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[Youngya7x]

Hi there, i currently bowl right arm medium but i have given up on it as i lack consistancy. I am very interested in becoming an off-spinner. I have tried it in nets and i can get good revs and turn the ball at quite a good pace too. Is there anyone here who can give me some tip or links to help me out?

Thanks in advance

Youngy

[turnitayard]

most people can turn the ball its where you pitch it to make yourself a good off spinner,ive been bowling off spin for 15 years now and i think with age have realised its more to do with pitching in the right areas the pace of your bowling and bounce,but its always good to see a massive spinning ball with loads of dip lol,remember to get a good stock delivery before you try loads of turn or different variety hope this helps bud

[Youngya7x]

most people can turn the ball its where you pitch it to make yourself a good off spinner,ive been bowling off spin for 15 years now and i think with age have realised its more to do with pitching in the right areas the pace of your bowling and bounce,but its always good to see a massive spinning ball with loads of dip lol,remember to get a good stock delivery before you try loads of turn or different variety hope this helps bud

Yes thanks a lot, ill just practice getting my line and length first then and do you think taking the pace off the ball at first?

[Burdy]

From what i have been told, it is not all about turning the ball miles. I am not a spinner but played with a few very good ones, including Stuart Macgill (think i spelt it right). He told me while we were speaking noise during a match. ''it is not all about turning the ball miles everytime, to me variations is a must and a ball that doesn't turn can be just as destroying as a turning ball''.

I think spin bowling can be as hard as bowling at speed.

Good luck with it all.

Hope this helps.

[Youngya7x]

From what i have been told, it is not all about turning the ball miles. I am not a spinner but played with a few very good ones, including Stuart Macgill (think i spelt it right). He told me while we were speaking noise during a match. ''it is not all about turning the ball miles everytime, to me variations is a must and a ball that doesn't turn can be just as destroying as a turning ball''.

I think spin bowling can be as hard as bowling at speed.

Good luck with it all.

Hope this helps.

Thanks very much!

[OMF]

I switched to bowling off spin from seam when i was about 24 and can highly recommend it! Helps to have a good keeper to back you up too

[thecord]

Surely Lewis can give you some tips or does he keep them as trade secrets?!
Mind you he might actually be a slow bowler rather than a spinner on reflection...