[Ace of BD]

Originally Posted by Ian Pont
Without getting into a huge amount of detail you need to be clear on a few things.

1. Fast bowling is a process, and like any process it can be learned
2. No one is 'born' anything. All skills we develop are from seeing, learning and doing
3. What is 'natural' can be changed if you practice it a different way enough times
4. Humans jump higher, throw further, hit harder, run faster - all by learning how to
5. It is useful to have an athletic, strong frame to bowl fast. But it isn't the most important thing
6. Some people have different inherent abilities, but that doesn't stop anyone from being a successful fast bowler
7. A capacity to 'learn', have a passion for fast bowling and a big heart, are as important as anything

I have bowlers who have increased speed 15-20 kph from learning the right biomechanical way to bowl. With the correct help and knowledge, any bowler can make themselves faster. Just as long as the seven points above are understood.

The issue really is, can coaches understand how to teach speed? Those that don't know how to coach pace, believe pace is all natural. If this was true then in other sports like swimming, running and throwing, coaches would have nothing to do.

The best statement ever coach!!!