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How do you measure the speed someone is bowling a cricket ball?

I would like to see how fast I bowl a cricket ball, but I don't have a clue of how to do it? Can somebody please help?!?

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1. with a speed camera
2. Measure the force of the pitcher's throw and multiple it with the distance of the ball.. or you can follow the guy's advice below me and just use a speed camera... you can steal one from the police station.. They always have those in hand... ahaha! joke!
3. you need a speed gun or you will have to guess.
4. velocity=distance/time meters/second=distance in meters/time in seconds 10m/s=20m/2s to convert to kilometers/hour x 3600seconds/1000meters velocity=36km/h Convert to mph x 1.609 velocity=22.369mph So now all you need is a stop watch and a tapemeasure.
5. To do it accurately you need a speed camera. You could try asking you local county side if they would give you access to a speed gun if you were to pay for a net session.
6. A speed camera is used!!
7. Well it's difficult. You can get someone with a stopwatch waiting for the ball to pass them at the crease but it's difficult to be accurate. Time the release of the ball to the crease then use spee = distance/time. Much easier is to go to a cricket net run by your local county side who have speed guns or other measuring equipment. They often let you use the nets during or after games for a small fee, and you could ask them. They also do this for free at games sometimes on a strip off the pitch. Keep your eye out if youre at a game such as a twenty twenty or a test match. Good Luck!
8. If you go to a state fair you might find a vendor who measures the speed of your throw. I have seen the baseball being used but I'm sure you can use your own cricket ball.