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

Kemar Roach is a cricket player from Barbados who plays as an all-rounder. The player represents Barbados national.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 88 | 142 | 300 | 6/48 | 26.71 | 3.11 | 15,474 | 8,013 | 25 |
| ODI | 90 | 52 | 118 | 6/27 | 31.21 | 5.11 | 4,321 | 3,683 | 21 |
| IPL | 2 | 1 | 0 | · | · | 10.00 | 48 | 80 | 1 |
| Domestic T20 | 33 | 10 | 26 | 3/18 | 34.58 | 7.87 | 685 | 899 | 13 |
| First-class | 33 | 31 | 106 | 8/40 | 27.19 | 3.28 | 5,275 | 2,882 | 7 |
| List A | 1 | · | 1 | 1/37 | 37.00 | 7.40 | 30 | 37 | · |
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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