Drill

Drills

Cricket

Full Follow-Through Momentum

Carry momentum through release instead of pulling up early

10 min
6 x 8 balls off a medium run
Beginner

Why this drill

Builds toward carry momentum through release instead of pulling up early.

Instructions

  1. 1Bowl off a controlled run-up focusing on what happens after release.
  2. 2Let the bowling arm keep swinging down past the front leg.
  3. 3Take three or four running strides past the crease after release.
  4. 4Avoid stopping dead on the front leg immediately after the ball leaves the hand.

What to focus on

Running through the crease after release.

Recommended reps

6 x 8 balls off a medium run

Common mistake

Stopping abruptly on release, which drags down pace and control.