Bowling is a one-stop shop for all cricket coaches, teachers and players looking for ways to improve play. It sets out coaching advice in clear, jargon-free language, with plenty of photographs to add further explanation. Content includes:
- The basics, e.g. the run-up, the delivery stride
- Technique for each style of delivery with step-by-step illustrated instructions
- Training drills to improve each skill
- Common problems - and how to fix them
- Tactics, e.g. when to use which style of delivery, patience and discipline
- Advanced play, e.g. the more difficult techniques
The book also includes examples of players, past and present, who are renowned for their expertise in certain techniques, as well as words of advice from the legends.
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Bowling is a thorough but jargon-free cricket book for coaches, teachers and players. It covers the basics, common problems and how to fix them, tactics, advanced skills, and tips from top players.
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Chapter Two Basic Bowling |
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How do I stop no-balling? |
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Chapter Three Advanced Bowling |
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Medium-pace and fast bowling |
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Physical, preparation, fitness |
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Medium-pace (fast-medium, medium fast) |
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Variations for swing bowlers |
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Off-cutter and leg-cutter |
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Thumb from bottom to top of seam |
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Fast-medium bowling tactics |
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Opening the bowling vs change bowling |
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Bowling to left-handed batsmen |
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Using the crease and changing the angle of attack |
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Bowling around the wicket |
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Chapter Four Spin Bowling |
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Leg-break/wrist-spin bowling |
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Leg-spin variation -- googly |
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Left-arm unorthodox/Chinaman |
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Chapter Five Limited-Overs Bowling |
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Basic principles of one-day bowling |
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Bowling to an aggressive batsman |
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Chapter Six The Mental Side Of Bowling |
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Pre-match preparation for bowlers |
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Changing your thought process |
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Chapter Seven Practice, Practice, Practice |
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Planning your winter and summer |
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Player and coach relationship |
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| Appendix |
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| Modes of dismissal |
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Mark Davis is Head Coach at the specialist cricket school, Millfield, and a former professional cricketer. Sam Collins is a cricket writer.
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