ART OF BOWLING A FLIPPER

It is one of the greatest weapons which a leg spinner can possess.This delivery can fox any of the greatest batsmen seen by the world cricket. India's Anil Kumble, Pakistan's Mushtaq Ahmed, Australias Shane Warne are some of the masters of the flippers.

The grip - The fingers are brought further forward on the ball
and the thumb plays a part. Shane says his grip is not too
tight as this can stop the ball fizzing out of his hand.

The delivery - The trick is to not bowl it too fast.
When he stays relaxed and squeezes the ball out through
fingers and thumb (an instant after the centre picture),
the underspin makes the ball slice through the air more quickly.