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

Mitchell Swepson is a cricket player from Australia who plays as an all-rounder. The current team is Brisbane Heat.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3/55 | 45.80 | 3.08 | 892 | 458 | 2 |
| ODI | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2/53 | 53.67 | 6.11 | 158 | 161 | · |
| Domestic T20 | 106 | 37 | 91 | 3/12 | 29.58 | 7.66 | 2,108 | 2,692 | 27 |
| First-class | 59 | 74 | 182 | 6/109 | 35.12 | 3.11 | 12,326 | 6,392 | 25 |
| List A | 20 | 13 | 29 | 7/28 | 26.00 | 5.04 | 898 | 754 | 7 |
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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