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Effects of modified-implement training on fast bowling in cricket
Carl J Petersen1, Barry D Wilson, Will G Hopkins
1NZ Academy of Sport-Central, Wellington, New Zealand.
Journal of Sports Sciences
|April 2, 2005
Summary
Training with varied weight cricket balls did not significantly improve fast-bowling speed or accuracy in club cricketers. The modified-implement training group showed a small speed increase, but it was not practically beneficial.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Cricket Performance Analysis
Background:
- Fast bowling is a key skill in cricket.
- Training methodologies aim to enhance bowling speed and accuracy.
- The efficacy of using modified ball weights in training is not well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of training with overweight and underweight cricket balls on fast-bowling speed and accuracy.
- To compare a modified-implement training program with traditional training methods.
Main Methods:
- Senior club cricket bowlers were randomly assigned to traditional or modified-implement training groups.
- Training involved bowling three times weekly for 10 weeks.
- Bowling speed was measured using a radar gun, and accuracy was assessed via video analysis of ball-bounce distance.
Main Results:
- The modified-implement group showed a 4.0 km/h increase in bowling speed, compared to 1.3 km/h in the traditional group.
- The difference in speed increase was 2.7 km/h, with high confidence limits.
- Bowling accuracy showed no significant practical benefit from the modified training program.
Conclusions:
- Modified-implement training using varied ball weights is not a useful strategy for improving fast-bowling performance in club cricketers.
- The observed speed improvements were not practically significant for performance enhancement.
- Further research may explore other training variables for cricket fast bowlers.