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

Tom Curran is a cricket player from South Africa. The main role is all-rounder. The player represents Surrey County Cricket Club.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1/65 | 100.00 | 3.03 | 396 | 200 | · |
| ODI | 28 | 16 | 34 | 5/35 | 37.94 | 5.92 | 1,308 | 1,290 | 5 |
| IPL | 13 | 10 | 13 | 3/29 | 33.08 | 10.84 | 238 | 430 | 2 |
| Domestic T20 | 265 | 177 | 272 | 4/10 | 25.68 | 8.79 | 4,769 | 6,984 | 79 |
| First-class | 51 | 70 | 158 | 7/20 | 29.79 | 3.22 | 8,759 | 4,707 | 15 |
| List A | 35 | 27 | 50 | 4/33 | 30.68 | 5.56 | 1,655 | 1,534 | 12 |
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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