The Corridor! For Right Arm Fast Bowlers

Shane Warne Masterclass

This is the best short video available outlining the basics of legspin bowling. Explanation is clear and easy to understand and the demonstrations are terrific! All the basics are covered - if you want to bowl legspin - or you want to help someone who bowls legspin - watch this video and do what warnie says!

Introduction to Running Drills - How to Run Faster!

This guy sounds like he has been listening to me talk for years! He uses quite a few of the same phrases I like to use when I am trying to teach young cricketers how to run. It is such an important TECHNICAL skill, yet so many bowlers overlook it!

This is a great basic introduction to sprint training. Try it out and apply it when you are running in to bowl!

 

 

New Fast Bowlers Drill - Working on Acceleration in Run Up

Just starting to use this drill with the players who have done enough strength and conditioning work to keep good form throughout the drill.
In the demonstration Stephen is doing 2 reps of each drill, In the actual activity, the athlete should do a set of 6 reps on each drill - ie. Set 1 - Ankling to first cone (10m) then transfer to High Knees to second cone (15m) then around bottom cone, collect ball and transfer onto runup. Gradual acceleration to first cone then acceleration to maximum pace at delivery. Follow through to complete first Rep.
Possible Sets are as follows:

1. Ankling to High Knees
2. Jog to High Knees
3. Jog to Bound
4. Alternate High Knees to High Knees

Each set takes about 70-90 seconds to complete but it is physically challenging so rest for 2-3minutes between sets.

Tip - Always have a target for the bowler to aim at in the delivery so he has a point to run to throughout his runup. Coaches - Encourage your player throughout the drill as it is TOUGH!!
Enjoy!

Sprinting Form Drills - Demonstration

These drills are very useful in improving running technique which will help your speed and efficiency when bowling and in the field. At this stage of the pre-season, doing each drill for 15m in sets of 5 with a slow jog back can also be a useful warm up routine. If you want to do them as an endurance routine, do 3 sets of 5 for each drill.
Enjoy!

Leg Spin Bowling Masterclass

Very very good video outlining basic grip for legspinner, topspin and wrongun'!
Jenner is very clear in explanation. Worth a look!

Six Exercises for Fast Bowlers

I'll be using this routine for the next few weeks in an attempt to "prehabilitate" our faster bowlers. It is very specific and should be very useful for any player who uses it. Remember - never do a new routine without first consulting an experienced coach or trainer to make sure the activity is safe for you, and NEVER overdo it!!

Analysing a Bowling Action for Safety - without video equipment

Tips for coaches who don't have access to video equipment but still need to satisfy the first rule of coaching fast bowlers - MAKE SURE THE ACTION IS SAFE!

Bowling Control Drill

This is a great drill for any bowler as it makes them concentrate on line and gives them immediate feedback about their "radar" That is, the relationship between where they aim and where the ball actually goes.
Remember - there is nothing that says the ball must go where you aim it! If you find that the ball CONSISTENTLY goes 10cms to the right of where you aim... Don't try and bowl differently, just aim 10cms to the left of your intended target! It is often the case that when a bowler goes for a little extra pace ie. his "Effort Ball", he will often spear it down the legside or bowl it too short. By using his radar, he can make the necessary corrections so that he does not waste the effort ball!

Key Points for this drill

1. Head still
2. Front arm and nose as rudder
3. Front arm and leg up and down at the target
4. Finish each delivery with a flick of the wrist
5. Run through the crease
6. Chase your ball down the wicket