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Seam position and scrambled seam

Seam presentation is one part of a delivery, alongside line, length and speed. Compare a deliberately presented seam with a scrambled seam without assuming either must move in a predictable direction.

Related video

Ellyse Perry demonstrates the wider fast-bowling action. This is a foundation lesson to accompany the seam-position guide, not a scrambled-seam tutorial.

Perry Master Class: Fast bowling

Perry Master Class: Fast bowling
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What to watch for

Observe the ball after release

A clear view from a safe recording position can help you and your coach see seam presentation. Do not place a camera operator or a teammate in the path of a live delivery.

Keep a reference delivery

Compare the variation with a ball you already control. If you change the target, approach and grip simultaneously, you cannot tell which change produced the observed result.

Measure movement honestly

Record what the ball did in flight and after pitching separately. Conditions and the surface affect outcomes; one delivery that deviates does not establish a reliable variation.

Common mistakes to review

Movement without control

A variation needs a usable target as well as an interesting reaction.

Confusing swing with deviation off the pitch

Note when the ball changes direction rather than labelling every change as swing.

How to review it in a session

Discuss the grip and purpose with your coach. Use an agreed target and compare a familiar delivery with the variation at a suitable intensity. Record target accuracy before describing movement. Stay within your normal planned workload rather than adding an uncounted extra spell.

A practice example

Two balls land near the same target but react differently off the surface. Record the observed difference without declaring a new technique successful after one attempt. A useful comparison includes seam presentation, landing point and the batter’s response over repeated supervised sessions.

Take these questions to the nets.

  • Can I identify the seam presentation clearly?
  • Did I hit the intended line and length?
  • What repeated across several attempts?
Open your practice journal

Independent practice notes by the DCA website team. Discuss changes to your technique with Coach Ravinder Singh.

Related techniques

Your practice card

Seam position and scrambled seam

Name / date

Can I identify the seam presentation clearly?

Did I hit the intended line and length?

What repeated across several attempts?

What did I try and what happened?

Coach’s feedback and next step

Download practice card

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