Drill

Drills

Cricket

Throwing On The Run Accuracy

Maintain accuracy while releasing the throw at full speed

12 min
6 x 8 throws while sprinting toward the ball
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Sprint toward a fed ground ball as if chasing down a single.
  2. 2Gather the ball without breaking stride and plant the back foot toward the target.
  3. 3Release while still moving forward, rotating the hips into the throw.
  4. 4Aim at stump height and check the throw doesn't sail with the momentum.

What to focus on

Hips rotating toward the target despite forward momentum.

Common mistake

Throwing across the body while still running, causing wayward direction.