Analyses the action of English and Essex bowler, Peter Smith, in producing the leg break and off break. Includes close-up shots of his hand demonstrating the spin he imparts to the ball. On an indoor pitch H.P. Crabtree explains Smith’s action further by use of a mechanically propelled ball.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322842
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket - Bowling
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket - Coaching
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)