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Old 10-06-2005, 01:30 PM   #13 (permalink)
Neil Pickup
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Originally Posted by Stefano
Thanks for your reply. Really enjoyed to read your opinions (although not always do I agree).

For pitching vs bowling: I wouldn't do any comparisons, since they are too different. And there is one thing that pitchers have to think about, while bowlers don't: RUNNERS on bases. And don't forget the balks, which are the penalties assigned against the pitcher. Even a slight fake movement of the leg can be considered a balk...
Cricket has its equivalents; no-balls and trying to prevent established batsmen stealing the strike...
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