Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare performance variables and upper body kinematics between cohorts of pathway (illegal and legal action) and elite level (legal) finger-spin (FS) bowlers. Results indicated that pathway illegal bowlers place significantly more revolutions on the ball compared with bowlers of the same level, reflecting that of the higher elite level bowlers. These differences are driven by various upper body kinematic differences at the trunk, elbow and wrist. This research highlights that when bowling with an illegal action, a possible performance benefit exists, reinforcing the current illegal action laws (the law does matter).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ISBS Conference 2018 |
| Place of Publication | USA |
| Publisher | International Society of Biomechanics in Sports |
| Pages | 134-137 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 14 Sep 2018 |
| Event | 36th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports - Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 10 Sep 2018 → 14 Sep 2018 Conference number: XXVI |
Publication series
| Name | ISBS Proceedings Archive |
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Conference
| Conference | 36th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports |
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| Country/Territory | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland |
| Period | 10/09/18 → 14/09/18 |