Distribution of modern cricket bowling actions in New Zealand

R E D Ferdinands; U G Kersting; R N Marshall; Max Stuelcken

doi:10.1080/17461390903470004

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Distribution of modern cricket bowling actions in New Zealand

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Distribution of modern cricket bowling actions in New Zealand

R E D Ferdinands, U G Kersting, R N Marshall and Max Stuelcken

European Journal of Sport Science, Vol.10(3), pp.179-190

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17461390903470004

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Abstract

bowling

cricket

kinematics

lumbar injury

mixed action

The classification of bowling actions in cricket is particularly important from an injury perspective. Research has consistently shown that bowlers with a mixed-action technique have an elevated risk of sustaining serious lumbar injury. In this study, 34 New Zealand bowlers (mean age 22.2±0.9 years) of premier competition standard and above were assessed using a three-dimensional motion analysis system (240 Hz). Data were analysed using three previous classification systems before classifying bowlers into the side-on, semi-open, front-on, and mixed-action types based on a modified set of angle threshold criteria and a more intuitive angle convention system. The majority of bowlers in the sample (64.7%) used the mixed action with high levels of shoulder counter-rotation. The strongest predictors of shoulder counter-rotation were shoulder alignment angle and pelvic shoulder separation angle. The current results suggest that a large proportion of fast bowlers may be at a higher risk of lumbar injury from the use of the mixed-action technique. We believe it may be advisable to recommend the semi-open action as an alternative to the front-on action. In addition, the adopted angle convention is more practical than the previous convention for bowling action classification.

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Title: Distribution of modern cricket bowling actions in New Zealand
Authors: R E D Ferdinands (Author) - University of Sydney
U G Kersting (Author) - Aalborg University, Denmark
R N Marshall (Author) - Eastern Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Max Stuelcken (Author) - University of Sydney
Publication details: European Journal of Sport Science, Vol.10(3), pp.179-190
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1080/17461390903470004
ISSN: 1746-1391
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448732602621
Output Type: Journal article

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