In this category, we show you how to play cricket step by step. Each player role and technique is broken down into phases to help you learn these techniques and build your confidence.
You will find here the very basics, the different types of bowlers and batters to distinguish the variety of techniques at your arsenal. Then, you should explore how to play a shot or how to bowl a delivery.
If you already know a thing or two, but still have lingering questions about your technique, we have several articles about improving some specific cricket skills with targeted drills and training.
It’s one of the best weapons in a fast bowler’s armoury and it can dismiss or unsettle a batsman but just how do you bowl a bouncer? Can I Bowl a Bouncer? You need to be a faster bowler to send down a bouncer. If you are looking to bowl spin or slower medium pace, …
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Many will say that they are the most important batsmen in the team. Their job is to get the side off to a solid start and build a platform but what makes a good opener? Who are the Opening Batsmen? The opening batsmen are the players who are listed as numbers one and two in …
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I’ve previously looked at the two main areas of slow bowling – off spin and leg spin. In this review, it’s time to delve a little deeper and discuss variations plus specific types of delivery such as the Googly, Flipper, Carrom Ball and so on. Introduction to the Types of Spin Bowling I’ll kick this …
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Traditionally, there are two types of spin bowling – leg spin and off spin – and in this article I’m going to look at the key differences between them. Leg Spin vs Off Spin Bowling The difference between leg spin and off spin bowling is the direction of the delivery. A right arm leg spin …
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Knuckleball in cricket is an extremely difficult, strategic delivery, but it’s not impossible to master. There are several bowlers in the cricketing world who use the knuckle ball as a potent ploy, and we are going to explore how do they do it. What is a Knuckleball in Cricket? A knuckleball is a slower delivery …
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Within the fast bowling sphere, there are lots of different subcategories that can be applied but, whilst many have heard of them, what do they actually mean? Fast Medium vs Medium Fast Bowlers: What is the Difference? In very basic terms, a fast medium bowler is quicker than a medium fast bowler. The clue is …
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Throwing is a technique and it’s not just about how fast you release and how far the ball travels so let’s take a closer look at this important part of the game. How to Throw a Cricket Ball Properly This is a fielding technique that can help get an edge over the batting team. Throwing …
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Getting the basics right is key to learning the elementary techniques needed to play cricket and, once those have been taken on board, you can build and develop those fundamental skills. 10 Fundamental Cricket Skills for Batting, Bowling and Fielding 1. Hand-Eye Coordination This is a vital skill to learn for anyone who wants to …
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It’s one of the many new shots to have crept into the modern game but what is a flick shot and how should it be executed? What is a Flick Shot in Cricket? A flick shot is usually played to a straight, full length ball or to one pitched on middle and leg. It’s played …
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The modern day batsman has to add strength and power to their game. Timing remains important but power hitting boosts the run rate so here are 12 exercises to increase that capability. 12 Best Strength and Power Exercises for Batsmen 1. Squats This is one of the most common exercises around and it can be …
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