What is 'reverse swing'?

31 October, 2008

Cooley Reverse Swing

Reverse Swing. Since the 2005 Ashes series between Australia and England when the home side used it so successfully to defeat to tourists, it seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue.

Australia’s Pace Bowling Coach Troy Cooley runs through the mechanics behind traditional swing and reverse swing for CATV as his bowlers practice the art at training during the VB Tour of India.

To watch the clip click here.



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