Contact
School Of Sport Science, Exercise and Health (M408)The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley WA 6009
Phone: (+61 8) 6488 1385
Fax: (+61 8) 6488 1039
Supervisors
- W/Prof Bruce Elliott
- Asst/Prof Jacqueline Alderson
- Dr Peter Mills, Griffith University
Start date
Mar 2007
Submission date
Mar 2011
Kane Middleton
Thesis
Ball Release Velocity: A Forward Kinematic Approach
Summary
This collection of studies extends the understanding of ball release speed development in cricket fast bowlers. A full body kinematic and kinetic analysis will be undertaken, with the quantification of how much variability exists within the system. A ‘Forward Kinematic Model’ will be used to quantify the contribution of body segments to ball release speed and whether these joint manipulations are attainable for the sample population.
Why my research is important
As the use of linear statistics in previous research to quantify the relationship(s) between execution variables and outcome variables can only be viewed as an approximation, a more accurate way to investigate these relationships is needed. The development and implementation of a FKM will give a better representation of such relationships as the non-linearity of the system is modelled appropriately. However, to fully appreciate the outcomes of using a FKM, a comprehensive understanding of fast-bowling joint kinematics and kinetics is necessary.
Funding
- Australian Postgraduate Award
- Cricket Australia Grant
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
