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How To Throw

How To Throw. One of the essentials of cricket that you must get right to be an asset to your team. Here are the basics you need to throw accurately. Enlarge

How To Throw

How To Throw. One of the essentials of cricket that you must get right to be an asset to your team. Here are the basics you need to throw accurately.

Step 1: You will need

  • A cricket ball
  • A set of stumps to aim at

Step 2: Stand sideways to target

Having collected the ball in both hands, stand sideways to the target. The throwing arm is taken back behind the head

Step 3: Arms

Pull the non-throwing arm through. Throwing arm swings forward keeping the elbow at least level with top of throwing shoulder.
The wrist should be outside the line of, and behind, the elbow.

Step 4: Release

Release the ball with both feet on the ground and the chest facing the target and the chest facing the target

Step 5: Swing through

Swing the throwing arm through so that both arms end up behind the opposite hip. Keep the head and eyes facing the target

Step 6: TOP TIP

Aim the ball at the base of the stumps and get that all important wicket