Point Of Release

Point Of Release is a term from cricket that characterizes the point of release of the ball or the moment when the bowler releases it from his hand, which is the final stage of the throw (bowling).

The mechanics of point of release are as follows:

• the bowler accelerates to create an impulse for a high-quality throw;
• the final jerk/ jump occurs simultaneously with the loss of contact of the hind leg with the ground while the ball leaves the thrower’s hand.

During the swing, the player raises his arm above the shoulder level and releases the projectile into the air. The release point differs depending on the type of serve.

The arm must be rigid, not bent, while the wrist, on the contrary, should be free to ensure a smooth release of the ball and create the necessary rebound from the plane. Otherwise, it will not look like a pitch but a throw.

For fast bowlers the back of the hand will be facing away from the batsman when they release the ball. The front of the wrist and the tips of the index and middle fingers point to the target. Spin bowlers may have their wrist at different angles when they release the ball. This is because some players are trying to create resistance on one side of the ball rather than directing it straight towards the batsman.