As I already mentioned, the top spinner allows the bowler to get a little extra bounce on their deliveries. It also may feel as if the ball comes on to the bat a little bit quicker than usual! Plus, if you can get the ball to travel through the air with good seam position you can also get a little bit of swing on the delivery…making it even more difficult to play! The flipper is one of the more complicated variations that leg break bowlers bowl!
It is a ball that is delivered with a very unorthodox release, making it arguably the hardest variation to master for leg break bowlers. The way the ball is released causes it to shoot out of the hand quickly and on a much flatter trajectory.
This ball is much more likely to skid low off the pitch due to the backspin that is being applied to the ball! Shane Warne said that the best way to practice this delivery is to practice the motion of clicking your fingers together, and then begin to include a cricket ball in the process.
This is what causes the ball to shoot out of your hand fast! You can find a good one here. The flipper is a useful variation because it deceives the batsman with its flight, speed and lack of spin. Shane Warne really was the master of it, and he used it to prove that non-spinning deliveries can be just as deadly as the ones that spin a long way! Due to the awkward way the ball is released, this ball will also require a large amount of practice time! I know that in one of his videos Warne said you should try to master your leg break, googly and top spinner before you look to work on this one!
The slider is another variation for leg break bowlers! It is a delivery that looks very similar to a leg break during the release and the flight of the ball, but instead of getting the ball spinning diagonally forwards like we do during a leg break, a slider gets the ball spinning in a slightly different direction.
I have again included some photos to illustrate how the slider is bowled, but to echo what I said in the previous section about the flipper, it may be worth watching a video where Shane Warne explains how to bowl this ball too! The video I linked earlier also included tips for bowling the slider. Due to the slight backspin on the ball, it means that the delivery is more likely to hold its line and slow down once it hits the pitch.
The thing that makes the slider the most dangerous is how much it looks like a leg break! If a batsman fails to pick up on the change of hand and wrist position, he must try to detect the change in the angle of rotation on the ball!
The leg break will usually be spinning forwards at an approximate degree angle, whereas the slider will be spinning backwards slightly. If the batsman fails to pick up any of these cues…you may just get yourself a wicket!
The arm ball is probably the most common variation bowled by off break bowlers. It is a non-spinning ball that is bowled more like a delivery from a medium pacer than a spinner! It will usually be bowled a bit faster than an off break, and will maintain its line once it hits the pitch. It also presents an opportunity for the off break bowler to get swing in the air if they choose to bowl the delivery with the seam upright!
If the batsman gets used to playing the slower off break deliveries, a quicker arm ball could cause them to mistime their shots. Combine all this with the fact that the arm ball is relatively simple to practice and can be bowled fairly easily, and you have yourselves a very valuable variation!
The top spinner for off break bowlers follows the same principles as the top spinner for leg break bowlers. It is a delivery where the spinner does not impart any sideways spin on to the ball, instead making the ball rotate forwards, in a straight line towards the batsman. This means that when the ball pitches it will not deviate laterally, it will maintain its original line instead!
The top spin on the ball also allows off break bowlers to get the ball to dip in the air as well as get some extra bounce off the pitch. Here are a few steps for off break bowlers to follow to bowl their own version of the top spinner:. This delivery offers numerous advantages to the bowler. It offers you the opportunity to toss the ball up more and get it to dip on the batsman, and if you manage to get the ball spinning with a good upright seam position you may get a little bit of drift in the air!
This is an especially dangerous delivery for batsmen who are playing cross batted shots due to the fact that they can easily top edge the ball. The Doosra is the most famous variation that off break bowlers possess, and it also brings some controversy with it! The Doosra turns in the opposite direction to the standard off break. So, for right arm off break bowlers, the Doosra will turn from right to left — away from the body of a right handed batsman.
For a left arm orthodox bowler, a Doosra would turn from left to right — in towards the body of a right handed batsman! The controversy surrounding the Doosra exists because the delivery cannot easily be bowled with a straight arm! Certain bowlers like Johan Botha have been banned from bowling the delivery because their bowling actions were not judged to be legal when bowling it. The laws of cricket allow a bowler to bend their arm at the elbow joint up to a limit of 15 degrees when bowling.
Certain cricketers have exceeded this limit while bowling the Doosra. It should be noted though, that the bowler who originally popularised the Doosra — Saqlain Mushtaq, was never disciplined for his action!
The Carrom ball has re-appeared in cricket in the last decade thanks to off break bowlers like Ajantha Mendis and Ravi Ashwin. It spins in the same direction as the Doosra! This means that right arm off break bowlers will be spinning the Carrom ball away from the body of right handed batsmen, whilst left arm orthodox bowlers will be spinning the Carrom ball in towards the body of a right hander. The Carrom ball is always bowled out of the front of the hand, with the palm of the hand facing the batsman.
Learn more The keys to a successfully offspin bowl lie in the grip and the delivery. Position your fingers around the ball, rotate your wrist as you release the ball, and aim at the right place to deliver a proper offspin bowl.
Tip: Take your time to position the ball comfortably and securely between the knuckles of your fingers. A loose grip will cause the ball to slip from your hand when you wind up your bowl.
Tip: If you aim too close to the stumps, the batsman will be able to knock the ball out of bounds. Focus on a fixed point about 1 foot 0. To grip the ball to bowl offspin, start by spreading the knuckles of your index and middle fingers across the seam so that the stripe runs between them.
The seam of the ball should be horizontal, rather than vertical, in your hand. Allow the ball to gently rest against your ring finger to help support it.
As you release the ball, aim to bowl just outside of the off-stump. For tips on generating more spin as you release the ball, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow.
Download Article Explore this Article parts. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Remove any sweat from your throwing hand before you grip the ball. A good grip is key to delivering a successful offspin bowl.
To ensure that your fingers are able to hold the ball correctly, wipe your hands to remove any sweat and dirt that could cause the ball to slip from your grip. Hold the ball so that the seam runs horizontally. The standard way to hold the ball when you bowl is to line up the seam so that it runs vertically in your hand. To bowl offspin, you need to grip the ball so that the seam runs horizontally to help line up your fingers.
Spread the knuckles of your index and middle finger across the seam. Grip the ball with the top knuckle of your index and your middle finger on your bowling hand.
Stretch them across the seam of the ball so that the stripe runs between them. Rest the ball against your ring finger.
Allow the ball to gently lie against your ring finger to help support it. Your fingers and wrist are what will generate the spin on the ball. The ring finger acts as structural support for your fingers.
Tuck your thumb and pinkie finger to the side. Your thumb and pinkie finger are not involved in an offspin bowl and can actually get in the way of your delivery.
Part 2. Line up diagonally to the left of the stumps. Take about a 5 step running start to the bowling crease. A running start will help you build up momentum to generate extra force that will improve the spin of your bowl. When you line yourself up, allow for enough room to take a running start. Avoid stutter-stepping or hesitating or it could throw off the timing of your bowl. Aim your bowl to the outside left of the opposite stumps.
The off-stump, or the stump furthest from the batsman is your target area. As you take your running start toward the bowling crease, aim to bowl the ball just outside of the off-stump so the ball will spin towards the batsman.
Swing your bowling arm forward as you reach the bowling crease. Swing your bowling arm over your head to generate power. Turn your wrist and index finger to generate the spin on the ball. Roll your wrist forward over the top to turn the ball and cause it to spin. The turning of your wrist needs to be done at the same time that your bowling arm reaches the release point.
The bowl needs to be thrown smoothly. Release the ball at the top of your rotation. Wait until the ball is at the top part of your throw so it goes where you aim.
If you wait too long to release it, it will bounce on the ground before it reaches its intended target. Flick your index and middle finger as you release to add more torque. A googly is bowled by a leg spinner. When the leg spinner releases an off break ball, or simply when a leg spinner does off spin, it's a googly. Not Helpful Helpful You will have to think and pick the batsman's or batswoman's weak areas.
Pick the area choose the speed you want to bowl at and height and there you go, you just picked your first wicket! Keep the bowl in your wrist and aim where you want to ball but with the back of the hands. Not Helpful 70 Helpful
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