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F. R. Foster (1889-1958)
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F. R. Foster (1889-1958)
Photograph of Frank Foster, the Warwickshire and England cricketer, demonstrating his left-arm fast-medium bowling action, c.1910. Foster was the first bowler to systematically exploit leg theory (between 1908-1914). This approach later came to be known as bodyline and, when applied by D.R. Jardine and H. Larwood of England, soured Anglo-Australian sporting relations
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1889 1958 Action Anglo Applied Approach Australian Bowler Bowling C 1910 Cricketer Demonstrating Exploit Fast Foster Frank Jardine Medium Relations Sporting Theory Warwickshire Larwood
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In this evocative photograph, Frank Foster (1889-1958) demonstrates his left-arm fast-medium bowling action, showcasing the technique that would make him a pioneer in the history of cricket. Taken around 1910, this image captures a pivotal moment in the game's annals, as Foster was the first cricketer to systematically exploit leg theory – an approach later infamously employed by Douglas Jardine and Harold Larwood of England against Australia between 1932 and 1933, an era known as the Bodyline series. Foster's innovative strategy involved targeting the Australian batsmen's bodies, particularly their pads and legs, with short-pitched balls aimed at the body line. This tactic, which aimed to disrupt the batsmen's focus and balance, was a significant departure from the prevailing wisdom of the time, which emphasized the importance of line and length. The photograph, taken during Foster's tenure with Warwickshire County Cricket Club, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the intense concentration and focus required to execute this unorthodox bowling style. Although the image predates the infamous Bodyline series by several years, it is a testament to Foster's trailblazing influence on the game. The history of cricket would be forever changed by his groundbreaking approach, which, when adopted by Jardine and Larwood, would sour Anglo-Australian sporting relations and lead to one of the most contentious periods in the sport's history.
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