by Sameer Multani
(Indore)
Hi Sir,
I am Sameer, I am a fast bowler of 14 years old. I want to bowl fast and accurate like Morne Morkel, my action is also quite similar to his. My problem is that I am not able to generate pace like him. Please suggest some fast bowling tips to help me.
Thanks Sameer.
Hi Sameer,
Morne has truly developed into a world class fast bowler and is a fine role model to copy.
Technically the best thing to do is copy his action as closely as you can, the best way to do this is to practice this in front of a mirror. if your parents have a mirro at home practice shadow bowling using the mirror to copy Morne’s action as accurately as possible. If you don’t have a mirror, use a reflection in a window, this can be as helpful. Practicing this over and over helps your brain to learn how shape your action like his.
To bowl faster you need to get stronger, this will come with time as you get older, you won’t stop growing till your 22 years old, there are usually two growth spurts, one at the age the you are and often another when you are 17 -18 years old.
A good fast bowling tip for you to work on at the moment is for you to practice target bowling a couple of times a week to improve your control and accuracy. This will go nicely with your speed as you get bigger and stronger.
Have a look at Greg King’s strength and conditioning pages in the section on ‘cricket fitness’ which will get you started and are safe for teenagers who can injure themselves by lifting weights when they are too young.
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