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"Explain the way to play with a new ball and tell me everything about it."
Front foot defence
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Front foot defence
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Zabihullah ArmaniPlayer, Afghanistan
ANSWERS
Cam HughesCoach, England
Hi Zabihullah,
Playing with a new ball in cricket requires specific techniques and strategies. Here are some key points:
Swing Bowling: The new ball is ideal for swing bowling. For an inswing, the shiny side should be on the off side for a right-handed batsman. For outswing, the shiny side should point to the leg side.
Grip and Release: Ensure the seam remains vertical. The ball release should come from the middle finger, pulling down on the seam.
Pace and Bounce: A new ball is harder and bounces more, making it effective for fast bowlers to exploit bounce and seam movement.
Field Placement: Set attacking fields with slips and gully to capitalize on edges.
Batsman's Approach: Batters should be cautious initially, playing with soft hands to counter the swing and seam movement.
For more detailed techniques, you can explore the drills on Sportplan like the "Inswing Bowling Grip" and "Away Swing Bowlers - Grip".
Zabihullah ArmaniPlayer, Afghanistan
Coach Sahib, I am a batsman. Can you please tell me how to play against the new ball? Yes, I am an opener and I have played cricket for two years.
