Cricket Coaching Bowling Tips/ Fast Bowling: Release point

by Prajwal
(Kharghar, Maharashtra, India)

Dale Steyn: Perfect timing

Hello coach, I am 13 years old and a fast bowler. I want to ask, what is the right time to release the ball?

Hi Prajwal, to keep this simple and to learn the right time to release the ball without getting analytical or technical.

An old tip from Saqlain Mushtaq, the great Pakistani spinner, play with the ball and experiment with your moves to learn for yourself without the coach having all the answers.

Drill number 1. Drive into the crease and lean forward. See the length you carry over the six ball from leaning forward to the crease.

Drill number 2. Run to the crease in a very upright position, see how long you bowl six balls from a very upright position.

Now think about how tall you get from these different body positions? Now you have an idea of ​​what happens to the length if it is too forward or too vertical.

Now place the target far, on top of the stump, Practice bowling at the target until you can hit it regularly.

You will develop control, precision and a natural release point.

Successful Bowling, good luck to the coach

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