[header] How to bowl a yorker [title] Hold the ball as you would a fast ball. [step] Take your normal stance and prepare for your run-up. Position your index and middle fingers to either side of the middle seam.
[header] How to bowl a yorker [title] Hold the ball as you would a fast ball. [step] Take your normal stance and prepare for your run-up. Position your index and middle fingers to either side of the middle seam.
[substeps] As you approach your ball, lift your other hand to your middle seam as if you are doing a " pom-pom. " do not cross your fingers, as this can cause your hand to catch the ball on accident. If you press the ball heavily to the outside seam, you'll knock it out of the way. Your yield will be limited in light contact with the ball. Your thumb should be to the inside of the same side of the seam as your pointer finger. [substeps] When gripping the ball to throw a fast ball, the joints of your fingers should wrap around the contour of the ball to hold it away from the palm of your hand. Using your dominant hand to prepare for the run-up. [substeps] A yorker's fingers are fairly sturdy, so wear them down to prepare for the run-up.