Informal Cricket
Underarm bowling still plays a role in informal garden cricket games, which are often played by less athletic people or young children. Novices at playing the game are often unable to bowl overarm effectively or accurately, so can be allowed to bowl underarm by general consensus. Since underarm bowling is also slower than overarm, it is easier for novice batsmen to hit the ball, making it ideal for informal and children's cricket.
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