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General Cricket => Cricket Training, Fitness and Injuries => Topic started by: coady123 on July 31, 2013, 10:53:02 AM

Title: fast bowling
Post by: coady123 on July 31, 2013, 10:53:02 AM

im 15 looking to up my speed , in off season do I need to hit the gym ? what exercises would be necessary or will pace come naturally ?

Title: Re: fast bowling
Post by: Chewbacca on July 31, 2013, 11:44:52 AM

Strength/fitness is not as important as an efficient action. Read Ian Pont's 'Fast Bowlers Bible' - much cheaper than a gym membership and you'll gain so much more.

Pace won't 'come naturally' though, you need to work very hard if you can't bowl quick already, but it can be done. Just don't expect to be 90mph straight away.