvision.com/how-2-workouts-a-week-can-make-you-a-better-spinner/


Or you can try this one without the weight; it will help until you decide to get a proper programme:

http://www.alloutcricket.com/cricke...rmance-building-cricket-strength-spin-bowling
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Thanks for your help Liz. I have had a read of the 3 links u posted and will give it a go in the next couple of days when I get a chance.
 
Hi,
I have recently developed a bad sore on my spinning finger. It starts to bleed every time I bowl. Is there anything I can put on it to make it better? I know that I could rest it for a few days and it would probably get better but I would prefer to be practicing most days with the season fast approaching here in Australia.
Thanks,
James
 
No worries James... it can take a long time! When you have been around for a while you will know where everything is. It is always good to open up old threads.

Hope you find something there.
 
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