Cricket - Fast Bowling

Hold the ball. The ball should be held in the fingers, not the palm of the right hand - if right-handed - the fingers being well wrapped round it - and should be lightly retained in its place by the thumb. Many bowlers hold the ball in its place with the fingers of the other hand till the ball is swung back for delivery. In delivering the ball, the arm must be swung round in …

…body as steady as you can, compatibly with free and easy movement of the muscles. Remember, that in underhand bowling, especially, the shoulder is the fulcrum from which the power is obtained, and if that be unsteady, how can the arm depending there from work truly? A steady arm and hand, a ready wit, and a good eye, not to forget an even temper, with attention and practice are the making of a good bowler.