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Gökşen A, İnce G, Alcan V. Electromyographic analysis of the traditional and spin throwing techniques for goalball games related to ball velocity for selected upper extremity muscles. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2024; 16:99. [PMID: 38725049 PMCID: PMC11080219 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-024-00887-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Goalball is a popular sport among visually impaired individuals, offering many physical and social benefits. Evaluating performance in Goalball, particularly understanding factors influencing ball velocity during throwing techniques, is essential for optimizing training programs and enhancing player performance. However, there is limited research on muscle activation patterns during Goalball throwing movements, needing further investigation to address this gap. Therefore, this study aims to examine muscle activity in sub-elite visually impaired Goalball players during different throwing techniques and visual conditions, focusing on its relationship with ball velocity. METHODS 15 sub-elite Goalball players (2 female, 13 males; mean age of 20.46 ± 2.23 years) participated in the study. Muscle activity was evaluated with the Myo armband, while ball velocity was measured using two cameras and analyzed with MATLAB software. Different visual conditions were simulated using an eye band, and the effects of these conditions on muscle activation and ball velocity were examined. RESULTS The flexor muscles were found to be more active during the spin throw techniques with the eyes open (p = 0.011). The extensor muscles were found to be more active in the eyes-closed spin throw techniques compared to the eyes-open position (p = 0.031). Ball velocity was found related to the flexor muscles. Interestingly, no significant differences in ball velocity were observed between different throwing techniques or visual conditions (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Ball velocity, one of the performance indicators of the athlete, is primarily related to upper extremity flexor muscle strength rather than visual acuity. It has less visual acuity, but an athlete with more upper-extremity flexor muscle strength will have an advantage in Goalball game. The spin throw technique, which is reported to provide a biomechanical advantage for professional players in the literature, did not provide an advantage in terms of ball velocity for the sub elite players evaluated in our study. This knowledge can inform the development of targeted training programs aimed at improving technique and enhancing ball velocity in Goalball players.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ayşenur Gökşen
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tarsus University, Mersin, Türkiye.
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- Department of Coaching Education / Sport-Health Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Cukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronical Engineering, Tarsus University, Mersin, Türkiye
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Felton PJ, Yeadon MR, King MA. Optimising the front foot contact phase of the cricket fast bowling action. J Sports Sci 2020; 38:2054-2062. [DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1770407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Paul James Felton
- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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Lindsay C, Spratford W. Bowling action and ball flight kinematics of conventional swing bowling in pathway and high-performance bowlers. J Sports Sci 2020; 38:1650-1659. [PMID: 32310013 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1754717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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When executed correctly, swing bowling has the potential to influence the outcome of a cricket match, yet little is known about the required bowling action and ball flight characteristics. This study aimed to describe the bowling action and initial ball flight characteristics as well as to identify variables that may be associated with increased swing in pathway and high-performance medium and fast pace bowlers. A 17-camera Vicon motion analysis system captured retro-reflective markers placed on the upper-body of participants and new cricket balls to quantify bowling action and initial ball flight kinematics. Bowlers delivered the ball with their forearm and hand angled in the direction of intended swing with an extended wrist flexing through the point of ball release. Bowlers who produced more swing had increased seam stability, possibly linked to a lower wrist and ball angular velocity. It is believed that swing increases with seam stability, however, optimal ranges may exist for seam azimuth angle, ball angular velocity and release speed. These findings may assist coaches to optimise the performance of bowlers, however, future research should use bowlers who play at higher levels to investigate swing bowling at greater speeds.
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- Cody Lindsay
- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE), University of Canberra , Australia.,Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra , Australia
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- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE), University of Canberra , Australia.,Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra , Australia
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Wells DJM, Donnelly CJ, Elliott BC, Middleton KJ, Alderson JA. The inter-tester repeatability of a model for analysing elbow flexion-extension during overhead sporting movements. Med Biol Eng Comput 2018; 56:1853-1860. [PMID: 29611098 DOI: 10.1007/s11517-018-1820-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study investigates the inter-tester repeatability of an upper limb direct kinematic (ULDK) model specifically for the reporting of elbow flexion-extension (FE) during overhead sporting movements, such as cricket bowling. The ULDK model consists of an upper arm and a forearm connected with a 6° of freedom elbow joint. The ULDK model was assessed for inter-tester repeatability by calculating elbow FE during cricket bowling in two sessions, with unique testers applying the kinematic marker set in each session. Analysis of both elbow FE time-varying waveforms (statistical parametric mapping = 0% time different) and extracted discrete events (no statistical differences, strong correlations > 0.9) support that this model is inter-tester repeatable at assessing elbow FE within the context of cricket bowling. This model is recommended as a framework in future studies for measuring elbow kinematics during other overhead sporting tasks, with recommendations for further participant-specific considerations. Graphical abstract ᅟ.
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- Denny J M Wells
- The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia. .,Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand.
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- The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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- The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia.,La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia.,Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand
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Spratford W, Elliott B, Portus M, Brown N, Alderson J. Illegal bowling actions contribute to performance in cricket finger-spin bowlers. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2018; 28:1691-1699. [PMID: 29415324 DOI: 10.1111/sms.13070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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With advances in technology, scientists are now able to more accurately measure elbow displacement changes during the cricket bowling action. This has led to the realization that the majority of bowlers undergo some degree of elbow extension during the forward swing phase of bowling. Consequently, the International Cricket Council were obliged to revise the once zero tolerance for elbow extension threshold to a 15° range. However, it is still not understood if bowling with >15° of elbow extension aids performance or alters other kinematic movements. The purpose of this study was to compare performance and technique measures between legal and illegal finger-spin bowlers. Data were collected from 48 pathway and elite bowlers using a 22-camera motion analysis system. Results indicated that the ball velocity and revolutions at ball release of pathway bowlers with illegal actions showed no significant difference and were similar to elite legal bowlers. Technique differences were also identified, with illegal bowlers being more front-on, forcing a reliance on increased elbow flexion and supination to impart effective ball kinematics at ball release. The performance benefit of greater ball velocity and revolutions is obtained when finger-spin bowlers deliver the ball with more than the allowable 15° of elbow extension, thus reinforcing the validity of the current bowling laws. To counteract bowling with an illegal action, it is recommended that a more side-on technique at back foot impact and rotating the trunk through to the point of ball release will assist bowlers in reducing undesirable elbow extension levels.
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- Wayne Spratford
- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE), University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia.,Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Movement Science, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Movement Science, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Auckland University of Technology, Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), Auckland, New Zealand
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Beach AJ, Ferdinands RED, Sinclair PJ. The relationship between segmental kinematics and ball spin in Type-2 cricket spin bowling. J Sports Sci 2017; 36:1127-1134. [PMID: 28749751 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1358460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The techniques of spin bowling in cricket have been largely formulated from the collective intuitions of past players. A standard model of bowling technique has been generally prescribed for both off-spin and leg-spin bowlers, but there has been no biomechanics research to validate this approach. This study measured 20 Type-2 off-spin and 15 Type-2 leg-spin bowlers using a 3D Cortex motion analysis system. Correlation coefficients between segmental kinematic variables and spin rate in the off-spin and leg-spin bowlers revealed that off-spin bowling was associated with an earlier movement time of the thorax, whereas leg-spin bowling was associated with a greater magnitude and earlier movement time of pelvis rotation, as well as a greater magnitude of pelvis-shoulder separation movement. The maximum velocity of rear hip flexion differentiated between both groups of bowlers. The GLM suggested that for off-spinners, rear hip flexion velocity significantly explained the variance in spin rate (subject to sequential timing constraints), while for leg-spinners, the time of maximum rear hip flexion and maximum arm circumduction velocity significantly explained variance in spin rate. This study supports the notion that off-spinners and leg-spinners have significant differences in their joint kinematics, and should not be coached under a one-size-fits-all technical model.
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- Aaron J Beach
- a Exercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia
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- a Exercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia
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- a Exercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia
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Middleton KJ, Mills PM, Elliott BC, Alderson JA. The association between lower limb biomechanics and ball release speed in cricket fast bowlers: a comparison of high-performance and amateur competitors. Sports Biomech 2016; 15:357-69. [DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2016.1163413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study investigates how elbow hyperextension affects ball release speed in fast bowling. A two-segment planar computer simulation model comprising an upper arm and forearm + hand was customised to an elite fast bowler. A constant torque was applied at the shoulder and elbow hyperextension was represented using a damped linear torsional spring at the elbow. The magnitude of the constant shoulder torque and the torsional spring parameters were determined by concurrently matching three performances. Close agreement was found between the simulations and the performances with an average difference of 3.8%. The simulation model with these parameter values was then evaluated using one additional performance. Optimising ball speed by varying the torsional spring parameters found that elbow hyperextension increased ball release speed. Perturbing the elbow torsional spring stiffness indicated that the increase in ball release speed was governed by the magnitude of peak elbow hyperextension and the amount that the elbow recoils back towards a straight arm after reaching peak elbow hyperextension. This finding provides a clear understanding that a bowler who hyperextends at the elbow and recoils optimally will have an increase in ball speed compared to a similar bowler who cannot hyperextend. A fast bowler with 20° of elbow hyperextension and an optimal level of recoil will have increased ball speeds of around 5% over a bowler without hyperextension.
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- P J Felton
- a School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences , Loughborough University , Leicestershire , UK
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- a School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences , Loughborough University , Leicestershire , UK
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