Phases of bowling Action
Run Up :-
Arm and Hand Movement
parallel to the target line , elbows bent at 90 degree pump the elbows straight back
Stride Buildup
Forward Body Lean with Short steps initially building into longer steps.
A balanced Running Stride prior to take-of
Gather Phase
:-
Bowling Arm
The bowling arm should move in a plane parallel to the target line.
Front Arm
The front arm should move straight up, parallel to the target line not too far across the body.
Approach
Maintain a line through te crease along the target line .Back leg to come “searching” for ground in front of body
Backfoot Landing:-
Back leg Should land bent and straighten through delivery stride
Front leg should be moving towards the target line , not across the body.
Hips & Shoulders should be aligned in the same plane at back foot impact
Delivery Stride :-
Bowling Arm
Shoulder & Hip Alignment
Front arm should come straight down bent & lock into front hip, before extending straight back after release.
Leg Mechanics- front leg should drive straight through target line.
Release :-
Back leg to come straight through along the target line,
bending the knee to lift ” Up & Over ” an imaginary obstacle beside Front foot
Follow Through :-
Follow Through is the product of movement that occur earliar in the delivery.
When analysing actions look for “cause ” in the early stage of delivery rather than
the “symptoms” that usually present in the release & Follow Through phases.