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[AlexBrown]

if its full then its not too bad. I was comfortable digging on 80's. 75 on a length is a challenge, your decision making has to be very quick.

[VIVIAN]

IMO its what crickets all about !

[Nozza]

Yes mate it is easier on a bowling machine as you can put 80 miles an hour half volley on off stump. Mine were just short of a half volley though!

Keeper14 I was not trying to brag, just to clear that up ok boys.  You try 80 miles an hour soon you get a bit more used to the pace. DO NOT TRY HOOKING!!

I kept to the 130 standing only 5 metres back from the stumps. Words like intense pain come into mine as you catch it! lol

[VIVIAN]

good read

not heard of Chris Jordan before - is he english qualified? sounds promising

I'm pretty sure i heard something about him saying he wants to play for West Indies.

[Sambo]

probably a bit to cold and wet for him.

[c dog]

can easily nail 85-88mph full length balls on the bowling machine. got a few vids too to prove it, duno how 2 post tho.
using the bowling machine balls and on my laver, when i hit the balls, there is a burning smell due to the friction of the plastic balls on the anti scuff! fumes are well bad!

[Howzat]

Erm can you not just post the youtube linky cdogo?

[c dog]

ya i tried to upload on youtube but it wouldnt work, could send it to someone, but would take over 24 hrs

[stevie]

How long is the video c dog?

[acko109]

IVE a pro called reon king ex west indian he bowled around 85

[ECA]

I used to play for Dunstall, a team in the Derbyshire Premier league. Also in the team was a certain Devon Malcolm. I can honestly say that I am glad I was in the same side as him, and not facing him. In the nets he regulary used to ping them down at 85-90mph, which was great experience, but also bloody scary as Devon is slightly erratic! I always used to enjoy nets with Devon ...1) for the batting experience, and 2) because it made you feel great as a bowler because he was so terrible at batting!

[Howzat]

LOL sounds brilliant! I love facing fast bowlers, i just put the bat in the way and get the runs!

[Richie]

That's if you can even see the ball! LOL

[Sambo]

what happens if its a 85 mph bouncer aimed smack bang at your noggin

[Tom]

Ahh I remember Devon Malcolm, I went to Nursery with one of his kids. Few years back Dunstall had both him and Jimmy Adams!