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Differences in cricket fast bowling kinematics between grass and artificial surface pitches.
Peter Alway1,2, Paul Felton3, Iain James1
1Department of Science and Medicine, England and Wales Cricket Board, Loughborough, UK.
Sports Biomechanics
|September 16, 2024
Summary
Fast bowling technique is similar on grass and artificial surfaces, with greater shoe slip on artificial turf. This suggests previous research on artificial surfaces is valid for understanding cricket fast bowling.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Cricket Performance Analysis
Background:
- Cricket fast bowling training and research predominantly use artificial turf.
- Matches are typically played on natural grass surfaces.
- Technique differences between these surfaces remain unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if fast bowling technique varies between artificial turf and natural grass surfaces.
- To compare kinematic and temporal parameters relevant to ball release and injury risk.
Main Methods:
- Three-dimensional motion analysis was employed for eight sub-elite male fast bowlers.
- Data collected included shoe slip distance, kinematic, and temporal parameters.
- Statistical analysis involved paired t-tests and statistical parametric mapping.
Main Results:
- Significantly greater shoe slip distance was recorded on the artificial surface during both back and front foot contact.
- No significant differences were found in kinematic or temporal parameters between the two surfaces.
Conclusions:
- Fast bowling technique appears consistent across grass and artificial surfaces.
- Previous research conducted on artificial turf is likely applicable to natural grass conditions.
- Findings support the validity of artificial surfaces for cricket fast bowling research.
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