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

Tim Murtagh is a cricket player from United Kingdom. The main role is all-rounder. The player represents Middlesex County Cricket Club.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 4 | 12 | 5/13 | 13.75 | 2.43 | 408 | 165 | · |
| ODI | 32 | 20 | 45 | 5/21 | 28.09 | 4.58 | 1,656 | 1,264 | 7 |
| T20I | 6 | · | 7 | 4/24 | 17.14 | 6.67 | 108 | 120 | 2 |
| Domestic T20 | 20 | 5 | 18 | 3/23 | 26.72 | 7.31 | 395 | 481 | 3 |
| First-class | 105 | 142 | 412 | 6/42 | 22.23 | 2.73 | 20,107 | 9,158 | 20 |
| List A | 19 | 6 | 21 | 3/24 | 35.19 | 4.68 | 948 | 739 | 4 |
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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