Cricket
Flight And Loop Above The Eyeline
Add loop above the batter's eyeline while still hitting a length
12 min
5 x 8 balls, aiming for extra height mid-flight
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward add loop above the batter's eyeline while still hitting a length.
Instructions
- 1Bowl toward a target length while consciously giving the ball more air.
- 2Use finger spin, not arm speed, to add the extra loop.
- 3Watch that the extra flight doesn't turn into a shorter, easier length.
- 4Track how many balls land on target despite the added loop.
What to focus on
Loop coming from the fingers, length staying full.
Recommended reps
5 x 8 balls, aiming for extra height mid-flight
Common mistake
Slowing the arm down to add flight, which telegraphs the delivery.