Overarm bowling Teaching points Stand side on the bowling hand should be furthest from the targetbatter bent holding the ball just below the chin The lead arm should be in front at a 90 degree angle with the fingers pointing up ID: 1048503
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1. Why? In cricket, a bowler must deliver a bowl overarm for it to be a legal delivery. The delivery arm must also be straight when the ball is released, with no bend at the elbow.Overarm bowlingTeaching pointsStand side on, the bowling hand should be furthest from the target/batter, bent, holding the ball just below the chinThe lead arm should be in front at a 90 degree angle with the fingers pointing upRock back, taking weight on the back foot and raising the front foot with toes in contact with the floor; there should be a slight bend in each leg – maintain the arm position while you rock backQuickly rock forward, transferring weight from back to the front foot to create powerAt the same time, generate a windmill action in the arms bringing them from coiled to straight with the bowling arm coming up and over the shoulderRelease the ball quickly at the highest point just in front of the headStep forward and finish with the bowling hand across the front of the body1 / 234567Recap
2. Ball grip for overarm bowlingTeaching pointsThe index and middle fingers of the bowling hand should be placed alongside, and parallel with the seam at a comfortable width.The thumb is used to provide support underneath the ball, and should be resting either close to, or on the seam.The ring finger and little finger at bent at the side for supportDo not grip too tightlyWhy? A good ball grip is the foundations to good bowling and allows the bowler to release the ball in the best way possible.Backhand viewForehand viewSide viewRemember to keep a gap between the base of the thumb and the ball!
3. Bowling run upTeaching PointsStart holding the ball in the correct grip. You should be stood roughly four paces behind the crease line, to the sides of the stumps so you don’t run into them during your bowl. Taking your first step with the same foot that you bowl with, move towards the crease line using similar-sized strides for each step. This will help you build momentum smoothly towards the crease to help build speed for the delivery. Make sure your run-up is in a straight line, as any zig-zagging will lose momentum and reduce the accuracy of the bowl when you get to the crease. When you near the crease, jump off the opposite foot to your bowling hand. At the same time, start to bring the bowling arm up and around, ready for the release.On landing, the bowling arm should release the ball to be bowled. Try to release the ball at the highest point above the head to achieve a maximum speed of delivery.Why? A run up can help a bowler add more speed to their delivery. A faster ball can make it harder for the batsman to hit