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Cricket Bowling Techniques

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of cricket bowling techniques, including types of deliveries, grips, and bowling actions. Test your knowledge and understanding of these fundamental skills in cricket.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which type of delivery involves the bowler releasing the ball with a bent wrist, causing it to spin sharply towards the batsman?

  1. Leg break

  2. Googly

  3. Off break

  4. Top spinner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A leg break is a type of spin bowling in which the bowler releases the ball with a bent wrist, causing it to spin sharply towards the batsman. This delivery is typically bowled by a right-arm leg spinner.

What is the term used to describe the way a bowler holds the ball before releasing it?

  1. Grip

  2. Stance

  3. Action

  4. Release


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The grip is the way a bowler holds the ball before releasing it. Different types of deliveries require different grips, which can affect the spin, pace, and trajectory of the ball.

Which type of bowling action involves the bowler running towards the crease with a straight arm and releasing the ball at the highest point of their stride?

  1. Fast bowling

  2. Medium pace

  3. Off spin

  4. Leg spin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fast bowling is a type of bowling action in which the bowler runs towards the crease with a straight arm and releases the ball at the highest point of their stride. This action generates the most pace and is typically used by fast bowlers.

What is the term used to describe the trajectory of a ball that curves away from the batsman after pitching?

  1. Inswing

  2. Outswing

  3. Leg break

  4. Googly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Outswing is the term used to describe the trajectory of a ball that curves away from the batsman after pitching. This is typically achieved by a right-arm bowler bowling across the batsman.

Which type of delivery involves the bowler releasing the ball with a straight arm, causing it to travel at a high pace?

  1. Fast bowling

  2. Medium pace

  3. Off spin

  4. Leg spin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fast bowling is a type of delivery in which the bowler releases the ball with a straight arm, causing it to travel at a high pace. This delivery is typically bowled by fast bowlers.

What is the term used to describe the bowler's run-up to the crease before delivering the ball?

  1. Stance

  2. Action

  3. Grip

  4. Release


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The action is the term used to describe the bowler's run-up to the crease before delivering the ball. Different bowlers have different actions, which can affect their rhythm, pace, and accuracy.

Which type of delivery involves the bowler releasing the ball with a bent wrist, causing it to spin sharply away from the batsman?

  1. Leg break

  2. Googly

  3. Off break

  4. Top spinner


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An off break is a type of spin bowling in which the bowler releases the ball with a bent wrist, causing it to spin sharply away from the batsman. This delivery is typically bowled by a right-arm off spinner.

What is the term used to describe the bowler's position at the crease before starting their run-up?

  1. Stance

  2. Action

  3. Grip

  4. Release


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stance is the term used to describe the bowler's position at the crease before starting their run-up. Different bowlers have different stances, which can affect their balance, rhythm, and accuracy.

Which type of delivery involves the bowler releasing the ball with a straight arm, causing it to travel at a medium pace?

  1. Fast bowling

  2. Medium pace

  3. Off spin

  4. Leg spin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Medium pace is a type of delivery in which the bowler releases the ball with a straight arm, causing it to travel at a medium pace. This delivery is typically bowled by medium pacers.

What is the term used to describe the point at which the ball is released from the bowler's hand?

  1. Stance

  2. Action

  3. Grip

  4. Release


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The release is the term used to describe the point at which the ball is released from the bowler's hand. The release point can affect the pace, spin, and trajectory of the ball.

Which type of delivery involves the bowler releasing the ball with a bent wrist, causing it to spin sharply upwards?

  1. Leg break

  2. Googly

  3. Off break

  4. Top spinner


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A top spinner is a type of spin bowling in which the bowler releases the ball with a bent wrist, causing it to spin sharply upwards. This delivery is typically bowled by a leg spinner or an off spinner.

What is the term used to describe the bowler's arm position at the point of release?

  1. Stance

  2. Action

  3. Grip

  4. Release


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The release is the term used to describe the bowler's arm position at the point of release. The release point can affect the pace, spin, and trajectory of the ball.

Which type of delivery involves the bowler releasing the ball with a bent wrist, causing it to spin sharply towards the leg side?

  1. Leg break

  2. Googly

  3. Off break

  4. Top spinner


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A googly is a type of spin bowling in which the bowler releases the ball with a bent wrist, causing it to spin sharply towards the leg side. This delivery is typically bowled by a leg spinner.

What is the term used to describe the bowler's follow-through after releasing the ball?

  1. Stance

  2. Action

  3. Grip

  4. Release


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The action is the term used to describe the bowler's follow-through after releasing the ball. The follow-through can affect the bowler's balance, rhythm, and accuracy.

Which type of delivery involves the bowler releasing the ball with a straight arm, causing it to travel at a slow pace?

  1. Fast bowling

  2. Medium pace

  3. Off spin

  4. Leg spin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leg spin is a type of delivery in which the bowler releases the ball with a straight arm, causing it to travel at a slow pace. This delivery is typically bowled by a leg spinner.

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