Prediction of Batting Abilities from the Selected Kinanthropometric Physical and Physiological Variables among Cricketers

Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to predict the batting abilities from the selected kinanthropometric, physical and physiological variables among cricketers. One hundred and fifty two male inter-collegiate cricket players were selected purposively as subjects from various colleges in and around Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu state, India and their age ranged between 18 and 25 years. Those Cricket players were taken as subjects who have represented their respective college teams. The subjects had past playing experience of at least three years in Cricket. A series of kinanthropometric measurements were carried out on each subject. These included standing height measured by stadiometer in centimeters, body weight measured by weighing machine in kilo grams. Three length measurements (cm) Biceps, triceps, and supraspinale measured by skinfold caliber measurements. The data were collected by following standard testing protocol of International Society for the Advancement of kinanthropometry. Physical variables were measured by the following tests. Flexibility was assessed by sit and reach test in centimeters, Balance assessed by stoke balance test in seconds, Muscular endurance assessed by modified sit ups in counts. Leg explosive strength assessed by standing vertical jump in centimeters, and Maximum strength assessed by 1 Rm test in numbers. Physiological variables were measured by following test, resting heart rate was assessed by Radial Pulse Method in Beats per minute. Respiratory rate was assessed by resting respiratory rate (Manual method) in breath per minutes. The batting ability was taken as the performance factor which was assessed by batting test. All testing was done two days before inter-collegiate competition by using scientifically approved equipment’s and standardized test. Mean and standard deviations were calculated for each of the selected variables. The inter relationship among the selected kinanthropometric, physical, Physiological variables and batting ability were computed by using Regression analysis, and Structural equation method. All selected kinanthropometric, physical and Physiological variables that statistically correlated with batting ability were used to form respective linear predictive models (step-wise argument selection).

Author Name : S.Bharathiraja, M.Umamaheswari, Dr.A.Palanisamy

Keywords: Kinanthropometric, Physical, Physiological, Cricket.