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

Mark Wood is a cricket player from United Kingdom who plays as an all-rounder. The player represents Durham County Cricket Club.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 38 | 64 | 119 | 6/37 | 30.80 | 3.33 | 6,610 | 3,665 | 8 |
| ODI | 65 | 23 | 75 | 4/33 | 40.73 | 5.58 | 3,284 | 3,055 | 13 |
| IPL | 5 | 3 | 11 | 5/14 | 16.27 | 8.95 | 120 | 179 | 3 |
| Domestic T20 | 49 | 14 | 69 | 4/25 | 19.62 | 8.00 | 1,016 | 1,354 | 5 |
| First-class | 20 | 32 | 65 | 6/46 | 24.28 | 3.15 | 3,007 | 1,578 | · |
| List A | 6 | 2 | 8 | 3/62 | 31.63 | 5.29 | 287 | 253 | 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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