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The Science of Spin Bowling
Episode 228

The Science of Spin Bowling

'Spin doctor' Hugh Hunt explains how cricket bowlers can use spin to confuse batsmen.

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August 8, 20136m 54s

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Show Notes

Today marks the first day of the fourth test in the Ashes and while England have already retained the urn, they're hoping that their spin bowlers, including the likes of Monty Panesar can help secure a series win.Dominic Ford wanted to find out the science behind spin bowling so he visited the Australian 'spin doctor', Professor Hugh Hunt to bounce some balls around in his office at Trinity College Cambridge Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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