Learning Cricket: Mastering an Inch-Perfect Yorker By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Place the middle finger and the index finger right on the seam with your thumb under the ball and on the seam. The idea is to release the ball in such a way that it pitches right on the batter’s foot or within the ...
Learning Cricket: Practising the Bouncer By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Place your middle finger and index finger near the seam of the ball. Your thumb rests under the ball and on the seam for the best grip. For the bouncer, right after your run-up, pitch the ball short of a length directed towa...
Learning Cricket: Reverse Swing – Fast Bowling at its Finest By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Place your index finger and middle finger close to the seam, while your thumb rests under the ball for a firm grip. When you release the ball, if the shinier part is facing your palm, the ball will natura...
Learning Cricket: Master the Leg Cutter By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Place your index finger and the middle finger on the seam. Your thumb is also on the seam, however, underneath for a firm grip. For the leg cutter, as you release the ball, ensure your wrist faces the batter. Turn your wrist ...
Learning Cricket: Bowling the Best Off Cutter By Herschelle Gibbs Published on: Have a balanced position and start your run up with a steady momentum. Place your index finger and middle finger on the seam with your thumb supporting the seam underneath. As you release the ball, roll your fingers lik...