Slower ball in cricket
Posted on July 25, 2009
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A slower ball is usually bowled by a fast bowler in order to surprise the batsman with the difference in pace.Due to this slow delivery from a fast bowler the batsman will play his shot early which he will completely miss the ball or hits the ball high in the air which will offer an easy catch for the fieldsman.
This slow ball bowling technique was probably introduced by Franklyn Stephenson.An effective slow ball will end up in taking wickets and it also helps to slow down the scoring rate.
Franklyn Stephenson
Slower will be effective when it is directed near the stumps in order to force the batsman to play.The bowling action must have to be entirely normal to deceive the batsman.
Different tricks to bowl a slow ball in cricket
- Bowling from the back of the hand, effectively a fast googly.The latest example for a bowler who bowls slow ball in this fashion is Usuru Udana
- Bowling with the fingers (middle and index fingers) placing apart on either side of the seam of the ball.The delivery is bowled full length.When bowled correctly the delivery will appear to be a full toss for the batsman but suddenly it drops.Sri Lankan cricketer Dilhara Fernando is an example who bowls this kind of delivery.
- Off cutter
- Leg cutter
- Palm Ball:-The ball is held in the palm instead of fingers.This is very effective in delivering a slow ball,but it is hard to disguise.
- Holding the ball deeper in the fingers:-Usually fast bowlers delivers the ball from the fingertips.Holding the ball deeper within the fingers slows the release of the ball.Brett Lee of Australia is an expert in this method.
- Reduction in the speed of the bowling action
Lasith Malinga of Sri Lanka is very expert to ball a slow ball with his un-orthodox round arm action.
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