CCA State Coaching Seminar THE MODERN SPINNER€œSpin the ball up ” Must be able to take a wicket...
Transcript of CCA State Coaching Seminar THE MODERN SPINNER€œSpin the ball up ” Must be able to take a wicket...
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Technical Stuff The SUPER Easy Basics Number 1 coaching tip Basic Tactical Plans Attributes Practice and Training Question time
The Technical Stuff
2. Gather
Jump forward to avoid losing momentum
Wrist cocked/loaded, elbow above shoulder height
1. Approach
Arrive balanced
Straight towards your target
3. Back Foot Landing
Back foot parallel to crease
Front arm – high and leading
Feet, hips, shoulders aligned to target
The Technical Stuff
4. Release
Front arm tight into side
Head high
Drive bowling shoulder at target
All weight on a planted front foot
5. Follow through
Rotate shoulders and hips 180 degrees
Leading arm – travels a path close to the body, passing the hip & finishing above the shoulder
Bowling arm – across body
The SUPER Easy Basics #4
FRONT ARM!!!
High and leading
Tight into side
Travels close to the body, past hip & finishing above the shoulder.
Strategy remains simple
“Invite the batsmen to drive”
Encourage batters to play against the spin
“Spin the ball up”
Must be able to take a wicket 5
ways with every ball
Set fields to support this strategy
Bowl with a plan
Spinners must own their plans & fielding positions.
Talk to captain / coaches – everyone on the same page.
Be realistic about the spinners capabilities.
In / Out fields are a terrific starting point.
Be Adaptable
Different bowling capabilities. Long form – 2, 3 & 4 day + Test! One Day – 50 over + powerplay Twenty20 – opening, middle or closing
Pitch conditions Hard / fast = slower Slow / sticky = push ball through
Match situation
Change of tactics
Over and Around the Wicket Subtle changes of delivery angles
Attributes
Huge Spin
Accuracy
Ability to change pace subtly
Work ethic – a willingness to practice and persevere
Practice and Training
Not enough practice by themselves*
One in every three hours of organised practice *
*Peter Mann PhD – Australian Institute of Sport
Spin Bowling Developmental History
Encourage spinners to watch, read and truly observe other spinners ◦ Then the important part ...
Take ACTION
Practice and Training