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[evans1234]

hi,

I'm trying to master the off-cutter for next season to use as my slower ball, also as i tend to natural swing away from the batsmen.... the only problem is that when i bowl it, it turns just into a full toss for the batsmen to smash it for four or six...

anyone got any tips on how to bowl it, things to practise or good videos to watch???

[tim2000s]

It just takes practice. Rotate your hand through 90 degrees as you release the ball...

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[mad_abt_cricket]

I had the privilege to discuss with Fanie de Villiers regarding his famous off cutter. The grip is much tighter than a normal delivery and then the sliding/cutting the fingers on the side of the seam at the point of release.

[evans1234]

I had the privilege to discuss with Fanie de Villiers regarding his famous off cutter. The grip is much tighter than a normal delivery and then the sliding/cutting the fingers on the side of the seam at the point of release.

oh wow really?!?!?!?! actually now you mention the grip, i actually tend to have quite a relaxed, loose grip on the ball which could be why i end up bowling full tosses, ill definitely try a tighter/stronger grip next time im in the nets thanks

[sarg]

I had the privilege to discuss with Fanie de Villiers regarding his famous off cutter. The grip is much tighter than a normal delivery and then the sliding/cutting the fingers on the side of the seam at the point of release.

That's how I did it. Index finger is the one that needs to stay on the side of the seam and the line outside off stump.

[Buzz]

there are multiple ways of bowling the off cutter - if you have a naturally good seam position - you may not need to rotate your wrist - like an off break at all.

you could hold the ball with your fore finger on the seam and your other finger to the side of the seam and bowl normally - the angle of the seam will then cause the ball to seam in to the batsman - that does require some decent technique - but it means you aren't bowling a slower ball - like the other method.

[uknsaunders]

I learnt by trial and error. Hold the ball for a seam/swing delivery and then drag the top 2 fingers down one side of the ball on delivery.

[evans1234]

there are multiple ways of bowling the off cutter - if you have a naturally good seam position - you may not need to rotate your wrist - like an off break at all.

you could hold the ball with your fore finger on the seam and your other finger to the side of the seam and bowl normally - the angle of the seam will then cause the ball to seam in to the batsman - that does require some decent technique - but it means you aren't bowling a slower ball - like the other method.

i wouldnt say i have a great seam position, but its mostly ok... the main reason for the use of the off cutter was for a slower ball (sorry if it sounds blunt) as i try to bowl as quick as possible whilst still maintaining accuracy and i just found i was bowling the same ball every time was making it easier for the batsmen to get used to my bowling