Basic Fast Bowling Grip

The normal cricket ball grip for fast or seam bowlers is to have your fore fingers and index fingers on either side of the seam. The inside of the thumb will lie on the underside of the seam, below the first two fingers. Be sure to relax when gripping a cricket ball  - grip the ball loosely. This will allow the ball to leave your hand easily. Conversely gripping it too tightly will result in a greater chance of spraying the ball, and also dragging the ball down and bowling too short. Bowlers tend to grip the ball too tightly at the start of their spell when they are nervous – so just remember to relax.  Another useful hint is to cover the ball with your non-bowling hand as you run in. This will conceal your grip and make the batsman wonder what you’re up to.