Leg-Cutter
A pacer's .
Technical Breakdown
19-section schemaDefinition
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 performancesGlenn McGrath
1993–2007Right-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.
