How to Bowl Leg Spin With a Tennis Ball

A quick and easy guide on how to bowl leg spin with a tennis ball.

Introduction

Bowlers who can bowl leg spin with a tennis ball are very valuable to their team, as this type of bowling is very difficult to play against. If you can bowl leg spin with a tennis ball, you will be able to get the ball to turn sharply when it hits the ground, making it hard for batsmen to score runs.

The Grip

The grip is an important part of bowling leg spin with a tennis ball. You will need to grip the ball in your fingers with the seam running across your fingers. The ball should be resting in your palm with your thumb and first two fingers closest to the seam. You will need to hold the ball loosely in your hand.

The Standard Leg Spin Grip

The Standard Leg Spin Grip is the grip used most often by leg spin bowlers. To use this grip, simply hold the ball in your hand with your fingers and thumb perpendicular to the seam. Apply pressure to the ball with your first two fingers, and use your thumb to support the ball from below. This grip gives you good control over the ball and allows you to put spin on the ball easily.

To bowl a leg spin delivery with this grip, simply release the ball with a slightly off-center action. This will cause the ball to spin on its axis as it moves through the air, giving it extra lift and making it difficult for batsmen to hit.

The Doosra Grip

The Doosra is a leg spin deliverybowled by a right-arm leg spinner. The doosra goes the other way, hence the name, from the leg spinner’s stock ball which spins from the leg to the off side (right-handed batsman). It is thought to have been invented, or at least perfected, by Saqlain Mushtaq.

The doosra can be bowled with either a conventional grip or an inverted one. The conventional grip is similar to that used for an off break, with the first two fingers close together and protruding from the seam and the thumb and little finger curled into the palm. The ball is released by flicking these fingers towards the batsman while keeping the wrist firm. The inverted grip is similar to that used for a googly, with the first two fingers close together across the seam and pointing towards the slips and gully region while the thumb and little finger are curled into the palm. The ball is released by flicking these fingers towards the slips and gully region while keeping the wrist firm.

The Delivery

The Standard Leg Spin Delivery

The standard leg spin delivery is the most common way to bowl leg spin. It is also the easiest way to bowl leg spin, which makes it a good choice for beginners.

To bowl a standard leg spin delivery, you will need to:

– Stand with your feet together and your weight evenly balanced.
– Grip the ball with your fingers Extend your arm and release the ball when it is level with your hips.
– As you release the ball, snap your wrist so that your fingers roll over the top of the ball. This will impart spin on the ball.
– Follow through with your arm and watch as the ball spins through the air and breaks off the pitch!

The Doosra Delivery

The doosra is a legspin bowling delivery that goes the other way to the stock legspin delivery, hence its name: doosra is Hindi and Urdu for “second” or “other”. It was invented, according to legend, by Pakistani leg spinner Abdul Qadir.

The Doosra delivery is grips the ball like a normal legspin ball, but instead of turning the palm upwards towards the batsman as in a normal legspin or off spin delivery, it is turned towards the ground. This gives greater control over line and length and makes it more difficult for the batsman to pick up. The doosra generally comes out of the hand slower than a stock legspin ball and often dips unexpectedly on the batsman, who is expecting it to turn away from him.

Tips and Tricks

Getting the Right Amount of Spin

There are a few key things you need to do to ensure you get the right amount of spin on your ball. Firstly, you need to hold the ball correctly. For leg spin, you should hold the ball so that your first and second fingers are at the top of the ball, and your thumb is at the bottom. Your third finger should be placed lightly underneath the ball.

Secondly, you need to use the right amount of pressure when delivering the ball. Too much pressure will make the ball go straight, and too little pressure will make it go too high. You need to find a happy medium in order to get the perfect amount of spin.

Finally, you need to practice your action and delivery so that they become second nature. The more you practice, the more consistent your bowling will be, and the better results you’ll achieve.

Dealing With a Slippery Tennis Ball

If you’ve ever tried to bowl leg spin with a tennis ball, you know how difficult it can be to get a good grip on the ball. The slick surface of the tennis ball can make it difficult to generate the spin needed to bowl a leg spinner. There are a few things you can do to help get a better grip on the ball and improve your bowling.

One easy way to get a better grip on a slippery tennis ball is to slightly dampen the surface of the ball with some water. This will help the ball to stick to your fingers and give you more control over it. You can also lightly sand the surface of the ball to roughen it up and make it easier to grip.

Another way to get more spin on the ball is to use a smaller tennis ball. A smaller ball will be easier to grip and will also creates more friction when it hits the surface of the bowling lane. This extra friction will help increase spin and make it easier to bowl a leg spinner.

With a little practice, you should be able to get a good grip on a slippery tennis ball and bowl leg spin like a pro!

Conclusion

To conclude, bowling leg spin with a tennis ball is not as difficult as it may seem at first. By following the proper techniques and practicing regularly, you can become a very effective leg spinner. Remember to keep your wrist firm and snap your fingers at the point of release, and you should be able to produce a good amount of spin on the ball. Have fun, and good luck!