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Pace Doctor - The art and science of fast bowling
We aim to be the worlds' most trusted source of knowledge, research evidence and know-how for the development and coaching of fast bowlers. Our mission to achieve that is to help you, and the people assisting you, become the best fast bowler you can be. Hence our mantra "Making better fast bowlers". ​​​​​​​
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Pace Doctor was founded by Australian Biomechanist and bowling coach Dr Marc Portus. He is a highly skilled and experienced sports science professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. He holds an Executive MBA in Strategy & International Leadership, a PhD in Cricket fast bowling biomechanics, and a Bachelor of Human Movement Studies (Honours) in Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology. Dr. Portus is a specialist in the field of cricket biomechanics, with a particular focus on bowler performance, injury prevention, and ball speed. He has worked with top-level athletes and teams, including Cricket Australia, the Australian Institute of Sport, and Papua New Guinea Rugby League.
Marc's research has informed back injury and illegal action policy and education programs across the cricket world. You can see a list of his research publications here. Marc was also a keen fast bowler himself, having played first grade club cricket in Sydney and West Yorkshire in the 1990's. One of his fast bowling idols was Australian cricketer Dennis Lillee, who he eventually worked with, alongside Head Coach Rod Marsh, at Cricket Australia and the Australian Insitute of Sport.
Marc has worked with many leading sports physicians, physiotherapists, strength and conditioners, skill acquisition specialists and specialist bowling coaches to make better fast bowlers. Through all that he has developed a pretty simple philosophy - assess how the bowler naturally wants to bowl and help them optimise their action to be the best version of themselves that they can be.
No robots, no rebuilds.​​​​
Backed by evidence, enhanced through experience.