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    Posted: 22 March 2007 at 7:02am
Originally posted by BOBBI

From memory Dean Jones and Mark Greatbatch both used their crease well. Sometimes back in it and next ball 3 foot outside it to subtley vary the length.


I have found that very succesful myself, though i must say the bowlers i face obviously are not quite as accurate as mcgrath and pollock etc. anythings worth a try i guess
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From memory Dean Jones and Mark Greatbatch both used their crease well. Sometimes back in it and next ball 3 foot outside it to subtley vary the length.
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sheer bloody mindedness, and 100% focus at all times, not for getting energy and passion for the game, obviously tequnique is important too
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Originally posted by 70_degree_spin

take a look at Pitersen at the ashes. He never looked in much bother from McGrath
 
Till he got hit in the ribs. LOL

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take a look at Pitersen at the ashes. He never looked in much bother from McGrath
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good but there arises another point as hitting to which areas can be safest and run provider when attacking them
half of the battle is lost when u thinks of the opponents abilities rather than ur own
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That's what I meant. Get on top of them before they get on top of you.
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But often you get into a rut by being to cautious. He was looking for actual batting methods to counter them, not jus theory.

Attacking the bowler by advancing down the pitch or improvising can often disrupt their line and length, though be careful. The reason for this is because an accurate bowler often bowls the same channels and can be easier to pick than an erratic quick bowler.
Good one Graham!
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Edited by RightHandBat - 07 March 2007 at 6:03am
"His classical hits down the ground, met with a checked drive, were Tendulkar at his best. It was though he had a new lease of life." - Sachin Tendulkar's return to cricket with a 91-Ball century.
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Exactly, the hardest bowlers to face are those who rarely make an error. Trying to turn over the strike frustrates any bowler, but to these men is the best strategy.
Good one Graham!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote wiseguy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 March 2007 at 5:21am
Best way is to take a single and play them brilliantly from the nonstriker end, as generally most batsmen will fall if they play all six balls of an over with a new ball to any of them!
so far so good!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote manofcrisis Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 March 2007 at 5:32pm
Well this thread is just to find out the ways for playing the danger seam bowling especially from a bowler who is perfect with his line and length and can seam the bowl in both ways from a single spot as do shaun , mcgrath and asif do.
So please add ur viewpoints about playing such bowlers.
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half of the battle is lost when u thinks of the opponents abilities rather than ur own
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