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With the striking success of Shane Warne and Abdul Qadir in modern Test cricket, wrist-spin bowling is definitely back in fashion. In this illustrated book, the author shows players and coaches at all levels how to acquire the skills of this highly dextrous style of bowling. Areas include: the basic techniques covered step-by-step; solving bowling problems; how to bat against wrist-spin; mental and physical preparation for matches and the tactics used.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Peter Philpotts book is a treasure trove of explanation of what is sometimes wrongly treated as a secret. He explains in simple easy to follow stages what you should do to bowl every ball in the wrist spinners armoury.He never minimises the amount of effort required to become an effective wrist spinner but he does much to encourage those who are willing to do what it takes. As the father of a keen young leg spinner i would say that this book is worth the price for just one of the insights gained (it has corrected my sons concept of wind in relation to wrist spin as one example). Peter is obviously a coach of some ability, he seems to second guess( because he has been there first) every point which needs making explicit. The section on the mental aspects of bowling wrist spin is particularly good reading His willingness & enthusiasm in passing on his knowledge to those who would follow is admirable . Buy it. Bravo Peter
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Peter Philpott is a great coach. Not only was he a great help to the greatest leg spinner of all time - Shane Warne - , his secrets are now available to everyone. The ideas of dip, drift, turn and bounce become central in the mind of any spin bowler, as it should be. Deliveries such as the flipper, orthodox back-spinner, leggie, top-spinner and wrong'un are all explained. This work is a must have for any cricketer.
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This book is very much a legspinner encyclopedia. Every aspect of the "art" of legspinning bowling is discussed in a very digestible yet entertaining manner. I can't think of anything that has been missed; of course just reading this book won't make you the next Shane Warne (doubt anyone will be!) but it will provide you with the knowledge which along with some talent and a lot of dedication and work, will enable you to become the best legspinner you can! Buy it if you are a legspinner who wants to improve your game in any and every way and also thoroughly recommended for coaches - and I guess also for batsmen who want to solve the mysteries of legspin but we legspinner don't want batsmen to know our tricks of trade!
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A Timeless Classic
The best single cricket coaching book I have ever read.
Leg-spin is certainly the toughest skill to learn in cricket, but with this book you will be well on the... Read more
Leg-spin is certainly the toughest skill to learn in cricket, but with this book you will be well on the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Reeves
thoughtful and helpful
A fantastic book from beginning to end. As a leg spin bowler myself I understand how difficult the art is and the book has helped me improve my bowling dramatically. Read more
Published 16 months ago by fredwils
In the steps of Clarrie Grimmett
This book owes virtually everything to the great books written in the 1930's by Clarrie Grimmett - the bloke that invented the Flipper. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dave Thompson
Wrist Spin Bowling
This is an excellent book, I wish I had discovered it 30 years ago, when in the pre-Warne era I struggled to get advice on how I could develop the natural leg spin I bowled. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Mr. Daniel Taylor
uncovering the mystery
I bought 2 copies, one for the coach and one for the young player. I recommend the book to anybody who is yet to uncover the art of leg spin bowling. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Russ Plus
Philpott is a leading authority
PP differentiates himself from other coaches beacuase he follows the spirit of the game - the role of a batsman is to score runs and a strike bowler is to take wickets. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2005 by andrew
Excellent - Perhaps it should be given to England's spinners
Because we know the Ashes is going to be a disaster.
Published on 16 Nov 1998
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