Bowling action

But good coaches are well aware that many successful bowlers employ their own unique styles and some give birth to new, improved technique (for example, Bart King).

[3] A spinner's approach differs from that of a medium pace or fast bowler, but certain principles remain the same: The strides of the bound, back foot contact, front foot contact and the first stride of the follow through should all be in line to give a balanced action that flows towards the target.

Medium pace and quick bowlers usually employ a straight approach that is aligned toward the target.

For example, Spin bowlers tend to have very short run-ups, some even approach the bowling crease at a walking pace.

Fast bowlers tend to have long, rhythmical run-ups to allow them to develop momentum which adds to their ability to bowl the ball at high speeds.

[5] The bound is a jump that allows the bowler to transition from the run-up to the back foot contact position.

In contrast, side on bowlers need to rotate their bodies through ninety degrees and so tend to have a longer, higher bound.

It is crucial for the arm to be stiff, not bent,[7] and the wrist rather looser, to ensure smooth release of the ball, and sufficient bounce off the pitch.