2024, Vol. 11, Issue 5, Part E
Influence of run-up velocity on cricket bowling
Author(s): Neptune Ghosh and Dr. Papan Mondal
Abstract:Introduction: In cricket, a fast bowler needs to take a longer run-up or approach toward the wicket than a spinner, due to the need to generate momentum and rhythm. Fast bowlers measure their preferred run up in strides, and mark the distance from the wicket.
Methodology: For the purpose of the study, eight medium pace bowlers were selected from various First Division Clubs of Kolkata league under CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal), age ranging from 20 to 30 years. Ball release velocity and different run-up velocities (Initial, Final and Average) have been considered as the factors in this study. The bowling actions of medium bowling technique of the selected cricketers (24.25±4.68 year, 172.31±5.70 cm, 64.25±8.00 kg) were recorded by two fixed video cameras [Camera-1(Canon 1200D): 50fps and Camera-2(Nikon 5100D): 30fps]. The video was analyzed by using the Kinovea-0.8.25 motion analysis software to measure the selected kinematic parameters. Mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation tests were employed using SPSS-20 software.
Results and Discussions: The results of the statistical analysis of the data revealed that the final run-up velocity (20.79±2.35 km./h) had positive relation (r=0.722) with the ball release velocity (110.18±6.39 km./h) at 0.05 significance level. The initial run-up velocity (12.03±2.09 km./h) and average run-up velocity (16.41±1.77 km./h) also had insignificant positive relation with ball release velocity. Bowlers with a quicker run-up may have a greater amount of linear momentum that can be helpful in generating higher ball release speed.
Conclusions: From the study it may be concluded easily that for medium pace bowling in cricket, the faster final run-up velocity facilitates the bowler to bowl faster.
DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2024.v11.i5e.3537Pages: 322-326 | 241 Views 161 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here