--- title: "Master Spin Bowling Variations: Expert Cricket Coaching in Delhi" description: "Learn the doosra, carrom ball, and arm ball with former Ranji player Manoj Chauhan. Improve your spin bowling biomechanics with 1-on-1 expert coaching." canonical: https://mytribe.in/manoj.chauhan.73/personal-cricket-coaching-spin-bowling/the-art-of-deception-spin-variations last_updated: 2025-09-21 --- # Master Spin Bowling Variations Tribe Verified · Former Delhi Ranji Trophy Player By [Manoj Chauhan](https://mytribe.in/manoj.chauhan.73) · Online coaching available; In-person training at Nizamuddin East, New Delhi and across NCR · ₹6,000 per month (estimate) Part of [Personal Cricket Coaching - Spin Bowling](https://mytribe.in/manoj.chauhan.73/personal-cricket-coaching-spin-bowling). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/manoj.chauhan.73/personal-cricket-coaching-spin-bowling/gallery) Don't just bowl straight. Learn the exact wrist position, grip, and release points to master the doosra, carrom ball, and slider. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This video clearly shows the difference in my release for a standard off-spin versus a doosra. Notice the locked wrist for the doosra, which makes the ball turn away from the right-hander, compared to the open wrist for the classic off-spin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1f2dade-5f0b-45cb-9b1c-80ae3605eab7) - [Video: The carrom ball is a mystery delivery flicked from the middle finger. Here, I explain the grip and the flicking action needed to master this T20 special, which can surprise even the most set batsman.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d017972-3d43-4be8-9e22-358c6ee42b91) - [Video: The arm ball is a crucial variation that goes straight on with the arm. I teach the fast bowler's outswing grip, using just the index finger to guide the ball, making it swing away from the right-hander and catching them by surprise.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/789f6f89-69b0-4b5f-a293-2639d07768b4) - [Video: For a top-spinner to be effective, you need a straight arm, a palm facing first slip, and a seam position towards leg slip. This video breaks down these three key points to help you generate the extra bounce that leads to catches at short leg.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e676df6-e27b-455b-bf32-e6582abee8be) - [Video: A demonstration of four key off-spinner variations in a net session: the classic off-spin, the deceptive arm ball, the bouncy top-spin, and the quick slider.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ec91703-72fa-44c7-92b5-e3b4ffe06539) - [Video: Don't just chase success, become capable and success will follow. Here you can see the difference between a turning off-spin ball and a straight arm ball, two essential deliveries for any spinner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67636058-2f11-4172-b307-bb5f134cc320) - [Video: A classical off-spinner's delivery. The goal is to get the ball to drift away in the air and then spin back sharply, beating the batsman's defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1757f4c5-f869-420b-9d85-73c3ac7e7103) - [Video: Bowling to a lefty requires a different line of attack. I teach my off-spinners to use a side-on action, keep the seam pointed towards point, and land the ball on a driving length to make it turn away sharply.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f66194e1-4f88-463b-9608-6722f0abdea8) - [Video: This is an off-spinner's dream ball. It has the perfect loop, dips on the batsman, turns sharply after pitching, and hits the top of off-stump. This is what we work towards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80d5b563-a88a-48a4-8c15-0e1830db2acf) - [Video: A look at two different deliveries. The slider, which skids on straight, and a perfect off-spin delivery that turns and beats the bat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ac08c9e-3f18-45a7-bba4-3261050e2b53) - [Video: Is it a top-spin or a doosra? A good spinner always keeps the batsman guessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70827d31-b2fa-4a4c-a11f-8ca35da51de1) - [Video: To get a big turning off-break, your seam must be pointed towards the square leg umpire. This video shows how that seam orientation allows the ball to grip the pitch and turn sharply.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4334178f-0823-44fa-8673-a040bb8d985f) - [Video: A showcase of seven different off-spinner variations I teach, including the arm ball, top spin, and other subtle changes in pace and trajectory to confuse the batsman.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fbf2b538-e0e1-45e0-941d-7532aae931a5) - [Video: A batsman playing a sweep shot against a doosra is a high-risk option. Because the ball is turning away, it increases the chance of a top edge or a miss, leading to an LBW or bowled.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/773e0ef1-a546-41f7-bc9f-a9ab8b0b164e) - [Video: A perfect example of a doosra that completely deceives the batsman, turning away to miss the bat and hit the stumps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f33dddfe-7c5b-4ebf-9717-473f3735f810) - ![This is the grip for the carrom ball. It's all about holding the ball between the thumb, index, and middle finger to generate the flick that makes it a mystery delivery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91b7204f-4541-4ae4-a93a-83d6d6bfa436) - [Video: Another look at four key variations for an off-spinner. Mastering the top spin, slider, arm ball, and classic off-break gives you an answer for any situation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0afd8c87-9676-497a-aae6-b1dfcd01be82) - [Video: Visualisation and execution. First, I visualize bowling the perfect doosra, and then I execute it in the nets, getting it to turn away from the batsman.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2923f22b-07aa-4139-8ea1-42d3f8e05e37) - [Video: A short chat with the batsman after a match, discussing the different variations I used, like the arm ball, and how the wrist position changes the drift and bounce of the ball.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0d32d78-21c5-4bd9-a2d7-8e0bb7d84ab0) - [Video: More variations in the arsenal. This video shows the carrom ball, flipper, and other deliveries that are essential for a modern spinner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9a93576-4634-4598-aba3-3a6c652eb494) - ![The seam is everything for a spinner. This is my focus before every delivery, ensuring the grip and seam position are perfect for the ball I want to bowl.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f42d6fe3-85f0-49e1-bdee-ea7e35a17b7b) - [Video: An off-spinner's dream ball is a thing of beauty. This delivery has flight, dip, and sharp turn, making it almost unplayable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/379840cc-52c2-4995-ba8d-89dfcbef7c2f) - [Video: Can you name this delivery? A good spinner has many tricks, and it's important for a batsman to learn to read the clues from the bowler's hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79740761-0b24-4024-b7eb-eab02cf338a3) - [Video: Is this a doosra, a carrom ball, or a leg-spin? The ability to bowl different variations from a similar action is the key to deception.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8781e8f3-85ff-4361-8d1a-f772f46a69c5) - [Video: The art of spin bowling is about the contest between deliveries. Here you see the difference between a classic off-spin and a deceptive doosra.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/204ea3b1-7237-4c28-87f3-f3d3d214cafa) - [Video: A side-by-side comparison of the release for an off-spin and a doosra. Notice the open wrist for the off-spin and the locked, closed wrist for the doosra.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3becfcdf-801a-4489-894a-f07268e553d8) - ![A visual comparison of the arm position at release for an off-spin versus a doosra. Small changes in the action create completely different outcomes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73a55604-c2dd-4a61-8f8a-e2e55e340b94) ## About The Art of Deception: Spin Variations It is not just about the grip. Mastering variations like the doosra or carrom ball requires a specific wrist lock and release point that often goes wrong. In our sessions, we use slow-motion audits to fix your seam position, ensuring the ball actually deceives the batter rather than just landing short. Spin bowling isn't just putting revolutions on the ball. It is an intelligent game of cat and mouse. When you have locked down your stock ball, the next step is adding weapons to your arsenal. I teach the subtle art of the doosra, where the wrist remains locked and the palm faces cover, forcing the ball to turn away from a right-hander. Or the carrom ball, which relies on a precise flick from the middle finger and thumb. Many bowlers try these without the right biomechanics, leading to erratic length and injury risk. We fix that. We start with the grip, move to the release, and finally, the match scenario where you actually use them. Whether we are working on an arm ball that skids through or a top-spinner that bounces, I show you exactly how to adjust your seam position so the batsman sees a stock delivery but gets a surprise. I do not just teach you the delivery; I teach you when to bowl it. My focus is on making you capable, so you can execute these variations under match pressure without losing your accuracy. ## About Manoj Chauhan I am Manoj, a former Delhi Ranji Trophy player and BCCI Level-1 coach. Cricket is my life, and my goal is simple: I make you capable so you do not have to chase success. I will analyze your bowling action, identify the flaws, and help you add deceptive variations to your repertoire. 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