Bowling speed drills — what actually works?

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Helen09

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Sep 15, 2025 4:11 pm

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I thought just bowling more overs would naturally make me faster, so I pushed myself hard during one league. Ended up with sore shoulders and not a single extra km/h on the radar gun. Later, a teammate showed me resistance band drills and sprint work. After a few weeks, the difference was real — felt like I had more snap in my run-up and release. Wish I’d ditched the “just bowl more” idea earlier.

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Marckusha

Sep 15, 2025 5:36 pm

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I used to believe the same — more balls, more speed. Didn’t work. What really helped me was strengthening my legs and core with squats, lunges, and short sprints. I also practice “explosive” bowling drills, where I focus on the run-up speed and follow-through without worrying about accuracy. That extra momentum adds pace. For anyone looking at routines, I’ve been following stuff from https://www.kulfiy.com/how-to-train-like-a-pro-cricketer-fitness-diet-and-drills/ — it’s straightforward and gives a good mix of strength and conditioning tips.