How To Grip Ball For Bowling Off Break Or Off Spin

      Off spin is the most common form of spin bowling in cricket.This delivery spins from the off-stump to the leg-stump for a right handed batsman.

       The advantage of an off spinner over a leg spinner is simply that offies are more accurate as the fingers turn the ball,instead of the wrist.So it is absolutely essential to grip the ball prperly for bowling off breaks.Lets find out how.

Here are the steps to follow in order to grip ball properly for off spin.

1. First place the index and middle fingers on the seam.
2. Now place the thumb just touching the seam,a little below where your index finger is placed.
3. The middle joints of the ring,middle and index fingers are spread across the seam.
4. The little finger can either be placed on the seam or not,it depends upon you and in which placement you are comfortable.

Check this picture to see if your grip is correct.



Grip of  Off Spinner

If you are still having difficulty,then check out this video where word class off spinner,Swann shows you how to grip the ball.

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