Cricket
Reading Length Off The Bowling Hand
Pick up length cues from the hand and release, not the bounce
12 min
6 x 10 balls, call length out loud before it bounces
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Face a spinner or feeder and call 'full', 'good' or 'short' the instant the ball leaves the hand.
- 2Only then complete your footwork decision and play the shot.
- 3Coach checks the call against where the ball actually pitches.
- 4Repeat until your calls match the pitch point more often than not.
What to focus on
Committing to a length read before the bounce.
Common mistake
Waiting to see the bounce before moving, which leaves you playing from the crease.