Bowling leg spin

BlackCap_Fan · 13-02-2006, 02:15 AM

I'm trying to bowl leg spin but I just can't get it to work. I've got the grip all worked out (I think) but the release is going horrible. I'm trying to bowl the stock delivery (leg break, obviously). You have to rotate your wrist whilst cocked anti clockwise and deliver it, using your fingers to get extra spin. The problem is that I can't do this. My middle finger 'catches' the ball and instead backs it spin backwards (like a fast bowlers' bouncer).

Any tips? Surely there's got to be some leggies here (or at least a coach or 2..)

cameeel · 13-02-2006, 02:24 AM

I've got a similar problem, except every single ball comes out as a quite good wrong-un, but i can't bowl a leg break at all

Nnanden · 13-02-2006, 02:45 AM

http://www.cricketweb.net/coaching/spintowin.php

simmy · 13-02-2006, 05:30 AM

I've always been able to spin the ball and it comes really naturally to me so i might not be able to help you generate turn initially.

Once you can spin it though, I find a good way of getting more turn and accuracy is whilst jogging up to the crease to face the back of your hand down the track ie towards the batsman, thus your wrist is given more "time" to turn. I'm actually quite jealous that you can get some extra bounce though!

Also make sure you have a really lose grip on the ball so that you are literally barely holding it.

Just practice with a tennis ball.

Neil Pickup · 13-02-2006, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nnanden

http://www.cricketweb.net/coaching/spintowin.php

Couldn't put it better myself (whistles).

Ben, have a read through that link and give me a shout on MSN if you want any more help/explanation.

The underarm drill is the best place to start to get your revs going in the right direction.

ash chaulk · 13-02-2006, 06:27 AM

leg spin question.... i can make the ball spin if i dart the ball in but when i flight it the ball travels straight any tips on that?

Neil Pickup · 13-02-2006, 06:29 AM

Suggests your wrist position changes between the two different actions - try to focus on keeping your hand/wrist action the same when you look to flight it.

Jono · 13-02-2006, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameeel

I've got a similar problem, except every single ball comes out as a quite good wrong-un, but i can't bowl a leg break at all

Ah I remembed I had that problem when I was 10 and was obsessed with wanting to be a leg spinner. Eventually fixed it, but at the age of 13 I joined a club and decided to become a first change medium pacer. Then the next time I played club cricket was this season as a leggie. Took a while to convince my captain that I was any good though. But had a nice 11 over spell last Saturday reaping 2-34 when the opposition were going at 5.25 an over.

KennyD · 13-02-2006, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmy

Also make sure you have a really lose grip on the ball so that you are literally barely holding it.

I've always found that a loose grip doesn't allow me to impart as much sidespin. I like the Stuart MacGill method of "Grip it hard, rip it hard"

Hoggy31 · 13-02-2006, 07:16 AM

Darren has told me that his inducker often slides down leg side, is there any way to fix this?

benchmark00 · 13-02-2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoggy31

Darren has told me that his inducker often slides down leg side, is there any way to fix this?

Can someone answer this?

It's a serious concern.

Neil Pickup · 13-02-2006, 07:34 AM

Can you not disrupt a genuine question thread with stupid posts? Cheers.

luckyeddie · 13-02-2006, 07:35 AM

It's a co-ordination problem.

You posted the the question in 'Off Topic' - try the cricket forum.

open365 · 13-02-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by luckyeddie

It's a co-ordination problem.

You posted the the question in 'Off Topic' - try the cricket forum.

Wow,i'm amazed you resisted making a joke about Neil and leg spin...

luckyeddie · 13-02-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by open365

Wow,i'm amazed you resisted making a joke about Neil and leg spin...

You'd think that using the words 'Neil' and 'leg spin' in such close proximity would be akin to trying to touch like poles of a pair of bar magnets, wouldn't you?

13-02-2006, 02:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlackCap_Fan State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Auckland,N.Z Posts: 1,392	Bowling leg spin I'm trying to bowl leg spin but I just can't get it to work. I've got the grip all worked out (I think) but the release is going horrible. I'm trying to bowl the stock delivery (leg break, obviously). You have to rotate your wrist whilst cocked anti clockwise and deliver it, using your fingers to get extra spin. The problem is that I can't do this. My middle finger 'catches' the ball and instead backs it spin backwards (like a fast bowlers' bouncer). Any tips? Surely there's got to be some leggies here (or at least a coach or 2..) __________________ Batsman for Cricketweb Blue Stats: --------M-----I----N.O---Runs---Average---50's--100's--HS OD: -62---56----15-----1342----32.73-----10------0-------99 (seriously) FC: --40---77-----8------2067----29.96-----12------2-----120 RIP Fardin 1990-2006

13-02-2006, 02:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
cameeel International Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6,902	I've got a similar problem, except every single ball comes out as a quite good wrong-un, but i can't bowl a leg break at all __________________ Proud Member of the Melbourne Demons ,'97,'98,'99,'05-'13 Supporter of Melbourne Demons FC, Aston Villa FC, and the Flyers "This tournament is a joke. Grass is for cows, I'm never coming back." - Marat Safin

13-02-2006, 02:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,181	http://www.cricketweb.net/coaching/spintowin.php __________________ Jesus saves proudly supporting Liverpool FC

13-02-2006, 07:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
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13-02-2006, 07:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
luckyeddie Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Derby, England Posts: 17,617	It's a co-ordination problem. You posted the the question in 'Off Topic' - try the cricket forum. __________________ Nigel Clough's Black and White Army, beating Forest away with 10 men

13-02-2006, 05:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
simmy International Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, England Posts: 3,039	I've always been able to spin the ball and it comes really naturally to me so i might not be able to help you generate turn initially. Once you can spin it though, I find a good way of getting more turn and accuracy is whilst jogging up to the crease to face the back of your hand down the track ie towards the batsman, thus your wrist is given more "time" to turn. I'm actually quite jealous that you can get some extra bounce though! Also make sure you have a really lose grip on the ball so that you are literally barely holding it. Just practice with a tennis ball.

13-02-2006, 06:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Neil Pickup Cricket Web Staff Member / Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 26,361	Suggests your wrist position changes between the two different actions - try to focus on keeping your hand/wrist action the same when you look to flight it.

13-02-2006, 07:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Neil Pickup Cricket Web Staff Member / Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 26,361	Can you not disrupt a genuine question thread with stupid posts? Cheers.

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