OUTSWING GRIP

- The first step to good swing bowling is having the correct grip. Place the thumb underneath the ball and two fingers (index and middle finger) along the seam.

- Rest the ball comfortably in the hand, not too far back, not too far forward. The ball rests in the fingers so that a small “window” can be seen between the fingers and the ball.

- For the outswing delivery, slightly angle the seam of the ball away from a right-handed batter.

- The correct grip provides good control of the ball, and should assist the ball to shape away from a right-handed batter.

OUTSWING BODY POSITION

- Position the feet so that they are shoulder width apart, with the front foot pointing toward the target.

- Stretch the non-bowling arm above head height, in line with the target, and bring the bowling hand up beside the chin.

OUTSWING DELIVERY EXECUTION

- Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball.  This pattern allows the arm to straighten naturally as it extends around to a high release point.

- The key to bowling an outswing delivery is making sure the index finger is the last to leave the ball. Follow through towards the target as the ball is released.

- The delivery needs to be practised repeatedly, so that it becomes automatic. When the delivery has been mastered, an approach to the delivery can be added to build momentum.

 OUTSWING ACTIVITY - PARTNER BOWLING (Lesson Plan)

- Two people stand 8-10 metres apart, bowling the ball back and forth, with the ball projected into the pitch.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. Follow through towards the target

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path.

OUTSWING ACTIVITY - TARGET LINE BOWLING (Lesson Plan) 

- Bowl the ball toward the lines/markers that are set out as a target on the pitch. This activity will assist to develop control and consistency.

- Starting the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. Follow through towards the target

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path

- Gradually increase the speed and distance of the approach, as well as decrease the size of the target to increase the difficulty.

 OUTSWING ACTIVITY - TARGET LENGTH BOWLING (Lesson Plan)

- Bowl the ball toward the lines/markers that are set out as target zones on the pitch. Each zone represents a different length: Red = Full; Yellow = Ideal; Blue = Short.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. Follow through towards the target

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path

- Gradually increase the speed and distance of the approach, as well as decrease the size of the target to increase the difficulty.

 INSWING GRIP

- The first step to good swing bowling is having the correct grip. Place the thumb underneath the ball and two fingers (index and middle finger) along the seam.

- Rest the ball comfortably in the hand, not too far back, not too far forward. The ball rests in the fingers so that a small “window” can be seen between the fingers and the ball.

- For the inswing delivery, slightly angle the seam of the ball toward the legs a right-handed batter.

- The correct grip provides good control of the ball, and should assist the ball to shape into a right-handed batter.

 INSWING BODY POSITION

- Position the feet so that they are shoulder width apart, with the front foot pointing toward the target.

- Stretch the non-bowling arm above head height, in line with the target, and bring the bowling hand up beside the chin.

 INSWING DELIVERY EXECUTION

- Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target.

- With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball.  This pattern allows the arm to straighten naturally as it extends around to a high release point

- The key to bowling an inswing delivery is making sure the middle finger is the last to leave the ball.

- Follow through towards the target as the ball is released.

- The delivery needs to be practised repeatedly, so that it becomes automatic.

- When the delivery has been mastered, an approach to the delivery can be added to build momentum.

 INSWING ACTIVITY - PARTNER BOWLING

- Two people stand 8-10 metres apart, bowling the ball back and forth, with the ball projected into the pitch.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. Follow through towards the target

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path.

 INSWING ACTIVITY - TARGET LINE BOWLING 

- Bowl the ball toward the lines/markers that are set out as a target on the pitch. This activity will assist to develop control and consistency.

- Starting the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. Follow through towards the target

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path

- Gradually increase the speed and distance of the approach, as well as decrease the size of the target to increase the difficulty.

 INSWING ACTIVITY - TARGET LENGTH BOWLING 

- Bowl the ball toward the lines/markers that are set out as target zones on the pitch. Each zone represents a different length: Red = Full; Yellow = Ideal; Blue = Short.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. Follow through towards the target

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path

- Gradually increase the speed and distance of the approach, as well as decrease the size of the target to increase the difficulty.

 FINGER SPIN GRIP

- The first step to good spin bowling is having the correct grip.
 
- Place the ball between the middle and index finger with the knuckles of these fingers resting on the seam of the ball.
 
- The thumb can support the ball underneath, and should appear similar to “opening a door handle”.
 
- It is important that the grip is comfortable for the individual.

 FINGER SPIN BODY POSITION

- Position the feet so that they are shoulder width apart, with the front foot pointing toward the target.

- Stretch the non-bowling arm above head height, in line with the target, and bring the bowling hand up beside the chin.

 FINGER SPIN DELIVERY EXECUTION

- Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball.  This pattern allows the arm to straighten naturally as it extends around to a high release point

- Release the ball when your bowling arm reaches the peak of the circle.  As the ball is released, the fingers and wrist spin the ball in a clockwise direction, with the projection of the seam into a right-handed batter. Continue the circle with the bowling arm until your back foot steps through.  This movement provides body rotation that helps to add spin to the ball.

- The delivery needs to be practised repeatedly, so that it becomes automatic.  When the delivery has been mastered, an approach to the delivery can be added to build momentum.

 FINGER SPIN ACTIVITY - PARTNER BOWLING

- Two people stand 8-10 metres apart, bowling the ball back and forth, using a reference line to monitor the amount of spin.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. 

- Release the ball with the fingers and wrist spinning the ball in a clockwise direction. Follow through towards the target to assist with body rotation

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path before and after it hits the pitch.

 FINGER SPIN ACTIVITY - TARGET BOWLING

- Bowl the ball at the T target made up of two stumps that are set out as a target on the pitch.  This activity will assist to develop control and consistency.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. 

- Release the ball with the fingers and wrist spinning the ball in a clockwise direction. Follow through towards the target to assist with body rotation

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path before and after it hits the pitch. Gradually increase the speed and distance of the approach, as well as change the position of the T target for delivery variations.

 FINGER SPIN ACTIVITY - JUMP THE LINE BOWLING (Lesson Plan)

- Bowl the ball towards a reference line made up of one stump that divides the pitch. Attempt to spin the ball from one side of the line to the other.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. 

- Release the ball with the fingers and wrist spinning the ball in a clockwise direction. Follow through towards the target to assist with body rotation.

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path before and after it hits the pitch. Gradually increase the speed and distance of the approach.

 WRIST SPIN GRIP

- The first step to good spin bowling is having the correct grip.

- Place the ball in the first three fingers with the ring finger wrapping around the seam of the ball.

- Use a drink can to experiment the position.
 
- It is important that the grip is comfortable for the individual. 

 WRIST SPIN BODY POSITION

- Position the feet so that they are shoulder width apart, with the front foot pointing toward the target.

- Stretch the non-bowling arm above head height, in line with the target, and bring the bowling hand up beside the chin.

- Once the bowling arm starts to move it is important to set the wrist to the inside of the body.

 WRIST SPIN DELIVERY EXECUTION

- Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball.  This pattern allows the arm to straighten naturally as it extends around to a high release point.

- Release the ball when your bowling arm reaches the peak of the circle.  As the ball is released, the fingers and wrist spin the ball in an anti-clockwise direction, with the projection of the seam away from a right-handed batter.

- Continue the circle with the bowling arm until your back foot steps through.  This movement provides body rotation that helps to add spin to the ball.

- The delivery needs to be practised repeatedly, so that it becomes automatic.  When the delivery has been mastered, an approach to the delivery can be added to build momentum.

 WRIST SPIN ACTIVITY - PARTNER BOWLING

- Two people stand 8-10 metres apart, bowling the ball back and forth, using a reference line to monitor the amount of spin.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release.

- Release the ball with the fingers and wrist spinning the ball in an anti-clockwise direction. Follow through towards the target to assist with body rotation

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path before and after it hits the pitch.

 WRIST SPIN ACTIVITY - TARGET BOWLING

- Bowl the ball at the T target made up of two stumps that are set out as a target on the pitch.  This activity will assist to develop control and consistency.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release.

- Release the ball with the fingers and wrist spinning the ball in an anti-clockwise direction. Follow through towards the target to assist with body rotation

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path before and after it hits the pitch. Gradually increase the speed and distance of the approach, as well as change the position of the T target for delivery variations.

 WRIST SPIN ACTIVITY - JUMP THE LINE BOWLING

- Bowl the ball towards a reference line made up of one stump that divides the pitch. Attempt to spin the ball from one side of the line to the other.

- Start the delivery from a balanced position. Pull the non-bowling elbow down to the leading hip, in line with the target. With the bowling elbow moving down and backwards, trace a circle with the ball up to release. 

- Release the ball with the fingers and wrist spinning the ball in an anti-clockwise direction. Follow through towards the target to assist with body rotation

- Observe the angle of the seam and the shape of the ball’s flight path before and after it hits the pitch. Gradually increase the speed and distance of the approach.