3-D Motion Analysis Of The Upper Body Of Cricket Batsman At The Execution Pull Shot

Abstract

The kinematics of cricket batsmen's upper extremities during the draw shot is investigated in this study. After watching movies for additional kinematics analysis, Eighteen Malaysian national cricket batsmen performed 8 pull shots, two of which were successful and two of which were unsuccessful. For repeated trials, the ball machine was utilized to manage the ball's speed, bounce, and uniformity. The pull shot activities were filmed by two high-speed video cameras. Kinematic analysis was performed using Analysis Software. The kinematics of the upper extremities at successful and unsuccessful pull shots were compared using repeated measures (ANOVA). The height of the bat, the distance of the ball from the head at the contact, and the extension of the left elbow were all significantly higher when the pull was successful. The rapid movement of the shoulders and arms, on the other hand, brings the batsman's position closer to the line of the short-pitched ball for a good pull shot. To perform a successful pull shot, instructors and batters should concentrate on the faster extension of the joints of the upper body segments.