How to Bowl an Outswinger in Cricket

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select a relatively young ball.

   Aerodynamics play a crucial role in swing bowls, and the longer a ball has been in use, the more its surface changes over time.
   
   Balls that have been in use for 20 years or more tend to effect a “reverse swing,” which means that the technique used to pitch a natural outswinger may result in an inswinger instead., The primary seam of a cricket ball runs along the ball’s center, creating two halves.
   
   Polishing one half will decrease air resistance on that side, causing the ball to swing in the direction of its other, rougher side when thrown., Rub it in with your trousers.
   
   Repeat frequently throughout the game, in between each delivery., Encourage them to shine the ball further while it’s in their possession during the match., Face it forward from your grip.,, Spread your index and middle fingers slightly apart from each other along the seam on top.,, More distance will allow you to build momentum for a powerful delivery. , Your body’s momentum will instinctively follow the direction in which your head is aimed.
   
   Hold your head steady with your eyes fixed on your target., Speed alone can deliver a powerful bowl, but a steady rhythm helps, too.Keep your speed consistent and your motions fluid, balanced, and relaxed.,,, Aim at either the stump itself or very close to it., Keep it high at first.
   
   Then, as you bowl, pull it straight down, close to your body.
   
   This will keep the front of your body clear for your bowling arm to follow through after the ball’s release., Pitch it while your bowling arm is still high.
   
   Follow through by bringing your bowling arm down across your body so that your fingers touch your other armpit.
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   Step 2: Choose one side of the ball to polish.

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   Step 3: Apply spit or sweat to the polished side.

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   Step 4: Inform your teammates as to which side is which to ensure consistency.

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   Step 5: Keep the primary seam vertical.

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   Step 6: Hold the ball with the polished side facing the batsman

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   Step 7: or their “leg side.” The aim of the out swing is to force the batsman to strike the ball away from his body

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   Step 8: on his “off side.” Since the ball will swing in the direction of its rough side

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   Step 9: grip the ball with the rough half facing the batsman’s off side.

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    Step 10: Grip the ball with your thumb along the seam on the bottom.

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    Step 11: Aim the seam at your first or second slip fielder.The ball will swing wherever you aim the seam

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    Step 12: so angling the seam away from the batsman

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    Step 13: at a 15-20º toward the slips

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    Step 14: will send the ball towards them instead of directly at the batsman.

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    Step 15: Allow plenty of distance for your run-up.

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    Step 16: Face your target.

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    Step 17: Balance your run.

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    Step 18: Increase your strides as you near the batsman.Angle slightly toward their leg side as you approach the stump.

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    Step 19: Bowl close to the stump.Once thrown

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    Step 20: the ball should ideally begin to swing late in its delivery.Decrease the distance between yourself and the batsman before you bowl to ensure that the ball doesn’t swing too soon.

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    Step 21: Tempt the batsman to play the ball.

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    Step 22: Focus on your front arm.

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    Step 23: Release the ball.

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