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Re: Tips to prepare for flipper/googly I think I may have got on top of the flipper action now. I haven't actually bowled it yet but I've got it going hand to hand. Just to make sure, is my thumb supposed to roll forwards and around the top of the ball, then give it a nudge on it's way...

Re: Tips to prepare for flipper/googly It has two stages: firstly the wrist rotates round with thumb and middle finger transmitting the torque, then once those have turned beyond the point that they can get any useful purchase on the ball it's all about the first finger for the final stage -...

Re: Tips to prepare for flipper/googly Here's a photo showing the grip, compared to my top-spinner grip: I'm sure it's not a flipper as everything I've read talks about how difficult that is to learn, but the effect is identical to a back-spun flipper and it's relatively easy to bowl.

Re: Tips to prepare for flipper/googly It's most like the flipper, which isn't too surprising as that's what I was aiming at, but it's a different action to how you bowl your flippers, as the thumb's not involved much and you can't just make the ball pop out when your hand's stationary. It...

Re: Tips to prepare for flipper/googly OK, just been bowling in the garden and a ball which I don't quite know what to call. At the moment I'm calling it the "Baffler" as it seems to be like a "BAby FLippER". Here's how I bowled it: I bowl it by changing my grip slightly to something more...

Re: Question about batting technique from a TV programme Being fond of both cricket and baseball, I have to say I don't see it as a proper comparison. It may be harder to hit a baseball, but that doesn't make cricket an easier sport. Connect in cricket and you get 4 or 6 runs, which is nice but...

Re: Wrist Spin Bowling (Part Three) To be fair to him it wasn't an easy catch, down low and to his right, and don't think he's a full-time keeper anyway. The main thing is I had the batsman in trouble, and that gives me great confidence going forward. I know if I just keep practising I'll get...

Re: Wrist Spin Bowling (Part Three) Had my first match in just under ten years today, read the full story here I bowled what turned out to be the final over, which is the first time I've EVER bowled in a match. I'd been offered the end with a following wind but turned it down, then later got...

Re: Wrist Spin Bowling (Part Three) Looks very good overall, and very energetic. The only comment I'd make is that I think Liz would probably advise more of a follow through to reduce the stress on your legs at the end, but that's for the sake of comfort rather than actual performance.

Re: Sledging.. How far is too far????? Well they'd have to be pretty bad for me not to walk, but if they'd really got under my skin with bad attitude there's no way I'd give them an inch. But if I'm treated fairly, I'll respond in kind.

Re: English Spinners My final word on the TV thing is - look at Formula 1. Loads of people who don't watch it complain that it's boring but it's one of the richest and fastest-growing sports in terms of viewers and has been for a decade or so. It's no accident that it has been shown on...

Re: Warnies new website "Favourite drink - water" Yeah right... :rolleyes:

Question about bat weights I'm wondering whether to buy a new bat, and was wondering whether it's sensible to change bat weights just as the season begins. I'm pretty much a beginner, and I bought a cheapo Kashmir bat to start with. It's becoming clear that even though it's not unusually...

Re: Sledging.. How far is too far????? As far as I'm concerned I'd be disappointed with myself if I didn't walk. If there's no appeal I wouldn't, but if there's an appeal and I know I'm out, I'll walk before the umpire gives his decision. As far as I'm concerned if I KNOW the bowler's got me...

Re: English Spinners I assume you mean "watched it on TV", and I think this is another reason why Australia's better than the UK at producing more good cricketers per head of population. You may recall half a dozen great ODI matches you saw on TV, I can only remember the two I actually went...

Re: Leg Spin Video Analysis Thanks for all your help Liz. It turns out the change in my action is nowhere near the size of adjustment I thought it was and I'm pleased I've changed it. I was bowling in the nets this evening and I think I've got it sorted - it feels more natural now and it should...

Re: Wrist Spin Bowling (Part Three) If you can't record yourself on video then a mirror's the next best thing, but I do think filming your action, and from several angles, is the best shortcut to improving your action. You need to look at your action in slow motion and if you've half an idea...

Re: Tips for keeping seam alignment You're probably where I was a couple of months ago. There's no great trick to it, you just have to keep doing it until you naturally hit upon what works for you. I would say you need to think about what your ring finger's doing, figure out whether you're more...

Re: Wrist Spin Bowling (Part Three) Hey Dave, I've been watching your latest vids and wondered if there's something I've spotted that you could do to get your mojo working. It's got nothing to do with actual bowling technique though... You seem to have a great big bucket of balls and just...

Re: Leg Spin Video Analysis Thanks for the feedback Liz. If I have to change my action I'm of the opinion that I might as well start straight away and forego bowling in matches until I'm ready, otherwise I'm liable to get stuck in a bad habit and as a beginner I'd rather avoid that. Both the...