Problems With Length - Leg Spin

[solanki]

Hi!

So, this is my first post actually seeking for drills.

As I've mentioned on my introduction post, I have been consistently practicing leg spin bowling and have been getting good at it (according to my standards! They're pretty bad).

Right now, I have a very small run up which I walk and then take two jumps and deliver. The seam is sleek and falls awesomely right on the pitch.

The problem is, I seem to get no flight (some occasional dip sometimes). I am practicing on a cement pitch. Unfortunately, the ball doesn't even spin appreciably - and most of the times it doesn't turn at all.

What could be the problem? What am I doing wrong? I have taught myself to release slowly and the ball releases with decent revolutions and a clean seam. What could be the problem? Are there any drills that I can do for practicing the release?

 

[solanki]

I have replies on the other three threads that I have posted, so what have I done wrong here?
Do post your suggestions and advice! That's why I am here!

 

[parbs1980]

To get the big spin you need to feel the ball gripping hard off your spinning finger as it comes out, sometimes described as 'flicking' the ball. I think there's some videos on getting your legspin going somewhere - it revolves around bowling underarm at half the pitch length, someone might be able to point you to it.

 

[solanki]

Thanks mate, that was helpful. Will probably find it in the videos and links thread.

Anyways, I guess even Bob Woolmer Videos have featured this particular bit about using underarm, then round arm and then over arm for practice of finger spinning.

 

[chrisbell]

Don't try to grip the ball too tightly - concentrate on flicking it hard, and you should feel the ring finger imparting a lot of revs as the ball come out of the hand.