Outswing vs Inswing

MrPrez · 27-01-2013, 09:14 AM

Which do/would you prefer bowling; which do you prefer facing; which is more effective in getting wickets.

Just generally discuss the merits of the two arts. I personally prefer bowling outswing as it seems more likely to snag a wicket, but I'd also rather face it.

Migara · 27-01-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPrez

Which do/would you prefer bowling; which do you prefer facing; which is more effective in getting wickets.

Just generally discuss the merits of the two arts. I personally prefer bowling outswing as it seems more likely to snag a wicket, but I'd also rather face it.

Slower pace, I'd rather face inswing. If it's lightening fast, then I'd prefer outswing

smalishah84 · 27-01-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Migara

Slower pace, I'd rather face inswing. If it's lightening fast, then I'd prefer outswing

awta.

Probably the delivery that I would rate as the most lethal would be the inswinging yorker. When bowled at good pace and with late swing. Very very lethal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No2Nz4R4HUs

Himannv · 27-01-2013, 09:38 AM

I prefer bowling inswing (to a right hander) largely because it comes more naturally to me than outswing. While I'm batting I'd probably go along with Migara's preference.

Kirkut · 27-01-2013, 09:42 AM

Depends on the bowler's height.

Usually the short height bowlers are the ones who bowl outswing as their wicket taking deliveries. Examples are Dale Steyn, Malcolm Marshall and Fred Trueman.

The tall blokes are the ones who bowl inswing deliveries for wickets, I don't know the reason but that seems to be the trend. I've seen a lot of Curtly Ambrose spells and he never really bowled and outswinger or a leg cutter. Examples here would be, Glenn Mcgrath, Imran Khan, Ambrose and Walsh.

Either way, both outswing and inswing are tough to face when the ball is bowled by world class bowlers I mentioned above.

shankar · 27-01-2013, 09:51 AM

Against quality batsmen with a good defence in no hurry to score, I think outswing is significantly more potent. You can get wickets bowling outswingers alone and just varying the length and line. If you're an inswing bowler you need some additional weapon like a leg-cutter.

Kirkut · 27-01-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPrez

Which do/would you prefer bowling; which do you prefer facing; which is more effective in getting wickets.

Just generally discuss the merits of the two arts. I personally prefer bowling outswing as it seems more likely to snag a wicket, but I'd also rather face it.

I'd recommend you to trust your natural abilities, and enjoy your bowling. If you like bowling outswing, bowl it and do it at a lively pace with good rhythm.

Fast bowlers today clutter their minds too much on their bowling styles. They're WAY too worried on what the speed gun says rather than their bowling rhythm.

The reason why 80's fast bowlers were the best because they trusted their natural abilities and focused on bowling at a great rhythm without being over coached.

Hurricane · 27-01-2013, 10:45 AM

I've been playing against a two piece ball and both are equally difficult to bat against.

Against a 4 piece - inswing is easier to stay against but harder to score against because you don't know how much it is going to swing.

Agent Nationaux · 27-01-2013, 02:09 PM

A slightly different thread but still interesting.

Which is your favourite to watch?

Midwinter · 27-01-2013, 04:17 PM

Outswing

When bowling there are more oppotrunities to take a wicket
When batting inswing is easier to cope with because you can try and shuffle it away on the leg side somehow and most umpires will say it is going down leg if you miss it,

Wnen watching, Remember seeing Ken McCleay of WA hooping the ball miles, it was amazing.

HeathDavisSpeed · 27-01-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Migara

Slower pace, I'd rather face inswing. If it's lightening fast, then I'd prefer outswing

This. I don't mind the ball coming in at the body, but if it's really quick then more likely than not I'll be bowled at some point.

Top_Cat · 27-01-2013, 06:50 PM

Against guys who can bat, outswing every time.

benchmark00 · 27-01-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

This. I don't mind the ball coming in at the body, but if it's really quick then more likely than not I'll be bowled at some point.

You've always swung both ways though.

HeathDavisSpeed · 27-01-2013, 07:08 PM

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You've always swung both ways though.

I don't see how that's relevant to the question at hand.

Burgey · 27-01-2013, 08:03 PM

Outswing far more dangerous to face IMO.

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Himannv International Captain Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SL Posts: 6,164	I prefer bowling inswing (to a right hander) largely because it comes more naturally to me than outswing. While I'm batting I'd probably go along with Migara's preference. __________________ "I will go down as Darren Sammy, the one who always smiles" - Darren Sammy

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Hurricane International Captain Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 7,349	I've been playing against a two piece ball and both are equally difficult to bat against. Against a 4 piece - inswing is easier to stay against but harder to score against because you don't know how much it is going to swing. __________________ Munro watch: Auckland 47,103, 27, 269*, 59, 118 Tests 0,15

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Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,117	Outswing far more dangerous to face IMO. __________________ WWCC - Loyaulte Mi Lie "People make me happy.. not places.. people" "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." - Samuel Johnson "Oh my God, there's a castle! A castle!"

27-01-2013, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kirkut School Boy/Girl Cricketer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Manipal Posts: 61	Depends on the bowler's height. Usually the short height bowlers are the ones who bowl outswing as their wicket taking deliveries. Examples are Dale Steyn, Malcolm Marshall and Fred Trueman. The tall blokes are the ones who bowl inswing deliveries for wickets, I don't know the reason but that seems to be the trend. I've seen a lot of Curtly Ambrose spells and he never really bowled and outswinger or a leg cutter. Examples here would be, Glenn Mcgrath, Imran Khan, Ambrose and Walsh. Either way, both outswing and inswing are tough to face when the ball is bowled by world class bowlers I mentioned above.

27-01-2013, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
shankar International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southampton Posts: 2,350	Against quality batsmen with a good defence in no hurry to score, I think outswing is significantly more potent. You can get wickets bowling outswingers alone and just varying the length and line. If you're an inswing bowler you need some additional weapon like a leg-cutter.

27-01-2013, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Agent Nationaux Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Posts: 8,263	A slightly different thread but still interesting. Which is your favourite to watch?

27-01-2013, 04:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Midwinter U19 12th Man Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 258	Outswing When bowling there are more oppotrunities to take a wicket When batting inswing is easier to cope with because you can try and shuffle it away on the leg side somehow and most umpires will say it is going down leg if you miss it, Wnen watching, Remember seeing Ken McCleay of WA hooping the ball miles, it was amazing.

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