Cricket question.

Discussion in 'Sports' started by johnsonp, Apr 13, 2010.

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    In cricket why do spinners rub their hands on the wicket after every ball?
     
    johnsonp, Apr 13, 2010 IP
  2. Amitoops

    Amitoops Well-Known Member

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    to get it dry to hold ball prety well to do there best
     
    Amitoops, Apr 13, 2010 IP
  3. imranrana

    imranrana Greenhorn

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    To get strong grip on the ball.
     
    imranrana, Apr 14, 2010 IP
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    TIRTH Peon

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    I think for better grip they rub their hand.
     
    TIRTH, Apr 14, 2010 IP
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    karthimx Prominent Member

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    just to get grip while they spin the ball using their fingers.
     
    karthimx, Apr 14, 2010 IP
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    extremepullups Peon

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    to get a better grip before the throw
     
    extremepullups, Apr 14, 2010 IP
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    They all explained it better. Better grip and to spin the ball more!
     
    GardsJr, Apr 14, 2010 IP
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    warley Peon

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    Perspiration on the fingers is the spin bowler's enemy. A bit of dust or soil on the hands ensures a good purchase on the ball.
     
    warley, Apr 16, 2010 IP
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    to get better grip and to spin i think so
     
    innocent-prince, Apr 16, 2010 IP
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    ankurdhikoli Member

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    to get hold on the grip
     
    ankurdhikoli, Apr 16, 2010 IP