Glenn Turner
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I’m a fast medium bowler and would like to ask what bowlers are thinking about and looking at when they’re running into to bowl?
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I’m no bowler but I once read Dennis Lillee saying he always had eyes for the base of off stump as he was running into bowl
Decide what ball you are going to bowl before you commence your run up and where you want it to pitch (yorker, good length or short) and pick a spot on the pitch where you want it to land. Always pick a spot never an area. It is always easier to hit an area if you are trying to hit a particular spot
I was only medium pace. My brother Bill was really fast and had many overseas tours. I believe any bowler needs to concentrate on exactly where you want to pitch the ball. Is it an in-swinger or an out-swinger etc. Try to be in the head of the batsman and “feel” what he is worried about. Best wishes. Peter.
Dead right! Just as in golf you won't shoot birdies if you play for par. The spot may or may not be the right spot but if you're canny it's in the right area.