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title: "Stop Chasing Fake Cricket Speed: Real Skills Advice in Delhi"
description: "Tired of fake promises and 150 kph myths? Get blunt, no-nonsense cricket coaching in GTB Nagar. Learn the truth about genetics, tappa, and real skill development."
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last_updated: 2025-09-16
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# Stop Chasing Fake Cricket Speed: Real Skills Advice

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By [Ravi Chhikara](https://mytribe.in/rvsportsperformance) · At RV Sports Performance facility in GTB Nagar, New Delhi · ₹2,500 per month (estimate)

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Stop chasing fake speed numbers and 150 kph dreams if you haven't mastered your basics. I am here to tell you exactly where you stand and what actually makes a thinking cricketer.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Some coaches are selling an 'Alto to Ferrari' dream. Can you turn an Alto into a Ferrari? Are you crazy? The difference is the engine, the genetics. I'm here to tell you the truth: a fast bowler is born, not made. Stop falling for these glamorous lies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88a39425-ce1e-46eb-80f6-897b55ab2c8b)
- [Video: A porter lifts weights, and so does an Olympic weightlifter. The difference is skill. If you want to be a fast bowler, you either bowl 160 kph or you work on your skill to get to the peak. This in-between 135-40 kph obsession will get you nowhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/087a789c-5e61-4a41-859b-4e16bb8dff2a)
- [Video: When I say a 150 kph bowler is born, it doesn't mean he rolls out of bed and bowls that fast. It means the genetic potential is there. You can't create it with hard work if it doesn't exist. Stop being donkeys and use your brain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07414288-aafc-4ed7-ae50-7509131262df)
- [Video: To the coach who thinks he can make anyone a 150 kph bowler without the right genetics, I have a new challenge for you. Teach your players to fly. They have the passion, they'll learn. Don't tell me they don't have wings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fde438b-bb33-4d93-b029-c691ffab4760)
- [Video: Good diet and supplements can improve performance, but only genetics can make you top-notch. If good food and training made you the best, only rich kids would be athletes. The X-factor is, and always will be, genetics.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df0a96ba-63b4-4e5f-9135-d1c4d2432eb2)
- [Video: The truth about increasing your pace by 20 kph. Going from 105 to 125-130 kph is normal with age and basic training. But it doesn't mean you can add another 25 kph to hit 150. That requires genetics. Don't believe the hype.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/832fff36-5a9d-43a4-9623-2ec88f800b5f)
- [Video: A coach said some players come to him to become 140 kph bowlers, not 160. But you use the same drills for everyone. So what's the difference? It's genetics, my friend. The gap between 140 and 160 is genetics, not just effort.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7eea288-4623-428f-bdb9-f03e22b396f1)
- [Video: Let's be sensible. Can a kid without fast-twitch muscle fibers bowl at 150-160 kph? Hard work is for later. First, the foundation must be there. You can't work hard in the wrong direction and expect results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c62e007-432e-495f-9dbc-57bd6c61a4be)
- [Video: Even if a child is biologically gifted with fast-twitch fibers, what are the chances he will reach peak performance in sports? What percentage guarantee is there? Talent is just the start, not the finish line.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab8c1029-f361-4a09-8a5a-4809201ae7d4)
- [Video: These coaches who say 'we'll teach you how to land the ball later' are fooling you. Learning to hit the 'tappa' is the hardest and most important skill. Even Jasprit Bumrah wins us matches with his accuracy, not just his pace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c18df633-5855-4aab-8680-0a04ad7aea53)
- [Video: Even the fastest bowlers in the world like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood get hit for runs when they miss their 'tappa'. If you are a 135-40 kph bowler in an academy without line and length, you will become nothing. Focus on skill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d13485b-d4ac-4554-ba67-8619d284caac)
- [Video: You think you're a fast bowler because you hit 130-35 kph on a pocket radar? Mark Wood bowled 25-30 balls over 150 kph in a single match. That is fast bowling. Get out of your illusion and work on your line and length.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2263773-060d-4c2f-9b07-2f1cb3550899)
- [Video: The average speed for fast bowlers in the IPL is 130-140 kph. They play at the top level because they have skills. You also bowl at that speed, but your coaches are selling you the 150-160 kph dream. Focus on skills, and you will play good cricket.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76d416e4-e791-43c2-b8b7-5275aaf23eb8)
- [Video: Half the IPL is over, and it's clear that cricket is becoming very difficult for bowlers. A bowler without skill cannot even reach the top level, let alone survive. Speed is an advantage, but skill is the game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08bf1a4b-dcdb-4430-b672-2587c25a0e09)
- [Video: This message is for all medium pacers and those who think they are fast bowlers. All your domestic cricket will be played on Indian pitches. This World Cup has proven that skillful bowlers succeed here, not just fast ones.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/290e595d-7870-4950-8aed-f201bb3837da)
- [Video: You can't form a sentence without learning the ABCD. So how can you move to advanced training without mastering the basics? Rushing kids into fancy exercises they see on Instagram is dangerous and leads to career-ending injuries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce6079ab-6ed1-43a7-b5b3-75644b700a37)
- [Video: What does 'basic' cricket mean? It doesn't mean outdated. It means your foundation. You can't play explosive T20 cricket or any other format if your basics aren't clear. Even AB de Villiers built his 360-degree game on a strong foundation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e68007b-67b6-4f78-a754-091a167ccdc0)
- [Video: Is a reverse sweep riskier than a cover drive? Nothing is risky if you practice it enough. If you practice unorthodox shots from the beginning, they become scoring shots, just like they did for players like Rishabh Pant.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5850324-da86-4128-8603-5102226e7f0e)
- [Video: I ask coaches, why can't you teach risky, unorthodox shots along with the basics? It builds interest and gives players more weapons in their arsenal. Cricket is changing, and our coaching methods must change with it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffa48493-1fc3-419b-9cc8-cfa5535f2496)
- [Video: Your kids are being fed 'meetha zehar' or slow poison. This idea of 'easy work' where you bowl two overs and rest is making them weak. The top players are working harder than you. How will you replace them with this attitude?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11c5e152-e69e-42ee-9af6-469326487984)
- [Video: Hard work doesn't mean training for hours until you're exhausted. It means being 100% mentally, emotionally, and physically involved for the time you are training. Exhausting kids, especially with night practices, has a negative impact on their growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c900603-ffbc-4ea2-9cf0-9e6c7eb8a12a)
- [Video: Greatness is built in practice, it's only displayed on the ground. Success demands consistency, hard work, and smart work, all in the right direction. You have to give 100% in each and every practice session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bda53d1a-3fb8-4331-9b74-8ee135f146ff)
- [Video: What's the best quality of a great batsman? It's not just skills. It's the ability to read the ball earlier than others. This comes from being mentally present, not emotionally driven. Use your brain, not your heart, to make decisions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/032d8916-fedd-45bb-a781-44bd6d428610)
- [Video: 'I don't want to get out' and 'I want to score runs' are two completely different mindsets. One is negative and defensive, the other is positive and aggressive. Always play to score runs and take wickets, not to avoid failure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d85ec8af-4eb4-49d6-862d-5c881ed43c0e)
- [Video: There are three levels of players: Good, Very Good, and Excellent. Going from Good to Very Good is relatively easy. But to go from Very Good to Excellent, that last 10%, requires you to change your entire lifestyle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7411831-67eb-4d49-b9b6-2ce3142da0b7)
- [Video: There's no set formula for success, but youngsters have found a guaranteed formula for failure: screen time. Check your phone's screen time. You are becoming a mental slave to it, and it's killing your focus and your dreams.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd460f34-91ab-4361-90e1-9cf2fd70dd52)
- [Video: There are two paths to success. Either you are God's chosen child, or you learn every single detail of your field. There are no shortcuts. The more you learn, the more confident you become and the longer you can enjoy that life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a816792-a5e2-4dec-9f45-7bc94d9b1fd1)
- [Video: If you want to play for India, your competition is not the best player in your academy. It's the player currently playing for India, like Jaiswal or Gill. You have to be better than them to take their place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/200ac90a-5055-4f2a-a407-bd9d575e9ae1)
- [Video: In practice matches, when you need 80-90 runs with two wickets left, parents tell their kids not to get out. Why? Go for the win. How will you know your potential if you don't even try to achieve the impossible?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc6e2fac-64f0-4a3e-a995-4ffa44694825)
- [Video: Here's a suggestion for coaches: in the nets, if a batsman gets out, send him out immediately. This will teach them to respect the bowlers and prepare them for real match pressure. Net practice should simulate a match.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86f4b4a1-6a83-4c0a-9f38-15cea9b014d8)
- [Video: Both batsmen and bowlers need to learn how to read the pitch. Every day the wicket behaves differently. Before every session, read the pitch, make a plan, and then execute. This small habit will bring big changes to your game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93697548-2955-4de8-a5db-74b766eea836)
- [Video: There's a big debate about protein supplements. People say it's a 'dabba' that will damage your kidneys. What about the junk food and alcohol you consume? If protein helps someone stay disciplined and healthy, let them be.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2330dc71-a658-431a-b9c0-a77280f447c2)
- [Video: Our food is carb-rich, and now everyone is focused only on protein. A balanced diet is what's important. You need all three macros: carbs, fats, and protein. Don't just promote non-veg for its protein content.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13a4b3d3-5fcc-46af-a476-030afbbe62ad)
- [Video: Can you survive without carbs? Yes. Should you live without carbs? No. Survival is different from living. Unless you have a specific target as an athlete, you need a balanced meal with carbs, proteins, and fats to be healthy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ded510d-3eca-4928-a517-69701ea38f49)
- [Video: Your pre-workout meal should be a low-glycemic index food an hour or two before you train. If your workout is longer than an hour, you can top up with a high-GI food. This helps in increased fat oxidation and sustained energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47f10005-ebc7-4468-8959-695df6f8bdae)
- [Video: To master any skill, you need to put in the quantity first. You can't become a great bowler by bowling only 10-15 overs a month. Even top bowlers use variations, and mastering those variations requires hours of practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21a1b4a6-1113-4a9b-9e62-385069536ad9)
- [Video: Everyone wants to play the shorter formats like T20, thinking it's just four overs. But those four overs require more effort than a whole ODI. Every ball is crucial, and you need a top-notch skill set, which only comes from hours of hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4609f22-1093-48af-b7e1-843dce816648)
- [Video: There's a theory that playing multiple sports in your youth helps you in one specific sport later. That's outdated. Today, every sport has its own specific strength and conditioning. To excel, you need to dedicate all your hours to that one sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65f54b14-4a89-40b9-b8c6-fb77decf4f3d)
- [Video: When you join an academy, don't decide for yourself if you are a batsman or a bowler. Work with a good coach for a few months and let them assess your abilities. Trust a good coach to guide you in the right direction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d56670bb-c927-427e-a0a7-478c1c830d21)
- [Video: The IPL shows how much cricket has evolved. You need skill plus game awareness. You can't be a single-dimensional player anymore. You have to constantly evolve and learn new skills to survive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79daab0a-b939-41d1-a40c-5edfcb490738)
- [Video: On a good batting surface, a great batsman makes it count by scoring 150-200. You will get at least three good surfaces out of five matches. Are you ready to cash in on those days? That's what separates the good from the great.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e94d48a4-36c9-4d61-9370-6eb3d5058282)
- [Video: Fielding has taken a back seat in most academies, but it's a major aspect of the game. Good fielding can save 30-40 runs, which is a game-changer in any format. We make fielding drills a priority.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba8f012e-8829-4f22-9aca-f9037af6f9c0)
- [Video: A new ball swings away from the shine, and an old ball swings towards it. Why? Without Googling, answer this in the comments. You will realize how far you are from truly understanding the game of cricket.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfc23592-95c8-4eaf-89a6-422b5789c805)
- [Video: Even a professional cricketer like Abhinav Mukund confirms what I've been saying. You cannot become a fast bowler from a slow-medium bowler. You might increase your pace by 5 kph on a good day, but a 10 kph jump is a myth for 99% of people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65a3835a-a004-450b-b4fc-37e1fd4eb943)
- [Video: Should a fast bowler do gym training? 100% yes. Your bowling coaches who say no are scared you'll go to a specialist and learn the truth. A strong body is essential to endure the demands of modern cricket.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/302849e2-f68d-4983-9204-e8c1f1acaf7a)
- [Video: Every aspiring fast bowler eventually realizes he is on the wrong path, but ego stops him from changing. Cricket is not just about fast bowling. If it's not working, have the courage to switch to spin. It's an art you can learn and master.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/161d2dbe-c36a-4c17-abf0-5203200f66c2)
- [Video: I tell parents to make their kids all-rounders. It keeps them more involved and helps them understand the game from different perspectives. A secondary skill can often give your career an unexpected push.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01ed374a-fed5-4874-be02-b17de12db52f)
- [Video: Your bowling run-up is not something to be fixed. It's a momentum builder that varies with your age, fitness, and playing conditions. Understand your run-up, don't just copy-paste what you see on social media.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a981d910-422e-4f9c-82c1-66425a1bc0f5)
- [Video: The measurements of grounds for junior cricket are often too small. This encourages hitting sixes and discourages learning skills like running singles and doubles. To develop good players, we must train them on grounds with proper measurements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a46b32e-cc32-498c-b0d0-d978d20900f1)

## About Sach Ka Saamna: No-Nonsense Cricket Advice

Most coaches will sell you a 160 kph dream because that is what sells. But if you cannot land the ball on the 'tappa' consistently, you are useless to any team, regardless of your speed. Stop looking for hacks to add 10 kph and start building the accuracy that actually wins matches.

### The Hard Truth About Fast Bowling

I have seen too many players destroy their careers because they were chasing speed numbers they weren't born to hit. Increasing your pace from 105 to 125 kph is standard progression with growth and technique correction. Adding another 25 kph to hit 150? That requires specific fast-twitch muscle genetics, not a secret workout routine or a fancy speed gun.

### Why 'Tappa' Matters More Than Speed

If you want to play at the district or state level, nobody cares if you bowl 135 kph while spraying the ball all over the place. Accuracy is your currency. 

- **Focus on Line and Length:** A bowler who hits the 'tappa' repeatedly creates pressure. Even the fastest bowlers in the world get hit for runs if they miss their spots.
- **Skill Over Raw Attributes:** Biomechanics, grip, wrist position, and game awareness are things you can actually learn. Speed is secondary to being a complete bowler who can adapt to Indian pitches.

### Don't Fall for the 'Alto to Ferrari' Trap

You are training to become a cricketer, not a science experiment. Stop falling for academies that promise to turn everyone into a 150 kph star. We focus on:

1. **Technical Foundation:** Batting footwork and bowling biomechanics tailored to your body.
2. **Mental Toughness:** Learning to handle match pressure and understanding that failure is part of the game.
3. **Practical Development:** We use real balls, real simulations, and real feedback. If you are looking for shortcuts or hype, this is not the place for you. If you want an honest assessment of your game and hard work, let's get to the nets.

## About Ravi Chhikara

I am a realist who has seen enough of this industry to know when you are being lied to. I don't care about selling you fairy tales; I care about making you a thinking athlete. If you are ready to hear the truth about your game and work on actual skills, we can talk.

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