Today’s blog post is all about a challenge. From learning the grip and the technique of the perfect off spinner, today’s post will prepare you to master the technique of one of the most challenging deliveries in spin bowling – the Doosra. Let’s get started!

The ability to master the technique of the Doosra is truly an art. More than the grip, it’s a difficult task to perfect how you release the ball after the run-up. If you’re an aspiring spin bowler, bowling the Doosra must be on top of your list. Essentially, after you release the ball, right after the first bounce, the ball turns away from a right-handed batter and moves into a left-handed batter.

As for the grip, place your middle finger and index finger on top of the ball, however, spread out and on the seam. The thumb stays under the ball for a firm grip. Now that we have the grip in place, let’s talk about the release. Here is where the challenge starts. When you complete a steady run-up with a balanced posture, the ball is released from the back of your bowling hand by pulling down your middle finger, while your index finger moves in a clockwise direction. This is how you perfect the Doosra as a right-handed spin bowler.

Hence, when the ball is released, the seam is ideally pointed towards the 3rd main region for a right-handed batter and the fine leg position for a left-handed batter. Practise hard as perfecting the release of the Doosra can be challenging.

As for the next blog post, we learn to bowl the perfect flipper.