Lesson 46 of 46

Bowling to LH-RH Combinations

5 min read•3/19 sections

Re-setting line every ball.

Technical Breakdown

19-section schema

Definition

The tactical challenge of bowling consecutive deliveries to a left-handed and right-handed batter, requiring different lines, lengths and field settings.

Tactical Use

Most teams attack the LH with right-arm- (natural angle) and switch around the to the RH; modern white-ball cricket rewards left-arm for this reason (Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult).

Common Mistakes & Drills

Drifting toward leg-side wides when angles change; mark a target tape on the and bowl 6-ball overs alternating LH/RH.

Famous Players

Drills → real performances

Mitchell Starc

2010–present

Left-arm fast (Australia)

Mitchell Starc (Left-arm fast for Australia, 2010–present). Best known for: In-swinging , 2015/2023 WC. Specialist of the in-swinging first ball — picked up the new ball in the 2015 and 2023 World Cups and dismantled top orders in the .

In-swinging yorker, 2015/2023 WC

Trent Boult

2011–present

Left-arm fast (New Zealand)

Trent Boult (Left-arm fast for New Zealand, 2011–present). Best known for: New-ball + relay catches.

New-ball swing + relay catches