What is swing bowling?

What is swing bowling?

The sideways movement of the ball, while in flight, which causes it to have a curving, instead of a straight route, is known as swing. When the ball is bowled with a swing, it is known as swing bowling. The swing occurs as a result of uneven distribution of pressure on the two sides of the ball as it passes through air. This can be attained by holding the ball with the seam towards the direction in which the bowler wants the ball to swing. When a bowler skillfully imparts a swing to the ball, batting becomes difficult.


The technique of swing bowling was used in the early 19th century. But it was only by the end of that century that swing bowling was recognized as a major development in the art of bowling.