So, during my high-level 'proper' batsman coaching session with El Buzzo this evening, he announced it was time for a change, and set the Bola machine up into spin mode.
Now, I don't normally get much time on the bowling machine at my club, and no-one can ever be bothered to set it up for spin, so this is a novelty. Only the second time I've ever faced it, but what larks! I really enjoyed it, and I found it quite challenging.
Difficulty is, it was set up for gentle leg-spin - however, we only play off 17 yards, so whilst in only turned a bit, it did bounce quite a lot- I also noticed it really swerves in the air. But I liked all of that, because I really had to concentrate. Also, the balls are a mixture of old and new, which I also like because it also adds an element of randomness to each bucket.
The first batch were really about survival, however, once I got my eye in, I was able to unfurl the occasional cultured tw*t and the odd biff, which I felt began to intimidate the machine a bit.
Anyone else practice in this mode? - I'd like to do it again! Buzz even filmed a bit of me, which must mean he had a momentary loss of judgement!
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