Bowling at targets in Perth, WA
Yorkers, wide lines and painted discs: we measure millimetres, not excuses, under Perth floodlights.
01 — Format
Format overview
Bowling at targets closes the skill loop for pairs who might slog sixes but still want to win games with the new ball. We lay colour-coded mats or discs at known lengths, mark the popping crease with non-slip paint and give each bowler a fixed set of deliveries to hit nominated zones. Umpires stand square so Osborne Park quicks and Scarborough spinners both see the same line of sight.
Extras are logged the same way community cricket records wides in Western Australia: if you drift down leg without threatening the target, the radar sheet shows it immediately.
02 — How it works
What’s involved
Warm up in a separate net bay, then step forward when the PA calls your pair. You can change ends only during scheduled swaps so swing-friendly breezes do not favour one side all night. We supply match balls from the same batch where possible; if you bring a favourite ball, it must pass seam and weight checks against our template.
03 — On the night
What to expect
Expect immediate verbal feedback on footmarks, back-foot no-balls and front-foot crease breaches. Video review is limited to disputed target hits, not for remodelling actions. When your block ends, totals upload beside powerhitting and catching so the leaderboard stays single-source.
04 — Why join
Why pairs back this leg
- Targets calibrated each round so rain or heat does not shift scoring silently overnight.
- Coaches welcome behind rope lines: they cannot call lines but can help with legality between sets.
- Clear tie-break order published for Perth finals if two pairs finish on identical target hits.
05 — Common questions
FAQ
Do I need an official bowling coach accreditation to compete?
No. You need a safe action and willingness to follow umpire instructions. Club coaches with Australian coaching credentials may assist off the field only.
What if my bowling arm height triggers a suspect action review?
We pause deliveries, film two angles with your consent and compare against the same elbow tolerance guides community associations reference in Perth. If we cannot clear you on the night, we refund that discipline’s fee portion and invite a reassessment next round.
Can spinners request a rough patch on the Perth synthetic deck?
We do not doctor surfaces mid-event. Everyone bowls on the prepared strip announced in the player memo: that keeps the ladder fair for quicks and tweakers alike.