Off spin with Jeetan Patel


Key points

  • A right-handed off spin bowler will turn the ball from the off side to the leg side when bowling to a right-handed batsman.
  • Get a good firm grip on the ball with your fingers spread widely across the seam
  • Run in with your eyes level and look a where you want to land the ball
  • Bowl the ball by turning your wrist vigorously to spin it hard
  • For off-spin turn your wrist clockwise and rip your finger down the seam
  • Now get a ball, grab a mate and head out to the backyard to have go.
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