00000281 |
Previous | 281 of 293 | Next |
|
small (250x250 max)
medium (500x500 max)
Large
Extra Large
large ( > 500x500)
Full Resolution
All (PDF)
|
61 CRICKET. ADVICE TO YOUNG BOWLERS. Having adopted your style—form it, if possible, upon the model of one of the leading bowlers of the day, fast, medium, or slow, as the case may be—be careful to bowl in as plain a planner as possible. All mannerisms are either the result of affectation, and consequently simply detestable, or of mere unmeaning habit, and therefore unnecessary—away with them. Bowl as upright as possible; every inch of height is an advantage, and, moreover, the more upright you stand the better your command over your muscles. Finally, keep the body as steady as you can, compatibly with free and easy movement of the muscles. Remember, that in underhand bowling, especially, the shoulder is the fulcrum from which the power is obtained, and if that be unsteady, how can the arm depending therefrom work truly? A steady arm and hand, a ready wit, and a good eye, not to forget an even temper, with attention and practice are the making of a good bowler. BATTING. We now come tp that part of cricket which is by many esteemed as the very first and the last However much opinions may differ upon this subject, and I have already put in a special demurrer against its claim to the first place in the game, sure it is that without batting, the game WTould be simply non est And without scientific batting too tame to be worth playing. Let us, therefore, consider, in as extended detail as space will admit, the science of batting.
Title | The boys' own book of outdoor sports |
Creator | John, Uncle |
Publisher | Hurst & company |
Place of Publication | New York |
Date | [1887?] |
Language | eng |
Type | Books/Pamphlets |
Title | 00000281 |
Type | Books/Pamphlets |
Transcript | 61 CRICKET. ADVICE TO YOUNG BOWLERS. Having adopted your style—form it, if possible, upon the model of one of the leading bowlers of the day, fast, medium, or slow, as the case may be—be careful to bowl in as plain a planner as possible. All mannerisms are either the result of affectation, and consequently simply detestable, or of mere unmeaning habit, and therefore unnecessary—away with them. Bowl as upright as possible; every inch of height is an advantage, and, moreover, the more upright you stand the better your command over your muscles. Finally, keep the body as steady as you can, compatibly with free and easy movement of the muscles. Remember, that in underhand bowling, especially, the shoulder is the fulcrum from which the power is obtained, and if that be unsteady, how can the arm depending therefrom work truly? A steady arm and hand, a ready wit, and a good eye, not to forget an even temper, with attention and practice are the making of a good bowler. BATTING. We now come tp that part of cricket which is by many esteemed as the very first and the last However much opinions may differ upon this subject, and I have already put in a special demurrer against its claim to the first place in the game, sure it is that without batting, the game WTould be simply non est And without scientific batting too tame to be worth playing. Let us, therefore, consider, in as extended detail as space will admit, the science of batting. |
|
|
|
B |
|
C |
|
G |
|
H |
|
M |
|
T |
|
U |
|
Y |
|
|
|