Back-of-the-Hand Slower Ball
Late wrist-rotation deceiver.
Technical Breakdown
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A slower ball delivered with the back of the hand toward the batter, often with a high looping trajectory (Dwayne Bravo, Bumrah, Boult).
History
The cricket ball's cork-and- construction dates to the 1770s (Duke's of Kent); pink and white balls were introduced later for day-night and limited-overs cricket.
Wrist Position
Rotates at the top of the action so the palm faces the bowler at release.
Release Point
Drops by 30–40 km/h with backspin — sits up in the air and falls short of the bat .
Tactical Use
Off-stump line in ; mistimed lofted shots fall to or extra .
Common Mistakes & Drills
Visible wrist rotation early in the ; train to rotate within the last 0.2s of the action.
Famous Players
Drills → real performancesDwayne Bravo
2004–2018Right-arm medium all-rounder (West Indies)
Dwayne Bravo (Right-arm medium for West Indies, 2004–2018). Best known for: Most wickets ever.
Jasprit Bumrah
2016–presentRight-arm fast (India)
Jasprit Bumrah (Right-arm fast for India, 2016–present). Best known for: Death-overs specialist. His short, hyperextended arm action releases the ball from a uniquely close-to-the- angle — making his land exactly on the at 145 km/h in .
Trent Boult
2011–presentLeft-arm fast (New Zealand)
Trent Boult (Left-arm fast for New Zealand, 2011–present). Best known for: New-ball + relay catches.