Cricket
Run-Up Rhythm Marks
A repeatable run-up that lands the same every ball
12 min
5 x 6 run-throughs (no ball, then bowl)
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward a repeatable run-up that lands the same every ball.
Instructions
- 1Mark your start and a midway checkpoint on the ground.
- 2Run through without bowling and check you hit the midway mark on the same foot.
- 3Add the gather and jump, keeping your eyes level on the target.
- 4Only bowl once three run-throughs in a row match.
What to focus on
Same foot at the checkpoint every time.
Recommended reps
5 x 6 run-throughs (no ball, then bowl)
Common mistake
Sprinting flat out and losing the gather before release.