Cricket Academy

Tips Against Spin Bowlers

1. Watch the seam, fingers and hand to determine which way the ball will spin. 2. Pick up the line and length of the ball early. 3. Decisive footwork, move to the ball quickly. 4.Commit to the ball. Once you have chosen your shot, take a full-stride forward or backward and get into a solid position to play the shot. Don't be afraid to use your feet. Come up the wicket to put the bowler off their length. The key aspect to avoid when charging, is telegraphing the decision before the ball is delivered. 5. Focus. Don't think of a spinner as just relief, continue to focus on them like you would a good pace bowler. 6. Softs hands when playing strokes, don't go too hard at the ball. 7. Practice your strokes, learn the sweepshot to gain an additional run-scoring option and put the pressure back on the bowler.