Preliminary Analysis of the Contribution of Shoulder Muscle Strength to Bowling Speed in University-Level Male Cricketers

Rezwan Hossain

doi:10.60081/SSHA.3.1.2025.368-376

Authors

Rezwan Hossain Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5058-091X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60081/SSHA.3.1.2025.368-376

Keywords:

Bowling Speed, Shoulder Strength, Cricket Biomechanics, Muscle rotators, University Cricketers

Abstract

Purpose: This study explored the affiliation between the power of the shoulder rotator muscle tissues and bowling velocity in male University level fast and medium-rapid bowlers. Methods: The researchers recruited 50 male University bowlers aged 18-30 through purposive sampling. The inner and outer shoulder rotator isometric energy was assessed using handheld dynamometry. Bowling pace was evaluated with a radar gun. The relationships among the variables of energy and bowling speed were assessed using Pearson's correlation. Results: Moderate to strong correlations were found between internal rotator power and bowling pace (r = .544, p < .001), while external rotator power showed a weak and non-significant correlation (r = .365, p = 0.078). Conclusions: Inner rotator electricity is associated with bowling speed among university- level fast bowlers, indicating its role in performance development, while outside rotator energy has a comparatively less significant impact.

Author Biography

Rezwan Hossain, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

rejwanhossain0@gmail.com

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