Fast Bowling Basics
Learn the basics of fast bowling, from the run-up to a smooth action. Build speed step by step.

Jamie Overton is a cricket player from United Kingdom. The main role is all-rounder. The current team is Somerset County Cricket Club.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2/98 | 77.50 | 4.13 | 450 | 310 | 2 |
| ODI | 12 | 9 | 13 | 3/22 | 26.23 | 5.65 | 362 | 341 | 5 |
| IPL | 13 | 8 | 14 | 4/18 | 23.71 | 9.76 | 204 | 332 | 1 |
| Domestic T20 | 187 | 133 | 143 | 5/47 | 26.52 | 9.00 | 2,529 | 3,792 | 101 |
| First-class | 71 | 98 | 172 | 6/61 | 30.11 | 3.44 | 9,042 | 5,179 | 64 |
| List A | 20 | 17 | 27 | 4/64 | 32.04 | 6.51 | 797 | 865 | 11 |
Learn the basics of fast bowling, from the run-up to a smooth action. Build speed step by step.
Spin bowling turns the ball off the pitch. Learn a simple grip and how to give the ball a spin.
Accurate bowling puts the ball where you want it. Practice a target and a repeatable action.
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