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Throwing in cricket.

D P Cook1, S C Strike

  • 1Department of Sport Sciences, Brunel University, Isleworth, Middlesex, UK. cookdp@sbu.ac.uk

Journal of Sports Sciences
|January 4, 2001
PubMed
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This study analyzes overarm throwing kinematics in baseball and cricket. Findings reveal similar throwing mechanics across sports, with minor technique adjustments for cricket players.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Overarm throwing is a fundamental skill in numerous sports.
  • Understanding the kinematic characteristics is crucial for performance optimization and injury prevention.
  • Previous research has extensively documented baseball pitching techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the kinematic characteristics of overarm throwing.
  • To identify biomechanical principles applicable to baseball pitching and cricket throwing.
  • To compare throwing techniques between baseball and cricket.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of sequential throwing patterns.
  • Examination of lead foot contact, preparatory phase, arm acceleration, and ball release.

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  • Three-dimensional kinematic analysis of cricket throwing technique.
  • Comparison with existing baseball throwing data.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key biomechanical principles underlying throwing in baseball.
    • Cricket throwing exhibits similarities to baseball throwing.
    • Differences include greater elbow flexion at lead foot contact and less external rotation in cricket's preparation phase.
    • These differences are attributed to sport-specific demands.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a significant overlap in the biomechanical rationale for throwing in baseball and cricket.
    • Sport-specific adaptations in technique exist, particularly in elbow and shoulder kinematics.
    • Kinematic analysis provides valuable insights for coaching and skill development in both sports.