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It's not necessary to bowl quick, you're right. This video is simply talking about why it is beneficial: 1) Acts a brake 2) Increases delivery height 3) Reduces lateral flexion
Well explained video in terms of theory, thanks. But the great West Indian (very) fast bowlers of the 80s did not brace the front leg, so while the theory seems sound, perhaps it is not so important in practice. Also, I can't see how hamstring strength keeps your front leg straight - it is the quads that straighten and hold the leg straight.
Hi Peter, thank you for your comment! A braced front leg certainly isn't required to bowl quick. Many quicks don't brace but it is a great way to stop all that momentum from the run-up quickly and transfer it upstream. Correct, that when the quad shortens it straightens the knee and of course the quads are important. But, if the hamstrings aren't strong in a lengthened position, then the body is simply going to bend the knee to avoid that lengthened position.
