Streetwise Bowling: The Perfect Death Over
This article is part of the "Streetwise Bowling" series from PitchVision Academy. To view the full list of tactics click here.
Pressure.
That's what makes death bowling so difficult. Any fool can fire a yorker down in a net. Very few can do it in a World Cup Final. And the punishments are severe.
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Batting Drill: Death Hitting
Here's a fun drill that can teach players about hitting at the death of an innings. Perfect timing for the World T20, where batsmen will be in the death from almost the first ball.
Cricket Show 252 Competition Winner
This week’s winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Raghav. He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.
The winning question was:
“I have a question about throwing technique, while throwing should your front foot be little bit turned towards fine leg or should it be pointing straight towards the target ? Our coach tells us to point it straight whereas I saw some professional players recently pointing their foot slightly towards fine leg. Which one should I follow so as to generate maximum power in my throws ? Also should I land on my heels or on toes?”
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5 Ways to Bowl with Express Pace
Jarred Opperman was on a path to fast bowling glory. He was in the Natal team, and the speed gun was showing the high 130s. He took pride in knowing that the batsmen were afraid of his speed.
“There is no better feeling in the world. The battle is already half over.”