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Cricket » Cricket Books » Cricket Instructional » C.V. GRIMMETT FLICKER BOOK NO.1 - LEG BREAK DELIVERY AND LEG BREAK FINGER SPIN

C.V. GRIMMETT FLICKER BOOK NO.1 - LEG BREAK DELIVERY AND LEG BREAK FINGER SPIN

C.V. GRIMMETT FLICKER BOOK NO.1 - LEG BREAK DELIVERY AND LEG BREAK FINGER SPIN

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In the late 1920's Norman Loudon, who later went on to found Shepperton Film Studios, was experimenting with high speed photography, producing flicker books which he thought could prove an invaluable aid to sportsmen looking to improve their technique by observing the top players in each field in great detail at each stage of their actions.

1st edition. 2x3", 98pp. This volume is number 1 of the 'Flicker: Teach the Game - First series' depicting 'Clarrie' Grimmett demonstrating bowling styles, one running each way through the book. Internally very good, clean and bright. In the original pink wraps, lightly rubbed with small ink mark to back cover. Good condition.

Date
n.d. [c.1930]
Publisher
Flicker Productions
Author
Clarrie GRIMMETT

£95.00 (Code: 88657)

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