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[Jaffa]

For the most I'm a self taught leg spin bowler. What I've never had is proper coaching.

So what I'm looking for is a proper coach/clinic to help me along the way. I am willing to travel to get the right advice. Please advise.

[wilkie113]

There are several videos on YouTube that Richie Benaud did. As a self taught leg spinner myself these are a good watch

[Beachcricket]

This book is superb.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Art-Wrist-Spin-Bowling/dp/1861260636/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385319584&sr=8-1&keywords=leg+spin

[Jaffa]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I have scoured the internet, read the book and I think I remember most of it. Now I think I'm putting it all into practice, I just need an expert eye to guide me.

[Buzz]

if you can't find a good coach near to you, then film yourself bowling and do some self analysis.

[iand123]

Not as much technique but the master class Shane warne did on sky this summer (uk) just gone was a good watch. Dealt more with strategy and mindset but a lot of good content in there for a young spinner

[ItsJustCricket]

I am a leg spinner, and have had coaching on it in the past from the local London (Level 3) coach, Graham Clinton.  he doesn't specialise in leg spin, but the sessions I've had with him helped my bowling a lot, so I'd highly recommend him.  Website is: http://clintoncricket.com/

[Jaffa]

Er, I'd missed the Warne masterclass on SKY. Thanks for that.

I'm not that young any more, just a late starter. Been bowling for 5 years now.

Started by thinking should I bowl? Answer, yes, why not.
Googled bowling, found Shane Warne videos.
Asked myself do I have that action? Flicked the ball up, answer, yes. Oh, I'm a leg spin bowler then.

Been getting better every year I feel. Always managed to take wickets. I've put the hours in and found my line. Wasn't able to practice this year as much as I'd like so struggled with my length but it came good in the end.

I just want to improve.

[billyb]

If you are in the midlands, Jason Jakeman is worth a shout. Through him, my bowling has come on no ends... He does 1 to 1s relatively decently priced. ]

[pacman75cricket]

If looking at videos look for Terry Jenner.  Coached Warne also coached lots of leg spin bowlers.

[billyb]

There is an excellent section in 'The Art and Science of Cricket' by the Late Bob Woolmer... Easily the best book written on cricket, an absolute behemoth of a book. A portable oracle with everything you could ever need in it.

[Jaffa]

There is an excellent section in 'The Art and Science of Cricket' by the Late Bob Woolmer... Easily the best book written on cricket, an absolute behemoth of a book. A portable oracle with everything you could ever need in it.

Just ordered the book, cheers for that.

[billyb]

No worries, I hope it helps. Pay attention closely to the stuff about the mental game in there. Seen the results of that first hand, incredible.

[Jaffa]

No worries, I hope it helps. Pay attention closely to the stuff about the mental game in there. Seen the results of that first hand, incredible.

Keeping the book as a present to myself from Santa.

Luckily I've never had the 'hope I don't get hit' idea when bowling, more of a 'let me at him' while fielding and going from there.

Changed my field a little this year. Keeping a 'long off' (for when they connect) and moving up to a 'deep mid on' (for when they go for it and skims off the face). For me, no slips, a third man and gully work for the late cuts on bouncy pitches. Not coached, just took note where the ball was going.