Associateship Between Selected Speed and Angular Kinematic Variables and the Performance of Cover Drive

Abstract

Objective and aim of this study: The aim of this research sought to determine whether there was a significant correlation between university-level male cricket players' performance on the cover drive stroke and certain speed time metrics and vertical kinematic factors.

Participation: Ten male university-level cricket players (weight: 65.90±4.8, height: 170.70±4.7, age: 20.60±0.8) were chosen from the Bharathiar University Division of Physical Activity in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641046, India.

Methods and measures: The cover drive shot was the performance variable, while the other speed-related factors were, bat maximum speed, bat speed impact and angular kinematic variables namely, bat lift angle, downswing angle, bat face angle and follow through angle. The latest version of the Stance beam smart cricket bat sensor for analytic protocols was utilised during the data collection phase.

Statistical technique: Descriptive statistics and to analyze the relationship between the factors, the 0.05 level of significance is applied to the coefficient of correlation ('r') statistic.  The results of the investigation did support the notion.

Result: Performance skill was assessed using a standardized scoring system. The result showed significant correlations between speed time index and angular kinematic variables and performance skill. Specifically, faster bat speeds, more horizontal swing planes, and higher angular velocities were associated with better performance. These findings suggest that speed and angular kinematics variables are critical determinants of cover drive performance.

Conclusions: The study established a significant association between selected speed and angular Kinematic factors and cricket's cover drive effectiveness. Coaches and players are encouraged to focus on biomechanical analysis and drills that develop these aspects to achieve technical excellence in cricket batting.