Q&A for How to Bowl in Cricket

Not necessarily, as long as you have quick arm speed and a smooth run up, the pace will be there

Through doing practice drills, for example, bowling at cones in certain areas on the pitch.

First, point your non-bowling hand towards the wickets, then bowl the ball and swing your dominant knee (on the same side as your bowling hand) towards the wickets and follow through.

Shift the whole momentum of your body when bowling, and throw at least 20 overs daily with same action and same run up. After 3 week,s you will begin to notice a gradual improvement in your speed.

You need to run a lot to increase your stamina level first. Then try to bowl slowly at first, then a bit faster, and gradually pick up your speed while maintaining your accuracy.

No. It would be considered a no ball if you were to throw the ball. I would recommend practicing bowling for 15 to 20 minutes a day to improve your ability to bowl straight without throwing the ball. You will just have to adapt your arm's position to your needs.

While it's normal to bend your wrist while releasing a ball, this is something that should be avoided due to the high risk of wrist injuries.

Yes. You should run quickly to get more momentum behind your bowl.

You just have to practice, there is no shortcut. Concentrate on the area where you want to bowl, not on the ball. Snap your wrist while bowling a fastball. if you are a right-hander, use your left foot to generate weight on the ball and vice versa, this gives you power. Do not forget, practice makes a man perfect. Even bowlers like Shane Warne, Wasim Akram and Michael Holding did not bowl well at first go, their practice, determination, and hard work made them exceptional bowlers.

Exercise daily or if you are having some issue with your hand then go for doctor.

This depends on personal preference, but you should aim to look at the spot where you would like to bowl the ball. However, some bowlers like to look at the top of the stumps when bowling a yorker and other bowlers look in different areas.

Yes, when you are bowling just line and length. When bowling swing or spin, your wrist will probably be a bit off to the side.

Yes.

This is a common problem for any pace bowler when they grip the ball with the seam and unintentionally spin the ball. What you need to do is grab a friend and practice releasing the ball. Just flick your wrist back and forth with the seam straight; don't go in the action. Just stand with your elbow bent and practice.

You should start exercising your calf and arm muscles. The leg muscles will help you have a stronger pose and position, and you need the arm muscles to throw harder and faster. I recommend hiring a coach or find someone experienced in cricket bowling.

Fling the ball up from under, a little like underhand shots in badminton.

Practice bowling in slow motion, and stop your arm where you would normally release the ball. Then adjust it so it makes a 45 degree angle. Most importantly, keep practicing!

No, but it is best if the ball bounces. Otherwise, the ball will be deemed as a no-ball.

Yes, you should bounce the ball. It will help prevent no-balls due to throwing.

Just shift your weight correctly in your leaded foot to correct the knee bend and practice well.

It means to flick it quickly. This is a vital part of the bowl, as it generates the angle of the bowl.

Generally, yes. Try to maintain eye contact with your target at all times. You can still bend over, but try to keep your head up while bowling.

Your bowling arm should be straight to deliver the ball, or it would be a throw, which would be counted as a no-ball. You can have your non-bowling arm folded in, but it is recommended to extend it when you are releasing the ball, to increase speed and accuracy.

Yes. When your head is not stable and falls away, so will your body, making you bowl down leg side. Try and keep your body straight up when bowling and have a straight follow-through.

As long as your elbow does not surpass 15° of extension while bowling, it is classed as a legal ball. If your had bends, it does not matter; most bowling uses hand movements for variation of deliveries.

Practice releasing the ball a little later.

Try aiming with your non-bowling hand at where you want the ball to land. This should ensure that your line is correct, that is, if your action is good.