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Eat beef.
lol jk, run. Run for your life and then run some more. Stretch, get the body loose and hit the gym and work up some core strength. I've never played cricket seriously in my life but I'd hazard a guess you need some level of balance and core stability to throw the ball down properly.
What level of cricket do you play btw?
these are not the answers im looking for! why are u bringing up the indian selectors?? did i even mention i want to play for the indian team or even play professionally for that matter? man i came to this forum for straight answers not getting stupid answers about the indian selectors.
and if u are trying to make a joke with this statement then frick off man! the indian selectors have actually selected good players to make us win the worldcup unlike ur crappy team!
Woah watch yourself...this is pakpassion don't make such childish insults...we're joking around...its all a good fun
Try watching Shoaib Akhtar videos...seeing that run-up fires me up like nothing else...imagine everything that's ever pissed you off and focus all that energy into the ball!
Good luck!
as of now none. just gully cricket but im going to try out for the new jersey state cricket team really soon. i want to be fit as possible and try out with my fullest potential. thats why i want suggestions on how to become a better bowler. i came here because pakistan bowlers are genuinley fast and they brew the best bowlers. i didnt come here to get nationalist answers that demean indian selectors or indian bowlers.
i thought better of pakistan people but i guess i was wrong
Again...stop taking unnecessary digs at Pakistan
That's like me taking offense if someone says PAkistani selectors don't look for good technical batsmen...It's a joke that's all...no need to start an anti-Pakistan rant
lol they're just teasing, don't take it personally champ.
Get your cardio game on point to help lose more weight and if you're going to hit the weights, make sure you work out your full body and not just your upper body.
as of now none. just gully cricket but im going to try out for the new jersey state cricket team really soon. i want to be fit as possible and try out with my fullest potential. thats why i want suggestions on how to become a better bowler. i came here because pakistan bowlers are genuinley fast and they brew the best bowlers. i didnt come here to get nationalist answers that demean indian selectors or indian bowlers.
i thought better of pakistan people but i guess i was wrong
Relax bro.
You're really new here, so it's understandable that you are not used to the these type of comments. In fact, I'm still new too, but I've been here long enough to realize that these comments are not really meant to offend you, and your nationality as an Indian. They're just out of fun.
And, your situation is interesting because I too live in the US right now, and play in a local league. Although the competition and quality of play is not nearly as good as it would be in an Indian/Pakistani club, it is still decent. Many are ex-college players, and are fairly good.
But as far as bowling faster goes, I find that having a side-on action gives me more pace. I am able to use my hips and shoulder rotation to generate more pace; I'm not sure if this is the proper way to do it, but just something I've noticed. Also, make sure your run up is smooth, and that you don't loose momentum before delivering. Always have a strong follow through.
Good luck.
thanks bro but when u say side on are u talking about how glenn mcgrath used to bowl?
and will it be hard to switch from a front on action?
Yes, Glenn McGrath has a side on action. And so do Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar.
Now, it's important to note that I'm not saying side on is definitely faster than front on. I think it depends on you. But, I've heard that its not advisable to have a mixed action. So, try both side on and front on, and the pick the one you find best.
Here's a nice video of Brett Lee's action in slow mo, that I've used to help change mine in the past:
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Notice how smooth his run up is, and how he transfers his momentum, allowing him to get the nice follow through and pace.
these are not the answers im looking for! why are u bringing up the indian selectors?? did i even mention i want to play for the indian team or even play professionally for that matter? man i came to this forum for straight answers not getting stupid answers about the indian selectors.
and if u are trying to make a joke with this statement then frick off man! the indian selectors have actually selected good players to make us win the worldcup unlike ur crappy team!
wow thanks soo much yaar. ill switch to sidearm asap and see how it works out. i was wondering does height have anything to do with how fast you bowl?
Wow you honestly need Tips to Understand Sense Of Humour.
If our team is crappy, then why Did Wahab take 5 wickets against you guys, and why did Ajmal make god(Tendulkar) look like a monkey.
I want to clarify that side on does not mean side arm (you're not going to be slinging like Malinga). Side on is about back foot placement. With side on, your back foot is basically parallel to the crease when you land. With front on, your foot is perpendicular to the crease.
This one gives you a good basic understanding of side on/front on:
(Start watching from 1:10)
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As far as height goes, you can still have good pace with medium height. I think being somewhat tell definitely helps with pace, and gives some extra bounce, but at the club level that we mortals play in, it shouldn't make as much of a difference. In plus, there's little you can do about it, so don't worry about it as much.
Did you just come here to troll man?
That's the last time I try to help an overweight Indian. He's mad all the Pakistani-born fast bowlers are gettin' all the chicks in New Jersey.![]()
let him troll, and remind him of our record in ODI and tests vs India.
That's the last time I try to help an overweight Indian. He's mad all the Pakistani-born fast bowlers are gettin' all the chicks in New Jersey.![]()
Its to easy to catch trolls these days ay.
well my job is done here. Lets look for more.
You should probably leave. You can ask chaiwala and a few others, I'm not usually nice to trolls but I gave you the benefit of the doubt. It's best you either shut up or go to a place where your lack of pace and Pakistan hate is more accepted.
Hint: it's not here.
You should probably leave. You can ask chaiwala and a few others, I'm not usually nice to trolls but I gave you the benefit of the doubt. It's best you either shut up or go to a place where your lack of pace and Pakistan hate is more accepted.
Hint: it's not here.
lol yea im not mean to all pakistani's but im mean to the ones who take shots at the indian cricket team because they have nothing better to dwell on.
lol i took psychology class and in that it states you make fun of something because inside you have a certain fear of it.
from the looks of it, you pakistani's are taking cracks at the indian cricket team cause ur scared of them and u aspire to be like them but in reality you can never reach their level and their greatness.
sorry it had to come this but remember i didnt start this. im just overprotective about supporting my nation just as you are.
^The OP needs to calm down. You won the World Cup, well done, you beat us 5-0 in World Cups, well done. But no need to get personal, it's just a little banter. To me, you're the real troll.
lol yea im not mean to all pakistani's but im mean to the ones who take shots at the indian cricket team because they have nothing better to dwell on.
lol i took psychology class and in that it states you make fun of something because inside you have a certain fear of it.
from the looks of it, you pakistani's are taking cracks at the indian cricket team cause ur scared of them and u aspire to be like them but in reality you can never reach their level and their greatness.
sorry it had to come this but remember i didnt start this. im just overprotective about supporting my nation just as you are.
I think you missed the left turn a while back - ICF to the left ... though I don't know if you'll get any info on how to be a fast bowler from there![]()
i didnt get personal. what dont u people understand? i just came here for help and people take shots at the indian team selectors and the bowlers because they lack pace? *** am i doing wrong here to protect my nation? i came here for help damnit not to be a troll or start stuff?
LOL you're 17 and you took a psychology class... ladies and gentlemen, we have an expert. You can go "protect" your nation somewhere else if you're going to post that filth here despite the fact that more than a few posters genuinely tried to help you out.
What kinda Jersey Shore douchebag do we have here?
and my bad chaiwala, I didn't mean to call you a troll. you're not.
The Situation has a work out DVD, check it out. Maybe you can get ripped abs like his and you guys can play cricket at Karma niteclub and Vinny can be wicketkeeper. Maybe you can GTL in the Indian jungles and stuff.
LOL I'M NOT EVEN MAKING SENSE ANYMORE!
my last comment! not gonna come here for help anytime soon!
sorry for the people i have hurt with my comments!
Very poor reasoning. You can't even spell Psychology. So if I make cracks at a fat guy is that because I'm afraid of the fat guy?
I cannot stand idly by and watch Poison and the Goat massacre a (largely) innocent newbie.
To be fair it WAS a couple of our fellas who started this argument.
I'm not defending the New Jersey Indian per se, but it's a bit harsh to be tasering him when he was just responding, albeit foolishly, to a few jokes. The poor waif didn't know any better
I cannot stand idly by and watch Poison and the Goat massacre a (largely) innocent newbie.
To be fair it WAS a couple of our fellas who started this argument.
I'm not defending the New Jersey Indian per se, but it's a bit harsh to be tasering him when he was just responding, albeit foolishly, to a few jokes. The poor waif didn't know any better
I cannot stand idly by and watch Poison and the Goat massacre a (largely) innocent newbie.
To be fair it WAS a couple of our fellas who started this argument.
I'm not defending the New Jersey Indian per se, but it's a bit harsh to be tasering him when he was just responding, albeit foolishly, to a few jokes. The poor waif didn't know any better
Lol I'm actually enjoying this...the poor youngsta beauty isn't making it easy on himself, especially the Psychology rantBut look! I actually helped the guy out and told him not to worry, some jokes were uncalled for but his continuous response of blaming Pakistan and Pakistanis despite the fact people actually helped him was too far. He's an obvious troll with a deep seated hate of Pakistan, potentially he's been abused in the past by Pakistanis irl.. it happens, you know. No need to take it out on us.
Jindabaad!whiteknight moiz![]()
If I was a mod, I would've used your email, got onto your facebook and posted pictures of you here which would probably look something like this:
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You kinda messed up the fast bowler hair there champ.
You mad I can bowl 80 MPH off a 4 step run up whilst flipping off all the Indians in the stadium?
On topic though, fast bowlers are born not made. If you haven't 'got it' in you at the age you're at (guessing around 17-18, possibly 14), it's unlikely any gym-work is going to increase your pace drastically. Only possible thing I could suggest is to hook up with Ian Pont and start flippin' tires and stuff.
) The way this thread has turned ... ahh poor fella, just a patriotic Indian I guess who dreams of Akhtar but it comes out as Agarkar
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this guy is laughing at the fact that pakistan players dont have technical batsmen. lmao!
What's a "technical batsman"? Is it somebody who's only a batsman technicallysharma?
Great picture of your dad bro, really captured the poverty in his eyes.. the poverty of producing no fast bowlers.
lol bro thats a pakistani and my dad is pure indian.
if my dad was pakistani i wud personally chop his head off!
i dont dream of bowlers who consume illegal substances such as steroids.