Cricket
Braced Front Leg Release
Firm front side so the arm can accelerate through release
15 min
4 x 8 balls off a short run
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward firm front side so the arm can accelerate through release.
Instructions
- 1Bowl off five steps so you can feel the front foot land.
- 2Land the front foot pointing at the target with the knee firm, not collapsing.
- 3Pull the front arm down hard into the ribs as the bowling arm comes through.
- 4Finish with the chest over the front leg and follow through past the crease.
What to focus on
Front knee staying firm at foot strike.
Recommended reps
4 x 8 balls off a short run
Common mistake
Front knee buckling, which drops the release and sprays the length.