‘There’s nothing like bowling fast’ – Wood explains his technique
BBC Sport's coverage of The Hundred features fast bowler Mark Wood, of SunRisers Leeds, giving a masterclass on the technique behind his express pace bowling. The video segment, tied to a match against London Spirit, sees Wood break down the key elements of his bowling action as he reflects on what it takes to consistently bowl at high speeds in professional cricket.
In the clip, Wood explains how he reaches speeds in excess of 90mph at the crease, discussing the mechanics and mindset that underpin his approach. He also reflects on his enjoyment of bowling fast, remarking that "there's nothing like" it. The video is available to UK users only and forms part of the BBC's wider Hundred and cricket video coverage.
- Mark Wood explains his fast-bowling technique in a BBC Sport video.
- He regularly bowls at speeds exceeding 90mph.
- Segment featured during SunRisers Leeds vs London Spirit in The Hundred.
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Cricket’s bowlers deliver the ball to a batter from one end of the pitch, and fast bowlers aim to make it difficult to hit by sending it at high speed. Their run-up and bowling action help generate pace, while accuracy and control are also needed.
Mark Wood is an England fast bowler who plays for SunRisers Leeds in The Hundred, a professional competition in which each side faces up to 100 balls. Bowling above 90 miles per hour is unusually fast, so his technique is of interest to players and viewers keen to understand how elite bowlers produce and control that speed.