Alignment

 

Alignment within the Whole Bowling Action (0:07)

 

The 4 Phases of Delivery:

      - Run Up (1:26)

      - Bound (2:23)

      - Back Foot and Front Foot Contact (3:09)

      - Completion into Follow Through (4:31)

 

Analysis of a Professional Bowler:

- Analysis of a Seam Bowler (5:33)

      - Run Up and Gather into Follow Through is Aligned to the Target

        (Typically Off Stump) (5:35)

      - Back Foot Contact is Minimal to Carry Momentum into the Release, which is Facilitated by

        a Stiff Bent Leg (5:50)

      - Initial Contact Made with the Heel and Limited Flex in the Knee with a Braced Front Leg.

        As Long as it Does Not Collapse, a Bent Front Knee is Acceptable! (5:59)

      - Full Swing of the Arms Past Hip Pocket, whilst Rotating the Bowling Shoulder Towards the

        Target with Head Over Front Leg (6:19)

 

- Analysis of a Spin Bowler (6:30)

      - Initial Contact Made with the Heel and Limited Flex in the Knee with a Braced Front Leg (6:36)

      - With the Head Pointing and Aligned Towards the Target, the Hips Rotate the Body 180

        Degrees (6:42)

      - Completing the Action with a Fielding Position (6:47)Suggested Coaching Drills within Practice for

        Bowling Alignment (0:50)