Bowling
8 conceptsPace, swing, spin, variations — the craft of taking wickets and controlling runs.
Pace Bowling
beginnerFast bowling — seam position, wrist action, and generating speed.
Spin Bowling
beginnerOff-spin, leg-spin, left-arm orthodox — making the ball turn and bounce.
Swing Bowling
intermediateConventional and reverse swing — moving the ball through the air.
Seam Movement
intermediateHow the raised seam makes the ball deviate off the pitch.
Bowling Variations
intermediateYorker, bouncer, slower ball, googly, doosra — the weapons in a bowler's arsenal.
Economy Rate
beginnerRuns conceded per over — the measure of bowling control.
Bowling Average
beginnerRuns per wicket — the primary measure of bowling effectiveness.
Death Bowling
advancedBowling in the final overs under maximum pressure — yorkers, slower balls, and nerve.