Hi Guys,

I'm trying to find a definitive guide to Left-Arm Chinaman bowling on the web, and don't seem to be having much luck. I want info on the technique, the grip and the variations.

Therefore I'm going to try to contact some coaches or cricketers, past and present to get answers straight from the horses mouth so to speak.

I'm considering contacting Michael Bevan, Bradd Hogg, Simon Katich, Terry Jenner, Dave Mohammed.

Can anyone think of anyone else I could try, and also if anyone has any ideas on the best way to contact these people by letter or by e-mail?

Many thanks guys, I'm quite serious about learning this skill, so any help would be much appreciated.

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Hi TTFC, a Chinaman is a leg break delivered by a left handed bowler. So, you can use the information available for leg break bowling.

Terry Jenner has done a couple of useful videos on the BBC site where he demonstrates the different grips and actions. Click on Shane Warne's picture to open the BBC video player.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cric...ls/4173750.stm

Other links of interest:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left-arm_unorthodox_spin
http://www.liveindia.com/cricket/Bowling.html
http://www.rlca.com.pk/lspin.asp
http://www.criccontest.com/cric-coac...legspinani.asp
http://www.channel4.com/sport/cricke...ng/ana_63.html

Since Chinaman deliveries are left-handed versions of the leg-break why not contact the ECB for info on bowling clinics for leg-break bowling?

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Gees TTFC!!!

You really are hellbent on trying to close the gap that exists in Englands spin bowling department

Sobers bowled a few after he'd done his bit of seam bowling. He's a lovely guy, and if you can get hold of him, and he's got time, I'm sure he'll give you some tips.

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Just what is going off out there?