run up for armbowler

   hiya every1 

Im 17 years old and can generate quite a bit of pace, purely form my arm speed. My action is very unorthodox but i do not wish 2 change it.

I would be greatful if any1 could advise me on the best run up 4 an arm speed bowler like myself, Should i run in quickly or slowly how long etc. 

some tell me to run in quickly to maximise arm speed, others say slower smoother runs are more handy. so ima little confused!!

Thanks guys, hope 2 get some useful advice 

Mk

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armbowler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List 12th Man Joined: 15 June 2007 Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote armbowler Report Post Quote Reply Topic: run up for armbowler Posted: 15 June 2007 at 1:36pm
	hiya every1 Im 17 years old and can generate quite a bit of pace, purely form my arm speed. My action is very unorthodox but i do not wish 2 change it. I would be greatful if any1 could advise me on the best run up 4 an arm speed bowler like myself, Should i run in quickly or slowly how long etc. some tell me to run in quickly to maximise arm speed, others say slower smoother runs are more handy. so ima little confused!! Thanks guys, hope 2 get some useful advice Mk

The Tyke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wicket-Keeper Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: England Posts: 1282	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Tyke Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2007 at 7:36pm
	Best advice for bowlers who generate their pace from their arms, Watch clips of Wasim Akram. Personally I'd say that you don't want to be running in too quick as this may affect your natural bowling action. What I mean by this is that your arm may slow down to compensate for the extra pace caused by a quicker run up. I'd say that a slower (not overly slow though) run up with a good rythym(spelling?) would be better for you.
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spin wizard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Opening Bowler The world�s next great spinner Joined: 21 January 2006 Location: Saint Vincent Posts: 9453	Post Options Post Reply Quote spin wizard Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2007 at 7:55pm
	A slower run up would be the best choice for a quick arm speed bowler. Believe me, I had experience with this one when I was younger. If you try to run in fast and bowl with a fast arm action, it's not as good as a slower run up with a fast arm action.
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armbowler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List 12th Man Joined: 15 June 2007 Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote armbowler Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2007 at 7:59pm
	cheers tyke andd spin wizard The thing that confuses me a bit tho is that all the quick arm bowlers like wasim and marshall seem to have quick run ups. I have no jump @ all, so i was under the impression a slow run up may slow me down further? Edited by armbowler - 15 June 2007 at 8:00pm

The Tyke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wicket-Keeper Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: England Posts: 1282	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Tyke Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2007 at 8:05pm
	Wasim's run up wasn't overly quick, it had a building rythym so when he got to the crease he had a good bit of speed. We're not talking about a snails pace run up here. You don't want to come tearing in at the crease as you'd offset your rythym. Come in at a decent pace that's not too quick and you pace will either remain the same or increase. Edited by The Tyke - 15 June 2007 at 8:05pm
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armbowler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List 12th Man Joined: 15 June 2007 Posts: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote armbowler Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 June 2007 at 8:52pm
	cool ok thanks guys I will work on this Dont mean to bug u guys but has any1 got any tips on the lengh of the run up??