Cricket
Grip Check For Clean Revolutions
A consistent grip that produces clean, hard revolutions on the ball
10 min
5 x 10 deliveries, checking grip before each set
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward a consistent grip that produces clean, hard revolutions on the ball.
Instructions
- 1Set your grip and show it to a partner or camera before bowling each set.
- 2Bowl with a full wrist and finger snap through the ball.
- 3Check the ball's revolutions by watching the seam spin in flight.
- 4Reset the grip any time you feel the ball slipping out flat.
What to focus on
Same grip pressure and finger position every ball.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 deliveries, checking grip before each set
Common mistake
Loose or inconsistent grip producing a flat, non-turning delivery.