Nivia Heavy Tennis Ball Cricket Ball (Pack of 6)

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As there is usually no leg before wicket (lbw) rule in tape ball games, bowlers are rewarded for bowling full and straight to target the stumps (aiming to bowl the opponent). Although most street games feature entirely covered varieties, tape balls may also be prepared such that only one side is taped to replicate reverse swing or they may have multiple layers of tape running down the middle to mimic the leather seam found on standard cricket balls.

It is smaller and lighter as is the ball than the V Pro Elite making it more suitable for junior and intermediate players.

When working as bowling coach for the UAE team, former fast bowler Aaqib Javed stressed the importance of tape ball to improve the pace and quality of the nation's fast bowling resources. In certain cases (depending on the local rules or availability of more rolls of tape), the tape is left to naturally wear. Taking inspiration from these properties, the concept has been adapted in wiffle ball where the perforated, plastic ball is covered in electrical or, rarely, duct tape to make it heavier and thereby act more like a baseball when pitched.

The popularity of tape ball is also credited with Pakistan's famous production of fast bowlers and, according to Shaheen Afridi, [37] may provide reasoning for Pakistani bowlers' effectiveness in bowling yorkers, particularly in the death overs of white ball cricket.One such exponent was former first-class cricketer Nadeem Moosa, who would squeeze the ball between his middle-finger and thumb before flicking it on release. Most organised games involve branded team kits, are streamed online and have live commentary provided through pitch-side loud speakers. The first Tennis Ball Cricket body was formed in 1982 known as Tennis Ball Cricket Association of India (TBCAI).

Due to this, spinners are necessitated to expand their range of skills, such as having to bowl faster or to mix googlies and offbreaks throughout their overs. Similarly, a group of Sri Lanka born Australians have promoted the idea across Victoria, however, with the popularity of backyard and indoor cricket in the country, tape ball is still mostly popular amongst the South Asian communities. Furthermore, loose pieces of ripped tape can alter how the ball behaves, such as making it swing appreciably late, making deviation from spinners unpredictable or resulting in even more uneven bounce.Ali Khan, who grew up in Pakistan and played in various tape ball tournaments, represents the USA national team. The felt on a tennis ball is actually incredibly important, and it isn’t added only for aesthetic reasons. However, the potential benefits and drawbacks offered by this variety of cricket have sometimes been debated by former players and commentators. The best of these professional players often receive additional gifts from adoring fans, employ unique pseudonyms that are emblazoned on their bats and are celebrated in hundreds of YouTube fan videos.