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

Tom Bailey is a cricket player from United Kingdom who plays as an all-rounder. The current team is Lancashire County Cricket Club.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic T20 | 35 | 8 | 31 | 5/17 | 26.16 | 9.22 | 528 | 811 | 10 |
| First-class | 118 | 163 | 417 | 7/37 | 24.45 | 2.85 | 21,484 | 10,196 | 23 |
| List A | 43 | 27 | 52 | 3/22 | 35.44 | 5.18 | 2,134 | 1,843 | 8 |
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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