I played the first game of the season today, on a turf wicket. I was extremely nervous and bowled two balls way too full (one was deemed a no ball) and one dragged down wide of the off stump.
Half the problem was the fact that they play with a 2 piece ball. By the time I get it the seam is raised along the ridge, the ball is more elliptical than round. Theres no way I can grip it around the seam so I grip it across the seam.
It also swings and seams like anything. Makes it bloody hard to hit the fast blokes.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get around this?
Half the problem was the fact that they play with a 2 piece ball. By the time I get it the seam is raised along the ridge, the ball is more elliptical than round. Theres no way I can grip it around the seam so I grip it across the seam.
It also swings and seams like anything. Makes it bloody hard to hit the fast blokes.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get around this?