Bowling Science
Lesson 38 of 46

Leg-Cutter

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A pacer's .

Technical Breakdown

19-section schema

Definition

A slower ball with the fingers across the toward the off side — turns away from the right-hander (Glenn McGrath's late-career staple).

Difficulty Level

Intermediate — accessible technique with a steep accuracy curve in match conditions.

Grip

Standard grip; at release the fingers roll across the toward off, imparting side-spin.

Physics Involved

Reduced plus side-spin grips on green or worn pitches and finds the outside .

Tactical Use

Bowl on a fifth-stump line at 130 km/h to a set right-hander; ideal on day-three pitches.

Common Mistakes & Drills

Excessive arm slowdown; vary by 10–15 km/h from stock, not 30.

Famous Players

Drills → real performances

Glenn McGrath

1993–2007

Right-arm seamer (Australia)

Glenn McGrath (Right-arm seamer for Australia, 1993–2007). Best known for: 563 wickets, perfect length. Hit the same length on or just outside off-stump for 124 Tests — built pressure that forced edges, especially with the wobble- in English conditions.

563 Test wickets, perfect length