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Page 1 of 11 s no 3.4.5 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years (15) 78 3.4.5.1: Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years Title of paper Name of the author/s Department of the teacher Name of journal Year of publication ISSN number Link to the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal 1 North-Zone Badminton Players degree of Self-Esteem Zamirullah Khan, Anwar Ali, Naseem Ahmed Prof. Zamirullah Khan Journal of Physical Education Research 2014 2394-4056 https://www.joper.org/downloader.php?item=issuepdf&id=15 2 Three Dimensional Analysis of Drag- flick in The Field Hockey of University Players Mohd. Arshad Bari, Naushad Waheed Ansari, Fuzail Ahmad, Ikram Hussain Prof. Ikram Hussain Advances in Physics Theories and Applications 2014 2225-0638 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/APTA/article/view/11405 3 Three Dimensional Analysis of Variation between Successful and Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in Field Hockey Mohd. Arshad Bari, Naushad Waheed Ansari, Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan Prof. Ikram Hussain International Journal of Research Studies in Science 2014 2349-4751 http://ijrsset.org/pdfs/v1-i2/14.pdf 4 Three Dimensional Biomechanical Analysis of the Drag in Penalty Corner Drag Flick Performance Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mhd. Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad Prof. Ikram Hussain Journal of Education Practice 2014 2222-1735 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Three-Dimensional-Biomechanical-Analysis-of-the-in-Ansari/34484c9b1b182980e23b2c50df24e18dcd7b279f 5 Three dimensional kinematic analysis of the drag flick for accuracy Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mhd. Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad Prof. Ikram Hussain Int. Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering Research 2014 2277-9442 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Three-dimensional-kinematic-analysis-of-the-drag-Ansari-Bari/531abd36c2f9822ef281dc5a0c655e6e803a84b2 6 Construction Of Specific Physical Fitness Test For Batsman Ahsan Ahmad, Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad Prof. Ikram Hussain Horizon Palaestra International Journal of Health Sports and Physical Education 2014 2278-2982 http://wk.ixueshu.com/file/65cbbda5a2e1a07a.html 7 Role of different joints velocity during approach run On high jump performance: a biomechanical study Asim Khan, Ikram Hussain Prof. Ikram Hussain Journal of Physical Education Research 2014 2394-4056 https://issuu.com/www.joper.org/docs/jopet_december_2014 8 Development of Cricket-Specific Bowling Accuracy Test Syed Tariq Murtaza; Dr. Mohd. Imran; Dr. Mohd. Sharique; Taufiq Ahmad; Dr. Farkhunda Jabin ; Ashish Kumar Katiyar; Shamshad Ahmad ; Ravi Prakash Singh ; Arshad Hussain Bhat ; Salman Ahmad Khan ; Raof Ahmad Bhat ; Irshad Maqbool Malik ; Showkat Ahmad Naikoo ; Mohd Zakir ; Mohd. Sabir; Dr. Syed Tariq Murtaza Academic Sports Scholar 2014 2277-3665 http://oldpesrj.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=241

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3.4.5.1: Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years

Title of paper Name of the author/s Department of the

teacher Name of journal

Year of

publication ISSN number Link to the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal

1 North-Zone Badminton Player’s

degree of Self-Esteem

Zamirullah Khan, Anwar Ali,

Naseem Ahmed

Prof. Zamirullah

Khan

Journal of Physical

Education Research 2014 2394-4056 https://www.joper.org/downloader.php?item=issuepdf&id=15

2

Three Dimensional Analysis of Drag-

flick in The Field Hockey of University

Players

Mohd. Arshad Bari, Naushad

Waheed Ansari, Fuzail Ahmad,

Ikram Hussain

Prof. Ikram Hussain Advances in Physics

Theories and Applications 2014 2225-0638 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/APTA/article/view/11405

3

Three Dimensional Analysis of

Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in

Field Hockey

Mohd. Arshad Bari, Naushad

Waheed Ansari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan

Prof. Ikram Hussain International Journal of

Research Studies in Science 2014 2349-4751 http://ijrsset.org/pdfs/v1-i2/14.pdf

4

Three Dimensional Biomechanical

Analysis of the Drag in Penalty

Corner Drag Flick Performance

Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mhd.

Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad

Prof. Ikram Hussain Journal of Education

Practice 2014 2222-1735 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Three-Dimensional-Biomechanical-Analysis-of-the-in-Ansari/34484c9b1b182980e23b2c50df24e18dcd7b279f

5 Three dimensional kinematic analysis

of the drag flick for accuracy

Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mhd.

Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad

Prof. Ikram Hussain

Int. Journal of Applied

Sciences and Engineering

Research

2014 2277-9442 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Three-dimensional-kinematic-analysis-of-the-drag-Ansari-Bari/531abd36c2f9822ef281dc5a0c655e6e803a84b2

6 Construction Of Specific Physical

Fitness Test For Batsman

Ahsan Ahmad, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad Prof. Ikram Hussain

Horizon Palaestra

International Journal of

Health Sports and Physical

Education

2014 2278-2982 http://wk.ixueshu.com/file/65cbbda5a2e1a07a.html

7

Role of different joints velocity

during approach run On high jump

performance: a biomechanical study

Asim Khan, Ikram Hussain Prof. Ikram Hussain Journal of Physical

Education Research 2014 2394-4056 https://issuu.com/www.joper.org/docs/jopet_december_2014

8 ‘Development of Cricket-Specific

Bowling Accuracy Test

Syed Tariq Murtaza; Dr. Mohd.

Imran; Dr. Mohd. Sharique;

Taufiq Ahmad; Dr. Farkhunda

Jabin ; Ashish Kumar Katiyar;

Shamshad Ahmad ; Ravi Prakash

Singh ; Arshad Hussain Bhat ;

Salman Ahmad Khan ; Raof

Ahmad Bhat ; Irshad Maqbool

Malik ; Showkat Ahmad Naikoo ;

Mohd Zakir ; Mohd. Sabir;

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Academic Sports Scholar 2014 2277-3665 http://oldpesrj.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=241

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Iftikhar Ahmad; Sateesh Chandra

; Lalita Kumari ; Tasleem Khan ;

Sarver Ali; Qamber Rizwan ;

Intazar Ali; Vinay Kumar Singh

9 ‘Novel Approach of Training the Skills

of the Game of Cricket’

Syed Tariq Murtaza; Dr.

Mohd.Imran; Dr.Mohd.Sharique

; Taufiq Ahmad; Dr.Farkhunda

Jabin; Ashish Kumar Katiyar;

Shamshad Ahmad; Ravi Prakash

Singh; Arshad Hussain Bhat;

Salman Ahmad Khan; Raof

Ahmad Bhat; Irshad Maqbool

Malik; Showkat Ahmad Naiko;

Mohd Zakir; Mohd. Sabir;

Iftikhar Ahmad; Sateesh

Chandra; Lalita Kumari; Tasleem

Khan; Sarver Ali; Qamber Rizwan

; Intazar Ali; Vinay Kumar Singh

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Research Dimensions 2014 2249-3867 http://oldpesrj.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=241

10 ‘Construction & Standardization of

Fielding Test In Cricket’

Syed Tariq Murtaza, Mohd.

Imran , Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd.

Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin (as

Physician), Shamshad Ahmad,

Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad

Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar

Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh

Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman

Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat,

Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat

Ahmad Naikoo, Mohd. Zakir

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza

Indian Streams Research

Journal 2014 2230-7850 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/CONSTRUCTION-%26-STANDARDIZATION-OF-FIELDING-TEST-IN-Ravi-Syed/d9cef7f585b3b386edb28c37dd6a5209e2ebaa97

11

Three Dimensional Analysis of

Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in

Field Hockey

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad

Waheed Ansari, Ikram Hussain ,

Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan

Dr. Mohd. Arshad

Bari

International Journal of

Research Studies in Science,

Engineering and Technology

2014 2349-4751 http://ijrsset.org/pdfs/v1-i2/14.pdf

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Three Dimensional Analysis of

Dragflick in The Field Hockey of

University Players

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad

Waheed Ansari, Fuzail Ahmad,

Ikram Hussain

Dr. Mohd. Arshad

Bari

Journal of advance physics

and application 2014 2225-0638 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/APTA/article/view/11405/11763

13 Three dimensional analysis of Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad Dr. Mohd. Arshad International Journal of 2014 2349-4751 http://www.ijrsset.org/pdfs/v1-i2/14.pdf

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variation between successful and

unsuccessful drag flick techniques in

field hockey

Waheed Ansari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan

Bari Research Studies in Science,

Engineering and Technology

14

Biomechanical analysis of force

production during under-arm

throwing techniques in cricket

Syed Ibrahim1 , Mohammed

Arshad Bari2 and Ikram Hussain2

Dr. Mohd. Arshad

Bari

Annals of Biological

Research 2014 0976-1233 https://www.scholarsresearchlibrary.com/articles/biomechanical-analysis-of-force-production-during-underarm-throwing-techniques-in-cricket.pdf

15 Three dimensional kinematic analysis

of the drag flick for accuracy

Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mohd

Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad

Dr. Naushad Waheed

Ansari

International Journal of

Applied Sciences and

Engineering Research

2014 2277-9442 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Three-dimensional-kinematic-analysis-of-the-drag-Ansari-Bari/531abd36c2f9822ef281dc5a0c655e6e803a84b2

16

Three Dimensional Analysis of

Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in

Field Hockey

Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mohd

Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad

Dr. Naushad Waheed

Ansari

International Journal of

Research Studies in Science 2014 2349-4751 http://ijrsset.org/pdfs/v1-i2/14.pdf

17

Three Dimensional Biomechanical

Analysis of the Drag in Penalty

Corner Drag Flick Performance

Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mohd

Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad

Dr. Naushad Waheed

Ansari

Journal of Education

Practice 2014 2222-1735 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Three-Dimensional-Biomechanical-Analysis-of-the-in-Ansari/34484c9b1b182980e23b2c50df24e18dcd7b279f

18

Three Dimensional Analysis of Drag-

flick in The Field Hockey of University

Players

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad

Waheed Ansari, Fuzail Ahmad,

Ikram Hussain

Dr. Naushad Waheed

Ansari

Advances in Physics

Theories and Applications 2014 2225-0638 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/APTA/article/view/11405

19

Three Dimensional Analysis of Drag-

flick in The Field Hockey of University

Players

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad

Waheed Ansari, Fuzail Ahmad,

Ikram Hussain

Dr. Fuzail Ahmad Advances in Physics

Theories and Applications 2014 2225-0638 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/APTA/article/view/11405

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Three Dimensional Analysis of

Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in

Field Hockey

Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mohd

Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad

Dr. Fuzail Ahmad International Journal of

Research Studies in Science 2014 2349-4751 http://ijrsset.org/pdfs/v1-i2/14.pdf

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Three Dimensional Biomechanical

Analysis of the Drag in Penalty

Corner Drag Flick Performance

Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mohd

Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad

Dr. Fuzail Ahmad Journal of Education

Practice 2014 2222-1735 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Three-Dimensional-Biomechanical-Analysis-of-the-in-Ansari/34484c9b1b182980e23b2c50df24e18dcd7b279f

22 Three dimensional kinematic analysis

of the drag flick for accuracy

Naushad Waheed Ansari, Mohd

Arshad Bari, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad

Dr. Fuzail Ahmad

International Journal of

Applied Sciences and

Engineering Research

2014 2277-9442 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Three-dimensional-kinematic-analysis-of-the-drag-Ansari-Bari/531abd36c2f9822ef281dc5a0c655e6e803a84b2

23 Construction Of Specific Physical

Fitness Test For Batsman

Ahsan Ahmad, Ikram Hussain,

Fuzail Ahmad Dr. Fuzail Ahmad

Horizon Palaestra

International Journal of

Health Sports and Physical

Education

2014 2278-2982 http://wk.ixueshu.com/file/65cbbda5a2e1a07a.html

24 Level of Anxiety among Two Genders Zamirullah Khan Zamirullah Prof. Zamirullah Journal of Education and 2015 2222-288X https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/22377

Page 4 of 11

Appearing for National Level Test: A

Comparative Study

Khan, Naseem Ahmad Khan Practice

25 The Level of Stress in Male and

Female School Students

Zamirullah Khan, Naseem

Ahmad

Prof. Zamirullah

Khan

Journal of Education and

Practice 2015 2222-288X https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/22377

26

Aggression and Mental Toughness

Among Indian Universities Basketball

Players: A Comparative Study

Zamirullah Khan, Anwar Ali,

Naseem Ahmed

Prof. Zamirullah

Khan

Journal of Physical

Education Research 2015 2394-4056 https://www.joper.org/downloader.php?item=issuepdf&id=45

27 Influence of Body Kinematics on

Tennis Serve

Ikram Hussain., Syed Anayat

Hussain ., & Fuzail Ahmad Prof. Ikram Hussain

European Academic

Research 2015 2286-4822 http://www.euacademic.org/UploadArticle/1535.pdf

28

Kinematic Characteristics of Two

Different Service at Three Varied

Stages during the Match

Ikram Hussain., Fuzail Ahmad,

Shien Ruzadi, Prof. Ikram Hussain

International Journal for

Research in Applied Science

& Engineering Technology

2015 2321-9653 https://www.ijraset.com/fileserve.php?FID=1994

29 Construction Of Specific Physical

Fitness Test For Bowlers

Ikram Hussain., Ahsan Ahmad,

Fuzail Ahmad Prof. Ikram Hussain Academic Sports Scholar 2015 2277-3665 http://oldpesrj.lbp.world/UploadedArticles/265.pdf

30

‘Design of Manual Treadmill With

Electricity Generator For Energy

Saving’

Shamshad Ali, Syed Tariq

Murtaza, Ashish Kumar Katiyar

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza

International Journal of

Research in Engineering &

Applied Sciences.

2015 2249-3905 http://euroasiapub.org/design-of-manual-treadmill-with-electricity-generator-for-energy-saving/

31 ‘Azhar Cricket-Specific Fielding Test

For Youth Cricketers’

Syed Tariq Murtaza, Shahanawaz

Khan, Mohd. Imran, Ashish

Kumar Katiyar, Qamber Rizwan.

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Golden Research Thoughts 2015 2231-5063 https://www.academia.edu/15632799/_AZHAR_CRICKET-SPECIFIC_FIELDING_TEST_FOR_YOUTH_CRICKETERS

32 ‘Contemporary Approach of

Practicing in Cricket Net’

Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Syed Tariq

Murtaza, Dr.Mohd.Imran,

Mohd.Sharique,

Taufiq Ahmad, Dr.Farkhunda

Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi

Prakash Singh,Arshad Hussain

Bhat, Salman Ahmad Khan, Raof

Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool

Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo,

Mohd Zakir, Mohd. Sabir,

IftikharAhmad, Sateesh Chandra,

Lalita Kumari, Tasleem Khan,

SarvarAli, Qamber Rizwan,

IntazarAli, Vinay Kumar Singh

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Review of Research 2015 2249-894X http://oldror.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1392

33 ‘Determination of Training Status of

Batsmen in Open-net in Cricket’

Irshad Maqbool Malik, Syed

Tariq Murtaza, Mohd.Imran,

Mohd.Sharique, Taufiq Ahmad,

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Academic Sports Scholar 2015 2277-3665 http://oldpesrj.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=278

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Farkhunda Jabin, Ashish Kumar

Katiyar, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi

Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain

Bhat,Salman Ahmad Khan, Raof

Ahmad Bhat, Showkat Ahmad

Naikoo, Mohd Zakir8,Mohd.

Sabir, IftikharAhmad, Sateesh

Chandra, Lalita Kumari, Tasleem

Khan,SarverAli, Qamber Rizwan,

IntazarAli, Vinay Kumar Singh

34 ‘Training Log to Determine Skills of

Fielding in Cricket’

Mohd Zakir; Syed Tariq Murtaza

; Dr.Mohd.Imran ;

Dr.Mohd.Sharique3 ; Taufiq

Ahmad; Dr.Farkhunda Jabin ;

Ashish Kumar Katiyar; Shamshad

Ahmad; Ravi Prakash Singh ;

Arshad Hussain Bhat; Salman

Ahmad Khan; Raof Ahmad Bhat;

Irshad Maqbool Malik; Showkat

Ahmad Naikoo; Mohd.Sabir;

Iftikhar Ahmad; Sateesh Chandra

; Lalita Kumari ; Tasleem Khan ;

Sarver Ali; Qamber Rizwan ;

Intazar Ali; Vinay Kumar Singh

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Golden Research Thought 2015 2231-5063 http://oldgrt.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=5227

35 ‘Construction of Training Log for

Wicket-Keeper in Cricket’

Salman Ahmad Khan; Syed Tariq

Murtaza; Dr.Mohd.Imran ;

Dr.Mohd.Sharique; Taufiq

Ahmad; Dr.Farkhunda Jabin;

Ashish Kumar Katiyar; Shamshad

Ahmad; Ravi Prakash Singh ;

Arshad Hussain Bhat ; Raof

Ahmad Bhat ; Irshad Maqbool

Malik; Showkat Ahmad Naikoo;

Mohd Zakir ; Mohd. Sabir;

Iftikhar Ahmad; Sateesh

Chandra; Lalita Kumari; Tasleem

Khan; Sarver Ali; Qamber Rizwan

; Intazar Ali; Vinay Kumar Singh

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Golden Research Thought 2015 2231-5063, http://oldgrt.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=5228

Page 6 of 11

36 ‘Need Based Cricket-Specific Training

Log for Batsmen in Closed Net’

Raof Ahmad Bhat; Syed Tariq

Murtaza; Dr.Mohd.Imran;

Dr.Mohd.Sharique; Taufiq

Ahmad; Dr.Farkhunda Jabin ;

Ashish Kumar Katiyar ;

Shamshad Ahmad; Ravi Prakash

Singh; Arshad Hussain Bhat;

Salman Ahmad Khan; Irshad

Maqbool Malik; Showkat Ahmad

Naikoo; Mohd Zakir; Mohd.

Sabir; Iftikhar Ahmad; Sateesh

Chandra; Lalita Kumari; Tasleem

Khan; Sarver Ali; Qamber

Rizwan; Intazar Ali; Vinay Kumar

Singh

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Review of Research 2015 2249-894X http://oldror.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1393

37 ‘Observatory Log for Spinners in the

Game of Cricket’

Lalita Kumari; Syed Tariq

Murtaza, PhD; Dr.Mohd.Imran;

Dr.Mohd.Sharique ; Taufiq

Ahmad; Dr.Farkhunda Jabin ;

Ashish Kumar Katiyar; Shamshad

Ahmad; Ravi Prakash Singh;

Arshad Hussain Bhat; Salman

Ahmad Khan; Raof Ahmad Bhat;

Irshad Maqbool Malik; Showkat

Ahmad Naiko; Mohd Zakir;

Mohd. Sabir; Iftikhar Ahmad;

Sateesh Chandra; Tasleem Khan;

Sarver Ali; Qamber Rizwan ;

Intazar Ali; Vinay Kumar Singh

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Golden Research Thought 2015 2231-5063 http://oldgrt.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=5226

38 ‘Log to Determine the Status for Fast

Bowler’

Qamber Rizwan ; Syed Tariq

Murtaza, PhD; Dr.Mohd.Imran;

Dr.Mohd.Sharique ; Taufiq

Ahmad; Dr.Farkhunda Jabin ;

Ashish Kumar Katiyar; Shamshad

Ahmad; Ravi Prakash Singh;

Arshad Hussain Bhat; Salman

Ahmad Khan; Raof Ahmad Bhat;

Irshad Maqbool Malik; Showkat

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Research Direction 2015 2321-5488, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301815196_LOG_TO_DETERMINE_THE_STATUS_FOR_FAST_BOWLER

Page 7 of 11

Ahmad Naiko; Mohd Zakir;

Mohd. Sabir; Iftikhar Ahmad;

Sateesh Chandra; Lalita Kumari;

Tasleem Khan; Sarver Ali; Intazar

Ali; Vinay Kumar Singh.

39 ‘Innovative Method to Practice &

Improve the Game of Cricket’

Syed Tariq Murtaza;

Dr.Mohd.Imran;

Dr.Mohd.Sharique ; Taufiq

Ahmad; Dr.Farkhunda Jabin ;

Ashish Kumar Katiyar; Shamshad

Ahmad; Ravi Prakash Singh;

Arshad Hussain Bhat; Salman

Ahmad Khan; Raof Ahmad Bhat;

Irshad Maqbool Malik; Showkat

Ahmad Naiko; Mohd Zakir;

Mohd. Sabir; Iftikhar Ahmad;

Sateesh Chandra; Lalita Kumari;

Tasleem Khan; Sarver Ali;

Qamber Rizwan ; Intazar Ali;

Vinay Kumar Singh.

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza

Indian Streams Research

Journal 2015 2230-7850 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281820461_INNOVATIVE_METHOD_TO_PRACTICE_IMPROVE_THE_GAME_OF_CRICKET

40

Kinematic Characteristics of Two

Different Service at Three Varied

Stages during the Match

Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad,

Shien Ruzadi

Dr. Naushad Waheed

Ansari

International Journal for

Research in Applied Science

& Engineering Technology

2015 2321-9653 https://www.ijraset.com/fileserve.php?FID=1994

41

Analysis of Fitness Status of Urban

and Rural Youth’s of Maharashtra

State

Fuzail Ahmad, Brajesh Kumar Rai Dr. Fuzail Ahmad Academic Sports Scholars 2015 2277-3665 http://oldpesrj.lbp.world/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=372

42 Influence of Body Kinematics on

Tennis Serve

Ikram Hussain, Syed Anayat

Hussain & Fuzail Ahmad Dr. Fuzail Ahmad

European Academic

Research 2015 2286-4822 http://www.euacademic.org/UploadArticle/1535.pdf

43

Kinematic Characteristics of Two

Different Service at Three Varied

Stages during the Match

Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad,

Shien Ruzadi Dr. Fuzail Ahmad

International Journal for

Research in Applied Science

& Engineering Technology

2015 2321-9653 https://www.ijraset.com/fileserve.php?FID=1994

44 Construction Of Specific Physical

Fitness Test For Bowlers

Ikram Hussain, Ahsan Ahmad,

Fuzail Ahmad Dr. Fuzail Ahmad Academic Sports Scholar 2015 2277-3665 http://oldpesrj.lbp.world/UploadedArticles/265.pdf

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45

Investigate the Manipulation of

Kinematics on Tennis Serve

Performance

Ikram Hussain.,Naushad

Waheed Ansari., & Fuzail Ahmad Prof. Ikram Hussain

International Journal of

Engineering Sciences &

Research.

2016 2277-9655 https://zenodo.org/record/60843#.XnSQL4gzbIU

46

Influence Of Spatio-Temporal

Parameters On Gait Speed In School

Children

Ikram Hussain., Syed Anayat

Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad Prof. Ikram Hussain

International Journal of

Advanced Research 2016 2320-5407 https://www.academia.edu/25905339/INFLUENCE_OF_SPATIO-TEMPORAL_PARAMETERS_ON_GAIT_SPEED_IN_SCHOOL_CHILDREN

47 Kinematics of Usain Bolt’s 100 m

performance: A Review

Ikram Hussain, Tawseef Ahmad

Bhat & Syed Anayat Hussain Prof. Ikram Hussain

International Journal for

Research in Applied Science

& Engineering Technology

2016 2321-9653 https://www.ijraset.com/fileserve.php?FID=5780

48 The Generic Preparation Phases For

100 Meter Male University Sprinter

Ikram Hussain, Sayed

Mohammad Ayub Prof. Ikram Hussain Research Pedia 2016 2347-9000 https://www.academia.edu/29453345/THE_GENERIC_PREPARATION_PHASES_FOR_100_METER_MALE_UNIVERSITY_SPRINTER

49

"A Study on Biacromial Bicristal

Diameter of Elite Male Hammer

Throwers"

Brij Bhushan Singh Prof. Brij Bhushan

Singh

International Conference on

"Global Conference on

Scientific Culture in Physical

Education & Sports"

sponsored by International

Council of Sports Science &

Research (ICSSR), organized

by Department of Physical

Education, Punjabi

University, Patiala, Punjab

2016 978-93-85446-

45-0

https://www.academia.edu/17759981/GLOBAL_CONFERENCE_ON_SCIENTIFIC_CULTURE_IN_PHYSICAL_EDUCATION_AND_SPORTS

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50

Effects of Asanas and Pranayama on

Motor Learning Development of

School Boys

Rajendra Singh, Dharmendra

Kumar Singh, Durvesh Kumar Dr. Rajendra Singh

Journal of Physical

Education Research 2016 2394-4056

http://euacademic.org/UploadArticle/2568.pdf

51

Changes in Behavior among Juvenile

Deliquents after 6 weeks of Yogic

Practice

Rajendra Singh, Gagan Kumar Dr. Rajendra Singh Journal of Physical

Education Research 2016 2394-4056

https://www.joper.org/

52 Meta-Analysis on the Development

of Cricket Bat Over the Years

Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Syed Tariq

Murtaza and Shamshad Ali

Dr. Syed Tariq

Murtaza Golden Research Thoughts 2016 2231-5063 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301684029_META-ANALYSIS_ON_THE_DEVELOPMENT_OF_CRICKET_BAT_OVER_THE_YEARS

53 ‘Innovative Cricket Bat- A Way to

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NORTH-ZONE BADMINTON PLAYER’S DEGREE OF SELF-ESTEEM ZAMIRULLAH KHAN1, ANWAR ALI2, NASEEM AHMED3 1Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh,INDIA

Email: [email protected] 2Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, INDIA

3Department of Physical Education, Mumtaz P.G. College, Lucknow, INDIA

How to cite this article: Khan, Z., Ali, A. & Ahmed, N. (2014). North zone

badminton player’s degree of self-esteem.Journal of Physical Education Research,

1, December, 27-30. Received:September 30, 2014 Accepted:October 25, 2014

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to find out the levels of self-esteem of north-zone men and

women badminton players. The data was collected during the north-zone badminton

tournament. The tourney was held at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, in 2013-2014.

The sample of the present study comprised of 50 (25 men and 25 women) badminton

players. The questionnaire of self esteem developed by Rosenberg (1965) was employed

in this work. The outcome of the study indicated that men players had much higher self

esteem than their similitude.

Keywords: badminton, self-esteem, men, women.

1. INTRODUCTION

Self respect is one of the dimensions of personality which helps in knowing the

personal satisfaction and effective functioning.Whether people’s self respect is high or depressed has a marvelous impact on their ability to derive joy and

satisfaction from life. Self-esteem has become a household word. People high in

self-esteem claim to be more likable and attractive, to have better relationships,

and to make better impressions on others than people with low self esteem

(Baumeister, Campbell, Krueger, &Vohs, 2003).

Self-esteem is the regard that one hold for oneself. It is significant to know

that self-esteem can be acquired at any time in the lifespan. Self-esteem is a state

of mind. Self respect is one proportion of self concept and refers specifically to

our self evaluations. It is also termed as self worth and is understood as

generalized feelings of adequacy or inadequacy on the part of the individual.

Cooper (1981) defined self esteem as a positive or negative attitude and value by

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Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, INDIA, Tel:

+919411465571, Email: [email protected]

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which a person view the self image and the evaluation or judgment he makes

about it from the person’s self esteem.

People who value their competence and worth in terms of positive terms

are said to have high self esteem and those whose self evaluations are poor

described as having low self-esteem (Pestonjee, 2011). Self-esteem is important

from such points of view as the individual’s gaining his autonomy, having a life full of satisfaction, carrying out activities directed at a goal, establishing healthy

and perpetual relations, having a high level of the ability to adaptation, developing

value systems, being successful and the ability to plan the future.

Self-esteem is a psychological state that arises from the affirmation of the

concept of ego that a person attains as a result of adopting himself and having a

high opinion about himself, his self confidence and self esteem. Such positive

psychological traits as self-esteem, optimism, will be successful, not giving in the

difficult are observed in individuals with a high level of self-esteem. Individuals

with a low level of self-esteem, on the contrary, has a low level of self-esteem,

they give away to despair easily and shortly they are more down to developed

negative psychological symptoms. Kassin (1998), has stated that the individuals with a low level of self-

esteem have exhibited such traits as waiting for the failure, nervousness, showing

a low level of effort and that they may neglect important aspects of life and may

blame themselves as valueless and untalented when they are unsuccessful.

2. METHODS AND MATERIALS 2.1 Subjects

Data was collected from north-zone badminton intervarsity tournament held at

Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, India. The sample consisted of 50 (25 men and

25 women) badminton players. The age of the subjects ranged from 18 to 28

years.

2.2Tool

The researcher used self esteem questionnaire developed by Rosenberg, (1965).

The scale consists of 10 items related to the self esteem. Four alternatives

characterized by the nature of the statements from which a respondent has to

choose any one. The higher score indicates the higher level of the self esteem.

2.3Procedure

For the acquisition of data, researcher contacted with the coaches and team

managers for their consent. After acquiring consent the questionnaire of self-

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esteem was administered on the subjects during north-zone badminton

competitions.

2.4Statistical Analysis

Descriptive statistic was used for the analysis of obtained data.

3. RESULTS

The result of the study is presented in the following Table.

Table1:Indicating descriptive statistics of the level of self-esteem between men and women badminton players

Gender

Levels of Self Esteem

High Self Esteem Medium Self

Esteem Low Self Esteem Total

N Scoring of the

Players N

Scoring of

the Players N

Scoring of

the Players

Men 12 48% 8 32% 5 20% 25

Women 9 36% 13 52% 3 12% 25

From the Table 1 it is evident that most of the men badminton players showing

high self esteem as compared to women badminton players.

The above table showed that 12 i.e.48% men badminton players scored high

self esteem as compared to women 9 i.e. 36% badminton players out of 25. On

the other hand 8 i.e. 32% men players as compared to 13 i.e. 52% women

showing medium self esteem and 5 i.e. 20% men players and 3 i.e. 12% women

players scored low self esteem.

4. DISCUSSION

The results obtained from the data showed that men badminton players scored

higher self esteem scale as compared to women badminton players.Men

badminton players scored higher as compared to their counterpart, it might have

been due to inclusion of 10 players (subjects in the sample) who compete till the

final in the men section.Women players have lower self-esteem than men players

this is supported by the Marcotte, Fortin, Potvin, & Papillion, (2002), who

observed that men have high self esteem as compared to women players.Result in

this study is also inline with the findings ofBaumeister, et al. (2003), who in their

research work proved that men badminton players had high self esteem in

comparison to women badminton players.

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5. CONCLUSIONS

On the basis of results it is found that men badminton players have high degree of

self-esteem, it implies they are convinced and feel honest about themselves,

which is helpful to perform well in the contest. They accept more energy for

working hard to take care because of high self regard.

6. REFERENCES

Baumeister, R. F., Campbell, J. D., Krueger, J. I., &Vohs, K. D. (2003). Does

high self esteem cause better performance, interpersonal success,

happiness, or healthier esteem lifestyles? Psychological Science in the

Public Interest, 4, 1-44.

Cooper, S.K., (1981). Discussion of some variables effecting attitudes of

workers.Indian Journal of Psychology, 5(1), 78-81.

Kassin, S., (1998).Psychology(2nd

Ed.), New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Marcotte, D., Fortin, L., Potvin, P.& Papillion, M. (2002). Gender differences in

depressive symptoms during adolescence: Role of gender-typed

characteristics, self-esteem, body image, and pubertal status. Journal of

Emotional & Behavioral Disorders, 10 (1), 29-43. Martens R. (1987).Coaches guide to sport psychology Illinois.President Human

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Drag-flick in The Field Hockey of

University Players

Mohd Arshad Bari

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-8439438134 E-mail [email protected]

Naushad Waheed Ansari (Corresponding author)

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-98972288992 E-mail [email protected]

Fuzail Ahmad

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-9634982713 E-mail [email protected]

Ikram Hussain

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-9411465663 E-mail [email protected]

The authors would like to acknowledge the cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-I) Programme, Department

of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Abstract

The penalty corner one of the most important technique to score the goal in field hockey. The penalty corner

depends upon three different technical applications like push, stop and drag. Technical application of drag flick

in penalty corner covered maximum number of successful goal. The main aim of this study was to analyze

spatial and temporal kinematics in the drag flick of elite field hockey players. Two main drag flickers from

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh hockey team were selected as a subject for this study. The body weight,

Height and Age of each subject ware recorded subsequently Sub1=65 kg body weight, 180.50cm of height and 19

years of age and Sub2= 60 kg body weight, 167.00 cm of height and 19 years of age. A static calibration method

was used to capture drag flick by Two Cameras, sampling at 50 Hz. Six successful trials at target were selected

from each subject for the study. Videos of selected trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D motion analysis

software. The three dimensional (3D) motion was determined from digitized video analysis using 18-point body

model together. Results of this study shows that spatial / temporal variable between the players, there exist little

difference in stance width in ball contact phase, recommended that little or no difference exist in techniques

between both players.

Key points: spatial / temporal, kinematics, drag, digitized.

1. Introduction

The success of the penalty corners depend three main technical application i.e. pusher, stopper and drag flicker.

Out of the three , the drag flicker contribute the most in the success of goals scored that have come from the

penalty corner (Lees, 2002).

The most important scoring plays in the field hockey are the technique of penalty corner (Laird and Sunderland,

2003 and Pineiro, 2008). The drag-flick is used in the field hockey for shooting at goal with speed and desire

accuracy as it is more scoring than other techniques such as hits and pushes during the penalty corner (Yusoff et

al., 2008).

As per the rules book of hockey (FIH, 2009), there is no any set rules regarding the maximum and minimum

height of the ball when the first shot to score a goal is a push or a drag-flick. Sports scientist, have focused on

strike techniques in field hockey but a few have analysed the technical aspect of drag-flick (Yussoff et al., 2008),

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focus to analyzed biomechanical parameters in relation to the performance of the players.

Biomechanical analysis of the techniques have no any single definition, however it is scientifically agreed that

technique analysis depend on the way in which skills are executed, from all parameters of biomechanics

(Kinetics and kinematics) (O’Donoghue., 2010). Both Biomechanical studies were conducted a 2D or 3D motion

analysis based on videography with a set specified sampling frequency. Biomechanics of throwing and hitting

skills should be follow same pattern as drag flick in field hockey which aim to get higher speed and accuracy of

the free end (distal) segment at release. In these techniques, back to back segments reach their maximum speed

in the beginning of series with those utmost from the free end of the kinetic chain (Bartlett and Best, 1988).

Kinetics chain of segmental rotations of the pelvis, upper trunk, and stick occurred in the drag-flick (Hussain et.

all. 2012). Kerr and Ness (2006) found that the movement pattern of the push is a compounding of consecutive

and simultaneous segment rotations. Furthermore, during the drag-flick the major contribution to the ball

velocity were stance, stance width, the distance between ball and front foot, the beginning of double foot contact,

angular and linear velocity of different body segment at ball release (McLaughlin, 1997; Kerr and Ness, 2006).

The most of the previous researches have been conducted a 2D analysis, there is a dearth of research on the 3D

analysis of the drag flick in the field hockey. However no 3D biomechanical study of the drag-flick techniques

has been done in Indian players. Thus, the research has been proposed to carry out 3D analysis of elite

specialized drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligah.

2. Methodology

2.1 Selection of Subjects

Two specialized right handed drag flickers are current member of Aligarh Muslim University male hockey team

has been selected as the subject. The measurements were recorded by using the standard equipment, which were

presently available at hand. The body weight of each subject ware recorded in kilogram Sub1=65 kg and Sub2=

60 kg by using weighing machine (including player’s kit, which was wearing during the videography session).

Heights of each subject were recorded in centimeter (Sub1=180.50cm and Sub2=167.00 cm) by using stadiometer

and age of both subjects were 19 years measured in chronological order.

2.2 Filming Procedure:

The film recording conducted on sunny and clear weather in the Astroturf Hockey field during regularly

scheduled practice session. Subjects instructed to wear complete specified kit in order to perform successful drag

flick requirement of the study. The target 1"×1" square fixed at upper left corner of the goal post. 06 successful

drag flicks toward target of each drag flicker were selected for the analysis.

2.3 Variables: Kinematic / temporal variables, determined from the digitized 3D data, were used to describe five

(04) key positions (a) approach(From to the last left foot contact before ball pick up) (b) ball Contact (c) drag

Phase (From left foot contact to ball release) and (d) follow throw (From ball release to end of recovery) during

drag flick.

2.4 Model of Dreg Arm

The dreg arm was modeled as two segment kinetic chain composed of (a) upper arm segment and (b) distal

segment that include the forearm, hand and hockey stick. The distal segment was assumed to be a rigid body

with its longitudinal axis led along the longitudinal axis of the forearm

2.5 Videographic Equipments and Location

The subject’s drag flick movements were recorded using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video cameras in a field

setting, operating with a specified shutter speed and frame rate. The cameras were set-up on a rigid tripod and

secured to the floor in the location. The drag-flicks recorded with two cameras, sampling at 50 Hz. Both cameras

intersect to each other at 600 angles. First camera place right side 34 ft from the ball points at 90

0 of mediolateral

axis parallel to the ground, second camera placed laterally at the distance of 31.5ft and cameras were fielded

synchronized, static calibration method was used to calibrate both the cameras.

Videos of all trials were digitized using the Max Track 3D motion analysis software. Digitization was done from

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right foot contact with the ground to eight frames after the ball leaving the stick.

The 3D motion of the drag flicker, stick and ball were determined from digitized video analysis using 18-point

body model together. The following points were digitised; Joint centers and points describing the stick and the

ball were estimated.

3. Results

The main purpose of this study was to determine kinematical differences between two best drag flickers of

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and find out those variables which is given positive contribution in ball

speed. If a common intersegment coordinative pattern existed between drag flickers, with the hopes of being able

to make drag flick look the same kinetics. T-test and regression analysis were used to find out differences and

relationship between drag flickers.

The analysis of data table-1 that there is an insignificant differences exist between both drag flicker in distance of

left foot from ball (DLB1) and stick velocity (SV1) during approach phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the

required ‘t’ value of 2.30

The analysis of data table-2 that there is a significant differences find between drag flicker in stance width (SW2)

during ball contact phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is greater than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30. Whereas no significance

differences were found in the distance of right foot from ball (DLB2), stick velocity (SV2), shoulder axis

orientation (SAO2) and hip axis orientation (HAO2) exist between drag flicker during ball contact phase.

The analysis of data table-3 that there is no significant differences were found between both drag flicker in drag

distance (DD), left knee angle (LKA), stick velocity (SV3), shoulder axis orientation (SAO3) and hip axis

orientation (HAO3) during drag phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is lesser than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30.

The analysis of data table-4 that there is no significant differences exist between both university drag flicker in

ball velocity (BV), stick velocity (SV4), shoulder axis orientation (SAO4) and hip axis orientation (HAO4) during

drag phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is lesser than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30.

The analysis of data table-5 that there is a significant relationship exist ball velocity after release with stick

velocity final phase in both drag flickers. Whereas insignificance relationship exit ball velocity after ball release

with drag distance, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation in follow through phase.

4. Discussions

The technique analysis of drag flick in field hockey had aim to find out the biomechanical variation in

techniques between two best drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim University hockey players. Results of this study

show that, insignificantly differences exist in plantation of left foot behind the ball and stick velocity of between

hockey players during approach. Plantation of left foot behind the ball play significant role in different aspect of

drag flick like: it will demand of the flicker to reach behind the ball properly, force generation, it required to

adjust body properly further will then the ball will be dragged over a greater distance (Subijana et al., 2011 and

2012) and to attain peak angular velocity of the sticks.

In ball Contact Phase significant differences exist between both drag flickers in stance width. In which the

flicker average stance width subsequently are Sub1=1.42m and Sub2= 1.77m. Player Sub1 was fulfilled the

mostly criteria of international level athlete, reported as 1.42m (McLaughlin., 1997), 1.49m, 1.55m (Lopez de

Subijana et al., 2010) and 1.51m (Lopez de Subijana et al., 2011). Player Sub2 had greater stance width as

compare to Sub1 and reported studies. The variation in stance width may be due to anthropometrical difference

exist between the athlete (Hussain et al., 2012). this extremely wide stance width enable the drag flicker to get

the low hip and provided large distance of ball could be accelerate toward the target (Yusoff et al. 2002).

In drag phase insignificant differences exist between drag flicker players in drag distance, left knee angle, stick

velocity during drag, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation. As left foot contact with ground the ball

has been dragged with hockey stick toward the target by the total drag distance mean consequently Sub1=2.30m

and Sub2=2.33m with greater drag distance directly associated with greater resultant ball velocity (Yusoff et al.

2002). These statements support the result of this study as both players had insignificant differences in drag

distance and resultant ball velocity.

In follow-through phase insignificant differences exist between both university players in ball velocity, stick

velocity, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation. Ball velocity at ball release mean range between drag

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flickers is 18.09 – 21.39 m/s. Highest ball velocity play significant contribution in scoring of goal. When ball

travelled toward the target with greater speed, the goal keeper has little time to change our body position to safe

the goal (Yusoff et al. 2002).

Both drag flicker ball velocity after the ball release has significant positive correlated with stick velocity in final

phase. Sub1 and Sub2 stick velocity in final phase has 77% and 92% subsequently contribute on ball velocity

after ball release. Highest stick velocity help to generate greater momentum force and greater stick velocity both

are directly associated with resultant ball velocity (Bartlet, 2007). The player Sub1: Drag distance and shoulder

axis orientation has insignificant positive relationship and hip axis orientation has insignificant negative

relationship with ball velocity. Player Sub2: Drag distance, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation in

follow through phase has insignificant positive relation with ball velocity. Finally, the drag flicker of Aligarh

Muslim University had a greater stance, long drag, and proper leg flexed than previous study reported by

(Bartlett, 2012, Nichol, 2005, and Mosquera et al, 2007) indicate approximately good technique. When

comparing biomechanical variable between the players, there exist little difference in stance width in ball contact

phase, recommended that little or no difference exist in techniques between both players.

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Table:01 Approach (From to the last left foot contact before ball pick up)

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DLB1 Mean 0.17 0.40 1.01

SD 0.02 0.54

SV1 Mean 0.80 0.86 0.14

SD 0.24 0.17

DLB 1= Distance of left foot from ball in approach (m).

SV1= Stick velocity in approach (m/s)

Table:02 Ball Contact

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DLB 2 Mean 0.47 0.62 2.05

SD 0.08 0.16

SW2 Mean 1.42 1.77 2.89*

SD 0.08 0.29

SV2 Mean 1.46 1.50 0.21

SD 0.36 0.31

SAO2 Mean -5.33 -5.16 0.08

SD 4.03 3.19

HAO2 Mean -5.33 -5.17 0.64

SD 4.03 3.19

Tab t.0.05

(10) =2.30 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

DLB2= Distance of right foot from ball in ball contact phase (m)

SW2= Stance width in ball contact phase (m)

SV2= Stick velocity in ball contact phase (m/s)

SAO2= Shoulder axis orientation in ball contact phase

HAO2= Hip axis orientation in ball contact phase

Table: 03 Drag Phase

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DD Mean 2.30 2.33 0.10

SD 0.52 0.48

LKA Mean 113.83 117.83 0.59

SD 10.74 12.62

SV3 Mean 6.99 6.93 0.00

SD 1.53 1.47

SAO3 Mean -2.83 -6.83 1.79

SD 2.93 4.62

HAO3 Mean 25.50 25.83 0.07

SD 8.36 9.13

DD= Drag distance

LKA= Left knee angle

SV3= Stick velocity in drag phase

SAO3= Shoulder axis orientation in drag phase

HAO3= Hip axis orientation in drag phase

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Table: 04 Follow- through Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

BV Mean 21.39 18.09 1.40

SD 4.41 3.73

SV4 Mean 18.91 15.39 1.55

SD 3.83 4.04

SAO4 Mean 63.83 67.67 0.67

SD 11.44 8.16

HAO4 Mean 51.50 51.83 0.06

SD 10.21 10.42

BV= Ball velocity

SV4=Drag distance in follow-through

SAO4= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through

HAO4= Hip axis orientation in follow-through

Table: 5 Regressions

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R R Square Adjusted R Square

Sub1 Ball velocity

after ball release

SV4 0.85* 0.77 0.65

DD 0.45 0.21 0.01

SAO4 0.00 0.00 -0.25

HAO4 -0.16 0.02 -0.22

Sub2 Ball velocity

after ball release

SV4 0.96* 0.92 0.90

DD 0.30 0.09 -0.14

SAO4 0.62 0.38 0.23

HAO4 0.49 0.23 0.05 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

SV4= Stick velocity

DD=Drag distance

SAO4= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through

HAO4= Hip axis orientation in follow-through

Figure 01- Drag flick Phase from ground contact to ball release.

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Figure 02- Stick figure whole drag phase:

Graph 01: Stick velocity m/s Phase by phase

Sub1 Sub2

Graph 02 : ( Hockey and Ball ) velocity v/s time graph

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Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2014, PP 74-78

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in Field Hockey

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad Waheed Ansari,

Ikram Hussain , Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan,

Department of Physical Education Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, (U.P) India

[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract: Three dimensional Biomechanical Analyses of drag flick techniques in hockey is the best way to

determine different mechanical parameter of the performance. The focus of this study was to analysed kinematical

differences between successful and unsuccessful drag flick and find out those parameters which is given convinced

contribution in the accuracy. For this study one (01) main drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

(U.P) India (mean age 19 years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg) was selected as a subject. The movements of

the drag flick techniques were recorded with two Canon video cameras. Trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D

motion analysis software. The result of this study shows that there are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick.

Keywords: Drag, Kinematical, Three Dimensional, Motion analysis, performance

1. INTRODUCTION

Technique of biomechanical analysis is the best

way to find out the key mechanical factors of

performance. Biomechanical analysis is not

limited for the few sports; it is well versed in

testing specific skills in open sports. For example,

serve in tennis, Bowling and throwing in cricket,

shooting in basketball, drag flick in hockey; these

are the few examples of open sports for the

biomechanical analysis to find out the factors

responsible in skills (Gomez et al., 2012)

3D motion analysis always performed like 2D

analysis as well as advanced motion analysis

technology with advance plate data. In 3D

analysis reflective markers are placed on the

subject and tracked with infrared camera to create

model of the athlete during the activity. 3D

analysis is the best way to visualize and track

progresses over time.

Drag flick is an attacking technique in the sports

of field hockey. Drag flick is known as the most

scoring technique in the field hockey, it is mainly

use in penalty corner. The drag flick is mostly use

by the men than women in penalty corner and its

more effective then pushes or hits during penalty

corner.

Approximately half of all goals have been scored

from the penalty corner. Direct hit and Drag flick

are two shooting style used for a direct shot on

goal from penalty corners set play. During direct

hit the ball must be played low around the

wooden area of the goal post, and the drag flick

in which the ball is allowed to be lifted at any

part of the goal post. Drag flick is the

combination of common flick and scoop stroke.

Drag flick is a very effective goal-scoring

weapon because ball mostly travels above the

level of the goalkeeper into the top corner of the

goal post with accuracy and speed. For the

analysis the drag flick can be broken into the four

phases: 1- preparation, 2- force generation, 3- ball

contact with the ball, and 4- follow through

phase.

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Mechanics of each phase of the drag flick has

significant with the performance (Bari et al.

2014). Main aim of this study to find out

kinematical factors which are responsible for

better performance in relation to accuracy.

2. METHODOLOGY

One main drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh (U.P) India (mean age 19

years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg)

participated as a subject in this study. Participant

was free of injury and had a hockey drag flick

experience of 06 years.

Player wear specified tight clothing during the

data collection. Reflective marker were placed

on Clavicle, Sternum, Shoulder (right and left),

elbow (right and left), wrist (right and left), pelvic

left and right axis, Knee (right and left), medial

knee (right and left), ankle (right and left)and

three point in hockey stick.

The three dimensional (3D) motion of the drag

flicks, stick and ball were ascertained from

digitized video analysis using 21-point body

model together. The complying markers were

digitised; Joint centres and points describing the

stick and the ball were estimated (Bari et. al,

2014).

The data recording of drag flick conducted on

sunny and clear weather condition in the

Astroturf Hockey field during regularly practice

scheduled. The target 1×1 square feet was fixed at

upper left corner of the goal post. Twelve drag

flicks toward target were selected (Six successful

and Six unsuccessful) for the analysis.

The movements of the drag flick were captured

using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video

cameras in a field setting operating and with a

specified shutter speed and frame rate field

setting (sampling at 50 Hz). Cameras intersect to

each other at 600 angles. Placement of the first

camera on the right side at 34 ft from the ball

points at 900

of mediolateral axis parallel of

latitude to the ground, second camera placed

laterally at the distance of 31.5ft. Cameras were

fielded synchronized, static calibration method

was used to calibrate both the cameras (Bari et.

al, 2014).Videos of all trials were digitized using

the Max Track 3D motion analysis software.

3. RESULTS

The main purpose of this study was to determine

kinematical differences between successful and

unsuccessful drag flick and find out those

variables which has given positive contribution in

ball accuracy. T-test and correlation analysis were

used to find out differences and relationship

between successful and unsuccessful drag flicks.

Table 1.

Var

iabl

e

N Mea

n

Std.D

eviati

on

Std.

Error

Mean

t-

valu

e

DD

(m)

SF 06 2.14 0.50 0.20 0.53

UF 06 2.00 0.39 0.16

BV

(m/

s)

SF 06 18.61 3.30 1.34 1.35

UF 06 16.29 2.63 1.07

SV

(m/

s)

SF 06 16.39 3.86 1.56 0.83

UF 06 14.92 1.96 0.80

SA

O

(°)

SF 06 63.67 12.74 5.20 1.30

UF 06 54.17 12.56 5.13

HA

O

(°)

SF 06 49.17 9.11 3.72 0.14

UF 06 48.33 11.20 4.57

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-

through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-1 shows that there is an

insignificant differences shows between

successful and unsuccessful drag flicks

kinematics i.e. drag distance (DD), Ball velocity

after ball release (BV), stick velocity (SV) during

follow-through phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30

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Graph 1. Drage distance (m)

Graph 2. Ball and stick velocity (m/s)

Graph 3. shoulder and hip axis orientation (m/s)

Table 2. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Successful Ball velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.52

SV 0.71

SAO -0.10

HAO 0.24

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-2 shows that there were

no significant relationship between ball velocity

after release with Drag distance (DD),stick

velocity (SV), shoulder axis orientation (SAO)

and hip axis orientation (HAO) in follow through

phase during successful drag flick.

Table 3. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Un-

Successful

Ball

velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.515

SV 0.858*

SAO 0.645

HAO 0.046

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-3 shows that there is a

significant positive relationship between ball

velocity after release with stick velocity in follow

through phase. Whereas insignificance

relationship exit between ball velocities after ball

release with drag distance, shoulder axis

orientation and hip axis orientation in follow

through phase during unsuccessful drag flick.

4. DISCUSSION

The main purpose of this study was to find out

the kinematical differences in the drag-flick

pattern between successful and unsuccessful drag

flicks in order to render to the point selective

information for goalkeepers. Many researchers

have studied the kinetic and kinematical pattern

of the drag-flick technique, with the propose to

find the reminds for an optimum performance

(Subijana et al., 2010; Yusoff et al., 2008). In

addition, some research was focused on the

goalkeepers’ anticipation when facing a penalty corner (Canal-Bruland et al., 2010).

Result of this study has shown no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick pattern depending on the direction of

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the shot. Result of the study contradicts with the

result of (Gomez et al., 2012) as the direction of

the shot occurred before the dragging action of

the stick (Gomez et al., 2012).

The participants in the study by Gomez et al.,

2012 had more experience and skillful than the

participant in this study. They were skilled drag-

flickers, their patterns could have been more

consistent than the one described in the present

study. This may be a reason that no significant

differences were shown between successful and

unsuccessful drag-flick pattern.

Furthermore, there were no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns. Successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns showed the same kinematic

sequence of drag distance (m), Ball Velocity after

ball release (m/s), Stick velocity (m/s), Shoulder

axis orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip

axis orientation in follow-through (%). This

kinematic sequence differed from that described

by Subijana et al. (2010), again with successful

drag flick where higher stick and ball velocity of

the stick preceded maximum shoulder axis

orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip axis

orientation in follow-through (%) as compare to

unsuccessful drag flick.

In this study, the drag-flicks shot in set target

showed lower ball velocities (18.61 ± 3.30 m/s

successful drag-flicks; 16.39 ± 2.63 m/s

unsuccessful drag-flicks) than in the study

by López de Subijana et al. (2010) with male

hockey players (21.9 ± 1.7 m/s) and female

hockey players (17.9 ± 1.7 m/s). These values

were also lower than those reported

by McLaughlin (1997) (19.1 to 21.9 m/s) and

Yusoff et al. (2008) (19.6 to 27.8 m/s). It was

noticeable that there were no significant

differences in ball velocities between successful

and unsuccessful drag-flicks, but successful drag

flick recorded higher mean ball velocity as

compare with unsuccessful drag flicks, so

velocity of ball were equally efficient to get

accuracy.

The drag distance successful and unsuccessful

drag flicks shows insignificant relationship with

ball velocity after ball release. Therefore the drag

distances of drag flick were 2.14 m (Successful)

and 2.00 m (unsuccessful) drag flick techniques.

Successful drag flick technique toward target had

greater mean drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick techniques.

Average drag distance was lower than the value

found for junior players by (Subhijana et. al,

2012) and elite and sub elite players by (Mc

laughem, 1997) . there was not a big difference

between the mean value of drag distance of

successful and unsuccessful drag flick.

Drag distance highly correlated with criterion ball

velocity. Additionally importance of create higher

ball velocity after release (Mc laughem, 1997).

These studies also supported with, the successful

drag flick techniques had greater ball velocity and

greater drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick (Gonez et al. 2012).

In successful drag flicks, drag distance, stick

velocity and hip axis orientation produced

insignificant positive contribution and shoulder

axis orientation insignificant negative

contribution on ball velocity after release.

Unsuccessful drag flicks, drag distance, and hip

axis and shoulder axis orientation insignificant

contribute in ball velocity after release. Therefore

stick velocity shows significant positive

contribution on ball velocity after release.

An accurate motor execution of the drag flick

techniques is essential to construct a proper

skilled of drag flick performance (Canal-Bruland

et al., 2010). Furthermore, in high-speed sports

such as drag flick in hockey, the speed of play

and ball velocity dictate that decisions must often

be made in advance of the action (Savelsbergh et

al., 2002).

There are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick between

successful and unsuccessful drag flick. Some

movement’s variations are necessary to accommodate with experimental constraints in

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successful and unsuccessful drag flick situations

(Beckmann et al., 2010).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors would like to acknowledge the

cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-1) programme,

department of Physical Education, Aligarh

Muslim University, Aligarh.

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Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for Batsman

HORIZON PALAESTRA International Journal of Health, Sports and Physical Education Vol.3 No. 1 (July 2014) : 31 - 36

Ahsan Ahmad, Ikram Hussain and Fuzail Ahmad

Correspondence to :

Ahsan Ahmad

Research Scholar,

Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)

How to Cite this article : Ahmad, A., Hussain, I. and Ahmad, F. (2014). Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for Batsman. Horizon

Palaestra : International Journal of Health, Sports and Physical Education, 3 (1), 31 - 36.

Sports and games unite individuals, societies and

Nations. A competitive sport is a universal passion and usually

seen as an alternative to the smile which removes barriers.

Sports have now achieved a significant position in the culture

of the society and this culture is measured through its

achievement in sports. Test and measurement in the field of

physical education are relatively recent outgrowth of the

general testing movements. Beginning late in the19th century

as strength test, test of track and field and anthropometric

measurement, they have increased in number and

completeness with amazing rapidly. During most of the skills

on abilities measured, the development of test in physical

education has avoided many of the pitfalls that have been

encountered by test builders in the mental discipline (Flegel

and Kolobe 2002).

Hence, there is a need to pay attention specific fitness

to a great extent. On the basis of different findings by

researchers and sports scientists, that fitness has been

analyzed as the degree of a person to function effectively, and

the aim to full fill his potential. Many researchers, scientists

and physical educationists have written much about the

“principles of specificity”. But very few have defined a specific

fitness. As Singh (1984) has stated that each sports activity

demands different types and levels of different motor, abilities

and when a sports man possesses these, he said to have

specific fitness. The concept of specific physical fitness test

requires that the test avoid as much as possible highly

specialized skills (Haywood and Getchell, 2005). In

considering of the construction of a physical fitness test battery

for players of any chronological age, growth, and maturational

characteristics of the subjects.

Moreover, administrative feasibility, available of

economy of time, tools and the practice of testing a maximum

number of subjects should be considered in developing an

effective physical fitness test battery (Bravo, 1994). Though a

small number of scientifically constructed physical test battery

for players of different games is available (Girard, 2006). No

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Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for

Batsman

specific physical fitness test battery is existing for the batsman

cricketers of any age. Sport-specific tests are increasingly

popular in modern sports and are mostly developed to

replicate characteristic sport performances, with the main

idea of them being similar to real-life sport situations. It is

generally accepted that these tests are more appropriate than

standard tests (General Fitness Tests) for assessing

athletes’ capacities that are challenged during a real

competition (Meckel, 2009), the appropriate variables for

sport-specific selection and orientation (Sattler, 2012), and

the physical qualities that are useful for discriminating

between different positions in team sports (Kondric, 2012;

Melchiorri, 2009).

Therefore, the fitness of a cricketer which is specific to

the game has no utility for the fitness of other game. Cricket

occupies a significant place among all other games and

sports. In some respects it is unique as a sport Cricket requires

specific physical fitness characteristics to be on top gear to

take all the qualities in the match. In some respects it is

unique as a sport. It is an ideal sport and is a giving enjoyment

and pleasure and demanding fitness and dedication. Even

though cricket is one of the oldest organized sports, there are

very few studies on the physical demands of the game

(Woolmer and Noakes, 2008; Christie and King, 2008;

Christie, 2008). Batting is intermittent in nature with the

demands placed on the players being dictated by the type of

match being played. Due to this stop-start nature of cricket,

accurate assessments are often difficult and as such,

research is sparse (Bartlett, 2003).

Here the concern of researcher is construction of

specific physical fitness, particularly for the batsman, game

of cricket. Cricket batsman fitness training is a form of sport-

specific training designed for batsman cricket players During

an innings two members of the batting side are on the pitch

at any time: the one facing the current delivery from the bowler

is denoted the striker, while the other is the non-striker. Batting

tactics and strategy vary depending on the type of match being

played as well as the current state of play. The main concerns

for the batsmen are not to lose their wicket and to score as

many runs as quickly as possible. The top cricket players in

the world use fitness plans to developed and customized for

their needs by their coaches. And other people can consult

with personal trainers and cricket coaches to get advice on

creating a cricket fitness training program, provide information

and assistance with fitness training, including recommended

workout schedules that people can use as a basis for the

program. Cricket is a physically demanding sport. Players

need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they

also need the endurance to make it all the way through a

match. Brute muscular power is not a liability to this position,

but reaction time, batting technique, and balance in the crease

are of basic importance. A batsman may be required to

maintain his position for a number of hours. The cricket batting

stroke relies upon core strength, particularly in the abdominal

and oblique muscle groups, the gluteal muscles, and the

upper arms and shoulders.

Therefore argue that only the best physically prepared

cricketers will perform better, more consistently and with fewer

injuries and, in turn, will enjoy longer and more illustrious

careers. Thus, understanding the specific fitness placed on

players and in particular batsmen respectively. It is important

to recognize fitness level, skills and mental aptitude needed

to succeed for a good batsman in the game of cricket. (Noakes

and Durandt, 2000) Specific Physical fitness of the game

enhancing and bringing the game forward, even though,

scientific and systematic, approach of training and research

in the field of cricket contributes to improved performance.

Subjects

The subjects for the study were 30 intervarsity cricket

players specialized in batting. The chronological age of the

players was between 18 to 25 years. They were recruited

randomly from various universities participated in North-zone

intervarsity cricket tournament held at Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh. No grouping of players was made during

this phase. The sample for the construction phase was 30

players exposed to sixteen different fitness items. Then after

taking data, all the skills were raised through factorial analysis.

Variable and Test Items

In order to select the broad component of test, the

available literature of physical fitness were critically reviewed

and opinions of experts regarding these tests obtained. Also

existing literature on the appropriate component of physical

fitness in Indian geographical condition / situation were

considered. All the components of the physical fitness were

considered. On the basis of these the following components

for the specific physical f itness test for cricketer are

considered. The physical fitness components are : Strength,

Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, Coordination and Balance.

During the process of selection of the components of

specific fitness test, the test items for each components were

also identified along with and 16 test items were considered

as : Standing vertical Jump, Sit - ups, Dips, Pull - ups, Zig -

zag, Shuttle run, 50 yard dash, Side - stepping, Squat Thrust,

600mts run/walk, Criss-cross, Skipping, Stroke Stand, Trunk

lift, Sit and reach, and Head Reaction.

Method of Execution

Each experimental test items administration was

adhered strictly administration procedure outline and

protocol.

Statistical Analysis

The results have been obtained through the statistical

package social sciences SPSS version 17.0. The Pearson

product formula has been utilizing for correlation of variables

and the matrix of inter correlation among the sixteen variables

was obtained. The data was then being factor analysis. The

principal component analysis was used to extract factors.

Varimax rotation (Kaiser’s normalization) was used to

generate rotated factor matrix. After that the rotated factor matrix

was used to the selected factor for analysis of data.

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In this study Considering the Eigen value, rotated factor

loadings, communality, a construction of specific fitness test

for the batsman in the sports of cricket. The obtained data

was analyzed by the statistical procedure of Factorial analysis.

The factorial analysis was done by SPSS version 17.0.

Table-1 : Descriptive analysis of 16 fitness test items.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Mean S.D.

1. Standing vertical Jump Test item-1 40.829 2.844

2. Sit- ups Test item-2 45.057 8.095

3. Dips Test item-3 32.429 12.675

4. Pull- ups Test item-4 11.429 4.189

5. Zig-zag Test item-5 9.195 0.063

6. Shuttle run Test item-6 10.187 0.393

7. 50 yard dash Test item-7 6.306 0.487

8. Side-stepping Test item-8 17.000 2.196

9. Squat Thrust Test item-9 9.714 1.808

10. 600mts run/walk Test item-10 1.417 0.083

11. Criss-cross Test item-11 10.914 2.490

12. Skipping Test item-12 56.371 7.818

13. Stroke Stand Test item- 13 14.435 2.221

14. Trunk lift Test item -14 32.447 3.392

15. Sit and reach Test item- 15 9.759 4.485

16. Head Reaction Test item -16 29.200 9.483

In this study Table 1 displays the descriptive statistics

analysis and of mean and SD of the selected sixteen

experimental test items which were administered on the

batsman who played as subject in this study for obtaining the

data. The mean of standing vertical jump in item number-1 is

40.829 and SD is 2.844.The mean of sit-ups in item number-

2 is 45.057 and SD is 8.095 The mean of dips in item number

-3 is 32.429 and SD is 12.675 The mean of pull-ups in item

number -4 is 11.429 and SD is 4.189 The mean of zig-zag in

item number -5 is 9.195 and SD is 0.063 The mean of Shuttle

run in item number-6 is 10.187 and SD is 0.393 The mean of

50 yard dash in item number-7 is 6.306 and SD is 0.487 The

mean of Side-stepping in item number-8 is 17.000 and SD is

2.196 The mean of Squat Thrust in item number-9 is 9.714

and SD is 1.808 The mean of 600mts run/walk in item

number-10 is 1.417 and SD is 0.083 The mean of criss-

cross in item number -11 is10.914 and SD Is 2.490 The

mean of Skipping in item number-12 is 56.371 and SD is

7.818 The mean of Stroke Stand in item number- 13 is 14.435

and SD is 2.221 The mean of Trunk lift in item number-14 is

32.447 and SD is 3.392 The mean of Sit and reach in item

number -15 is 9.759 and SD is 4.485 The mean of Head

Reaction in item number -16 is 29.200 and SD is 9.483.

Factor Analysis : The purpose of factor analysis is to “explore

the under lying variance structure of a set of correlation

coefficient. Thus, factor analysis useful for exploring and

verifying patterns in a set of correlation coefficient” (Brown,

2001).

Table-2 : Representing Factor Loading of factor I.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Dips Test item-3 0.974

2. Pull- ups Test item-4 0.978

3. Side stepping Test item-8 0.977

4. Skipping Test item-12 0.918

5. Stroke stand Test item-13 0.950

6. Sit and reach Test item-15 0.968

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Factor I : The highest factor loading test variables the factor

loadings 0.978 to pull - ups is used to determine to measure

shoulder, upper strength and upper body endurance. Followed

by side stepping is used to lateral speed, agility, and body

control. However sit and reach to measure flexibility of the

lower back and hamstring muscles. Strock stand measure

body balance. The balance act as show the movement or

with change of direction and position. When logically analyzed

it reveals only the importance of mostly the shoulder muscles

with respect to the Strength.

Fig.1 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor I

Table-3 : Representing Factor Loading of factor II.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Standing vertical jump Test item-1 0.925

2. Sit-ups Test item-2 -0.006

3. Shuttle -run Test item-6 0.086

4. Squat thrust Test item-9 0.915

Factor II : These four test items were identified in four different

components of physical fitness i.e. standing vertical jump to

determine explosive strength. The shuttle run and 50 yard

dash have significance positive loading. Speed the rate of

change of successive movement of the same pattern. The

squat thrust shown the above table is highest factor loading

is 0.915 this test item describing the quality and has a great

importance for improving fitness level of crackers.

Fig. 2 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor II

Factor Loading

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Factor III : Zig-zag running appear to be primarily reaction

ability and measure of coordination movement and speed.

Cress-cross shown the highest factor loading is 0.723 this

Table-4 : Representing Factor Loading of factor III.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Zig-zag running Test item-5 0.478

2. Criss-cross Test item-11 0.723

factor emphasis the development of athletes improve agility

for rapid and accurate directional change in play, it improve

body awareness and eye, and foot coordination.

Fig. 3 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor III

Factor Loading

Table-5 : Representing Factor Loading of factor IV.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. 50 yard Dash Test item-7 0.958

2. 600 mts run/walk Test item-10 0.138

3. Trunk lift Test item-14 0.050

4. Hand reaction Test item-16 0.021

Factor IV : Many physical fitness factor contribute to excellence

in physical fitness test including strength, power, endurance

flexibility, agility etc. But the entire factor affect in the physical

fitness. Which are 600 meters run/walk determine measure

of cardio-respiratory fitness. In this table 50 yard dash shown

the highest factor loading is 0.958. speed as the rate of motion

or velocity. Hand reaction this factor emphasis react faster.

However Trunk lifts has shown the flexibility in this factor.

Based on the findings and statistical analysis, critiques

and experts deliberation in the light of critical literature and

scientific information on the performance demands of

construction of specific physical fitness test for batsmen,

cricketers. Existing knowledge could be completed by

obtaining the considered opinions and insides of coaches

and players. This information would also provide a framework

for the development of design of batting a specific

assessment, focused on systematic training, conditioning

and coaching protocols.

In the light of facts the following conclusions were drawn.

1. Factor analysis Rotated Varimax solution significantly

and appropriately identified the test items for the

Fig. 4 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor IV

Factor Loading

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construction a specific physical fitness test for batsman

for North - Zone level cricket players.

2. Every sport differs from one to another and the demand

of specific physical fitness ability in various games/jobs.

3. A batsman differs from bowlers, fielders etc in a quality

and quantity of fitness components like balance, reaction

ability (sharp movement ability to change position

immediately). The test items derived indisputably

represent the specific physical fitness components for

batsman.

1 Factor-1 Pull-ups 0.978

2 Factor-2 Standing Vertical Jump 0.925

3 Factor-3 Criss-cross 0.723

4 Factor-4 50 yard dash 0.958

Table-6 : Constructed specific physical test battery for

batsman (cricket).

Factor-I is Pull-up which is the first test item obtained

during the construction of test battery. Pull-ups used to

measure shoulder, upper arms strength and upper body

endurance. It’s very important test items for batsman in cricket,

because for playing full stroke is to be needed shoulder and

upper body strength.

Factor-II is standing vertical jump the second test items

obtained by constructed design test battery. Vertical bat shots

can be played either off the front foot or the back foot depending

upon the predictable height of the ball at the moment it reaches

the batsman, the characteristic position of the bat is a vertical

alignment at point of contact. Vertical bat shots are typically

played to accurately judge the line of the ball. The batsman

should have explosive power for quick movement and

immediate acceleration or pickup the run during matches.

The third factor is Criss-Cross, physical fitness test

can improve agility for rapid and accurate directional change

in play, it improves body awareness and eye, hand and foot

coordination. It helps to develop explosive start speeds and

footwork for running events, develops upper-body momentum,

and anaerobic fitness. Criss - cross is more beneficial for

testing overall fitness and physical efficiency for batsman

needed in cricket.

The last and fourth factor is 50 yard dash have positive

significance loading. Speed is the rate of change of

successive movement of the same pattern. Fast movements

of the body (arms and legs) with a minimum numbers effort

were designed in the test of the factors. 50 yard dash sprinting

is to be needed to run between the wickets.

In the light of above mentioned discussion researcher

reached the conclusion that these test items are highly specific

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Author's affiliations :

Ikram Hussain

Professor

Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)

Fuzail Ahmad

Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)

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Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for Batsman

HORIZON PALAESTRA International Journal of Health, Sports and Physical Education Vol.3 No. 1 (July 2014) : 31 - 36

Ahsan Ahmad, Ikram Hussain and Fuzail Ahmad

Correspondence to :

Ahsan Ahmad

Research Scholar,

Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)

How to Cite this article : Ahmad, A., Hussain, I. and Ahmad, F. (2014). Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for Batsman. Horizon

Palaestra : International Journal of Health, Sports and Physical Education, 3 (1), 31 - 36.

Sports and games unite individuals, societies and

Nations. A competitive sport is a universal passion and usually

seen as an alternative to the smile which removes barriers.

Sports have now achieved a significant position in the culture

of the society and this culture is measured through its

achievement in sports. Test and measurement in the field of

physical education are relatively recent outgrowth of the

general testing movements. Beginning late in the19th century

as strength test, test of track and field and anthropometric

measurement, they have increased in number and

completeness with amazing rapidly. During most of the skills

on abilities measured, the development of test in physical

education has avoided many of the pitfalls that have been

encountered by test builders in the mental discipline (Flegel

and Kolobe 2002).

Hence, there is a need to pay attention specific fitness

to a great extent. On the basis of different findings by

researchers and sports scientists, that fitness has been

analyzed as the degree of a person to function effectively, and

the aim to full fill his potential. Many researchers, scientists

and physical educationists have written much about the

“principles of specificity”. But very few have defined a specific

fitness. As Singh (1984) has stated that each sports activity

demands different types and levels of different motor, abilities

and when a sports man possesses these, he said to have

specific fitness. The concept of specific physical fitness test

requires that the test avoid as much as possible highly

specialized skills (Haywood and Getchell, 2005). In

considering of the construction of a physical fitness test battery

for players of any chronological age, growth, and maturational

characteristics of the subjects.

Moreover, administrative feasibility, available of

economy of time, tools and the practice of testing a maximum

number of subjects should be considered in developing an

effective physical fitness test battery (Bravo, 1994). Though a

small number of scientifically constructed physical test battery

for players of different games is available (Girard, 2006). No

How to Cite this URL : Ahmad, A., Hussain, I. and Ahmad, F. (2014). Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for Batsman. Horizon

Palaestra : International Journal of Health, Sports and Physical Education, 3 (1), 31 - 36. Available from : http://www.horizonpalaestra.org/

journal/paperv3.i1.10.pdf (Accessed Date)

Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for

Batsman

specific physical fitness test battery is existing for the batsman

cricketers of any age. Sport-specific tests are increasingly

popular in modern sports and are mostly developed to

replicate characteristic sport performances, with the main

idea of them being similar to real-life sport situations. It is

generally accepted that these tests are more appropriate than

standard tests (General Fitness Tests) for assessing

athletes’ capacities that are challenged during a real

competition (Meckel, 2009), the appropriate variables for

sport-specific selection and orientation (Sattler, 2012), and

the physical qualities that are useful for discriminating

between different positions in team sports (Kondric, 2012;

Melchiorri, 2009).

Therefore, the fitness of a cricketer which is specific to

the game has no utility for the fitness of other game. Cricket

occupies a significant place among all other games and

sports. In some respects it is unique as a sport Cricket requires

specific physical fitness characteristics to be on top gear to

take all the qualities in the match. In some respects it is

unique as a sport. It is an ideal sport and is a giving enjoyment

and pleasure and demanding fitness and dedication. Even

though cricket is one of the oldest organized sports, there are

very few studies on the physical demands of the game

(Woolmer and Noakes, 2008; Christie and King, 2008;

Christie, 2008). Batting is intermittent in nature with the

demands placed on the players being dictated by the type of

match being played. Due to this stop-start nature of cricket,

accurate assessments are often difficult and as such,

research is sparse (Bartlett, 2003).

Here the concern of researcher is construction of

specific physical fitness, particularly for the batsman, game

of cricket. Cricket batsman fitness training is a form of sport-

specific training designed for batsman cricket players During

an innings two members of the batting side are on the pitch

at any time: the one facing the current delivery from the bowler

is denoted the striker, while the other is the non-striker. Batting

tactics and strategy vary depending on the type of match being

played as well as the current state of play. The main concerns

for the batsmen are not to lose their wicket and to score as

many runs as quickly as possible. The top cricket players in

the world use fitness plans to developed and customized for

their needs by their coaches. And other people can consult

with personal trainers and cricket coaches to get advice on

creating a cricket fitness training program, provide information

and assistance with fitness training, including recommended

workout schedules that people can use as a basis for the

program. Cricket is a physically demanding sport. Players

need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they

also need the endurance to make it all the way through a

match. Brute muscular power is not a liability to this position,

but reaction time, batting technique, and balance in the crease

are of basic importance. A batsman may be required to

maintain his position for a number of hours. The cricket batting

stroke relies upon core strength, particularly in the abdominal

and oblique muscle groups, the gluteal muscles, and the

upper arms and shoulders.

Therefore argue that only the best physically prepared

cricketers will perform better, more consistently and with fewer

injuries and, in turn, will enjoy longer and more illustrious

careers. Thus, understanding the specific fitness placed on

players and in particular batsmen respectively. It is important

to recognize fitness level, skills and mental aptitude needed

to succeed for a good batsman in the game of cricket. (Noakes

and Durandt, 2000) Specific Physical fitness of the game

enhancing and bringing the game forward, even though,

scientific and systematic, approach of training and research

in the field of cricket contributes to improved performance.

Subjects

The subjects for the study were 30 intervarsity cricket

players specialized in batting. The chronological age of the

players was between 18 to 25 years. They were recruited

randomly from various universities participated in North-zone

intervarsity cricket tournament held at Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh. No grouping of players was made during

this phase. The sample for the construction phase was 30

players exposed to sixteen different fitness items. Then after

taking data, all the skills were raised through factorial analysis.

Variable and Test Items

In order to select the broad component of test, the

available literature of physical fitness were critically reviewed

and opinions of experts regarding these tests obtained. Also

existing literature on the appropriate component of physical

fitness in Indian geographical condition / situation were

considered. All the components of the physical fitness were

considered. On the basis of these the following components

for the specific physical f itness test for cricketer are

considered. The physical fitness components are : Strength,

Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, Coordination and Balance.

During the process of selection of the components of

specific fitness test, the test items for each components were

also identified along with and 16 test items were considered

as : Standing vertical Jump, Sit - ups, Dips, Pull - ups, Zig -

zag, Shuttle run, 50 yard dash, Side - stepping, Squat Thrust,

600mts run/walk, Criss-cross, Skipping, Stroke Stand, Trunk

lift, Sit and reach, and Head Reaction.

Method of Execution

Each experimental test items administration was

adhered strictly administration procedure outline and

protocol.

Statistical Analysis

The results have been obtained through the statistical

package social sciences SPSS version 17.0. The Pearson

product formula has been utilizing for correlation of variables

and the matrix of inter correlation among the sixteen variables

was obtained. The data was then being factor analysis. The

principal component analysis was used to extract factors.

Varimax rotation (Kaiser’s normalization) was used to

generate rotated factor matrix. After that the rotated factor matrix

was used to the selected factor for analysis of data.

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In this study Considering the Eigen value, rotated factor

loadings, communality, a construction of specific fitness test

for the batsman in the sports of cricket. The obtained data

was analyzed by the statistical procedure of Factorial analysis.

The factorial analysis was done by SPSS version 17.0.

Table-1 : Descriptive analysis of 16 fitness test items.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Mean S.D.

1. Standing vertical Jump Test item-1 40.829 2.844

2. Sit- ups Test item-2 45.057 8.095

3. Dips Test item-3 32.429 12.675

4. Pull- ups Test item-4 11.429 4.189

5. Zig-zag Test item-5 9.195 0.063

6. Shuttle run Test item-6 10.187 0.393

7. 50 yard dash Test item-7 6.306 0.487

8. Side-stepping Test item-8 17.000 2.196

9. Squat Thrust Test item-9 9.714 1.808

10. 600mts run/walk Test item-10 1.417 0.083

11. Criss-cross Test item-11 10.914 2.490

12. Skipping Test item-12 56.371 7.818

13. Stroke Stand Test item- 13 14.435 2.221

14. Trunk lift Test item -14 32.447 3.392

15. Sit and reach Test item- 15 9.759 4.485

16. Head Reaction Test item -16 29.200 9.483

In this study Table 1 displays the descriptive statistics

analysis and of mean and SD of the selected sixteen

experimental test items which were administered on the

batsman who played as subject in this study for obtaining the

data. The mean of standing vertical jump in item number-1 is

40.829 and SD is 2.844.The mean of sit-ups in item number-

2 is 45.057 and SD is 8.095 The mean of dips in item number

-3 is 32.429 and SD is 12.675 The mean of pull-ups in item

number -4 is 11.429 and SD is 4.189 The mean of zig-zag in

item number -5 is 9.195 and SD is 0.063 The mean of Shuttle

run in item number-6 is 10.187 and SD is 0.393 The mean of

50 yard dash in item number-7 is 6.306 and SD is 0.487 The

mean of Side-stepping in item number-8 is 17.000 and SD is

2.196 The mean of Squat Thrust in item number-9 is 9.714

and SD is 1.808 The mean of 600mts run/walk in item

number-10 is 1.417 and SD is 0.083 The mean of criss-

cross in item number -11 is10.914 and SD Is 2.490 The

mean of Skipping in item number-12 is 56.371 and SD is

7.818 The mean of Stroke Stand in item number- 13 is 14.435

and SD is 2.221 The mean of Trunk lift in item number-14 is

32.447 and SD is 3.392 The mean of Sit and reach in item

number -15 is 9.759 and SD is 4.485 The mean of Head

Reaction in item number -16 is 29.200 and SD is 9.483.

Factor Analysis : The purpose of factor analysis is to “explore

the under lying variance structure of a set of correlation

coefficient. Thus, factor analysis useful for exploring and

verifying patterns in a set of correlation coefficient” (Brown,

2001).

Table-2 : Representing Factor Loading of factor I.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Dips Test item-3 0.974

2. Pull- ups Test item-4 0.978

3. Side stepping Test item-8 0.977

4. Skipping Test item-12 0.918

5. Stroke stand Test item-13 0.950

6. Sit and reach Test item-15 0.968

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Factor I : The highest factor loading test variables the factor

loadings 0.978 to pull - ups is used to determine to measure

shoulder, upper strength and upper body endurance. Followed

by side stepping is used to lateral speed, agility, and body

control. However sit and reach to measure flexibility of the

lower back and hamstring muscles. Strock stand measure

body balance. The balance act as show the movement or

with change of direction and position. When logically analyzed

it reveals only the importance of mostly the shoulder muscles

with respect to the Strength.

Fig.1 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor I

Table-3 : Representing Factor Loading of factor II.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Standing vertical jump Test item-1 0.925

2. Sit-ups Test item-2 -0.006

3. Shuttle -run Test item-6 0.086

4. Squat thrust Test item-9 0.915

Factor II : These four test items were identified in four different

components of physical fitness i.e. standing vertical jump to

determine explosive strength. The shuttle run and 50 yard

dash have significance positive loading. Speed the rate of

change of successive movement of the same pattern. The

squat thrust shown the above table is highest factor loading

is 0.915 this test item describing the quality and has a great

importance for improving fitness level of crackers.

Fig. 2 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor II

Factor Loading

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Factor III : Zig-zag running appear to be primarily reaction

ability and measure of coordination movement and speed.

Cress-cross shown the highest factor loading is 0.723 this

Table-4 : Representing Factor Loading of factor III.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Zig-zag running Test item-5 0.478

2. Criss-cross Test item-11 0.723

factor emphasis the development of athletes improve agility

for rapid and accurate directional change in play, it improve

body awareness and eye, and foot coordination.

Fig. 3 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor III

Factor Loading

Table-5 : Representing Factor Loading of factor IV.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. 50 yard Dash Test item-7 0.958

2. 600 mts run/walk Test item-10 0.138

3. Trunk lift Test item-14 0.050

4. Hand reaction Test item-16 0.021

Factor IV : Many physical fitness factor contribute to excellence

in physical fitness test including strength, power, endurance

flexibility, agility etc. But the entire factor affect in the physical

fitness. Which are 600 meters run/walk determine measure

of cardio-respiratory fitness. In this table 50 yard dash shown

the highest factor loading is 0.958. speed as the rate of motion

or velocity. Hand reaction this factor emphasis react faster.

However Trunk lifts has shown the flexibility in this factor.

Based on the findings and statistical analysis, critiques

and experts deliberation in the light of critical literature and

scientific information on the performance demands of

construction of specific physical fitness test for batsmen,

cricketers. Existing knowledge could be completed by

obtaining the considered opinions and insides of coaches

and players. This information would also provide a framework

for the development of design of batting a specific

assessment, focused on systematic training, conditioning

and coaching protocols.

In the light of facts the following conclusions were drawn.

1. Factor analysis Rotated Varimax solution significantly

and appropriately identified the test items for the

Fig. 4 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor IV

Factor Loading

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construction a specific physical fitness test for batsman

for North - Zone level cricket players.

2. Every sport differs from one to another and the demand

of specific physical fitness ability in various games/jobs.

3. A batsman differs from bowlers, fielders etc in a quality

and quantity of fitness components like balance, reaction

ability (sharp movement ability to change position

immediately). The test items derived indisputably

represent the specific physical fitness components for

batsman.

1 Factor-1 Pull-ups 0.978

2 Factor-2 Standing Vertical Jump 0.925

3 Factor-3 Criss-cross 0.723

4 Factor-4 50 yard dash 0.958

Table-6 : Constructed specific physical test battery for

batsman (cricket).

Factor-I is Pull-up which is the first test item obtained

during the construction of test battery. Pull-ups used to

measure shoulder, upper arms strength and upper body

endurance. It’s very important test items for batsman in cricket,

because for playing full stroke is to be needed shoulder and

upper body strength.

Factor-II is standing vertical jump the second test items

obtained by constructed design test battery. Vertical bat shots

can be played either off the front foot or the back foot depending

upon the predictable height of the ball at the moment it reaches

the batsman, the characteristic position of the bat is a vertical

alignment at point of contact. Vertical bat shots are typically

played to accurately judge the line of the ball. The batsman

should have explosive power for quick movement and

immediate acceleration or pickup the run during matches.

The third factor is Criss-Cross, physical fitness test

can improve agility for rapid and accurate directional change

in play, it improves body awareness and eye, hand and foot

coordination. It helps to develop explosive start speeds and

footwork for running events, develops upper-body momentum,

and anaerobic fitness. Criss - cross is more beneficial for

testing overall fitness and physical efficiency for batsman

needed in cricket.

The last and fourth factor is 50 yard dash have positive

significance loading. Speed is the rate of change of

successive movement of the same pattern. Fast movements

of the body (arms and legs) with a minimum numbers effort

were designed in the test of the factors. 50 yard dash sprinting

is to be needed to run between the wickets.

In the light of above mentioned discussion researcher

reached the conclusion that these test items are highly specific

in measuring the specific physical fitness test for batsman in

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Author's affiliations :

Ikram Hussain

Professor

Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)

Fuzail Ahmad

Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)

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DEVELOPMENT OF CRICKET-SPECIFIC BOWLING ACCURACY TEST

Abstract:-It has been observed in competitive sports scenario that certain amount of proficiency is inevitable for successful participation in games & sports in our society (A Yobu 2010). There have been many motor-skill tests that are constructed especially in the last few decades for almost all types of physical activities thus measuring every sort of physical movement.

Keywords:physical movement , Development , Cricket-Specific Bowling , sports scenario .

INTRODUCTIONOver the past one decade the amount of cricket being played has increased many-folds at the

global plane. Though the game of cricket relishes the history of 400-Odd years, no standardized test is available in literature till date to measure the skill level (accuracy) of bowlers in cricket (Murtaza S. T. & et. al. 2014). In the game of cricket, bowling is the process of prompt the ball towards the stumps safeguarded or secured by the batsman. A player proficient at bowling is called a bowler. The main task of the bowler is to bowl at the right line and length, thereby preventing the batsman from scoring runs and to get him out. Accurate quantitative measurement of cricketer's abilities has never been made, especially in the literature of physical education & sports sciences. In addition to subjective evaluation, a player's ability is often judged by comparing his batting and bowling averages to those of other players (Richard A. S., 1984).

1.Objective of the Test: The test was ideated with the single objective i.e. to construct the test which assesses the

bowling accuracy of male cricketers.

2.Utility of the Test: Modern day’s cricket has been transformed into more competitive & become more

1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please cite this Article as :Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD , Mohd.Imran , Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad , Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Shamshad Ahmad ,Ravi Prakash

7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Salman Ahmad Khan , Raof Ahmad Bhat , Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir , Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh

9 9 9 9 9 9 9Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan , Sarver Ali ,Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh , “DEVELOPMENT OF CRICKET-SPECIFIC BOWLING ACCURACY TEST” : Academic Sports Scholar (Nov ; 2014)

1 2 3 4Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD , Mohd.Imran , Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad ,

5 6 7Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Shamshad Ahmad ,

7 7 8 8Ravi Prakash Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Salman Ahmad Khan , Raof Ahmad Bhat ,

8 8 8 9Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir ,

9 9 9 9 9Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan , Sarver Ali ,

9 9 9Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh

1Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

3Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

4Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

5Registered Physician & Assistant Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

6Physical Education Teacher, Brilliant public School, Aligarh.

7Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

8Students M.P.ED (Sem. III), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.9Students M.P.ED (Sem. I), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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aggressive where every player has to put extra efforts in order to perform at the optimum level. In such a scenario, players have no objective method to analyze their bowling skills, and moreover traditional methods have been adopted in the selection process by letting the bowlers bowl mechanically where even neither they nor selectors concentrate on no-balls. Due to the preceding reasons, the authors set out to construct a bowling accuracy test for the cricketers. The most important aspect of the test is that it will play an instrumental role to boost the confidence level of the bowlers & the selection process will become more objectified.

3.Nomenclature of the Test: Every motor-skill test has been christened by the choice of the testers, this test is henceforth

christened as the NARAASHANS CRICKET BOWLING ACCURACY TEST, and where-in Naraashans is the Vedic word means ‘a praised man’ or ‘a man who has been eulogized among mankind’.

4.Equipments: Following equipments are needed for the proper execution of the test:

5. Marking for the Test: A square of 9 inches with its centre is drawn at a distance of 3 metre from the popping

crease. The back line of the square must be perpendicular to the leg stump that represent the four (4) point area, and is as per the standard measurement of the distance of cricket stumps i.e. 9 inches. A square of 9 inches is also drawn on the batting crease (i.e block-hole of the batsman) just in front of the stumps that also represent the four (4) point area. Three (3) point area is drawn by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the four (4) point area. Two (2) point area is made by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the three (3) point area. Similarly, one (1) point area is drawn by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the two (2) point area. All lines are 3cm thick and included in their respective point areas. The foregoing marking areas shall be the target zones for the bowlers.

Diagram of the test

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S. No. Equipments Quantity

1 Measuring tape (30 mt.) 1

2 Coloured chalks As per the requirement

3 4-piece standard cricket balls 6

4 Rope (10 mt.) & Nails 1 & 2

5 Score sheet 1 per Bowler

6 Pen/pencil As per the requirement

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6. Test Administration: The test would always be conducted on the natural even turf or on cemented turf. Before administering the test, a demonstration trial may be shown to the participants with the help of trained helper. After a good warming up session and a practical demonstration to the participants, the participants would be divided into different groups of four participants each (as per the logistics given by Bob Woolmer (2008). One group of participants would be asked to bowl by providing a ball to each of them. Each bowler is required to bowl as he normally bowls in the game of cricket aiming at hitting the target areas to score more points. After the completion of six balls by each player another group would be asked to complete their six balls, similarly all participants would bowl 24 balls (4-overs) to get maximum score.

7. Scoring Rule: The number of hits on different target areas in 24 balls (4 Overs) would determine the total

score of the player. The ball hitting on the line of different target areas will be counted as the part of that very target area i.e. the higher point will be given. Points given are shown as below:

8. Scoring Sheet for the NARAASHANS CRICKET BOWLING ACCURACY TEST

Signature of the Scorer Signature of the Player

9. TEST PERSONNELS9.1. Umpire:9.1.1.) Number of Umpire: 1(one).9.1.2.) Position of Umpire: The umpire should stand behind the stumps at the bowling end, so that a clear vision could be achieved straight down the pitch.

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Target Points awarded

Hitting 4 point area 4 point

Hitting 3 point area 3 point

Hitting 2 point area 2 Point

Hitting 1 point area 1 Point

Beyond 1 point area 0 point

Name of the Player

Sex (tick) M F

Age (in years)

Training Age

(in months/years)

Level of Play (tick) Community School Inter-varsity Board Trophy

Speciality (tick) Bowler All-Rounder

Preferred Type of Bowling

(tick)

Fast Medium Spin

Preferred Hand (tick) Left Right

Address

Contact No.

No. Of Balls Score

Ball 1 Ball 2 Ball 3 Ball 4 Ball 5 Ball 6 Total Score

Over 1

Over 2

Over 3

Over 4

Total Score

(in 4 Overs)

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9.1.3.) Duties of the Umpire: The main duty of the umpire is to check whether the delivery is legal or not in every aspect. He should also inform the participants about the last delivery of their over by saying loudly & clearly ‘last ball each bowler’.

9.2. Callers:9.2.1.) Number of Callers: Two (2). Primary Caller (PC) and Secondary Caller (SC).9.2.2.) Position of Primary Caller: PC will stand adjacent to the target area mostly in a diagonal direction at a distance of 3-5 metre on one side of the cricket pitch, so that a clear vision could be achieved.9.2.3.) Duties of the Primary Caller: The duty of the PC is to speak score loudly by showing fingers as per the score. For example 3 fingers for 3 points and so on.9.2.4.) Position of the Secondary Caller: SC will stand adjacent to the target area mostly in a diagonal direction at a distance of 3-5 metre on another side of the cricket pitch (opposite to the PC), so that a clear vision could be achieved. 9.2.5.) Duties of Secondary Caller: The duty of the secondary caller is to assist the primary caller in case of confusion in awarding the points.

9.3. Scorer:9.3.1.) Number of Scorer: One (1).9.3.2.) Position of the Scorer: Scorer will stand at the opposite side of the primary scorer outside the pitch.9.3.3.) Duties of the Scorer: The primary duty of the scorer is to pen down the score. He will also assist the umpire if needed.

9.4. Retriever:9.4.1.) Number of Retriever: One (1).9.4.2.) Position of the Retriever: Retriever will stand at the leg side of the pitch behind the stumps mostly towards the fine leg at a distance of 6 feet.9.4.3.) Duties of the Retriever: The duty of the retriever is to collect the ball and give it back to the bowler.

10. CONCLUSION:With the advent of the design of the preceding test of the bowling accuracy in cricket,

coaches & players would find themselves in a much better place to improve & preserve their confidence level during the bowling skill and moreover the selection process will become more objective in cricket.

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DEVELOPMENT OF CRICKET-SPECIFIC BOWLING ACCURACY TEST

Abstract:-It has been observed in competitive sports scenario that certain amount of proficiency is inevitable for successful participation in games & sports in our society (A Yobu 2010). There have been many motor-skill tests that are constructed especially in the last few decades for almost all types of physical activities thus measuring every sort of physical movement.

Keywords:physical movement , Development , Cricket-Specific Bowling , sports scenario .

INTRODUCTIONOver the past one decade the amount of cricket being played has increased many-folds at the

global plane. Though the game of cricket relishes the history of 400-Odd years, no standardized test is available in literature till date to measure the skill level (accuracy) of bowlers in cricket (Murtaza S. T. & et. al. 2014). In the game of cricket, bowling is the process of prompt the ball towards the stumps safeguarded or secured by the batsman. A player proficient at bowling is called a bowler. The main task of the bowler is to bowl at the right line and length, thereby preventing the batsman from scoring runs and to get him out. Accurate quantitative measurement of cricketer's abilities has never been made, especially in the literature of physical education & sports sciences. In addition to subjective evaluation, a player's ability is often judged by comparing his batting and bowling averages to those of other players (Richard A. S., 1984).

1.Objective of the Test: The test was ideated with the single objective i.e. to construct the test which assesses the

bowling accuracy of male cricketers.

2.Utility of the Test: Modern day’s cricket has been transformed into more competitive & become more

1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please cite this Article as :Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD , Mohd.Imran , Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad , Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Shamshad Ahmad ,Ravi Prakash

7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Salman Ahmad Khan , Raof Ahmad Bhat , Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir , Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh

9 9 9 9 9 9 9Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan , Sarver Ali ,Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh , “DEVELOPMENT OF CRICKET-SPECIFIC BOWLING ACCURACY TEST” : Academic Sports Scholar (Nov ; 2014)

1 2 3 4Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD , Mohd.Imran , Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad ,

5 6 7Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Shamshad Ahmad ,

7 7 8 8Ravi Prakash Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Salman Ahmad Khan , Raof Ahmad Bhat ,

8 8 8 9Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir ,

9 9 9 9 9Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan , Sarver Ali ,

9 9 9Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh

1Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

3Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

4Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

5Registered Physician & Assistant Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

6Physical Education Teacher, Brilliant public School, Aligarh.

7Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

8Students M.P.ED (Sem. III), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.9Students M.P.ED (Sem. I), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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aggressive where every player has to put extra efforts in order to perform at the optimum level. In such a scenario, players have no objective method to analyze their bowling skills, and moreover traditional methods have been adopted in the selection process by letting the bowlers bowl mechanically where even neither they nor selectors concentrate on no-balls. Due to the preceding reasons, the authors set out to construct a bowling accuracy test for the cricketers. The most important aspect of the test is that it will play an instrumental role to boost the confidence level of the bowlers & the selection process will become more objectified.

3.Nomenclature of the Test: Every motor-skill test has been christened by the choice of the testers, this test is henceforth

christened as the NARAASHANS CRICKET BOWLING ACCURACY TEST, and where-in Naraashans is the Vedic word means ‘a praised man’ or ‘a man who has been eulogized among mankind’.

4.Equipments: Following equipments are needed for the proper execution of the test:

5. Marking for the Test: A square of 9 inches with its centre is drawn at a distance of 3 metre from the popping

crease. The back line of the square must be perpendicular to the leg stump that represent the four (4) point area, and is as per the standard measurement of the distance of cricket stumps i.e. 9 inches. A square of 9 inches is also drawn on the batting crease (i.e block-hole of the batsman) just in front of the stumps that also represent the four (4) point area. Three (3) point area is drawn by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the four (4) point area. Two (2) point area is made by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the three (3) point area. Similarly, one (1) point area is drawn by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the two (2) point area. All lines are 3cm thick and included in their respective point areas. The foregoing marking areas shall be the target zones for the bowlers.

Diagram of the test

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S. No. Equipments Quantity

1 Measuring tape (30 mt.) 1

2 Coloured chalks As per the requirement

3 4-piece standard cricket balls 6

4 Rope (10 mt.) & Nails 1 & 2

5 Score sheet 1 per Bowler

6 Pen/pencil As per the requirement

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6. Test Administration: The test would always be conducted on the natural even turf or on cemented turf. Before administering the test, a demonstration trial may be shown to the participants with the help of trained helper. After a good warming up session and a practical demonstration to the participants, the participants would be divided into different groups of four participants each (as per the logistics given by Bob Woolmer (2008). One group of participants would be asked to bowl by providing a ball to each of them. Each bowler is required to bowl as he normally bowls in the game of cricket aiming at hitting the target areas to score more points. After the completion of six balls by each player another group would be asked to complete their six balls, similarly all participants would bowl 24 balls (4-overs) to get maximum score.

7. Scoring Rule: The number of hits on different target areas in 24 balls (4 Overs) would determine the total

score of the player. The ball hitting on the line of different target areas will be counted as the part of that very target area i.e. the higher point will be given. Points given are shown as below:

8. Scoring Sheet for the NARAASHANS CRICKET BOWLING ACCURACY TEST

Signature of the Scorer Signature of the Player

9. TEST PERSONNELS9.1. Umpire:9.1.1.) Number of Umpire: 1(one).9.1.2.) Position of Umpire: The umpire should stand behind the stumps at the bowling end, so that a clear vision could be achieved straight down the pitch.

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Target Points awarded

Hitting 4 point area 4 point

Hitting 3 point area 3 point

Hitting 2 point area 2 Point

Hitting 1 point area 1 Point

Beyond 1 point area 0 point

Name of the Player

Sex (tick) M F

Age (in years)

Training Age

(in months/years)

Level of Play (tick) Community School Inter-varsity Board Trophy

Speciality (tick) Bowler All-Rounder

Preferred Type of Bowling

(tick)

Fast Medium Spin

Preferred Hand (tick) Left Right

Address

Contact No.

No. Of Balls Score

Ball 1 Ball 2 Ball 3 Ball 4 Ball 5 Ball 6 Total Score

Over 1

Over 2

Over 3

Over 4

Total Score

(in 4 Overs)

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9.1.3.) Duties of the Umpire: The main duty of the umpire is to check whether the delivery is legal or not in every aspect. He should also inform the participants about the last delivery of their over by saying loudly & clearly ‘last ball each bowler’.

9.2. Callers:9.2.1.) Number of Callers: Two (2). Primary Caller (PC) and Secondary Caller (SC).9.2.2.) Position of Primary Caller: PC will stand adjacent to the target area mostly in a diagonal direction at a distance of 3-5 metre on one side of the cricket pitch, so that a clear vision could be achieved.9.2.3.) Duties of the Primary Caller: The duty of the PC is to speak score loudly by showing fingers as per the score. For example 3 fingers for 3 points and so on.9.2.4.) Position of the Secondary Caller: SC will stand adjacent to the target area mostly in a diagonal direction at a distance of 3-5 metre on another side of the cricket pitch (opposite to the PC), so that a clear vision could be achieved. 9.2.5.) Duties of Secondary Caller: The duty of the secondary caller is to assist the primary caller in case of confusion in awarding the points.

9.3. Scorer:9.3.1.) Number of Scorer: One (1).9.3.2.) Position of the Scorer: Scorer will stand at the opposite side of the primary scorer outside the pitch.9.3.3.) Duties of the Scorer: The primary duty of the scorer is to pen down the score. He will also assist the umpire if needed.

9.4. Retriever:9.4.1.) Number of Retriever: One (1).9.4.2.) Position of the Retriever: Retriever will stand at the leg side of the pitch behind the stumps mostly towards the fine leg at a distance of 6 feet.9.4.3.) Duties of the Retriever: The duty of the retriever is to collect the ball and give it back to the bowler.

10. CONCLUSION:With the advent of the design of the preceding test of the bowling accuracy in cricket,

coaches & players would find themselves in a much better place to improve & preserve their confidence level during the bowling skill and moreover the selection process will become more objective in cricket.

REFERENCES:1.Bob Woolmer (2008). Bob Woolmer’s Art & Science of Cricket, published by Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) 2.Richard Aldworth Stretch (1984). Validity and reliability of an objective test of cricket skills. Unpublished Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts Degree, Department of Human Movement Studies and Physical Education, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa3.Syed Tariq Murtaza, Mohd. Imran, Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd. Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo, & Mohd. Zakir (2014). Construction & Standardization of Fielding Test in Cricket. Published in Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. IV, Issue VIII/September, ISSN: 2230-78504.Yobu A. (2010). Test Measurement in Physical Education & Sports, published by Friends Publications (India), New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7216-317-4 page no. 408.

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DEVELOPMENT OF CRICKET-SPECIFIC BOWLING ACCURACY TEST

Academic Sports Scholar ISSN : 2277-3665Vol. 3 | Issue. 11 | Nov 2014 Impact Factor : 1.3205 (UIF)

DEVELOPMENT OF CRICKET-SPECIFIC BOWLING ACCURACY TEST

Abstract:-It has been observed in competitive sports scenario that certain amount of proficiency is inevitable for successful participation in games & sports in our society (A Yobu 2010). There have been many motor-skill tests that are constructed especially in the last few decades for almost all types of physical activities thus measuring every sort of physical movement.

Keywords:physical movement , Development , Cricket-Specific Bowling , sports scenario .

INTRODUCTIONOver the past one decade the amount of cricket being played has increased many-folds at the

global plane. Though the game of cricket relishes the history of 400-Odd years, no standardized test is available in literature till date to measure the skill level (accuracy) of bowlers in cricket (Murtaza S. T. & et. al. 2014). In the game of cricket, bowling is the process of prompt the ball towards the stumps safeguarded or secured by the batsman. A player proficient at bowling is called a bowler. The main task of the bowler is to bowl at the right line and length, thereby preventing the batsman from scoring runs and to get him out. Accurate quantitative measurement of cricketer's abilities has never been made, especially in the literature of physical education & sports sciences. In addition to subjective evaluation, a player's ability is often judged by comparing his batting and bowling averages to those of other players (Richard A. S., 1984).

1.Objective of the Test: The test was ideated with the single objective i.e. to construct the test which assesses the

bowling accuracy of male cricketers.

2.Utility of the Test: Modern day’s cricket has been transformed into more competitive & become more

1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please cite this Article as :Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD , Mohd.Imran , Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad , Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Shamshad Ahmad ,Ravi Prakash

7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Salman Ahmad Khan , Raof Ahmad Bhat , Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir , Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh

9 9 9 9 9 9 9Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan , Sarver Ali ,Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh , “DEVELOPMENT OF CRICKET-SPECIFIC BOWLING ACCURACY TEST” : Academic Sports Scholar (Nov ; 2014)

1 2 3 4Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD , Mohd.Imran , Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad ,

5 6 7Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Shamshad Ahmad ,

7 7 8 8Ravi Prakash Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Salman Ahmad Khan , Raof Ahmad Bhat ,

8 8 8 9Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir ,

9 9 9 9 9Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan , Sarver Ali ,

9 9 9Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh

1Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

3Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

4Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

5Registered Physician & Assistant Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

6Physical Education Teacher, Brilliant public School, Aligarh.

7Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

8Students M.P.ED (Sem. III), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.9Students M.P.ED (Sem. I), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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aggressive where every player has to put extra efforts in order to perform at the optimum level. In such a scenario, players have no objective method to analyze their bowling skills, and moreover traditional methods have been adopted in the selection process by letting the bowlers bowl mechanically where even neither they nor selectors concentrate on no-balls. Due to the preceding reasons, the authors set out to construct a bowling accuracy test for the cricketers. The most important aspect of the test is that it will play an instrumental role to boost the confidence level of the bowlers & the selection process will become more objectified.

3.Nomenclature of the Test: Every motor-skill test has been christened by the choice of the testers, this test is henceforth

christened as the NARAASHANS CRICKET BOWLING ACCURACY TEST, and where-in Naraashans is the Vedic word means ‘a praised man’ or ‘a man who has been eulogized among mankind’.

4.Equipments: Following equipments are needed for the proper execution of the test:

5. Marking for the Test: A square of 9 inches with its centre is drawn at a distance of 3 metre from the popping

crease. The back line of the square must be perpendicular to the leg stump that represent the four (4) point area, and is as per the standard measurement of the distance of cricket stumps i.e. 9 inches. A square of 9 inches is also drawn on the batting crease (i.e block-hole of the batsman) just in front of the stumps that also represent the four (4) point area. Three (3) point area is drawn by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the four (4) point area. Two (2) point area is made by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the three (3) point area. Similarly, one (1) point area is drawn by extending 9 inches from above, below and front side of the two (2) point area. All lines are 3cm thick and included in their respective point areas. The foregoing marking areas shall be the target zones for the bowlers.

Diagram of the test

DEVELOPMENT OF CRICKET-SPECIFIC BOWLING ACCURACY TEST

2Academic Sports Scholar | Volume 3 | Issue 11 | Nov 2014

S. No. Equipments Quantity

1 Measuring tape (30 mt.) 1

2 Coloured chalks As per the requirement

3 4-piece standard cricket balls 6

4 Rope (10 mt.) & Nails 1 & 2

5 Score sheet 1 per Bowler

6 Pen/pencil As per the requirement

.

6. Test Administration: The test would always be conducted on the natural even turf or on cemented turf. Before administering the test, a demonstration trial may be shown to the participants with the help of trained helper. After a good warming up session and a practical demonstration to the participants, the participants would be divided into different groups of four participants each (as per the logistics given by Bob Woolmer (2008). One group of participants would be asked to bowl by providing a ball to each of them. Each bowler is required to bowl as he normally bowls in the game of cricket aiming at hitting the target areas to score more points. After the completion of six balls by each player another group would be asked to complete their six balls, similarly all participants would bowl 24 balls (4-overs) to get maximum score.

7. Scoring Rule: The number of hits on different target areas in 24 balls (4 Overs) would determine the total

score of the player. The ball hitting on the line of different target areas will be counted as the part of that very target area i.e. the higher point will be given. Points given are shown as below:

8. Scoring Sheet for the NARAASHANS CRICKET BOWLING ACCURACY TEST

Signature of the Scorer Signature of the Player

9. TEST PERSONNELS9.1. Umpire:9.1.1.) Number of Umpire: 1(one).9.1.2.) Position of Umpire: The umpire should stand behind the stumps at the bowling end, so that a clear vision could be achieved straight down the pitch.

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Target Points awarded

Hitting 4 point area 4 point

Hitting 3 point area 3 point

Hitting 2 point area 2 Point

Hitting 1 point area 1 Point

Beyond 1 point area 0 point

Name of the Player

Sex (tick) M F

Age (in years)

Training Age

(in months/years)

Level of Play (tick) Community School Inter-varsity Board Trophy

Speciality (tick) Bowler All-Rounder

Preferred Type of Bowling

(tick)

Fast Medium Spin

Preferred Hand (tick) Left Right

Address

Contact No.

No. Of Balls Score

Ball 1 Ball 2 Ball 3 Ball 4 Ball 5 Ball 6 Total Score

Over 1

Over 2

Over 3

Over 4

Total Score

(in 4 Overs)

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9.1.3.) Duties of the Umpire: The main duty of the umpire is to check whether the delivery is legal or not in every aspect. He should also inform the participants about the last delivery of their over by saying loudly & clearly ‘last ball each bowler’.

9.2. Callers:9.2.1.) Number of Callers: Two (2). Primary Caller (PC) and Secondary Caller (SC).9.2.2.) Position of Primary Caller: PC will stand adjacent to the target area mostly in a diagonal direction at a distance of 3-5 metre on one side of the cricket pitch, so that a clear vision could be achieved.9.2.3.) Duties of the Primary Caller: The duty of the PC is to speak score loudly by showing fingers as per the score. For example 3 fingers for 3 points and so on.9.2.4.) Position of the Secondary Caller: SC will stand adjacent to the target area mostly in a diagonal direction at a distance of 3-5 metre on another side of the cricket pitch (opposite to the PC), so that a clear vision could be achieved. 9.2.5.) Duties of Secondary Caller: The duty of the secondary caller is to assist the primary caller in case of confusion in awarding the points.

9.3. Scorer:9.3.1.) Number of Scorer: One (1).9.3.2.) Position of the Scorer: Scorer will stand at the opposite side of the primary scorer outside the pitch.9.3.3.) Duties of the Scorer: The primary duty of the scorer is to pen down the score. He will also assist the umpire if needed.

9.4. Retriever:9.4.1.) Number of Retriever: One (1).9.4.2.) Position of the Retriever: Retriever will stand at the leg side of the pitch behind the stumps mostly towards the fine leg at a distance of 6 feet.9.4.3.) Duties of the Retriever: The duty of the retriever is to collect the ball and give it back to the bowler.

10. CONCLUSION:With the advent of the design of the preceding test of the bowling accuracy in cricket,

coaches & players would find themselves in a much better place to improve & preserve their confidence level during the bowling skill and moreover the selection process will become more objective in cricket.

REFERENCES:1.Bob Woolmer (2008). Bob Woolmer’s Art & Science of Cricket, published by Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) 2.Richard Aldworth Stretch (1984). Validity and reliability of an objective test of cricket skills. Unpublished Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts Degree, Department of Human Movement Studies and Physical Education, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa3.Syed Tariq Murtaza, Mohd. Imran, Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd. Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo, & Mohd. Zakir (2014). Construction & Standardization of Fielding Test in Cricket. Published in Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. IV, Issue VIII/September, ISSN: 2230-78504.Yobu A. (2010). Test Measurement in Physical Education & Sports, published by Friends Publications (India), New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7216-317-4 page no. 408.

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International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology [IJRSSET]

Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2014, PP 74-78

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in Field Hockey

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad Waheed Ansari,

Ikram Hussain , Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan,

Department of Physical Education Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, (U.P) India

[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract: Three dimensional Biomechanical Analyses of drag flick techniques in hockey is the best way to

determine different mechanical parameter of the performance. The focus of this study was to analysed kinematical

differences between successful and unsuccessful drag flick and find out those parameters which is given convinced

contribution in the accuracy. For this study one (01) main drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

(U.P) India (mean age 19 years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg) was selected as a subject. The movements of

the drag flick techniques were recorded with two Canon video cameras. Trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D

motion analysis software. The result of this study shows that there are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick.

Keywords: Drag, Kinematical, Three Dimensional, Motion analysis, performance

1. INTRODUCTION

Technique of biomechanical analysis is the best

way to find out the key mechanical factors of

performance. Biomechanical analysis is not

limited for the few sports; it is well versed in

testing specific skills in open sports. For example,

serve in tennis, Bowling and throwing in cricket,

shooting in basketball, drag flick in hockey; these

are the few examples of open sports for the

biomechanical analysis to find out the factors

responsible in skills (Gomez et al., 2012)

3D motion analysis always performed like 2D

analysis as well as advanced motion analysis

technology with advance plate data. In 3D

analysis reflective markers are placed on the

subject and tracked with infrared camera to create

model of the athlete during the activity. 3D

analysis is the best way to visualize and track

progresses over time.

Drag flick is an attacking technique in the sports

of field hockey. Drag flick is known as the most

scoring technique in the field hockey, it is mainly

use in penalty corner. The drag flick is mostly use

by the men than women in penalty corner and its

more effective then pushes or hits during penalty

corner.

Approximately half of all goals have been scored

from the penalty corner. Direct hit and Drag flick

are two shooting style used for a direct shot on

goal from penalty corners set play. During direct

hit the ball must be played low around the

wooden area of the goal post, and the drag flick

in which the ball is allowed to be lifted at any

part of the goal post. Drag flick is the

combination of common flick and scoop stroke.

Drag flick is a very effective goal-scoring

weapon because ball mostly travels above the

level of the goalkeeper into the top corner of the

goal post with accuracy and speed. For the

analysis the drag flick can be broken into the four

phases: 1- preparation, 2- force generation, 3- ball

contact with the ball, and 4- follow through

phase.

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Mechanics of each phase of the drag flick has

significant with the performance (Bari et al.

2014). Main aim of this study to find out

kinematical factors which are responsible for

better performance in relation to accuracy.

2. METHODOLOGY

One main drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh (U.P) India (mean age 19

years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg)

participated as a subject in this study. Participant

was free of injury and had a hockey drag flick

experience of 06 years.

Player wear specified tight clothing during the

data collection. Reflective marker were placed

on Clavicle, Sternum, Shoulder (right and left),

elbow (right and left), wrist (right and left), pelvic

left and right axis, Knee (right and left), medial

knee (right and left), ankle (right and left)and

three point in hockey stick.

The three dimensional (3D) motion of the drag

flicks, stick and ball were ascertained from

digitized video analysis using 21-point body

model together. The complying markers were

digitised; Joint centres and points describing the

stick and the ball were estimated (Bari et. al,

2014).

The data recording of drag flick conducted on

sunny and clear weather condition in the

Astroturf Hockey field during regularly practice

scheduled. The target 1×1 square feet was fixed at

upper left corner of the goal post. Twelve drag

flicks toward target were selected (Six successful

and Six unsuccessful) for the analysis.

The movements of the drag flick were captured

using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video

cameras in a field setting operating and with a

specified shutter speed and frame rate field

setting (sampling at 50 Hz). Cameras intersect to

each other at 600 angles. Placement of the first

camera on the right side at 34 ft from the ball

points at 900

of mediolateral axis parallel of

latitude to the ground, second camera placed

laterally at the distance of 31.5ft. Cameras were

fielded synchronized, static calibration method

was used to calibrate both the cameras (Bari et.

al, 2014).Videos of all trials were digitized using

the Max Track 3D motion analysis software.

3. RESULTS

The main purpose of this study was to determine

kinematical differences between successful and

unsuccessful drag flick and find out those

variables which has given positive contribution in

ball accuracy. T-test and correlation analysis were

used to find out differences and relationship

between successful and unsuccessful drag flicks.

Table 1.

Var

iabl

e

N Mea

n

Std.D

eviati

on

Std.

Error

Mean

t-

valu

e

DD

(m)

SF 06 2.14 0.50 0.20 0.53

UF 06 2.00 0.39 0.16

BV

(m/

s)

SF 06 18.61 3.30 1.34 1.35

UF 06 16.29 2.63 1.07

SV

(m/

s)

SF 06 16.39 3.86 1.56 0.83

UF 06 14.92 1.96 0.80

SA

O

(°)

SF 06 63.67 12.74 5.20 1.30

UF 06 54.17 12.56 5.13

HA

O

(°)

SF 06 49.17 9.11 3.72 0.14

UF 06 48.33 11.20 4.57

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-

through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-1 shows that there is an

insignificant differences shows between

successful and unsuccessful drag flicks

kinematics i.e. drag distance (DD), Ball velocity

after ball release (BV), stick velocity (SV) during

follow-through phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30

Three Dimensional Analysis of Variation between Successful and Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in Field

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Graph 1. Drage distance (m)

Graph 2. Ball and stick velocity (m/s)

Graph 3. shoulder and hip axis orientation (m/s)

Table 2. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Successful Ball velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.52

SV 0.71

SAO -0.10

HAO 0.24

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-2 shows that there were

no significant relationship between ball velocity

after release with Drag distance (DD),stick

velocity (SV), shoulder axis orientation (SAO)

and hip axis orientation (HAO) in follow through

phase during successful drag flick.

Table 3. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Un-

Successful

Ball

velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.515

SV 0.858*

SAO 0.645

HAO 0.046

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-3 shows that there is a

significant positive relationship between ball

velocity after release with stick velocity in follow

through phase. Whereas insignificance

relationship exit between ball velocities after ball

release with drag distance, shoulder axis

orientation and hip axis orientation in follow

through phase during unsuccessful drag flick.

4. DISCUSSION

The main purpose of this study was to find out

the kinematical differences in the drag-flick

pattern between successful and unsuccessful drag

flicks in order to render to the point selective

information for goalkeepers. Many researchers

have studied the kinetic and kinematical pattern

of the drag-flick technique, with the propose to

find the reminds for an optimum performance

(Subijana et al., 2010; Yusoff et al., 2008). In

addition, some research was focused on the

goalkeepers’ anticipation when facing a penalty corner (Canal-Bruland et al., 2010).

Result of this study has shown no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick pattern depending on the direction of

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the shot. Result of the study contradicts with the

result of (Gomez et al., 2012) as the direction of

the shot occurred before the dragging action of

the stick (Gomez et al., 2012).

The participants in the study by Gomez et al.,

2012 had more experience and skillful than the

participant in this study. They were skilled drag-

flickers, their patterns could have been more

consistent than the one described in the present

study. This may be a reason that no significant

differences were shown between successful and

unsuccessful drag-flick pattern.

Furthermore, there were no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns. Successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns showed the same kinematic

sequence of drag distance (m), Ball Velocity after

ball release (m/s), Stick velocity (m/s), Shoulder

axis orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip

axis orientation in follow-through (%). This

kinematic sequence differed from that described

by Subijana et al. (2010), again with successful

drag flick where higher stick and ball velocity of

the stick preceded maximum shoulder axis

orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip axis

orientation in follow-through (%) as compare to

unsuccessful drag flick.

In this study, the drag-flicks shot in set target

showed lower ball velocities (18.61 ± 3.30 m/s

successful drag-flicks; 16.39 ± 2.63 m/s

unsuccessful drag-flicks) than in the study

by López de Subijana et al. (2010) with male

hockey players (21.9 ± 1.7 m/s) and female

hockey players (17.9 ± 1.7 m/s). These values

were also lower than those reported

by McLaughlin (1997) (19.1 to 21.9 m/s) and

Yusoff et al. (2008) (19.6 to 27.8 m/s). It was

noticeable that there were no significant

differences in ball velocities between successful

and unsuccessful drag-flicks, but successful drag

flick recorded higher mean ball velocity as

compare with unsuccessful drag flicks, so

velocity of ball were equally efficient to get

accuracy.

The drag distance successful and unsuccessful

drag flicks shows insignificant relationship with

ball velocity after ball release. Therefore the drag

distances of drag flick were 2.14 m (Successful)

and 2.00 m (unsuccessful) drag flick techniques.

Successful drag flick technique toward target had

greater mean drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick techniques.

Average drag distance was lower than the value

found for junior players by (Subhijana et. al,

2012) and elite and sub elite players by (Mc

laughem, 1997) . there was not a big difference

between the mean value of drag distance of

successful and unsuccessful drag flick.

Drag distance highly correlated with criterion ball

velocity. Additionally importance of create higher

ball velocity after release (Mc laughem, 1997).

These studies also supported with, the successful

drag flick techniques had greater ball velocity and

greater drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick (Gonez et al. 2012).

In successful drag flicks, drag distance, stick

velocity and hip axis orientation produced

insignificant positive contribution and shoulder

axis orientation insignificant negative

contribution on ball velocity after release.

Unsuccessful drag flicks, drag distance, and hip

axis and shoulder axis orientation insignificant

contribute in ball velocity after release. Therefore

stick velocity shows significant positive

contribution on ball velocity after release.

An accurate motor execution of the drag flick

techniques is essential to construct a proper

skilled of drag flick performance (Canal-Bruland

et al., 2010). Furthermore, in high-speed sports

such as drag flick in hockey, the speed of play

and ball velocity dictate that decisions must often

be made in advance of the action (Savelsbergh et

al., 2002).

There are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick between

successful and unsuccessful drag flick. Some

movement’s variations are necessary to accommodate with experimental constraints in

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successful and unsuccessful drag flick situations

(Beckmann et al., 2010).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors would like to acknowledge the

cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-1) programme,

department of Physical Education, Aligarh

Muslim University, Aligarh.

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Drag-flick in The Field Hockey of

University Players

Mohd Arshad Bari

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-8439438134 E-mail [email protected]

Naushad Waheed Ansari (Corresponding author)

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-98972288992 E-mail [email protected]

Fuzail Ahmad

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-9634982713 E-mail [email protected]

Ikram Hussain

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-9411465663 E-mail [email protected]

The authors would like to acknowledge the cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-I) Programme, Department

of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Abstract

The penalty corner one of the most important technique to score the goal in field hockey. The penalty corner

depends upon three different technical applications like push, stop and drag. Technical application of drag flick

in penalty corner covered maximum number of successful goal. The main aim of this study was to analyze

spatial and temporal kinematics in the drag flick of elite field hockey players. Two main drag flickers from

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh hockey team were selected as a subject for this study. The body weight,

Height and Age of each subject ware recorded subsequently Sub1=65 kg body weight, 180.50cm of height and 19

years of age and Sub2= 60 kg body weight, 167.00 cm of height and 19 years of age. A static calibration method

was used to capture drag flick by Two Cameras, sampling at 50 Hz. Six successful trials at target were selected

from each subject for the study. Videos of selected trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D motion analysis

software. The three dimensional (3D) motion was determined from digitized video analysis using 18-point body

model together. Results of this study shows that spatial / temporal variable between the players, there exist little

difference in stance width in ball contact phase, recommended that little or no difference exist in techniques

between both players.

Key points: spatial / temporal, kinematics, drag, digitized.

1. Introduction

The success of the penalty corners depend three main technical application i.e. pusher, stopper and drag flicker.

Out of the three , the drag flicker contribute the most in the success of goals scored that have come from the

penalty corner (Lees, 2002).

The most important scoring plays in the field hockey are the technique of penalty corner (Laird and Sunderland,

2003 and Pineiro, 2008). The drag-flick is used in the field hockey for shooting at goal with speed and desire

accuracy as it is more scoring than other techniques such as hits and pushes during the penalty corner (Yusoff et

al., 2008).

As per the rules book of hockey (FIH, 2009), there is no any set rules regarding the maximum and minimum

height of the ball when the first shot to score a goal is a push or a drag-flick. Sports scientist, have focused on

strike techniques in field hockey but a few have analysed the technical aspect of drag-flick (Yussoff et al., 2008),

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focus to analyzed biomechanical parameters in relation to the performance of the players.

Biomechanical analysis of the techniques have no any single definition, however it is scientifically agreed that

technique analysis depend on the way in which skills are executed, from all parameters of biomechanics

(Kinetics and kinematics) (O’Donoghue., 2010). Both Biomechanical studies were conducted a 2D or 3D motion

analysis based on videography with a set specified sampling frequency. Biomechanics of throwing and hitting

skills should be follow same pattern as drag flick in field hockey which aim to get higher speed and accuracy of

the free end (distal) segment at release. In these techniques, back to back segments reach their maximum speed

in the beginning of series with those utmost from the free end of the kinetic chain (Bartlett and Best, 1988).

Kinetics chain of segmental rotations of the pelvis, upper trunk, and stick occurred in the drag-flick (Hussain et.

all. 2012). Kerr and Ness (2006) found that the movement pattern of the push is a compounding of consecutive

and simultaneous segment rotations. Furthermore, during the drag-flick the major contribution to the ball

velocity were stance, stance width, the distance between ball and front foot, the beginning of double foot contact,

angular and linear velocity of different body segment at ball release (McLaughlin, 1997; Kerr and Ness, 2006).

The most of the previous researches have been conducted a 2D analysis, there is a dearth of research on the 3D

analysis of the drag flick in the field hockey. However no 3D biomechanical study of the drag-flick techniques

has been done in Indian players. Thus, the research has been proposed to carry out 3D analysis of elite

specialized drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligah.

2. Methodology

2.1 Selection of Subjects

Two specialized right handed drag flickers are current member of Aligarh Muslim University male hockey team

has been selected as the subject. The measurements were recorded by using the standard equipment, which were

presently available at hand. The body weight of each subject ware recorded in kilogram Sub1=65 kg and Sub2=

60 kg by using weighing machine (including player’s kit, which was wearing during the videography session).

Heights of each subject were recorded in centimeter (Sub1=180.50cm and Sub2=167.00 cm) by using stadiometer

and age of both subjects were 19 years measured in chronological order.

2.2 Filming Procedure:

The film recording conducted on sunny and clear weather in the Astroturf Hockey field during regularly

scheduled practice session. Subjects instructed to wear complete specified kit in order to perform successful drag

flick requirement of the study. The target 1"×1" square fixed at upper left corner of the goal post. 06 successful

drag flicks toward target of each drag flicker were selected for the analysis.

2.3 Variables: Kinematic / temporal variables, determined from the digitized 3D data, were used to describe five

(04) key positions (a) approach(From to the last left foot contact before ball pick up) (b) ball Contact (c) drag

Phase (From left foot contact to ball release) and (d) follow throw (From ball release to end of recovery) during

drag flick.

2.4 Model of Dreg Arm

The dreg arm was modeled as two segment kinetic chain composed of (a) upper arm segment and (b) distal

segment that include the forearm, hand and hockey stick. The distal segment was assumed to be a rigid body

with its longitudinal axis led along the longitudinal axis of the forearm

2.5 Videographic Equipments and Location

The subject’s drag flick movements were recorded using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video cameras in a field

setting, operating with a specified shutter speed and frame rate. The cameras were set-up on a rigid tripod and

secured to the floor in the location. The drag-flicks recorded with two cameras, sampling at 50 Hz. Both cameras

intersect to each other at 600 angles. First camera place right side 34 ft from the ball points at 90

0 of mediolateral

axis parallel to the ground, second camera placed laterally at the distance of 31.5ft and cameras were fielded

synchronized, static calibration method was used to calibrate both the cameras.

Videos of all trials were digitized using the Max Track 3D motion analysis software. Digitization was done from

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right foot contact with the ground to eight frames after the ball leaving the stick.

The 3D motion of the drag flicker, stick and ball were determined from digitized video analysis using 18-point

body model together. The following points were digitised; Joint centers and points describing the stick and the

ball were estimated.

3. Results

The main purpose of this study was to determine kinematical differences between two best drag flickers of

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and find out those variables which is given positive contribution in ball

speed. If a common intersegment coordinative pattern existed between drag flickers, with the hopes of being able

to make drag flick look the same kinetics. T-test and regression analysis were used to find out differences and

relationship between drag flickers.

The analysis of data table-1 that there is an insignificant differences exist between both drag flicker in distance of

left foot from ball (DLB1) and stick velocity (SV1) during approach phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the

required ‘t’ value of 2.30

The analysis of data table-2 that there is a significant differences find between drag flicker in stance width (SW2)

during ball contact phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is greater than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30. Whereas no significance

differences were found in the distance of right foot from ball (DLB2), stick velocity (SV2), shoulder axis

orientation (SAO2) and hip axis orientation (HAO2) exist between drag flicker during ball contact phase.

The analysis of data table-3 that there is no significant differences were found between both drag flicker in drag

distance (DD), left knee angle (LKA), stick velocity (SV3), shoulder axis orientation (SAO3) and hip axis

orientation (HAO3) during drag phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is lesser than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30.

The analysis of data table-4 that there is no significant differences exist between both university drag flicker in

ball velocity (BV), stick velocity (SV4), shoulder axis orientation (SAO4) and hip axis orientation (HAO4) during

drag phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is lesser than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30.

The analysis of data table-5 that there is a significant relationship exist ball velocity after release with stick

velocity final phase in both drag flickers. Whereas insignificance relationship exit ball velocity after ball release

with drag distance, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation in follow through phase.

4. Discussions

The technique analysis of drag flick in field hockey had aim to find out the biomechanical variation in

techniques between two best drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim University hockey players. Results of this study

show that, insignificantly differences exist in plantation of left foot behind the ball and stick velocity of between

hockey players during approach. Plantation of left foot behind the ball play significant role in different aspect of

drag flick like: it will demand of the flicker to reach behind the ball properly, force generation, it required to

adjust body properly further will then the ball will be dragged over a greater distance (Subijana et al., 2011 and

2012) and to attain peak angular velocity of the sticks.

In ball Contact Phase significant differences exist between both drag flickers in stance width. In which the

flicker average stance width subsequently are Sub1=1.42m and Sub2= 1.77m. Player Sub1 was fulfilled the

mostly criteria of international level athlete, reported as 1.42m (McLaughlin., 1997), 1.49m, 1.55m (Lopez de

Subijana et al., 2010) and 1.51m (Lopez de Subijana et al., 2011). Player Sub2 had greater stance width as

compare to Sub1 and reported studies. The variation in stance width may be due to anthropometrical difference

exist between the athlete (Hussain et al., 2012). this extremely wide stance width enable the drag flicker to get

the low hip and provided large distance of ball could be accelerate toward the target (Yusoff et al. 2002).

In drag phase insignificant differences exist between drag flicker players in drag distance, left knee angle, stick

velocity during drag, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation. As left foot contact with ground the ball

has been dragged with hockey stick toward the target by the total drag distance mean consequently Sub1=2.30m

and Sub2=2.33m with greater drag distance directly associated with greater resultant ball velocity (Yusoff et al.

2002). These statements support the result of this study as both players had insignificant differences in drag

distance and resultant ball velocity.

In follow-through phase insignificant differences exist between both university players in ball velocity, stick

velocity, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation. Ball velocity at ball release mean range between drag

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flickers is 18.09 – 21.39 m/s. Highest ball velocity play significant contribution in scoring of goal. When ball

travelled toward the target with greater speed, the goal keeper has little time to change our body position to safe

the goal (Yusoff et al. 2002).

Both drag flicker ball velocity after the ball release has significant positive correlated with stick velocity in final

phase. Sub1 and Sub2 stick velocity in final phase has 77% and 92% subsequently contribute on ball velocity

after ball release. Highest stick velocity help to generate greater momentum force and greater stick velocity both

are directly associated with resultant ball velocity (Bartlet, 2007). The player Sub1: Drag distance and shoulder

axis orientation has insignificant positive relationship and hip axis orientation has insignificant negative

relationship with ball velocity. Player Sub2: Drag distance, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation in

follow through phase has insignificant positive relation with ball velocity. Finally, the drag flicker of Aligarh

Muslim University had a greater stance, long drag, and proper leg flexed than previous study reported by

(Bartlett, 2012, Nichol, 2005, and Mosquera et al, 2007) indicate approximately good technique. When

comparing biomechanical variable between the players, there exist little difference in stance width in ball contact

phase, recommended that little or no difference exist in techniques between both players.

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Table:01 Approach (From to the last left foot contact before ball pick up)

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DLB1 Mean 0.17 0.40 1.01

SD 0.02 0.54

SV1 Mean 0.80 0.86 0.14

SD 0.24 0.17

DLB 1= Distance of left foot from ball in approach (m).

SV1= Stick velocity in approach (m/s)

Table:02 Ball Contact

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DLB 2 Mean 0.47 0.62 2.05

SD 0.08 0.16

SW2 Mean 1.42 1.77 2.89*

SD 0.08 0.29

SV2 Mean 1.46 1.50 0.21

SD 0.36 0.31

SAO2 Mean -5.33 -5.16 0.08

SD 4.03 3.19

HAO2 Mean -5.33 -5.17 0.64

SD 4.03 3.19

Tab t.0.05

(10) =2.30 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

DLB2= Distance of right foot from ball in ball contact phase (m)

SW2= Stance width in ball contact phase (m)

SV2= Stick velocity in ball contact phase (m/s)

SAO2= Shoulder axis orientation in ball contact phase

HAO2= Hip axis orientation in ball contact phase

Table: 03 Drag Phase

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DD Mean 2.30 2.33 0.10

SD 0.52 0.48

LKA Mean 113.83 117.83 0.59

SD 10.74 12.62

SV3 Mean 6.99 6.93 0.00

SD 1.53 1.47

SAO3 Mean -2.83 -6.83 1.79

SD 2.93 4.62

HAO3 Mean 25.50 25.83 0.07

SD 8.36 9.13

DD= Drag distance

LKA= Left knee angle

SV3= Stick velocity in drag phase

SAO3= Shoulder axis orientation in drag phase

HAO3= Hip axis orientation in drag phase

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Table: 04 Follow- through Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

BV Mean 21.39 18.09 1.40

SD 4.41 3.73

SV4 Mean 18.91 15.39 1.55

SD 3.83 4.04

SAO4 Mean 63.83 67.67 0.67

SD 11.44 8.16

HAO4 Mean 51.50 51.83 0.06

SD 10.21 10.42

BV= Ball velocity

SV4=Drag distance in follow-through

SAO4= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through

HAO4= Hip axis orientation in follow-through

Table: 5 Regressions

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R R Square Adjusted R Square

Sub1 Ball velocity

after ball release

SV4 0.85* 0.77 0.65

DD 0.45 0.21 0.01

SAO4 0.00 0.00 -0.25

HAO4 -0.16 0.02 -0.22

Sub2 Ball velocity

after ball release

SV4 0.96* 0.92 0.90

DD 0.30 0.09 -0.14

SAO4 0.62 0.38 0.23

HAO4 0.49 0.23 0.05 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

SV4= Stick velocity

DD=Drag distance

SAO4= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through

HAO4= Hip axis orientation in follow-through

Figure 01- Drag flick Phase from ground contact to ball release.

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Subject: Sub1 Subject: Sub2

Figure 02- Stick figure whole drag phase:

Graph 01: Stick velocity m/s Phase by phase

Sub1 Sub2

Graph 02 : ( Hockey and Ball ) velocity v/s time graph

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in Field Hockey

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad Waheed Ansari,

Ikram Hussain , Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan,

Department of Physical Education Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, (U.P) India

[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract: Three dimensional Biomechanical Analyses of drag flick techniques in hockey is the best way to

determine different mechanical parameter of the performance. The focus of this study was to analysed kinematical

differences between successful and unsuccessful drag flick and find out those parameters which is given convinced

contribution in the accuracy. For this study one (01) main drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

(U.P) India (mean age 19 years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg) was selected as a subject. The movements of

the drag flick techniques were recorded with two Canon video cameras. Trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D

motion analysis software. The result of this study shows that there are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick.

Keywords: Drag, Kinematical, Three Dimensional, Motion analysis, performance

1. INTRODUCTION

Technique of biomechanical analysis is the best

way to find out the key mechanical factors of

performance. Biomechanical analysis is not

limited for the few sports; it is well versed in

testing specific skills in open sports. For example,

serve in tennis, Bowling and throwing in cricket,

shooting in basketball, drag flick in hockey; these

are the few examples of open sports for the

biomechanical analysis to find out the factors

responsible in skills (Gomez et al., 2012)

3D motion analysis always performed like 2D

analysis as well as advanced motion analysis

technology with advance plate data. In 3D

analysis reflective markers are placed on the

subject and tracked with infrared camera to create

model of the athlete during the activity. 3D

analysis is the best way to visualize and track

progresses over time.

Drag flick is an attacking technique in the sports

of field hockey. Drag flick is known as the most

scoring technique in the field hockey, it is mainly

use in penalty corner. The drag flick is mostly use

by the men than women in penalty corner and its

more effective then pushes or hits during penalty

corner.

Approximately half of all goals have been scored

from the penalty corner. Direct hit and Drag flick

are two shooting style used for a direct shot on

goal from penalty corners set play. During direct

hit the ball must be played low around the

wooden area of the goal post, and the drag flick

in which the ball is allowed to be lifted at any

part of the goal post. Drag flick is the

combination of common flick and scoop stroke.

Drag flick is a very effective goal-scoring

weapon because ball mostly travels above the

level of the goalkeeper into the top corner of the

goal post with accuracy and speed. For the

analysis the drag flick can be broken into the four

phases: 1- preparation, 2- force generation, 3- ball

contact with the ball, and 4- follow through

phase.

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Mechanics of each phase of the drag flick has

significant with the performance (Bari et al.

2014). Main aim of this study to find out

kinematical factors which are responsible for

better performance in relation to accuracy.

2. METHODOLOGY

One main drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh (U.P) India (mean age 19

years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg)

participated as a subject in this study. Participant

was free of injury and had a hockey drag flick

experience of 06 years.

Player wear specified tight clothing during the

data collection. Reflective marker were placed

on Clavicle, Sternum, Shoulder (right and left),

elbow (right and left), wrist (right and left), pelvic

left and right axis, Knee (right and left), medial

knee (right and left), ankle (right and left)and

three point in hockey stick.

The three dimensional (3D) motion of the drag

flicks, stick and ball were ascertained from

digitized video analysis using 21-point body

model together. The complying markers were

digitised; Joint centres and points describing the

stick and the ball were estimated (Bari et. al,

2014).

The data recording of drag flick conducted on

sunny and clear weather condition in the

Astroturf Hockey field during regularly practice

scheduled. The target 1×1 square feet was fixed at

upper left corner of the goal post. Twelve drag

flicks toward target were selected (Six successful

and Six unsuccessful) for the analysis.

The movements of the drag flick were captured

using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video

cameras in a field setting operating and with a

specified shutter speed and frame rate field

setting (sampling at 50 Hz). Cameras intersect to

each other at 600 angles. Placement of the first

camera on the right side at 34 ft from the ball

points at 900

of mediolateral axis parallel of

latitude to the ground, second camera placed

laterally at the distance of 31.5ft. Cameras were

fielded synchronized, static calibration method

was used to calibrate both the cameras (Bari et.

al, 2014).Videos of all trials were digitized using

the Max Track 3D motion analysis software.

3. RESULTS

The main purpose of this study was to determine

kinematical differences between successful and

unsuccessful drag flick and find out those

variables which has given positive contribution in

ball accuracy. T-test and correlation analysis were

used to find out differences and relationship

between successful and unsuccessful drag flicks.

Table 1.

Var

iabl

e

N Mea

n

Std.D

eviati

on

Std.

Error

Mean

t-

valu

e

DD

(m)

SF 06 2.14 0.50 0.20 0.53

UF 06 2.00 0.39 0.16

BV

(m/

s)

SF 06 18.61 3.30 1.34 1.35

UF 06 16.29 2.63 1.07

SV

(m/

s)

SF 06 16.39 3.86 1.56 0.83

UF 06 14.92 1.96 0.80

SA

O

(°)

SF 06 63.67 12.74 5.20 1.30

UF 06 54.17 12.56 5.13

HA

O

(°)

SF 06 49.17 9.11 3.72 0.14

UF 06 48.33 11.20 4.57

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-

through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-1 shows that there is an

insignificant differences shows between

successful and unsuccessful drag flicks

kinematics i.e. drag distance (DD), Ball velocity

after ball release (BV), stick velocity (SV) during

follow-through phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30

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Graph 1. Drage distance (m)

Graph 2. Ball and stick velocity (m/s)

Graph 3. shoulder and hip axis orientation (m/s)

Table 2. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Successful Ball velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.52

SV 0.71

SAO -0.10

HAO 0.24

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-2 shows that there were

no significant relationship between ball velocity

after release with Drag distance (DD),stick

velocity (SV), shoulder axis orientation (SAO)

and hip axis orientation (HAO) in follow through

phase during successful drag flick.

Table 3. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Un-

Successful

Ball

velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.515

SV 0.858*

SAO 0.645

HAO 0.046

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-3 shows that there is a

significant positive relationship between ball

velocity after release with stick velocity in follow

through phase. Whereas insignificance

relationship exit between ball velocities after ball

release with drag distance, shoulder axis

orientation and hip axis orientation in follow

through phase during unsuccessful drag flick.

4. DISCUSSION

The main purpose of this study was to find out

the kinematical differences in the drag-flick

pattern between successful and unsuccessful drag

flicks in order to render to the point selective

information for goalkeepers. Many researchers

have studied the kinetic and kinematical pattern

of the drag-flick technique, with the propose to

find the reminds for an optimum performance

(Subijana et al., 2010; Yusoff et al., 2008). In

addition, some research was focused on the

goalkeepers’ anticipation when facing a penalty corner (Canal-Bruland et al., 2010).

Result of this study has shown no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick pattern depending on the direction of

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the shot. Result of the study contradicts with the

result of (Gomez et al., 2012) as the direction of

the shot occurred before the dragging action of

the stick (Gomez et al., 2012).

The participants in the study by Gomez et al.,

2012 had more experience and skillful than the

participant in this study. They were skilled drag-

flickers, their patterns could have been more

consistent than the one described in the present

study. This may be a reason that no significant

differences were shown between successful and

unsuccessful drag-flick pattern.

Furthermore, there were no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns. Successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns showed the same kinematic

sequence of drag distance (m), Ball Velocity after

ball release (m/s), Stick velocity (m/s), Shoulder

axis orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip

axis orientation in follow-through (%). This

kinematic sequence differed from that described

by Subijana et al. (2010), again with successful

drag flick where higher stick and ball velocity of

the stick preceded maximum shoulder axis

orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip axis

orientation in follow-through (%) as compare to

unsuccessful drag flick.

In this study, the drag-flicks shot in set target

showed lower ball velocities (18.61 ± 3.30 m/s

successful drag-flicks; 16.39 ± 2.63 m/s

unsuccessful drag-flicks) than in the study

by López de Subijana et al. (2010) with male

hockey players (21.9 ± 1.7 m/s) and female

hockey players (17.9 ± 1.7 m/s). These values

were also lower than those reported

by McLaughlin (1997) (19.1 to 21.9 m/s) and

Yusoff et al. (2008) (19.6 to 27.8 m/s). It was

noticeable that there were no significant

differences in ball velocities between successful

and unsuccessful drag-flicks, but successful drag

flick recorded higher mean ball velocity as

compare with unsuccessful drag flicks, so

velocity of ball were equally efficient to get

accuracy.

The drag distance successful and unsuccessful

drag flicks shows insignificant relationship with

ball velocity after ball release. Therefore the drag

distances of drag flick were 2.14 m (Successful)

and 2.00 m (unsuccessful) drag flick techniques.

Successful drag flick technique toward target had

greater mean drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick techniques.

Average drag distance was lower than the value

found for junior players by (Subhijana et. al,

2012) and elite and sub elite players by (Mc

laughem, 1997) . there was not a big difference

between the mean value of drag distance of

successful and unsuccessful drag flick.

Drag distance highly correlated with criterion ball

velocity. Additionally importance of create higher

ball velocity after release (Mc laughem, 1997).

These studies also supported with, the successful

drag flick techniques had greater ball velocity and

greater drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick (Gonez et al. 2012).

In successful drag flicks, drag distance, stick

velocity and hip axis orientation produced

insignificant positive contribution and shoulder

axis orientation insignificant negative

contribution on ball velocity after release.

Unsuccessful drag flicks, drag distance, and hip

axis and shoulder axis orientation insignificant

contribute in ball velocity after release. Therefore

stick velocity shows significant positive

contribution on ball velocity after release.

An accurate motor execution of the drag flick

techniques is essential to construct a proper

skilled of drag flick performance (Canal-Bruland

et al., 2010). Furthermore, in high-speed sports

such as drag flick in hockey, the speed of play

and ball velocity dictate that decisions must often

be made in advance of the action (Savelsbergh et

al., 2002).

There are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick between

successful and unsuccessful drag flick. Some

movement’s variations are necessary to accommodate with experimental constraints in

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successful and unsuccessful drag flick situations

(Beckmann et al., 2010).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors would like to acknowledge the

cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-1) programme,

department of Physical Education, Aligarh

Muslim University, Aligarh.

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Biomechanical analysis of force production during under-arm

throwing techniques in cricket

Syed Ibrahim1, Mohammed Arshad Bari

2 and Ikram Hussain

2

1Physical Education Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, KSA

2Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) India

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ABSTRACT

10 cricketers representing Aligarh University in the North-Zone inter university cricket tournament were selected as

subjects for this study. The subjects were asked to make under-arm throws from marked spot at 900 angle from the

stump/target situated at a distance of 10 m. All the subjects were instructed to follow to take first step run with

approach angles (1800). Successful throws were selected on the basis of experts rating and qualitative analysis. The

variable analyzed were velocity, acceleration, force and the angle of the wrist joint to that of the force model when

under arm throws were made. The subject’s under arm throwing movements were recorded using Canon Legria SF-

10, 8.1 Mp video camera in a field setting operating at a nominal frame rate of 50 Hz and with shutter speed of

1/2000 s and at 60fps camera in a field setting. The camera was set-up on a rigid tripod and secured to the floor in

the location. From that, the data for velocity, acceleration, angle of wrist and distance when throwing were asserted.

The data was subjected to Biomechanical analysis with the application of Silicon Coach Pro-7 and Statistical

Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS-18). The equation that related with the variables was identified according to

the result from SPSS-18 table of summary for regression model, ANOVA of regression model and coefficient of

regression model for each variable. This study will help the cricket teams to create and determine the best and

possible solution to enhance their throwing skills.

Keywords: Biomechanics, kinematics, acceleration, velocity, angle, force

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INTRODUCTION

Throwing is a fundamental movement skill that forms the cornerstone of many games and the development of this

skill could be of paramount importance for some athletes [7]. Not only appropriate physical movements are

important in ball throwing, but proper sense also plays an important role. In the technique of under arm throwing a

thrower must be able to execute the skill accurately. The numerous aspects of throwing make it a complex skill to

gain expertise, and therefore generally follow different predictable stages. The theoretical concept have conclusively

defines that elite sportsmen of skilled levels exhibit mechanical variability.

The biomechanical analysis of throwing technique is the response to full fill existential vacuum, refinement, and

stabilization of the game and sports arising in the competitive sporting world to the changing demand at the

international level of competition where a minute variation may result in win or loss. Every nation is backing their

sports person with biomechanical researches to accomplish the much needed fillip to climb higher ladder of

performance [5].

The developing countries have incorporated changes according to the demand and thus superseded the global level

of performance. In this context the game cricket also needs support from researchers to identify variation and

variables to steer their performance and optimize it to greater heights. The objective of the present investigation was

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to produce vital information on the segment interaction and force production during under arm throwing technique,

which in turn would permit a better understanding of the factor that affect the motion of the throwing arm during

under arm cricket ball throwing. Hence, the present research has been under taken to find out under arm throwing

techniques in relation to biomechanical aspect of high skilled cricket players.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

2.1 The Subjects:

Ten (10) cricket players of Intervarsity level participated in this study, with mean age (21.90± 3.63), height (171±

4.50) and weight (60.30± 7.17). All the selected players had readily agreed and volunteered to act as subject for the

study.

2.2 Selection of trails:

The subject had taken under-arm throws from marked spot at 900 angle from the stump/target situated at a distance

of 10 m. They had been instructed to follow approach angles (1800) selected for research purpose. Each thrower

performed 03 accurate throws with 1800 angle of approaches from 10 mts. throwing distance. The best throw among

the 03 was selected on the basis of expert rating through qualitative analysis.

2.3 Videography Techniques:

The video graphic technique was further organized into two sections in the following manner:

(i) Video Graphic Equipment and Location

(ii) Subject and Trail Identification

2.3.1 Vediographic Equipment and Location:

The subject’s throwing motion were recorded using Canon SF-10, 8.1 Mp video camera in a field setting with a

shutter speed of 1/2000 s and at 60fps camera in a field setting. The camera was set-up on a rigid tripod and

secured to the floor in the location.The camera was positioned perpendicular to the sagittal plane and parallel to the

Medio lateral axis (camera optical axes perpendicular on the sagittal plane) as their throwing arm giving

approximately 90o

between their respective optical axes. The camera was also elevated to 95 cms and tilted down in

order to get the image of the subject as large as possible while all the points of interest remained within the range.

2.3.2 Subject and trail Identifications: To identify the subject in the video graph, each subject was allotted a number, so as to distinguish in the data

recorded. To identify best throws, the trails were viewed on the computer and the subjects were distinguished in the

trail for the data acquisition. The identified successful throws were spotted, slashed and edited for analysis.

2.4 Data reduction:

After video recordings and trail identification, the identified trails were played in Sony Vegas-10 software to make

separate clips as well as rendering the data of each player. Separate clips were then opened on to the Silicon Coach

Pro-7 software for analysis. The software has provision to analyze the angles, displacement, time, speed,

acceleration and number of frames as in the feature.

Under arm throwers who have a flexed elbow during the latter stages of throwing carry the ball in the hand for some

distance from the upper arm internal rotation axis, providing the opportunity to take advantage of this segmental

rotation to contribute to ball speed. A two-link model representing the upper arm and forearm was used to compare

the wrist/ball speed produced by a straight or a flexed throwing arm during throws [4]. Thus, to the ball speed

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contribution formula we now add the upper arm angular velocity (internal rotation) (ῲ IR) times the ball-internal

rotation axis distance (ῲ D). However, since a flexed elbow also decreases the shoulder-wrist distance (rf< TA), it is

necessary to consider the reduction in the contribution to ball speed from the arm's angular flexion velocity (ῲ A)

RESULTS

The resultant arm length (rA) decreases as the flexion angle (0) is increased whereas the effective wrist-internal

rotation axis distance (d) increases (Table 3). With an increase in elbow flexion angle to 60°, the resultant arm length

decreases minimally (0.410 m) while distance d increases to 0.201 m.

Table-I Kinematics of Wrist Angle During Under-Arm Throwing Phase by Phase

Kinematics of Wrist Angle During Under-Arm Throwing Phase by Phase.

Phases X-axis(Angle) Y-axis(Angle) Delta time (s) Measurement (°)

1- Phase 148 362 0 144.90

2- Phase 164 361 0 131.71

3- Phase 213 347 0 101.99

4- Phase 247 316 0 149.55

5- Phase 277 302 0 173.30

6- Phase 314 310 0 170.32

7- Phase 358 321 0 158.93

8- Phase 377 339 0 123.40

Table-II Kinematics of Wrist during Under-Arm throwing Phase by Phase at scale 108 pixels per Meters

Continuous

distance

Continuous

distance Scale 108 pixels per Meters

X-axis Y-axis Abs time

(s)

Delta time

(s)

Measurement

(m)

Cumulative measurement

(m)

Speed

(m/s)

Accelerati

on

253 285 1.28 0 0 0 0 0

294 259 1.34 0.060 0.451 0.45 7.68 5.29

342 243 1.40 0.059 0.470 0.92 11.09 108.41

433 260 1.46 0.060 0.861 1.78 13.81 -17.97

516 281 1.52 0.059 0.796 2.58 16.53 108.62

641 307 1.58 0.060 1.187 3.77 14.59 -173.04

701 316 1.64 0.060 0.564 4.33 12.15 91.70

796 331 1.70 0.060 0.894 5.22 0 0

Table III- The Resulting Shoulder-Wrist Distance and the Effective Wrist-Internal Rotation Axis Distance as a Result of Elbow Flexion

Elbow flexion

Angle degree

Resultant throwing

arm length (m)

Effective wrist-IR

axis distance (m)

Degree (ᶿ) Mean Mean

00 0.473 0.000

10 0.463 0.042

20 0.452 0.061

30 0.440 0.098

40 0.427 0.117

50 0.418 0.142

60 0.410 0.201

As ᶿ is changed from 0° to 60° the increase in wrist speed due to internal rotation at either 1150 0/s or 2200

0/s

becomes increasingly greater than the loss in wrist linear velocity due to a decrease in forearm length. Few authors

have reported angular velocities of the arm for throwing, although calculations based on the data in the review

Journal [1] which suggest a value of approximately (30 r/s) is required to produce the recorded ball speeds. The

studies of [2] and [3] have reported upper arm internal rotation speeds of about (100 r/s) in baseball pitching. Note

that the internal rotation speeds achievable are influenced by the mass of the ball being thrown.

3.1 Least squares, regression analysis: The methods of least squares and regression analysis are conceptually different. However, the method of least

squares is often used to generate estimators and other statistics in regression analysis. Consider a simple example

drawn from physics. A under arm throwing arm should obey Hooke's law which states that the flexion of a

throwing arm is proportional to the force, F, applied to it.

F (F i , k)= k F i

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Constitutes the model, where F is the independent variable. To estimate the force constant, k, a series of n

measurements with different forces will produce a set of data, (F i ,yi) , i = 1,n where yi is a measured arm flexion.

Each experimental observation will contain some error. If we denote this error ε, we may specify an empirical model

for our observations,

yi = kFi+εi.

There are many methods we might use to estimate the unknown parameter k. noting that the n equations in the m

variables in our data comprise an over determined system with one unknown and n equations, we may choose to

estimate k using least squares. The sum of squares to be minimized is

n

S=∑(y i- k Fi)2

i-1

The least squares estimate of the force constant, k, is given by

K= ∑i .Fi Yi / ∑I Fi2

One of Newton’s laws was that force equals mass multiplied by acceleration. We already know that the ball is about

0.16 kg. Now, we just need to find the acceleration of the ball, which is the change in velocity of the ball.

The force acting on the ball is the mass of the ball, 0.16 kg, multiplied by the acceleration. Considering the

Newton’s third law, in which every force is balanced by an equal but opposite force, so the same amount of force

would be acting on the player’s arm as well as on the ball. If we want to convert this amount to a weight, we would

look for what mass would have this as its weight. The weight of a mass m kilogram is 9.8m.

3.2 Regression analysis:

3.2.1 Velocity: Table 4 shows a regression model for velocity. The productivity regression model, R2 as the

coefficient of the multiple determinations for the productivity regression model, R2 = 1.00 and the output reports R2

× 100% = 100%. This can be interpreted as indicating that the model containing velocity for approximately 100% of

the observed variability in force.

Table 4: Summary of regression for velocity

Model R R2 Adjusted R2 Std. error of the estimate

1 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.1342

Figure I :The basic throwing technique (right-handed cricket player) have many characteristics: the run-up, wind-up phase, left foot

contact, throwing arm rotation, late- cocking phase, acceleration phase, ball release, and follow-though in respect to cricket ball velocity

phase by phase

For a straight throwing arm, ball velocity (BVe) can be considered to be the sum of the linear velocity of the

shoulder (LVSh) plus the linear velocity of the hand (LVh) plus the linear velocity of the wrist (LVWr) resulting

from arm motion (ῲA Am) as a result of hand flexion (ῲAHf) (Figure 2). This analysis examines the changes to the

LVwr component of ball speed as a result of elbow flexion. We assume changes to wrist speed would have the same

effect on ball speed for both straight and flexed elbow deliveries.

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Figure-II.The throwing arm represented as a simple two-link model, showing the contribution of arm and hand flexion angular velocity

to wrist and ball velocity

3.2.2 Force: The force acting on the ball is the mass of the ball, 0.16 kg, multiplied by the acceleration, 1234.15

m/s2, which is 197.464 kg tm/s

2 per second squared. If we want to convert this amount to a weight, we would look

for what mass would have this as its weight. The weight of mass m kilograms is 9.8m, so we want 9.8m = 197.464.

This means m = 197.464/9.8 = 20.14 kg. So a professional University cricket player would experience a force on his

arm during under arm throwing at 10m distance that would likely to be weight of 20.14 kg.

DISCUSSION

The highest average force is 4936.00 N and 197.464 kilograms times’ meters per second squared at 17.25 m sec-1

average velocity. Other than that, the objective to come out with one force equation which cover all the parameters

involved has been done using SPSS software which includes some assumption.

Under arm cricket thrower do not hold a flexed elbow during the starting phase of delivery. This effectively

invalidates the possible contribution of upper arm internal rotation, which is a major subscriber to ball or racquet

speed in most other throwing [6]. From our calculations, thrower using a flexed elbow during delivery may be able

to produce a clear-cut advantage when originating wrist speed. The generation of wrist speed via upper arm internal

rotation significantly outweighs any loss of wrist speed due to a reduction in effective bowling arm length. The

range of elbow angles (0-60°) used and the slow internal rotation speed gain in wrist speed (and therefore ball

speed) was between 0.89^124 m/s). Internal rotation speed is limited by the mass of the ball, and thus one would

expect greater internal rotation speeds than this during the under arm throws of a cricket ball. Therefore, it does not

matter whether a bowler consciously maintains a flexed elbow during delivery, nor has an elbow deformity either of

the fixed flexion or carry angle type — both provide the potential for substantially increased wrist and ball speed

through the use of internal rotation of the upper arm.

CONCLUSION

It was concluded that the internal rotation of the upper arm increases the wrist and ball speed irrespective of the

player keeping a flexed elbow or is effected by elbow deformity while attempting an under arm throw in cricket.

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Published 2014 • Mathematics

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of biomechanical selectedparameters of penalty corner drag ick for accuracy. The best drag icker ofA.M.U. Aligarh, Hockey team has been selected for this study. His age, height,weight was 19yrs, 180.50cm and 65kg respectively. The subject used his ownstick approved by the All India Association Committee, India. He took 10 trials ofdrag ick from stationary ball to hit given target (1 X 1feet) hung on the rightcorner of the goal post. The two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video cameras wereused. The lm was recorded on sunny and clear weather at Astroturf HockeyField during evening training session. For the 3D co-ordinates 18 bodylandmarks were used to reconstruct the 3D motion using standard DLTprocedures. The digitized 3D data were collected from two phase (1) Contactphase and (2) Release phase. The Knee exion angle was considered for thefront foot only. Max TRAQ 3D motion analysis software was used to calculatethe selected parameters and statistical analysis was accepted using SPSSv.16,mean, standard deviations and correlation was used to nd out the relationshipof selected variables of the study with ball velocity. The alpha level ofsignicance was set at p<0.05 for all statistical tests. The result was found thatsignicant relationship exist ball velocity with HSB at both phases, EA at contactphase, EV at contact phase and KA at release. Where as insignicantrelationship exist ball velocity with ES, PS SA, PA, SV, PV and KV at both phasesand KA at contact phase and EA and EV at release phase. LESS

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Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2014, PP 74-78

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in Field Hockey

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad Waheed Ansari,

Ikram Hussain , Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan,

Department of Physical Education Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, (U.P) India

[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract: Three dimensional Biomechanical Analyses of drag flick techniques in hockey is the best way to

determine different mechanical parameter of the performance. The focus of this study was to analysed kinematical

differences between successful and unsuccessful drag flick and find out those parameters which is given convinced

contribution in the accuracy. For this study one (01) main drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

(U.P) India (mean age 19 years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg) was selected as a subject. The movements of

the drag flick techniques were recorded with two Canon video cameras. Trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D

motion analysis software. The result of this study shows that there are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick.

Keywords: Drag, Kinematical, Three Dimensional, Motion analysis, performance

1. INTRODUCTION

Technique of biomechanical analysis is the best

way to find out the key mechanical factors of

performance. Biomechanical analysis is not

limited for the few sports; it is well versed in

testing specific skills in open sports. For example,

serve in tennis, Bowling and throwing in cricket,

shooting in basketball, drag flick in hockey; these

are the few examples of open sports for the

biomechanical analysis to find out the factors

responsible in skills (Gomez et al., 2012)

3D motion analysis always performed like 2D

analysis as well as advanced motion analysis

technology with advance plate data. In 3D

analysis reflective markers are placed on the

subject and tracked with infrared camera to create

model of the athlete during the activity. 3D

analysis is the best way to visualize and track

progresses over time.

Drag flick is an attacking technique in the sports

of field hockey. Drag flick is known as the most

scoring technique in the field hockey, it is mainly

use in penalty corner. The drag flick is mostly use

by the men than women in penalty corner and its

more effective then pushes or hits during penalty

corner.

Approximately half of all goals have been scored

from the penalty corner. Direct hit and Drag flick

are two shooting style used for a direct shot on

goal from penalty corners set play. During direct

hit the ball must be played low around the

wooden area of the goal post, and the drag flick

in which the ball is allowed to be lifted at any

part of the goal post. Drag flick is the

combination of common flick and scoop stroke.

Drag flick is a very effective goal-scoring

weapon because ball mostly travels above the

level of the goalkeeper into the top corner of the

goal post with accuracy and speed. For the

analysis the drag flick can be broken into the four

phases: 1- preparation, 2- force generation, 3- ball

contact with the ball, and 4- follow through

phase.

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Mechanics of each phase of the drag flick has

significant with the performance (Bari et al.

2014). Main aim of this study to find out

kinematical factors which are responsible for

better performance in relation to accuracy.

2. METHODOLOGY

One main drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh (U.P) India (mean age 19

years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg)

participated as a subject in this study. Participant

was free of injury and had a hockey drag flick

experience of 06 years.

Player wear specified tight clothing during the

data collection. Reflective marker were placed

on Clavicle, Sternum, Shoulder (right and left),

elbow (right and left), wrist (right and left), pelvic

left and right axis, Knee (right and left), medial

knee (right and left), ankle (right and left)and

three point in hockey stick.

The three dimensional (3D) motion of the drag

flicks, stick and ball were ascertained from

digitized video analysis using 21-point body

model together. The complying markers were

digitised; Joint centres and points describing the

stick and the ball were estimated (Bari et. al,

2014).

The data recording of drag flick conducted on

sunny and clear weather condition in the

Astroturf Hockey field during regularly practice

scheduled. The target 1×1 square feet was fixed at

upper left corner of the goal post. Twelve drag

flicks toward target were selected (Six successful

and Six unsuccessful) for the analysis.

The movements of the drag flick were captured

using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video

cameras in a field setting operating and with a

specified shutter speed and frame rate field

setting (sampling at 50 Hz). Cameras intersect to

each other at 600 angles. Placement of the first

camera on the right side at 34 ft from the ball

points at 900

of mediolateral axis parallel of

latitude to the ground, second camera placed

laterally at the distance of 31.5ft. Cameras were

fielded synchronized, static calibration method

was used to calibrate both the cameras (Bari et.

al, 2014).Videos of all trials were digitized using

the Max Track 3D motion analysis software.

3. RESULTS

The main purpose of this study was to determine

kinematical differences between successful and

unsuccessful drag flick and find out those

variables which has given positive contribution in

ball accuracy. T-test and correlation analysis were

used to find out differences and relationship

between successful and unsuccessful drag flicks.

Table 1.

Var

iabl

e

N Mea

n

Std.D

eviati

on

Std.

Error

Mean

t-

valu

e

DD

(m)

SF 06 2.14 0.50 0.20 0.53

UF 06 2.00 0.39 0.16

BV

(m/

s)

SF 06 18.61 3.30 1.34 1.35

UF 06 16.29 2.63 1.07

SV

(m/

s)

SF 06 16.39 3.86 1.56 0.83

UF 06 14.92 1.96 0.80

SA

O

(°)

SF 06 63.67 12.74 5.20 1.30

UF 06 54.17 12.56 5.13

HA

O

(°)

SF 06 49.17 9.11 3.72 0.14

UF 06 48.33 11.20 4.57

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-

through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-1 shows that there is an

insignificant differences shows between

successful and unsuccessful drag flicks

kinematics i.e. drag distance (DD), Ball velocity

after ball release (BV), stick velocity (SV) during

follow-through phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30

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Graph 1. Drage distance (m)

Graph 2. Ball and stick velocity (m/s)

Graph 3. shoulder and hip axis orientation (m/s)

Table 2. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Successful Ball velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.52

SV 0.71

SAO -0.10

HAO 0.24

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-2 shows that there were

no significant relationship between ball velocity

after release with Drag distance (DD),stick

velocity (SV), shoulder axis orientation (SAO)

and hip axis orientation (HAO) in follow through

phase during successful drag flick.

Table 3. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Un-

Successful

Ball

velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.515

SV 0.858*

SAO 0.645

HAO 0.046

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-3 shows that there is a

significant positive relationship between ball

velocity after release with stick velocity in follow

through phase. Whereas insignificance

relationship exit between ball velocities after ball

release with drag distance, shoulder axis

orientation and hip axis orientation in follow

through phase during unsuccessful drag flick.

4. DISCUSSION

The main purpose of this study was to find out

the kinematical differences in the drag-flick

pattern between successful and unsuccessful drag

flicks in order to render to the point selective

information for goalkeepers. Many researchers

have studied the kinetic and kinematical pattern

of the drag-flick technique, with the propose to

find the reminds for an optimum performance

(Subijana et al., 2010; Yusoff et al., 2008). In

addition, some research was focused on the

goalkeepers’ anticipation when facing a penalty corner (Canal-Bruland et al., 2010).

Result of this study has shown no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick pattern depending on the direction of

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the shot. Result of the study contradicts with the

result of (Gomez et al., 2012) as the direction of

the shot occurred before the dragging action of

the stick (Gomez et al., 2012).

The participants in the study by Gomez et al.,

2012 had more experience and skillful than the

participant in this study. They were skilled drag-

flickers, their patterns could have been more

consistent than the one described in the present

study. This may be a reason that no significant

differences were shown between successful and

unsuccessful drag-flick pattern.

Furthermore, there were no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns. Successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns showed the same kinematic

sequence of drag distance (m), Ball Velocity after

ball release (m/s), Stick velocity (m/s), Shoulder

axis orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip

axis orientation in follow-through (%). This

kinematic sequence differed from that described

by Subijana et al. (2010), again with successful

drag flick where higher stick and ball velocity of

the stick preceded maximum shoulder axis

orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip axis

orientation in follow-through (%) as compare to

unsuccessful drag flick.

In this study, the drag-flicks shot in set target

showed lower ball velocities (18.61 ± 3.30 m/s

successful drag-flicks; 16.39 ± 2.63 m/s

unsuccessful drag-flicks) than in the study

by López de Subijana et al. (2010) with male

hockey players (21.9 ± 1.7 m/s) and female

hockey players (17.9 ± 1.7 m/s). These values

were also lower than those reported

by McLaughlin (1997) (19.1 to 21.9 m/s) and

Yusoff et al. (2008) (19.6 to 27.8 m/s). It was

noticeable that there were no significant

differences in ball velocities between successful

and unsuccessful drag-flicks, but successful drag

flick recorded higher mean ball velocity as

compare with unsuccessful drag flicks, so

velocity of ball were equally efficient to get

accuracy.

The drag distance successful and unsuccessful

drag flicks shows insignificant relationship with

ball velocity after ball release. Therefore the drag

distances of drag flick were 2.14 m (Successful)

and 2.00 m (unsuccessful) drag flick techniques.

Successful drag flick technique toward target had

greater mean drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick techniques.

Average drag distance was lower than the value

found for junior players by (Subhijana et. al,

2012) and elite and sub elite players by (Mc

laughem, 1997) . there was not a big difference

between the mean value of drag distance of

successful and unsuccessful drag flick.

Drag distance highly correlated with criterion ball

velocity. Additionally importance of create higher

ball velocity after release (Mc laughem, 1997).

These studies also supported with, the successful

drag flick techniques had greater ball velocity and

greater drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick (Gonez et al. 2012).

In successful drag flicks, drag distance, stick

velocity and hip axis orientation produced

insignificant positive contribution and shoulder

axis orientation insignificant negative

contribution on ball velocity after release.

Unsuccessful drag flicks, drag distance, and hip

axis and shoulder axis orientation insignificant

contribute in ball velocity after release. Therefore

stick velocity shows significant positive

contribution on ball velocity after release.

An accurate motor execution of the drag flick

techniques is essential to construct a proper

skilled of drag flick performance (Canal-Bruland

et al., 2010). Furthermore, in high-speed sports

such as drag flick in hockey, the speed of play

and ball velocity dictate that decisions must often

be made in advance of the action (Savelsbergh et

al., 2002).

There are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick between

successful and unsuccessful drag flick. Some

movement’s variations are necessary to accommodate with experimental constraints in

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successful and unsuccessful drag flick situations

(Beckmann et al., 2010).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors would like to acknowledge the

cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-1) programme,

department of Physical Education, Aligarh

Muslim University, Aligarh.

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Drag-flick in The Field Hockey of

University Players

Mohd Arshad Bari

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-8439438134 E-mail [email protected]

Naushad Waheed Ansari (Corresponding author)

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

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Fuzail Ahmad

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

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Ikram Hussain

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

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The authors would like to acknowledge the cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-I) Programme, Department

of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Abstract

The penalty corner one of the most important technique to score the goal in field hockey. The penalty corner

depends upon three different technical applications like push, stop and drag. Technical application of drag flick

in penalty corner covered maximum number of successful goal. The main aim of this study was to analyze

spatial and temporal kinematics in the drag flick of elite field hockey players. Two main drag flickers from

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh hockey team were selected as a subject for this study. The body weight,

Height and Age of each subject ware recorded subsequently Sub1=65 kg body weight, 180.50cm of height and 19

years of age and Sub2= 60 kg body weight, 167.00 cm of height and 19 years of age. A static calibration method

was used to capture drag flick by Two Cameras, sampling at 50 Hz. Six successful trials at target were selected

from each subject for the study. Videos of selected trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D motion analysis

software. The three dimensional (3D) motion was determined from digitized video analysis using 18-point body

model together. Results of this study shows that spatial / temporal variable between the players, there exist little

difference in stance width in ball contact phase, recommended that little or no difference exist in techniques

between both players.

Key points: spatial / temporal, kinematics, drag, digitized.

1. Introduction

The success of the penalty corners depend three main technical application i.e. pusher, stopper and drag flicker.

Out of the three , the drag flicker contribute the most in the success of goals scored that have come from the

penalty corner (Lees, 2002).

The most important scoring plays in the field hockey are the technique of penalty corner (Laird and Sunderland,

2003 and Pineiro, 2008). The drag-flick is used in the field hockey for shooting at goal with speed and desire

accuracy as it is more scoring than other techniques such as hits and pushes during the penalty corner (Yusoff et

al., 2008).

As per the rules book of hockey (FIH, 2009), there is no any set rules regarding the maximum and minimum

height of the ball when the first shot to score a goal is a push or a drag-flick. Sports scientist, have focused on

strike techniques in field hockey but a few have analysed the technical aspect of drag-flick (Yussoff et al., 2008),

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focus to analyzed biomechanical parameters in relation to the performance of the players.

Biomechanical analysis of the techniques have no any single definition, however it is scientifically agreed that

technique analysis depend on the way in which skills are executed, from all parameters of biomechanics

(Kinetics and kinematics) (O’Donoghue., 2010). Both Biomechanical studies were conducted a 2D or 3D motion

analysis based on videography with a set specified sampling frequency. Biomechanics of throwing and hitting

skills should be follow same pattern as drag flick in field hockey which aim to get higher speed and accuracy of

the free end (distal) segment at release. In these techniques, back to back segments reach their maximum speed

in the beginning of series with those utmost from the free end of the kinetic chain (Bartlett and Best, 1988).

Kinetics chain of segmental rotations of the pelvis, upper trunk, and stick occurred in the drag-flick (Hussain et.

all. 2012). Kerr and Ness (2006) found that the movement pattern of the push is a compounding of consecutive

and simultaneous segment rotations. Furthermore, during the drag-flick the major contribution to the ball

velocity were stance, stance width, the distance between ball and front foot, the beginning of double foot contact,

angular and linear velocity of different body segment at ball release (McLaughlin, 1997; Kerr and Ness, 2006).

The most of the previous researches have been conducted a 2D analysis, there is a dearth of research on the 3D

analysis of the drag flick in the field hockey. However no 3D biomechanical study of the drag-flick techniques

has been done in Indian players. Thus, the research has been proposed to carry out 3D analysis of elite

specialized drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligah.

2. Methodology

2.1 Selection of Subjects

Two specialized right handed drag flickers are current member of Aligarh Muslim University male hockey team

has been selected as the subject. The measurements were recorded by using the standard equipment, which were

presently available at hand. The body weight of each subject ware recorded in kilogram Sub1=65 kg and Sub2=

60 kg by using weighing machine (including player’s kit, which was wearing during the videography session).

Heights of each subject were recorded in centimeter (Sub1=180.50cm and Sub2=167.00 cm) by using stadiometer

and age of both subjects were 19 years measured in chronological order.

2.2 Filming Procedure:

The film recording conducted on sunny and clear weather in the Astroturf Hockey field during regularly

scheduled practice session. Subjects instructed to wear complete specified kit in order to perform successful drag

flick requirement of the study. The target 1"×1" square fixed at upper left corner of the goal post. 06 successful

drag flicks toward target of each drag flicker were selected for the analysis.

2.3 Variables: Kinematic / temporal variables, determined from the digitized 3D data, were used to describe five

(04) key positions (a) approach(From to the last left foot contact before ball pick up) (b) ball Contact (c) drag

Phase (From left foot contact to ball release) and (d) follow throw (From ball release to end of recovery) during

drag flick.

2.4 Model of Dreg Arm

The dreg arm was modeled as two segment kinetic chain composed of (a) upper arm segment and (b) distal

segment that include the forearm, hand and hockey stick. The distal segment was assumed to be a rigid body

with its longitudinal axis led along the longitudinal axis of the forearm

2.5 Videographic Equipments and Location

The subject’s drag flick movements were recorded using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video cameras in a field

setting, operating with a specified shutter speed and frame rate. The cameras were set-up on a rigid tripod and

secured to the floor in the location. The drag-flicks recorded with two cameras, sampling at 50 Hz. Both cameras

intersect to each other at 600 angles. First camera place right side 34 ft from the ball points at 90

0 of mediolateral

axis parallel to the ground, second camera placed laterally at the distance of 31.5ft and cameras were fielded

synchronized, static calibration method was used to calibrate both the cameras.

Videos of all trials were digitized using the Max Track 3D motion analysis software. Digitization was done from

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right foot contact with the ground to eight frames after the ball leaving the stick.

The 3D motion of the drag flicker, stick and ball were determined from digitized video analysis using 18-point

body model together. The following points were digitised; Joint centers and points describing the stick and the

ball were estimated.

3. Results

The main purpose of this study was to determine kinematical differences between two best drag flickers of

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and find out those variables which is given positive contribution in ball

speed. If a common intersegment coordinative pattern existed between drag flickers, with the hopes of being able

to make drag flick look the same kinetics. T-test and regression analysis were used to find out differences and

relationship between drag flickers.

The analysis of data table-1 that there is an insignificant differences exist between both drag flicker in distance of

left foot from ball (DLB1) and stick velocity (SV1) during approach phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the

required ‘t’ value of 2.30

The analysis of data table-2 that there is a significant differences find between drag flicker in stance width (SW2)

during ball contact phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is greater than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30. Whereas no significance

differences were found in the distance of right foot from ball (DLB2), stick velocity (SV2), shoulder axis

orientation (SAO2) and hip axis orientation (HAO2) exist between drag flicker during ball contact phase.

The analysis of data table-3 that there is no significant differences were found between both drag flicker in drag

distance (DD), left knee angle (LKA), stick velocity (SV3), shoulder axis orientation (SAO3) and hip axis

orientation (HAO3) during drag phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is lesser than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30.

The analysis of data table-4 that there is no significant differences exist between both university drag flicker in

ball velocity (BV), stick velocity (SV4), shoulder axis orientation (SAO4) and hip axis orientation (HAO4) during

drag phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is lesser than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30.

The analysis of data table-5 that there is a significant relationship exist ball velocity after release with stick

velocity final phase in both drag flickers. Whereas insignificance relationship exit ball velocity after ball release

with drag distance, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation in follow through phase.

4. Discussions

The technique analysis of drag flick in field hockey had aim to find out the biomechanical variation in

techniques between two best drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim University hockey players. Results of this study

show that, insignificantly differences exist in plantation of left foot behind the ball and stick velocity of between

hockey players during approach. Plantation of left foot behind the ball play significant role in different aspect of

drag flick like: it will demand of the flicker to reach behind the ball properly, force generation, it required to

adjust body properly further will then the ball will be dragged over a greater distance (Subijana et al., 2011 and

2012) and to attain peak angular velocity of the sticks.

In ball Contact Phase significant differences exist between both drag flickers in stance width. In which the

flicker average stance width subsequently are Sub1=1.42m and Sub2= 1.77m. Player Sub1 was fulfilled the

mostly criteria of international level athlete, reported as 1.42m (McLaughlin., 1997), 1.49m, 1.55m (Lopez de

Subijana et al., 2010) and 1.51m (Lopez de Subijana et al., 2011). Player Sub2 had greater stance width as

compare to Sub1 and reported studies. The variation in stance width may be due to anthropometrical difference

exist between the athlete (Hussain et al., 2012). this extremely wide stance width enable the drag flicker to get

the low hip and provided large distance of ball could be accelerate toward the target (Yusoff et al. 2002).

In drag phase insignificant differences exist between drag flicker players in drag distance, left knee angle, stick

velocity during drag, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation. As left foot contact with ground the ball

has been dragged with hockey stick toward the target by the total drag distance mean consequently Sub1=2.30m

and Sub2=2.33m with greater drag distance directly associated with greater resultant ball velocity (Yusoff et al.

2002). These statements support the result of this study as both players had insignificant differences in drag

distance and resultant ball velocity.

In follow-through phase insignificant differences exist between both university players in ball velocity, stick

velocity, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation. Ball velocity at ball release mean range between drag

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flickers is 18.09 – 21.39 m/s. Highest ball velocity play significant contribution in scoring of goal. When ball

travelled toward the target with greater speed, the goal keeper has little time to change our body position to safe

the goal (Yusoff et al. 2002).

Both drag flicker ball velocity after the ball release has significant positive correlated with stick velocity in final

phase. Sub1 and Sub2 stick velocity in final phase has 77% and 92% subsequently contribute on ball velocity

after ball release. Highest stick velocity help to generate greater momentum force and greater stick velocity both

are directly associated with resultant ball velocity (Bartlet, 2007). The player Sub1: Drag distance and shoulder

axis orientation has insignificant positive relationship and hip axis orientation has insignificant negative

relationship with ball velocity. Player Sub2: Drag distance, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation in

follow through phase has insignificant positive relation with ball velocity. Finally, the drag flicker of Aligarh

Muslim University had a greater stance, long drag, and proper leg flexed than previous study reported by

(Bartlett, 2012, Nichol, 2005, and Mosquera et al, 2007) indicate approximately good technique. When

comparing biomechanical variable between the players, there exist little difference in stance width in ball contact

phase, recommended that little or no difference exist in techniques between both players.

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Table:01 Approach (From to the last left foot contact before ball pick up)

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DLB1 Mean 0.17 0.40 1.01

SD 0.02 0.54

SV1 Mean 0.80 0.86 0.14

SD 0.24 0.17

DLB 1= Distance of left foot from ball in approach (m).

SV1= Stick velocity in approach (m/s)

Table:02 Ball Contact

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DLB 2 Mean 0.47 0.62 2.05

SD 0.08 0.16

SW2 Mean 1.42 1.77 2.89*

SD 0.08 0.29

SV2 Mean 1.46 1.50 0.21

SD 0.36 0.31

SAO2 Mean -5.33 -5.16 0.08

SD 4.03 3.19

HAO2 Mean -5.33 -5.17 0.64

SD 4.03 3.19

Tab t.0.05

(10) =2.30 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

DLB2= Distance of right foot from ball in ball contact phase (m)

SW2= Stance width in ball contact phase (m)

SV2= Stick velocity in ball contact phase (m/s)

SAO2= Shoulder axis orientation in ball contact phase

HAO2= Hip axis orientation in ball contact phase

Table: 03 Drag Phase

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DD Mean 2.30 2.33 0.10

SD 0.52 0.48

LKA Mean 113.83 117.83 0.59

SD 10.74 12.62

SV3 Mean 6.99 6.93 0.00

SD 1.53 1.47

SAO3 Mean -2.83 -6.83 1.79

SD 2.93 4.62

HAO3 Mean 25.50 25.83 0.07

SD 8.36 9.13

DD= Drag distance

LKA= Left knee angle

SV3= Stick velocity in drag phase

SAO3= Shoulder axis orientation in drag phase

HAO3= Hip axis orientation in drag phase

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Table: 04 Follow- through Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

BV Mean 21.39 18.09 1.40

SD 4.41 3.73

SV4 Mean 18.91 15.39 1.55

SD 3.83 4.04

SAO4 Mean 63.83 67.67 0.67

SD 11.44 8.16

HAO4 Mean 51.50 51.83 0.06

SD 10.21 10.42

BV= Ball velocity

SV4=Drag distance in follow-through

SAO4= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through

HAO4= Hip axis orientation in follow-through

Table: 5 Regressions

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R R Square Adjusted R Square

Sub1 Ball velocity

after ball release

SV4 0.85* 0.77 0.65

DD 0.45 0.21 0.01

SAO4 0.00 0.00 -0.25

HAO4 -0.16 0.02 -0.22

Sub2 Ball velocity

after ball release

SV4 0.96* 0.92 0.90

DD 0.30 0.09 -0.14

SAO4 0.62 0.38 0.23

HAO4 0.49 0.23 0.05 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

SV4= Stick velocity

DD=Drag distance

SAO4= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through

HAO4= Hip axis orientation in follow-through

Figure 01- Drag flick Phase from ground contact to ball release.

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Subject: Sub1 Subject: Sub2

Figure 02- Stick figure whole drag phase:

Graph 01: Stick velocity m/s Phase by phase

Sub1 Sub2

Graph 02 : ( Hockey and Ball ) velocity v/s time graph

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Drag-flick in The Field Hockey of

University Players

Mohd Arshad Bari

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-8439438134 E-mail [email protected]

Naushad Waheed Ansari (Corresponding author)

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-98972288992 E-mail [email protected]

Fuzail Ahmad

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-9634982713 E-mail [email protected]

Ikram Hussain

Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P) 202002 India

Tel: +91-9411465663 E-mail [email protected]

The authors would like to acknowledge the cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-I) Programme, Department

of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Abstract

The penalty corner one of the most important technique to score the goal in field hockey. The penalty corner

depends upon three different technical applications like push, stop and drag. Technical application of drag flick

in penalty corner covered maximum number of successful goal. The main aim of this study was to analyze

spatial and temporal kinematics in the drag flick of elite field hockey players. Two main drag flickers from

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh hockey team were selected as a subject for this study. The body weight,

Height and Age of each subject ware recorded subsequently Sub1=65 kg body weight, 180.50cm of height and 19

years of age and Sub2= 60 kg body weight, 167.00 cm of height and 19 years of age. A static calibration method

was used to capture drag flick by Two Cameras, sampling at 50 Hz. Six successful trials at target were selected

from each subject for the study. Videos of selected trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D motion analysis

software. The three dimensional (3D) motion was determined from digitized video analysis using 18-point body

model together. Results of this study shows that spatial / temporal variable between the players, there exist little

difference in stance width in ball contact phase, recommended that little or no difference exist in techniques

between both players.

Key points: spatial / temporal, kinematics, drag, digitized.

1. Introduction

The success of the penalty corners depend three main technical application i.e. pusher, stopper and drag flicker.

Out of the three , the drag flicker contribute the most in the success of goals scored that have come from the

penalty corner (Lees, 2002).

The most important scoring plays in the field hockey are the technique of penalty corner (Laird and Sunderland,

2003 and Pineiro, 2008). The drag-flick is used in the field hockey for shooting at goal with speed and desire

accuracy as it is more scoring than other techniques such as hits and pushes during the penalty corner (Yusoff et

al., 2008).

As per the rules book of hockey (FIH, 2009), there is no any set rules regarding the maximum and minimum

height of the ball when the first shot to score a goal is a push or a drag-flick. Sports scientist, have focused on

strike techniques in field hockey but a few have analysed the technical aspect of drag-flick (Yussoff et al., 2008),

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focus to analyzed biomechanical parameters in relation to the performance of the players.

Biomechanical analysis of the techniques have no any single definition, however it is scientifically agreed that

technique analysis depend on the way in which skills are executed, from all parameters of biomechanics

(Kinetics and kinematics) (O’Donoghue., 2010). Both Biomechanical studies were conducted a 2D or 3D motion

analysis based on videography with a set specified sampling frequency. Biomechanics of throwing and hitting

skills should be follow same pattern as drag flick in field hockey which aim to get higher speed and accuracy of

the free end (distal) segment at release. In these techniques, back to back segments reach their maximum speed

in the beginning of series with those utmost from the free end of the kinetic chain (Bartlett and Best, 1988).

Kinetics chain of segmental rotations of the pelvis, upper trunk, and stick occurred in the drag-flick (Hussain et.

all. 2012). Kerr and Ness (2006) found that the movement pattern of the push is a compounding of consecutive

and simultaneous segment rotations. Furthermore, during the drag-flick the major contribution to the ball

velocity were stance, stance width, the distance between ball and front foot, the beginning of double foot contact,

angular and linear velocity of different body segment at ball release (McLaughlin, 1997; Kerr and Ness, 2006).

The most of the previous researches have been conducted a 2D analysis, there is a dearth of research on the 3D

analysis of the drag flick in the field hockey. However no 3D biomechanical study of the drag-flick techniques

has been done in Indian players. Thus, the research has been proposed to carry out 3D analysis of elite

specialized drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligah.

2. Methodology

2.1 Selection of Subjects

Two specialized right handed drag flickers are current member of Aligarh Muslim University male hockey team

has been selected as the subject. The measurements were recorded by using the standard equipment, which were

presently available at hand. The body weight of each subject ware recorded in kilogram Sub1=65 kg and Sub2=

60 kg by using weighing machine (including player’s kit, which was wearing during the videography session).

Heights of each subject were recorded in centimeter (Sub1=180.50cm and Sub2=167.00 cm) by using stadiometer

and age of both subjects were 19 years measured in chronological order.

2.2 Filming Procedure:

The film recording conducted on sunny and clear weather in the Astroturf Hockey field during regularly

scheduled practice session. Subjects instructed to wear complete specified kit in order to perform successful drag

flick requirement of the study. The target 1"×1" square fixed at upper left corner of the goal post. 06 successful

drag flicks toward target of each drag flicker were selected for the analysis.

2.3 Variables: Kinematic / temporal variables, determined from the digitized 3D data, were used to describe five

(04) key positions (a) approach(From to the last left foot contact before ball pick up) (b) ball Contact (c) drag

Phase (From left foot contact to ball release) and (d) follow throw (From ball release to end of recovery) during

drag flick.

2.4 Model of Dreg Arm

The dreg arm was modeled as two segment kinetic chain composed of (a) upper arm segment and (b) distal

segment that include the forearm, hand and hockey stick. The distal segment was assumed to be a rigid body

with its longitudinal axis led along the longitudinal axis of the forearm

2.5 Videographic Equipments and Location

The subject’s drag flick movements were recorded using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video cameras in a field

setting, operating with a specified shutter speed and frame rate. The cameras were set-up on a rigid tripod and

secured to the floor in the location. The drag-flicks recorded with two cameras, sampling at 50 Hz. Both cameras

intersect to each other at 600 angles. First camera place right side 34 ft from the ball points at 90

0 of mediolateral

axis parallel to the ground, second camera placed laterally at the distance of 31.5ft and cameras were fielded

synchronized, static calibration method was used to calibrate both the cameras.

Videos of all trials were digitized using the Max Track 3D motion analysis software. Digitization was done from

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right foot contact with the ground to eight frames after the ball leaving the stick.

The 3D motion of the drag flicker, stick and ball were determined from digitized video analysis using 18-point

body model together. The following points were digitised; Joint centers and points describing the stick and the

ball were estimated.

3. Results

The main purpose of this study was to determine kinematical differences between two best drag flickers of

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and find out those variables which is given positive contribution in ball

speed. If a common intersegment coordinative pattern existed between drag flickers, with the hopes of being able

to make drag flick look the same kinetics. T-test and regression analysis were used to find out differences and

relationship between drag flickers.

The analysis of data table-1 that there is an insignificant differences exist between both drag flicker in distance of

left foot from ball (DLB1) and stick velocity (SV1) during approach phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the

required ‘t’ value of 2.30

The analysis of data table-2 that there is a significant differences find between drag flicker in stance width (SW2)

during ball contact phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is greater than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30. Whereas no significance

differences were found in the distance of right foot from ball (DLB2), stick velocity (SV2), shoulder axis

orientation (SAO2) and hip axis orientation (HAO2) exist between drag flicker during ball contact phase.

The analysis of data table-3 that there is no significant differences were found between both drag flicker in drag

distance (DD), left knee angle (LKA), stick velocity (SV3), shoulder axis orientation (SAO3) and hip axis

orientation (HAO3) during drag phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is lesser than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30.

The analysis of data table-4 that there is no significant differences exist between both university drag flicker in

ball velocity (BV), stick velocity (SV4), shoulder axis orientation (SAO4) and hip axis orientation (HAO4) during

drag phase as obtain‘t’ ratio is lesser than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30.

The analysis of data table-5 that there is a significant relationship exist ball velocity after release with stick

velocity final phase in both drag flickers. Whereas insignificance relationship exit ball velocity after ball release

with drag distance, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation in follow through phase.

4. Discussions

The technique analysis of drag flick in field hockey had aim to find out the biomechanical variation in

techniques between two best drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim University hockey players. Results of this study

show that, insignificantly differences exist in plantation of left foot behind the ball and stick velocity of between

hockey players during approach. Plantation of left foot behind the ball play significant role in different aspect of

drag flick like: it will demand of the flicker to reach behind the ball properly, force generation, it required to

adjust body properly further will then the ball will be dragged over a greater distance (Subijana et al., 2011 and

2012) and to attain peak angular velocity of the sticks.

In ball Contact Phase significant differences exist between both drag flickers in stance width. In which the

flicker average stance width subsequently are Sub1=1.42m and Sub2= 1.77m. Player Sub1 was fulfilled the

mostly criteria of international level athlete, reported as 1.42m (McLaughlin., 1997), 1.49m, 1.55m (Lopez de

Subijana et al., 2010) and 1.51m (Lopez de Subijana et al., 2011). Player Sub2 had greater stance width as

compare to Sub1 and reported studies. The variation in stance width may be due to anthropometrical difference

exist between the athlete (Hussain et al., 2012). this extremely wide stance width enable the drag flicker to get

the low hip and provided large distance of ball could be accelerate toward the target (Yusoff et al. 2002).

In drag phase insignificant differences exist between drag flicker players in drag distance, left knee angle, stick

velocity during drag, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation. As left foot contact with ground the ball

has been dragged with hockey stick toward the target by the total drag distance mean consequently Sub1=2.30m

and Sub2=2.33m with greater drag distance directly associated with greater resultant ball velocity (Yusoff et al.

2002). These statements support the result of this study as both players had insignificant differences in drag

distance and resultant ball velocity.

In follow-through phase insignificant differences exist between both university players in ball velocity, stick

velocity, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation. Ball velocity at ball release mean range between drag

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flickers is 18.09 – 21.39 m/s. Highest ball velocity play significant contribution in scoring of goal. When ball

travelled toward the target with greater speed, the goal keeper has little time to change our body position to safe

the goal (Yusoff et al. 2002).

Both drag flicker ball velocity after the ball release has significant positive correlated with stick velocity in final

phase. Sub1 and Sub2 stick velocity in final phase has 77% and 92% subsequently contribute on ball velocity

after ball release. Highest stick velocity help to generate greater momentum force and greater stick velocity both

are directly associated with resultant ball velocity (Bartlet, 2007). The player Sub1: Drag distance and shoulder

axis orientation has insignificant positive relationship and hip axis orientation has insignificant negative

relationship with ball velocity. Player Sub2: Drag distance, shoulder axis orientation and hip axis orientation in

follow through phase has insignificant positive relation with ball velocity. Finally, the drag flicker of Aligarh

Muslim University had a greater stance, long drag, and proper leg flexed than previous study reported by

(Bartlett, 2012, Nichol, 2005, and Mosquera et al, 2007) indicate approximately good technique. When

comparing biomechanical variable between the players, there exist little difference in stance width in ball contact

phase, recommended that little or no difference exist in techniques between both players.

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Table:01 Approach (From to the last left foot contact before ball pick up)

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DLB1 Mean 0.17 0.40 1.01

SD 0.02 0.54

SV1 Mean 0.80 0.86 0.14

SD 0.24 0.17

DLB 1= Distance of left foot from ball in approach (m).

SV1= Stick velocity in approach (m/s)

Table:02 Ball Contact

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DLB 2 Mean 0.47 0.62 2.05

SD 0.08 0.16

SW2 Mean 1.42 1.77 2.89*

SD 0.08 0.29

SV2 Mean 1.46 1.50 0.21

SD 0.36 0.31

SAO2 Mean -5.33 -5.16 0.08

SD 4.03 3.19

HAO2 Mean -5.33 -5.17 0.64

SD 4.03 3.19

Tab t.0.05

(10) =2.30 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

DLB2= Distance of right foot from ball in ball contact phase (m)

SW2= Stance width in ball contact phase (m)

SV2= Stick velocity in ball contact phase (m/s)

SAO2= Shoulder axis orientation in ball contact phase

HAO2= Hip axis orientation in ball contact phase

Table: 03 Drag Phase

Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

DD Mean 2.30 2.33 0.10

SD 0.52 0.48

LKA Mean 113.83 117.83 0.59

SD 10.74 12.62

SV3 Mean 6.99 6.93 0.00

SD 1.53 1.47

SAO3 Mean -2.83 -6.83 1.79

SD 2.93 4.62

HAO3 Mean 25.50 25.83 0.07

SD 8.36 9.13

DD= Drag distance

LKA= Left knee angle

SV3= Stick velocity in drag phase

SAO3= Shoulder axis orientation in drag phase

HAO3= Hip axis orientation in drag phase

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Table: 04 Follow- through Variables Subjects Sub1 Sub2 t- value

BV Mean 21.39 18.09 1.40

SD 4.41 3.73

SV4 Mean 18.91 15.39 1.55

SD 3.83 4.04

SAO4 Mean 63.83 67.67 0.67

SD 11.44 8.16

HAO4 Mean 51.50 51.83 0.06

SD 10.21 10.42

BV= Ball velocity

SV4=Drag distance in follow-through

SAO4= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through

HAO4= Hip axis orientation in follow-through

Table: 5 Regressions

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R R Square Adjusted R Square

Sub1 Ball velocity

after ball release

SV4 0.85* 0.77 0.65

DD 0.45 0.21 0.01

SAO4 0.00 0.00 -0.25

HAO4 -0.16 0.02 -0.22

Sub2 Ball velocity

after ball release

SV4 0.96* 0.92 0.90

DD 0.30 0.09 -0.14

SAO4 0.62 0.38 0.23

HAO4 0.49 0.23 0.05 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

SV4= Stick velocity

DD=Drag distance

SAO4= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through

HAO4= Hip axis orientation in follow-through

Figure 01- Drag flick Phase from ground contact to ball release.

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Figure 02- Stick figure whole drag phase:

Graph 01: Stick velocity m/s Phase by phase

Sub1 Sub2

Graph 02 : ( Hockey and Ball ) velocity v/s time graph

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Volume 1, Issue 2, May 2014, PP 74-78

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Three Dimensional Analysis of Variation between Successful and

Unsuccessful Drag flick Techniques in Field Hockey

Mohd Arshad Bari, Naushad Waheed Ansari,

Ikram Hussain , Fuzail Ahmad, Mansoor Ali Khan,

Department of Physical Education Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, (U.P) India

[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract: Three dimensional Biomechanical Analyses of drag flick techniques in hockey is the best way to

determine different mechanical parameter of the performance. The focus of this study was to analysed kinematical

differences between successful and unsuccessful drag flick and find out those parameters which is given convinced

contribution in the accuracy. For this study one (01) main drag flicker from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

(U.P) India (mean age 19 years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg) was selected as a subject. The movements of

the drag flick techniques were recorded with two Canon video cameras. Trials were digitized by the Max Track 3D

motion analysis software. The result of this study shows that there are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick.

Keywords: Drag, Kinematical, Three Dimensional, Motion analysis, performance

1. INTRODUCTION

Technique of biomechanical analysis is the best

way to find out the key mechanical factors of

performance. Biomechanical analysis is not

limited for the few sports; it is well versed in

testing specific skills in open sports. For example,

serve in tennis, Bowling and throwing in cricket,

shooting in basketball, drag flick in hockey; these

are the few examples of open sports for the

biomechanical analysis to find out the factors

responsible in skills (Gomez et al., 2012)

3D motion analysis always performed like 2D

analysis as well as advanced motion analysis

technology with advance plate data. In 3D

analysis reflective markers are placed on the

subject and tracked with infrared camera to create

model of the athlete during the activity. 3D

analysis is the best way to visualize and track

progresses over time.

Drag flick is an attacking technique in the sports

of field hockey. Drag flick is known as the most

scoring technique in the field hockey, it is mainly

use in penalty corner. The drag flick is mostly use

by the men than women in penalty corner and its

more effective then pushes or hits during penalty

corner.

Approximately half of all goals have been scored

from the penalty corner. Direct hit and Drag flick

are two shooting style used for a direct shot on

goal from penalty corners set play. During direct

hit the ball must be played low around the

wooden area of the goal post, and the drag flick

in which the ball is allowed to be lifted at any

part of the goal post. Drag flick is the

combination of common flick and scoop stroke.

Drag flick is a very effective goal-scoring

weapon because ball mostly travels above the

level of the goalkeeper into the top corner of the

goal post with accuracy and speed. For the

analysis the drag flick can be broken into the four

phases: 1- preparation, 2- force generation, 3- ball

contact with the ball, and 4- follow through

phase.

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Mechanics of each phase of the drag flick has

significant with the performance (Bari et al.

2014). Main aim of this study to find out

kinematical factors which are responsible for

better performance in relation to accuracy.

2. METHODOLOGY

One main drag flicker of Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh (U.P) India (mean age 19

years; height 180.50 cm and weight 65 kg)

participated as a subject in this study. Participant

was free of injury and had a hockey drag flick

experience of 06 years.

Player wear specified tight clothing during the

data collection. Reflective marker were placed

on Clavicle, Sternum, Shoulder (right and left),

elbow (right and left), wrist (right and left), pelvic

left and right axis, Knee (right and left), medial

knee (right and left), ankle (right and left)and

three point in hockey stick.

The three dimensional (3D) motion of the drag

flicks, stick and ball were ascertained from

digitized video analysis using 21-point body

model together. The complying markers were

digitised; Joint centres and points describing the

stick and the ball were estimated (Bari et. al,

2014).

The data recording of drag flick conducted on

sunny and clear weather condition in the

Astroturf Hockey field during regularly practice

scheduled. The target 1×1 square feet was fixed at

upper left corner of the goal post. Twelve drag

flicks toward target were selected (Six successful

and Six unsuccessful) for the analysis.

The movements of the drag flick were captured

using two Canon Legria SF-10, 8.1 video

cameras in a field setting operating and with a

specified shutter speed and frame rate field

setting (sampling at 50 Hz). Cameras intersect to

each other at 600 angles. Placement of the first

camera on the right side at 34 ft from the ball

points at 900

of mediolateral axis parallel of

latitude to the ground, second camera placed

laterally at the distance of 31.5ft. Cameras were

fielded synchronized, static calibration method

was used to calibrate both the cameras (Bari et.

al, 2014).Videos of all trials were digitized using

the Max Track 3D motion analysis software.

3. RESULTS

The main purpose of this study was to determine

kinematical differences between successful and

unsuccessful drag flick and find out those

variables which has given positive contribution in

ball accuracy. T-test and correlation analysis were

used to find out differences and relationship

between successful and unsuccessful drag flicks.

Table 1.

Var

iabl

e

N Mea

n

Std.D

eviati

on

Std.

Error

Mean

t-

valu

e

DD

(m)

SF 06 2.14 0.50 0.20 0.53

UF 06 2.00 0.39 0.16

BV

(m/

s)

SF 06 18.61 3.30 1.34 1.35

UF 06 16.29 2.63 1.07

SV

(m/

s)

SF 06 16.39 3.86 1.56 0.83

UF 06 14.92 1.96 0.80

SA

O

(°)

SF 06 63.67 12.74 5.20 1.30

UF 06 54.17 12.56 5.13

HA

O

(°)

SF 06 49.17 9.11 3.72 0.14

UF 06 48.33 11.20 4.57

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-

through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-1 shows that there is an

insignificant differences shows between

successful and unsuccessful drag flicks

kinematics i.e. drag distance (DD), Ball velocity

after ball release (BV), stick velocity (SV) during

follow-through phase as obtain ‘t’ ratio is less than the required ‘t’ value of 2.30

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Graph 1. Drage distance (m)

Graph 2. Ball and stick velocity (m/s)

Graph 3. shoulder and hip axis orientation (m/s)

Table 2. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Successful Ball velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.52

SV 0.71

SAO -0.10

HAO 0.24

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-2 shows that there were

no significant relationship between ball velocity

after release with Drag distance (DD),stick

velocity (SV), shoulder axis orientation (SAO)

and hip axis orientation (HAO) in follow through

phase during successful drag flick.

Table 3. correlations

Subjects Dependent

variable

Predictors R

Un-

Successful

Ball

velocity

after ball

release

DD 0.515

SV 0.858*

SAO 0.645

HAO 0.046

*Significance at 0.05 levels.

DD=Drag distance (m)

BV= Ball Velocity after ball release (m/s)

SV= Stick velocity (m/s)

SAO= Shoulder axis orientation in follow-through (°)

HAO= Hip axis orientation in follow-through (°)

The analysis of data table-3 shows that there is a

significant positive relationship between ball

velocity after release with stick velocity in follow

through phase. Whereas insignificance

relationship exit between ball velocities after ball

release with drag distance, shoulder axis

orientation and hip axis orientation in follow

through phase during unsuccessful drag flick.

4. DISCUSSION

The main purpose of this study was to find out

the kinematical differences in the drag-flick

pattern between successful and unsuccessful drag

flicks in order to render to the point selective

information for goalkeepers. Many researchers

have studied the kinetic and kinematical pattern

of the drag-flick technique, with the propose to

find the reminds for an optimum performance

(Subijana et al., 2010; Yusoff et al., 2008). In

addition, some research was focused on the

goalkeepers’ anticipation when facing a penalty corner (Canal-Bruland et al., 2010).

Result of this study has shown no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick pattern depending on the direction of

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the shot. Result of the study contradicts with the

result of (Gomez et al., 2012) as the direction of

the shot occurred before the dragging action of

the stick (Gomez et al., 2012).

The participants in the study by Gomez et al.,

2012 had more experience and skillful than the

participant in this study. They were skilled drag-

flickers, their patterns could have been more

consistent than the one described in the present

study. This may be a reason that no significant

differences were shown between successful and

unsuccessful drag-flick pattern.

Furthermore, there were no significant

differences between successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns. Successful and unsuccessful

drag-flick patterns showed the same kinematic

sequence of drag distance (m), Ball Velocity after

ball release (m/s), Stick velocity (m/s), Shoulder

axis orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip

axis orientation in follow-through (%). This

kinematic sequence differed from that described

by Subijana et al. (2010), again with successful

drag flick where higher stick and ball velocity of

the stick preceded maximum shoulder axis

orientation in follow-through (%) and Hip axis

orientation in follow-through (%) as compare to

unsuccessful drag flick.

In this study, the drag-flicks shot in set target

showed lower ball velocities (18.61 ± 3.30 m/s

successful drag-flicks; 16.39 ± 2.63 m/s

unsuccessful drag-flicks) than in the study

by López de Subijana et al. (2010) with male

hockey players (21.9 ± 1.7 m/s) and female

hockey players (17.9 ± 1.7 m/s). These values

were also lower than those reported

by McLaughlin (1997) (19.1 to 21.9 m/s) and

Yusoff et al. (2008) (19.6 to 27.8 m/s). It was

noticeable that there were no significant

differences in ball velocities between successful

and unsuccessful drag-flicks, but successful drag

flick recorded higher mean ball velocity as

compare with unsuccessful drag flicks, so

velocity of ball were equally efficient to get

accuracy.

The drag distance successful and unsuccessful

drag flicks shows insignificant relationship with

ball velocity after ball release. Therefore the drag

distances of drag flick were 2.14 m (Successful)

and 2.00 m (unsuccessful) drag flick techniques.

Successful drag flick technique toward target had

greater mean drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick techniques.

Average drag distance was lower than the value

found for junior players by (Subhijana et. al,

2012) and elite and sub elite players by (Mc

laughem, 1997) . there was not a big difference

between the mean value of drag distance of

successful and unsuccessful drag flick.

Drag distance highly correlated with criterion ball

velocity. Additionally importance of create higher

ball velocity after release (Mc laughem, 1997).

These studies also supported with, the successful

drag flick techniques had greater ball velocity and

greater drag distance as compare with

unsuccessful drag flick (Gonez et al. 2012).

In successful drag flicks, drag distance, stick

velocity and hip axis orientation produced

insignificant positive contribution and shoulder

axis orientation insignificant negative

contribution on ball velocity after release.

Unsuccessful drag flicks, drag distance, and hip

axis and shoulder axis orientation insignificant

contribute in ball velocity after release. Therefore

stick velocity shows significant positive

contribution on ball velocity after release.

An accurate motor execution of the drag flick

techniques is essential to construct a proper

skilled of drag flick performance (Canal-Bruland

et al., 2010). Furthermore, in high-speed sports

such as drag flick in hockey, the speed of play

and ball velocity dictate that decisions must often

be made in advance of the action (Savelsbergh et

al., 2002).

There are little or no movement variations in the

individual technique of drag flick between

successful and unsuccessful drag flick. Some

movement’s variations are necessary to accommodate with experimental constraints in

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successful and unsuccessful drag flick situations

(Beckmann et al., 2010).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors would like to acknowledge the

cooperation of UGC-SAP (DRS-1) programme,

department of Physical Education, Aligarh

Muslim University, Aligarh.

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Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for Batsman

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Correspondence to :

Ahsan Ahmad

Research Scholar,

Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)

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Sports and games unite individuals, societies and

Nations. A competitive sport is a universal passion and usually

seen as an alternative to the smile which removes barriers.

Sports have now achieved a significant position in the culture

of the society and this culture is measured through its

achievement in sports. Test and measurement in the field of

physical education are relatively recent outgrowth of the

general testing movements. Beginning late in the19th century

as strength test, test of track and field and anthropometric

measurement, they have increased in number and

completeness with amazing rapidly. During most of the skills

on abilities measured, the development of test in physical

education has avoided many of the pitfalls that have been

encountered by test builders in the mental discipline (Flegel

and Kolobe 2002).

Hence, there is a need to pay attention specific fitness

to a great extent. On the basis of different findings by

researchers and sports scientists, that fitness has been

analyzed as the degree of a person to function effectively, and

the aim to full fill his potential. Many researchers, scientists

and physical educationists have written much about the

“principles of specificity”. But very few have defined a specific

fitness. As Singh (1984) has stated that each sports activity

demands different types and levels of different motor, abilities

and when a sports man possesses these, he said to have

specific fitness. The concept of specific physical fitness test

requires that the test avoid as much as possible highly

specialized skills (Haywood and Getchell, 2005). In

considering of the construction of a physical fitness test battery

for players of any chronological age, growth, and maturational

characteristics of the subjects.

Moreover, administrative feasibility, available of

economy of time, tools and the practice of testing a maximum

number of subjects should be considered in developing an

effective physical fitness test battery (Bravo, 1994). Though a

small number of scientifically constructed physical test battery

for players of different games is available (Girard, 2006). No

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Construction of Specific Physical Fitness Test for

Batsman

specific physical fitness test battery is existing for the batsman

cricketers of any age. Sport-specific tests are increasingly

popular in modern sports and are mostly developed to

replicate characteristic sport performances, with the main

idea of them being similar to real-life sport situations. It is

generally accepted that these tests are more appropriate than

standard tests (General Fitness Tests) for assessing

athletes’ capacities that are challenged during a real

competition (Meckel, 2009), the appropriate variables for

sport-specific selection and orientation (Sattler, 2012), and

the physical qualities that are useful for discriminating

between different positions in team sports (Kondric, 2012;

Melchiorri, 2009).

Therefore, the fitness of a cricketer which is specific to

the game has no utility for the fitness of other game. Cricket

occupies a significant place among all other games and

sports. In some respects it is unique as a sport Cricket requires

specific physical fitness characteristics to be on top gear to

take all the qualities in the match. In some respects it is

unique as a sport. It is an ideal sport and is a giving enjoyment

and pleasure and demanding fitness and dedication. Even

though cricket is one of the oldest organized sports, there are

very few studies on the physical demands of the game

(Woolmer and Noakes, 2008; Christie and King, 2008;

Christie, 2008). Batting is intermittent in nature with the

demands placed on the players being dictated by the type of

match being played. Due to this stop-start nature of cricket,

accurate assessments are often difficult and as such,

research is sparse (Bartlett, 2003).

Here the concern of researcher is construction of

specific physical fitness, particularly for the batsman, game

of cricket. Cricket batsman fitness training is a form of sport-

specific training designed for batsman cricket players During

an innings two members of the batting side are on the pitch

at any time: the one facing the current delivery from the bowler

is denoted the striker, while the other is the non-striker. Batting

tactics and strategy vary depending on the type of match being

played as well as the current state of play. The main concerns

for the batsmen are not to lose their wicket and to score as

many runs as quickly as possible. The top cricket players in

the world use fitness plans to developed and customized for

their needs by their coaches. And other people can consult

with personal trainers and cricket coaches to get advice on

creating a cricket fitness training program, provide information

and assistance with fitness training, including recommended

workout schedules that people can use as a basis for the

program. Cricket is a physically demanding sport. Players

need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they

also need the endurance to make it all the way through a

match. Brute muscular power is not a liability to this position,

but reaction time, batting technique, and balance in the crease

are of basic importance. A batsman may be required to

maintain his position for a number of hours. The cricket batting

stroke relies upon core strength, particularly in the abdominal

and oblique muscle groups, the gluteal muscles, and the

upper arms and shoulders.

Therefore argue that only the best physically prepared

cricketers will perform better, more consistently and with fewer

injuries and, in turn, will enjoy longer and more illustrious

careers. Thus, understanding the specific fitness placed on

players and in particular batsmen respectively. It is important

to recognize fitness level, skills and mental aptitude needed

to succeed for a good batsman in the game of cricket. (Noakes

and Durandt, 2000) Specific Physical fitness of the game

enhancing and bringing the game forward, even though,

scientific and systematic, approach of training and research

in the field of cricket contributes to improved performance.

Subjects

The subjects for the study were 30 intervarsity cricket

players specialized in batting. The chronological age of the

players was between 18 to 25 years. They were recruited

randomly from various universities participated in North-zone

intervarsity cricket tournament held at Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh. No grouping of players was made during

this phase. The sample for the construction phase was 30

players exposed to sixteen different fitness items. Then after

taking data, all the skills were raised through factorial analysis.

Variable and Test Items

In order to select the broad component of test, the

available literature of physical fitness were critically reviewed

and opinions of experts regarding these tests obtained. Also

existing literature on the appropriate component of physical

fitness in Indian geographical condition / situation were

considered. All the components of the physical fitness were

considered. On the basis of these the following components

for the specific physical f itness test for cricketer are

considered. The physical fitness components are : Strength,

Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, Coordination and Balance.

During the process of selection of the components of

specific fitness test, the test items for each components were

also identified along with and 16 test items were considered

as : Standing vertical Jump, Sit - ups, Dips, Pull - ups, Zig -

zag, Shuttle run, 50 yard dash, Side - stepping, Squat Thrust,

600mts run/walk, Criss-cross, Skipping, Stroke Stand, Trunk

lift, Sit and reach, and Head Reaction.

Method of Execution

Each experimental test items administration was

adhered strictly administration procedure outline and

protocol.

Statistical Analysis

The results have been obtained through the statistical

package social sciences SPSS version 17.0. The Pearson

product formula has been utilizing for correlation of variables

and the matrix of inter correlation among the sixteen variables

was obtained. The data was then being factor analysis. The

principal component analysis was used to extract factors.

Varimax rotation (Kaiser’s normalization) was used to

generate rotated factor matrix. After that the rotated factor matrix

was used to the selected factor for analysis of data.

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In this study Considering the Eigen value, rotated factor

loadings, communality, a construction of specific fitness test

for the batsman in the sports of cricket. The obtained data

was analyzed by the statistical procedure of Factorial analysis.

The factorial analysis was done by SPSS version 17.0.

Table-1 : Descriptive analysis of 16 fitness test items.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Mean S.D.

1. Standing vertical Jump Test item-1 40.829 2.844

2. Sit- ups Test item-2 45.057 8.095

3. Dips Test item-3 32.429 12.675

4. Pull- ups Test item-4 11.429 4.189

5. Zig-zag Test item-5 9.195 0.063

6. Shuttle run Test item-6 10.187 0.393

7. 50 yard dash Test item-7 6.306 0.487

8. Side-stepping Test item-8 17.000 2.196

9. Squat Thrust Test item-9 9.714 1.808

10. 600mts run/walk Test item-10 1.417 0.083

11. Criss-cross Test item-11 10.914 2.490

12. Skipping Test item-12 56.371 7.818

13. Stroke Stand Test item- 13 14.435 2.221

14. Trunk lift Test item -14 32.447 3.392

15. Sit and reach Test item- 15 9.759 4.485

16. Head Reaction Test item -16 29.200 9.483

In this study Table 1 displays the descriptive statistics

analysis and of mean and SD of the selected sixteen

experimental test items which were administered on the

batsman who played as subject in this study for obtaining the

data. The mean of standing vertical jump in item number-1 is

40.829 and SD is 2.844.The mean of sit-ups in item number-

2 is 45.057 and SD is 8.095 The mean of dips in item number

-3 is 32.429 and SD is 12.675 The mean of pull-ups in item

number -4 is 11.429 and SD is 4.189 The mean of zig-zag in

item number -5 is 9.195 and SD is 0.063 The mean of Shuttle

run in item number-6 is 10.187 and SD is 0.393 The mean of

50 yard dash in item number-7 is 6.306 and SD is 0.487 The

mean of Side-stepping in item number-8 is 17.000 and SD is

2.196 The mean of Squat Thrust in item number-9 is 9.714

and SD is 1.808 The mean of 600mts run/walk in item

number-10 is 1.417 and SD is 0.083 The mean of criss-

cross in item number -11 is10.914 and SD Is 2.490 The

mean of Skipping in item number-12 is 56.371 and SD is

7.818 The mean of Stroke Stand in item number- 13 is 14.435

and SD is 2.221 The mean of Trunk lift in item number-14 is

32.447 and SD is 3.392 The mean of Sit and reach in item

number -15 is 9.759 and SD is 4.485 The mean of Head

Reaction in item number -16 is 29.200 and SD is 9.483.

Factor Analysis : The purpose of factor analysis is to “explore

the under lying variance structure of a set of correlation

coefficient. Thus, factor analysis useful for exploring and

verifying patterns in a set of correlation coefficient” (Brown,

2001).

Table-2 : Representing Factor Loading of factor I.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Dips Test item-3 0.974

2. Pull- ups Test item-4 0.978

3. Side stepping Test item-8 0.977

4. Skipping Test item-12 0.918

5. Stroke stand Test item-13 0.950

6. Sit and reach Test item-15 0.968

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Factor I : The highest factor loading test variables the factor

loadings 0.978 to pull - ups is used to determine to measure

shoulder, upper strength and upper body endurance. Followed

by side stepping is used to lateral speed, agility, and body

control. However sit and reach to measure flexibility of the

lower back and hamstring muscles. Strock stand measure

body balance. The balance act as show the movement or

with change of direction and position. When logically analyzed

it reveals only the importance of mostly the shoulder muscles

with respect to the Strength.

Fig.1 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor I

Table-3 : Representing Factor Loading of factor II.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Standing vertical jump Test item-1 0.925

2. Sit-ups Test item-2 -0.006

3. Shuttle -run Test item-6 0.086

4. Squat thrust Test item-9 0.915

Factor II : These four test items were identified in four different

components of physical fitness i.e. standing vertical jump to

determine explosive strength. The shuttle run and 50 yard

dash have significance positive loading. Speed the rate of

change of successive movement of the same pattern. The

squat thrust shown the above table is highest factor loading

is 0.915 this test item describing the quality and has a great

importance for improving fitness level of crackers.

Fig. 2 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor II

Factor Loading

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Factor III : Zig-zag running appear to be primarily reaction

ability and measure of coordination movement and speed.

Cress-cross shown the highest factor loading is 0.723 this

Table-4 : Representing Factor Loading of factor III.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. Zig-zag running Test item-5 0.478

2. Criss-cross Test item-11 0.723

factor emphasis the development of athletes improve agility

for rapid and accurate directional change in play, it improve

body awareness and eye, and foot coordination.

Fig. 3 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor III

Factor Loading

Table-5 : Representing Factor Loading of factor IV.

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1. 50 yard Dash Test item-7 0.958

2. 600 mts run/walk Test item-10 0.138

3. Trunk lift Test item-14 0.050

4. Hand reaction Test item-16 0.021

Factor IV : Many physical fitness factor contribute to excellence

in physical fitness test including strength, power, endurance

flexibility, agility etc. But the entire factor affect in the physical

fitness. Which are 600 meters run/walk determine measure

of cardio-respiratory fitness. In this table 50 yard dash shown

the highest factor loading is 0.958. speed as the rate of motion

or velocity. Hand reaction this factor emphasis react faster.

However Trunk lifts has shown the flexibility in this factor.

Based on the findings and statistical analysis, critiques

and experts deliberation in the light of critical literature and

scientific information on the performance demands of

construction of specific physical fitness test for batsmen,

cricketers. Existing knowledge could be completed by

obtaining the considered opinions and insides of coaches

and players. This information would also provide a framework

for the development of design of batting a specific

assessment, focused on systematic training, conditioning

and coaching protocols.

In the light of facts the following conclusions were drawn.

1. Factor analysis Rotated Varimax solution significantly

and appropriately identified the test items for the

Fig. 4 : Representing the highest factor loading of Factor IV

Factor Loading

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construction a specific physical fitness test for batsman

for North - Zone level cricket players.

2. Every sport differs from one to another and the demand

of specific physical fitness ability in various games/jobs.

3. A batsman differs from bowlers, fielders etc in a quality

and quantity of fitness components like balance, reaction

ability (sharp movement ability to change position

immediately). The test items derived indisputably

represent the specific physical fitness components for

batsman.

1 Factor-1 Pull-ups 0.978

2 Factor-2 Standing Vertical Jump 0.925

3 Factor-3 Criss-cross 0.723

4 Factor-4 50 yard dash 0.958

Table-6 : Constructed specific physical test battery for

batsman (cricket).

Factor-I is Pull-up which is the first test item obtained

during the construction of test battery. Pull-ups used to

measure shoulder, upper arms strength and upper body

endurance. It’s very important test items for batsman in cricket,

because for playing full stroke is to be needed shoulder and

upper body strength.

Factor-II is standing vertical jump the second test items

obtained by constructed design test battery. Vertical bat shots

can be played either off the front foot or the back foot depending

upon the predictable height of the ball at the moment it reaches

the batsman, the characteristic position of the bat is a vertical

alignment at point of contact. Vertical bat shots are typically

played to accurately judge the line of the ball. The batsman

should have explosive power for quick movement and

immediate acceleration or pickup the run during matches.

The third factor is Criss-Cross, physical fitness test

can improve agility for rapid and accurate directional change

in play, it improves body awareness and eye, hand and foot

coordination. It helps to develop explosive start speeds and

footwork for running events, develops upper-body momentum,

and anaerobic fitness. Criss - cross is more beneficial for

testing overall fitness and physical efficiency for batsman

needed in cricket.

The last and fourth factor is 50 yard dash have positive

significance loading. Speed is the rate of change of

successive movement of the same pattern. Fast movements

of the body (arms and legs) with a minimum numbers effort

were designed in the test of the factors. 50 yard dash sprinting

is to be needed to run between the wickets.

In the light of above mentioned discussion researcher

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The Level of Stress in Male and Female School Students

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This study aimed at the level of stress in male and female school students. For the purpose of the study the researcher randomly selected 64 school students aged between 14-18 years. To collect the data researcher used students stress scale (SSS) developed by Dr. Zaki Akhtar (2011). During collection of data researcher used means and method fit for this scale. The result of the study showed boys having much more stress in comparison to girls. The study concluded that school boys are more stressful than school girls.

Introduction

Stress is an integral part of our life. Stress could be positive as well as negative. When we are doing our work properly and systematically then it is because of positive stress or eustress but when we lose our rhythm for same work, it is negative stress or distress. So, stress is good in one way and bad in other way. Hans Selye (1956) first popularized the concept of “stress” in the 1950s. Selye theorized that all individuals respond to all types of threatening situations in the same manner, and he called this the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).

Lazarus & Folkman (1984) defined that, stress is a mental or physical phenomenon formed through one’s cognitive appraisal of the stimulation and is a result of one’s interaction with the environment. The existence of stress depends on the existence of the stressor. Chang’s Dictionary of Psychology Terms, stress is “a state of physical or mental tension that causes emotional distress or even feeling of pains to an individual” (Lai et al., 1996). Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013) stated that stress is a complex phenomenon. It largely depends on one's temperaments, environmental conditions, experiences and situations. It is experienced by every individual in any one situations or the other. It is a part of life and it is generated by constant changing situations that one has to face. It refers to an internal state, which results from frustration or under dissatisfactory conditions. To a certain extent in every one's life it is unavoidable, because it is complex in nature. It is a part of fabric of life. But it can be managed to some extent. Piekarska (2000) pointed out that the essential factors for the formation of stress are frequent and strong. There is a related connection between the results of stress and psychological and personality characteristics. Selye (1976) stated that in most approaches stress now designates bodily processes created by circumstances that place physical or psychological demands on an individual. Selye (1976) theories that focus on the specific relationship between external demands (stressors) and bodily processes (stress) can be grouped in two different categories: approaches to `systemic stress' based in physiology and psychobiology (among others,) and approaches to psychological stress' developed within the field of cognitive psychology. McGrath (1982) said that the external forces that impinge on the body are called stressors. Feng (1992) and Volpe (2000) defined stressor as anything that challenges an individual’s adaptability or stimulates an individual’s body or mentality. Stress can be caused by environmental factors, psychological factors, biological factors, and social factors. It can be negative or positive to an individual, depending on the strength and persistence of the stress, the individual’s personality, cognitive appraisal of the stress, and social support. Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013) in their study found that majority of boys expressed high level of stress and moderate stress compared to girls. Whereas majority of girl students exhibited low level of stress compared to Boys. Chiang (1995) proposed that school is one of the main sources of stress among adolescents. Such stress comes from too much homework, unsatisfactory academic performance, preparation for tests, lack of interest in a particular subject, and teacher’s punishment. Generally, parents are very concerned about their children’s academic achievement and moral behaviors. Parents expect their children not only to respect teachers and follow moral norms but also become elite in the future. Chang & Lu (2007) suggested that academic institutions have different work settings compared to nonacademic and therefore one would expect the difference in symptoms, causes, and consequences of stress. Stevenson & Harper (2006) pointed out that stress in academic institutions can have both positive and negative consequences if not well managed. Goodman (1993) revealed that students have different expectations, goals, and values that they want to fulfill, which is only possible if the students’ expectations, goals, and values are integrated with that of the institution. Goodman (1993) stated that stressors affecting students can be categorized as academic, financial, time or health related, and self- imposed.

After going through available literature in hard copy as well as soft copies on internet the researcher found that sufficient work has not been done in this area. So researcher goaded to carry out this investigation to fill the gap in the domain of knowledge. The type of stress which is analysed in this paper is distress among school going students.

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Methodology

The purpose of the present study was to know the level of stress among school going children.

Sample

The sample of the present study was taken from Jawahar Navodaya School Bareilly (U.P.). For the purpose of the study 42 male and 22 female students were randomly selected. Their age ranged between 14-18 years.

Tools used The researcher used students stress scale developed by Dr. Zaki Akhtar (2011) Jamshedpur. The scale consisted of 51 statements related to the major kind of stress prevalent in students at adolescent age, and all kinds of situations faced by students.

Statistical Technique Used

Descriptive statistical technique, Mean and Standard Deviation were used

Mean SD N

Boys 158.96 11.40 42

Girls 163.57 5.63 22

RESULTS

Gender STRESS LEVELS TOTAL

Very High

Stress

High Stress Moderate

Stress

Low Stress Very Low

Stress

Boys 08 12 12 05 05 42

Girls 00 03 04 09 06 22

From the table it is evident that most of the boys showing very high stress (Boys 19% and girls 0%) and high stress (boys 28.5% and girls 13.6%) as well as moderate stress where as girls are having 18.1% and boys 28.5%.

DISCUSSION

From the result we can find out that majority of girls have shown low stress and very low stress. Some research worked on level of stress showing the same result i.e., research work done by Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013). This study resulted that boys are much more stressful than girls. There can be many reason for this, it may be their parents expectation from them or it may be boy’s high goal and target for their bright and successful career. Teachers should take care of male students and try to resolve their problems which are responsible for their high stress. Parents also can play a vital role to reduce the stress of their children as they are more close to them. Chiang (1995) has also stated that generally parents are very concerned about their children’s academic achievement and moral behaviors. Parents expect their children not only to respect teachers and follow moral norms but also become elite in the future. School is also a best medium to work on the stress level of the students and treat them accordingly as it is revealed by the Goodman (1993) that students have different expectations, goals, and values that they want to fulfill, which is only possible if the students’ expectations, goals, and values are integrated with that of the institution.

Conclusions

The researcher concluded that schools going male students are more stressful in comparison to female students.

References

Chang K, & Lu L. (2007). Characteristics of organisational culture, stressors and wellbeing: The case of Taiwanese organisations, Journal of Managerial Psychology, 22 (6):549- 568.

Chiang, C. X. (1995). A Study of Stress Reactions among Adolescents. Chinese Journal of School Health, 26, 33-37.

Feng, G. F. (1992). Management of Stress and Loss. Taipei: Psychological Publishing Company, Ltd. Goodman, E.D. (1993). How to handle the stress of being a student. Imprint, 40:43 Krohne and L Laux (Eds), (1982). Achievement, Stress, and Anxiety (pp. 19–48). Lazarus, R S, (1966). Psychological Stress and the Coping Process. New York: McGraw-Hill. Lazarus, R S, (1991). Emotion and Adaptation. New York: Oxford University Press. Lazarus, R S and Folkman, S, (1984). Stress, Appraisal, and Coping. New York: Springer. Lai, P. C., Chao, W. C., Chanf. Y. Y., and Chang, T. T. (1996). Adolescent Psychology. Taipei: National Open

University. McGrath, J E, (1982). Methodological problems in research on stress. In H W Washington, DC,: Hemisphere.

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Piekarska, A. (2000). School stress, teachers’ abusive behaviors, and children’s coping strategies. Child Abuse and Neglect, 24, 11, 1443-1449 (2000)

Selye, H. (1976). The Stress of Life (revised edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. Selye, H. (1956). The Stress of Life. New York: McGraw-Hill Stevenson, A & Harper S. (2006). Workplace stress and the student learning experience, Quality Assurance in

Education, 14(2): 167-178. Volpe, J. F. (2000). A guide to effective stress management. Career and Technical Education, 48(10), 183-188.

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The Level of Stress in Male and Female School Students

Zamirullah Khan Abul Barkat Lanin Naseem Ahmad

Deptt. Of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P. India. 2 Mumtaj P G college, Lucknow University, Lucknow, U.P. India

Abstract

This study aimed at the level of stress in male and female school students. For the purpose of the study the researcher randomly selected 64 school students aged between 14-18 years. To collect the data researcher used students stress scale (SSS) developed by Dr. Zaki Akhtar (2011). During collection of data researcher used means and method fit for this scale. The result of the study showed boys having much more stress in comparison to girls. The study concluded that school boys are more stressful than school girls.

Introduction

Stress is an integral part of our life. Stress could be positive as well as negative. When we are doing our work properly and systematically then it is because of positive stress or eustress but when we lose our rhythm for same work, it is negative stress or distress. So, stress is good in one way and bad in other way. Hans Selye (1956) first popularized the concept of “stress” in the 1950s. Selye theorized that all individuals respond to all types of threatening situations in the same manner, and he called this the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).

Lazarus & Folkman (1984) defined that, stress is a mental or physical phenomenon formed through one’s cognitive appraisal of the stimulation and is a result of one’s interaction with the environment. The existence of stress depends on the existence of the stressor. Chang’s Dictionary of Psychology Terms, stress is “a state of physical or mental tension that causes emotional distress or even feeling of pains to an individual” (Lai et al., 1996). Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013) stated that stress is a complex phenomenon. It largely depends on one's temperaments, environmental conditions, experiences and situations. It is experienced by every individual in any one situations or the other. It is a part of life and it is generated by constant changing situations that one has to face. It refers to an internal state, which results from frustration or under dissatisfactory conditions. To a certain extent in every one's life it is unavoidable, because it is complex in nature. It is a part of fabric of life. But it can be managed to some extent. Piekarska (2000) pointed out that the essential factors for the formation of stress are frequent and strong. There is a related connection between the results of stress and psychological and personality characteristics. Selye (1976) stated that in most approaches stress now designates bodily processes created by circumstances that place physical or psychological demands on an individual. Selye (1976) theories that focus on the specific relationship between external demands (stressors) and bodily processes (stress) can be grouped in two different categories: approaches to `systemic stress' based in physiology and psychobiology (among others,) and approaches to psychological stress' developed within the field of cognitive psychology. McGrath (1982) said that the external forces that impinge on the body are called stressors. Feng (1992) and Volpe (2000) defined stressor as anything that challenges an individual’s adaptability or stimulates an individual’s body or mentality. Stress can be caused by environmental factors, psychological factors, biological factors, and social factors. It can be negative or positive to an individual, depending on the strength and persistence of the stress, the individual’s personality, cognitive appraisal of the stress, and social support. Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013) in their study found that majority of boys expressed high level of stress and moderate stress compared to girls. Whereas majority of girl students exhibited low level of stress compared to Boys. Chiang (1995) proposed that school is one of the main sources of stress among adolescents. Such stress comes from too much homework, unsatisfactory academic performance, preparation for tests, lack of interest in a particular subject, and teacher’s punishment. Generally, parents are very concerned about their children’s academic achievement and moral behaviors. Parents expect their children not only to respect teachers and follow moral norms but also become elite in the future. Chang & Lu (2007) suggested that academic institutions have different work settings compared to nonacademic and therefore one would expect the difference in symptoms, causes, and consequences of stress. Stevenson & Harper (2006) pointed out that stress in academic institutions can have both positive and negative consequences if not well managed. Goodman (1993) revealed that students have different expectations, goals, and values that they want to fulfill, which is only possible if the students’ expectations, goals, and values are integrated with that of the institution. Goodman (1993) stated that stressors affecting students can be categorized as academic, financial, time or health related, and self- imposed.

After going through available literature in hard copy as well as soft copies on internet the researcher found that sufficient work has not been done in this area. So researcher goaded to carry out this investigation to fill the gap in the domain of knowledge. The type of stress which is analysed in this paper is distress among school going students.

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Methodology

The purpose of the present study was to know the level of stress among school going children.

Sample

The sample of the present study was taken from Jawahar Navodaya School Bareilly (U.P.). For the purpose of the study 42 male and 22 female students were randomly selected. Their age ranged between 14-18 years.

Tools used The researcher used students stress scale developed by Dr. Zaki Akhtar (2011) Jamshedpur. The scale consisted of 51 statements related to the major kind of stress prevalent in students at adolescent age, and all kinds of situations faced by students.

Statistical Technique Used

Descriptive statistical technique, Mean and Standard Deviation were used

Mean SD N

Boys 158.96 11.40 42

Girls 163.57 5.63 22

RESULTS

Gender STRESS LEVELS TOTAL

Very High

Stress

High Stress Moderate

Stress

Low Stress Very Low

Stress

Boys 08 12 12 05 05 42

Girls 00 03 04 09 06 22

From the table it is evident that most of the boys showing very high stress (Boys 19% and girls 0%) and high stress (boys 28.5% and girls 13.6%) as well as moderate stress where as girls are having 18.1% and boys 28.5%.

DISCUSSION

From the result we can find out that majority of girls have shown low stress and very low stress. Some research worked on level of stress showing the same result i.e., research work done by Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013). This study resulted that boys are much more stressful than girls. There can be many reason for this, it may be their parents expectation from them or it may be boy’s high goal and target for their bright and successful career. Teachers should take care of male students and try to resolve their problems which are responsible for their high stress. Parents also can play a vital role to reduce the stress of their children as they are more close to them. Chiang (1995) has also stated that generally parents are very concerned about their children’s academic achievement and moral behaviors. Parents expect their children not only to respect teachers and follow moral norms but also become elite in the future. School is also a best medium to work on the stress level of the students and treat them accordingly as it is revealed by the Goodman (1993) that students have different expectations, goals, and values that they want to fulfill, which is only possible if the students’ expectations, goals, and values are integrated with that of the institution.

Conclusions

The researcher concluded that schools going male students are more stressful in comparison to female students.

References

Chang K, & Lu L. (2007). Characteristics of organisational culture, stressors and wellbeing: The case of Taiwanese organisations, Journal of Managerial Psychology, 22 (6):549- 568.

Chiang, C. X. (1995). A Study of Stress Reactions among Adolescents. Chinese Journal of School Health, 26, 33-37.

Feng, G. F. (1992). Management of Stress and Loss. Taipei: Psychological Publishing Company, Ltd. Goodman, E.D. (1993). How to handle the stress of being a student. Imprint, 40:43 Krohne and L Laux (Eds), (1982). Achievement, Stress, and Anxiety (pp. 19–48). Lazarus, R S, (1966). Psychological Stress and the Coping Process. New York: McGraw-Hill. Lazarus, R S, (1991). Emotion and Adaptation. New York: Oxford University Press. Lazarus, R S and Folkman, S, (1984). Stress, Appraisal, and Coping. New York: Springer. Lai, P. C., Chao, W. C., Chanf. Y. Y., and Chang, T. T. (1996). Adolescent Psychology. Taipei: National Open

University. McGrath, J E, (1982). Methodological problems in research on stress. In H W Washington, DC,: Hemisphere.

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Piekarska, A. (2000). School stress, teachers’ abusive behaviors, and children’s coping strategies. Child Abuse and Neglect, 24, 11, 1443-1449 (2000)

Selye, H. (1976). The Stress of Life (revised edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. Selye, H. (1956). The Stress of Life. New York: McGraw-Hill Stevenson, A & Harper S. (2006). Workplace stress and the student learning experience, Quality Assurance in

Education, 14(2): 167-178. Volpe, J. F. (2000). A guide to effective stress management. Career and Technical Education, 48(10), 183-188.

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AGGRESSION AND MENTAL TOUGHNESS AMONG INDIAN

UNIVERSITIES BASKETBALL PLAYERS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

ZAMIRULLAH KHAN1, ANWAR ALI

2, NASEEM AHMED

3

1Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, INDIA.

Email: [email protected] 2Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, INDIA.

3Mumtaz P.G. College Lucknow, Lucknow, INDIA.

How to cite this article: Khan, Z., Ali, A., & Ahmed, N., (September, 2015).

Aggression and mental toughness among Indian universities basketball players: A

comparative study. Journal of Physical Education Research, Volume 2, Issue III,

53-61.

Received: March 22, 2015 Accepted: September 12, 2015

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to compare the aggression and mental toughness of men

and women basketball players of all India intervarsity. One hundred (50 men & 50

women) basketball players were randomly selected as the subjects. Aggression

inventory constructed and standardized by Srivastava (1984), and Mental toughness

questionnaire prepared by Goldberg (1995) was used to collect players responses on

aggression and mental toughness, respectively. The data were analyzed by applying

descriptive statistic i.e. mean, standard deviation and t-test. The significance level was

set at 0.05. The findings of the study showed that there is no substantial significant

difference in mental toughness and aggression between men and women all India

universities basketball players.

Keywords: Aggression, mental toughness, basketball, players, Indian universities.

1. INTRODUCTION

All over the globe, the concept of sports psychology has changed. Today, players

face sharp and unique challenges. The competition standards are higher

(Alderman, 1974; Silva, & Weinberg, 1984)). All sports include psychological as

well as physical strains (Cratty, 1968; Edwards, 2003). They involve mental

images (Honari, Heidary, Moradi, & Emami, 2011), thought patterns (Jones,

2002), one’s mind and physical conditioning (Tapp, 1991). If one has trained

more and better, his/her present capacity will be higher than the one who has

trained less or less well. Recent research has proved that mental toughness is

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largely important to achieve success in sports (Thelwell, Weston, & Greenlees,

2005). It is a quality, which differentiates the winner from the loser, the champion

from the rest of the field. Basically, sportsmen with mental toughness have the

ability to raise their game to the highest level at crucial moments in a match

(Crust, & Clough, 2005). This also implies that the mental toughness gives them

the necessary focus and ability to concentrate on the goal (Gucciardi, Gordon, &

Dimmock, 2000; Rani, Malik, & Thapa, 2012).

Mental toughness is the ability to concentrate on the proceeding of a

particular sporting discipline and not let the pressure of the match situation or the

sense of occasion to get the better of the players (Fox, 2000; Golby, Sheard, &

Lavallee, 2003; Gucciardi, 2011). Aggression among human is as old as the

human race. Aggression is defined as the deliberate to harm another person. This

includes physical, psychological as social harm is the primary focus (Jones, Bray,

& Olivier, 2005; Grange, & Kerr, 2010; Katko, Meyer, Mihura, & Bombel, 2010).

On the other hand, highly tough behaviour within the rules of the games is not

aggression (Gazar, & Raziek, 2010). Aggression is defined as the infliction of an

oversize stimulus physical, verbal or gestural upon one person by another

(Berkowitz, 1962). In sports psychology, the term aggression is generally defined

as any behavior that is intended to harm another individual who does not want to

be harmed (Baron & Richardson, 1994). It is an ability to constantly sustain over

the ideal performance state during an adversity in competition. It is also being

defined as that unshakable perseverance and conviction towards some goal

despite pressure or adversities. Weinberg and Forlenza (2012) defined mental

toughness is a view embedded in a multidimensional framework that includes

personal characteristics e.g., winning attitude, handling pressure, concentration

and situations (e.g., playing environment, injury, or mental and physical

preparation). Research has identified tough mindedness and aggressiveness as a

personality trait which coincide positively with athletic ability and success

(Salam, & Sardar, 2010; Rascle, Traclet, Souchon, Coulomb, & Petrucci, 2010).

Researchchers have performed numerus of studies concerning problems related to

aggression and mental toughness. Kumar, and Chandrappa (2011) in their study

documented that athletes are aggressive because of vicarious and operant

reinforcements. They see other players regarded in terms of cheers and high

monitory prizes and salaries for being aggressive and violent and they follow suit.

Mudimela (2010) in his study found champion athletes to be significantly

distinguished than other athletes as the former manifested high aggression. Sidhu,

Singh, and Singh, (2011) reported that aggression is significantly associated with

success in athletic skill. Gazar, and Raziek, (2010) in their investigation found

that the gold medallist wretsler are more aggressive than the non medallist

wretsler. Mishra (2001) found high achieving female athletes are more aggressive

as compared to low achievers. Mishra (2010) found sprinters possessing high

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aggressive tendencies performed better in competitive sports than the kho-kho

players possessing low aggressive tendencies.

In this modern era of competition the psychological preparation of a team

is as much important as teaching the different skill of a game on the scientific line

(Katko, et al., 2010; Kannur, Reddy, & Reddy, 2010). The team are not only to

play the games, but to win the games & for running the games, it is not only the

proficiency in the skill which bring victory, but more important is the will, spirit,

desire of the player which they play & perform their best in the competition

(Kaur, 2010; Ali, Hussain, & Rahaman, 2010). There are studies which reveal

differences in performance among men and women players, but such studies are

not often in India (Bandura, Ross, & Ross, 1961; Buss, 1961; Baron, &

Richardson, 1994; Barimani, Sina, Niaz-Azari, & Makerani, 2009; Mohammad,

& Hasan, 2015).

The present researchers wanted to examine aggression and mental

toughness among basketball players during competition and also find out any

possible difference between men and women basketball players. The study might

help the players and coach to analyze the level of aggression and mental

toughness. The knowledge of the aggression and mental toughness will help the

coach to handle the players of the team in a better way. The study would help to

prepare and/or modify the psychological training program, according to the level

of the players. The purpose of the study was to compare the aggression and

mental toughness variables of the all India Intervarsity basketball players.

2. METHODS AND MATERIALS

2.1 Subjects

For the purpose of this study one hundred (100) basketball players (men= 50,

women = 50), who participated in all India Intervarsity (Satayabama University,

Chennai and Banasthai University, Jaipur, India) basketball competitions, were

considered as subjects. The age of the subjects ranged between 18 to 28 years.

2.2 Tools

The data were collected for all the subjects by administering the Srivastava (1984)

sports aggression inventory and Goldberg (1995) mental toughness questionnaire.

Mental toughness questionnaire consists of 60 items measuring the mental

toughness in four areas i.e. handling pressure, concentration, mental rebounding

and winning attitude. Sports aggression inventory consists of 25 items. These

were only true/false or yes/no reply option.

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2.3 Procedure

The questionnaire was administered to the subjects during all India intervarsity

basketball tournaments. Prior to data acquisition, investigators contacted team

managers, captains and coaches to seek permission to collect the data of the

subjects on the psychological variables. After acquiring consent questionnaires

were administered to the subjects.

2.4 Statistical Analysis

The data thus collected were statistically analyzed by using statistical package of

Social Science (SPSS) version 16.0 software. The data were analyzed by applying

descriptive statistic i.e. mean, standard deviation and t-test. The significance level

was set at 0.05.

3. RESULTS

Table 1: Mean, SD and t value of aggression of all India intervarsity (men

and women) basketball players

Groups N Mean SD t value

Men 50 12.9 3.09 0.40

Women 50 12.23 2.49

Tab. t0.05 (98)= 1.98

From the table 1, it is evident that the obtain t-value (0.40) is found lesser than

table value (1.98) at 0.05 level with 98 df. Thus, there is no significant difference

in aggression between men and women all India intervarsity basketball players.

Figure 1: Graph depicting the mean comparison between men and women all

India intervarsity basketball players in their aggression

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Table 2: Mean, SD and t value of mental toughness amongst all India

intervarsity (men and women) basketball players

Groups N Mean SD t value

Men 50 19.6 3.34 0.97

Women 50 18.23 3.76

Tab. t0.05 (98)= 1.98

From the readings of the above table 2, it is vivid that the obtain t-value (0.97) is

found lesser than table value (1.98) at 0.05 level with 98 df. Thus, there is no

significant difference exist in mental toughness between men and women all India

intervarsity basketball players.

Figure 2: Graph depicting the mean comparison between men and women all

India intervarsity basketball players in their mental toughness

4. DISCUSSION

The study was designed with the purpose to determine the significant difference

between men and women all India intervarsity basketball players on the variable

of aggression and mental toughness. The results of the study revealed that there

was no significant difference found between men and women all India intervarsity

basketball players on the variable of aggression and mental toughness.

This result documented that at all India intervarsity level completion men and

women did not differ significantly as far as aggression and mental toughness is

concerned. This result is supported by the Naseer and Singh (2013) as their

finding showed that there was no significant difference between aggression and

mental toughness of the armed force sportsperson and civilian sportsman. Further

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the findings of this study also supported by the findings of Peter (2014) and

Kumar (2013).

5. CONCLUSIONS

The study showed that there was no significant difference between men and

women all India Intervarsity level basketball players in their aggression as well as

mental toughness. This clearly reveals that all India Intervarsity basketball player

whether they are men or women required similar quantity of aggression and

mental toughness as they involve themselves for various competitions.

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Influence of Body Kinematics on Tennis Serve

IKRAM HUSSAIN Professor

Department of Physical Education

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., India

SYED ANAYAT HUSSAIN

FUZAIL AHMAD

Research Scholars

Department of Physical Education

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., India

Abstract:

Improving the serve speed is most important for competitive

tennis players. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of

body kinematics on ball velocity, thereby to propose possible

suggestions to improve serving skill. Body kinematics of four Indian

international players, who participated in Davis cup held at Indore,

India having mean age (years), height (cm) and weight (kg) of

27.00±4.97, 186.50±6.03 and 81.25±7.41, respectively were

investigated. The tennis serve was divided into three phases: (I)

preparatory phase, (II) force-generation phase, and (III) follow-through

phase. The recorded data of service motion was analyzed using

appropriate motion analysis software and statistical analysis was done

by using SPSSv 17. The mean, standard deviation (SD) and

correlation coefficient (r) were determined to find out any relationship

between the selected kinematic variables and ball velocity. It was

shown that, during phase I, wrist angular velocity (r= 0.50), during

phase II, wrist velocity (r= 0.52), shoulder velocity (r= 0.45), elbow

angular velocity (r= 0.43), elbow angular acceleration (r= 0.45) and

during phase III, racket velocity at impact (r= 0.53), elbow angular

acceleration (r= 0.44) were significantly correlated with ball velocity.

Players therefore should concentrate on increasing the extension

velocities of these identified joints during training.

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Key words: Body kinematics, Ball velocity, Tennis serve, Motion

Analysis Software.

Introduction

In tennis, serve is one of the most important basic techniques of

the sport, the efficacy of which is the key to success (Elliot,

Marsh & Balankshy, 1986). The importance of serve in tennis is

so paramount that it is the only one segment of the whole sport

that determines the success of a player. The stroke has also a

determining role in deciding the outcome of the match. So, all

level players try to develop fast and powerful serve as most

influential and fearsome weapon of their game (Sun, Lui &

Zhon, 2012). Tennis serve is the only closed skill stroke in

which a player has a full control on the trajectory (path) of the

ball. But at the same time, it is difficult to master as it involves

the complex coordination of the lower and upper body segments

(Brody, 1987; Elliot & Kilderry, 1983). By understanding the

role of different body segments in the effectiveness of tennis

serve, it is also expected that it may help us to develop the

training sessions for players and simultaneously will help them

in reducing the chances of injuries due to false execution of

serve. In order to improve the efficacy of the serve, there must

be the integrated movement of the whole body. The kinematic

chain involves the motion of the body produced by the body

segments from proximal to distal end. In case of tennis serve it

originates from the plantar-flexion of the feet and ends at

racket. The most important performance outcome from this

kinematic chain is the maximum speed (Kibler & Meer, 2001).

Various kinematic and kinetic studies have been

proposed which helps in better understanding of tennis serves

by skilled players. Most of them correlated the kinematic

motion analysis with several performance outcomes like post

impact ball speed, height of impact and time of execution (Sgro,

Mango, Nicolosi, Schembri & Lipoma, 2013). Gordon & Dapena

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(2006) studied that the speed of racket came sequentially from

kinematic motions of different body segments like shoulder

abduction, elbow extension, ulnar deviation, rotation at the

wrist, axial rotation of upper trunk relative to lower trunk and

wrist flexion. They also found that forearm pronation had a

little negative effect on racket speed. Springer, Marshal, Elliott

& Jennings (1994), also reported the reduction of racket head

speed by elbow extension at contact. This was also supported by

(Springer, 1994) who also noted a negative role played by elbow

extension which reduced the forward velocity of centre of the

racket impact. Contrary to the previous researches, Elliot

(1988) found that during tennis serve execution, the linear

velocities of various body joints increased progressively from

knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist and summation of the

resultant linear velocities of these joints resulted in maximum

angular velocity of the racket. Fleising, Nichollas, Elliot &

Escamilla (2003) studied the serve motion of players in 2000

Olympics and quantified their kinematics of knees, pelvis,

trunk, shoulder, elbows and wrists during high velocity serves

and suggested that the players must be trained to develop

kinematic profiles similar to 2000 Olympics, so as to produce

high velocity serves. Also a significant association between body

height and serve speed was reported by Vaverka & Cernosek

(2013). For high speed tennis serves, it is believed that vertical

drive from legs is one of the most determining factor, however

researchers differs in views demands the kinematic analysis of

whole body segments to be investigated for better

understanding of serve kinematic chain. Therefore present

study was structured to study the influence of whole body

kinematic parameters on ball velocity, thereby proposing the

possible training strategies for quality tennis serve to gain high

ball velocity.

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Methodology

Four male International players, participated in Davis Cup,

held at Indore in November 2013 were recruited for the study.

The mean and standard deviation (SD) of their age (yrs), body

height (cm) and body weight (kg) were 27 4.97, 186 6.03 and

81.25 7.41 respectively.

The kinematic chain of body segments (producing

motion in the body) was taken as a model for tennis serve and

composed of (a) foot (b) lower leg (c) thigh (d) Trunk (e) Upper

arm (f) fore arm (g) hand and racket.

A cannon camcorder operating at shutter speed of 1/2000

and frame rate of 50 Hz was used for obtaining the two-

dimensional kinematic data of whole body particularly focusing

on right side of the players. The camera was positioned

perpendicular to the sagittal plane on the right side at a

distance of 17 meters from the mid of base line of tennis court

to capture the serve motion.

The total number of four trials of each player were taken

under consideration for the study and the selected parameters

of various body segments i.e. Toe velocity (VT), Ankle velocity

(VA), Knee velocity (VK), Hip velocity (VH), Shoulder velocity

(VS), Elbow velocity (VE), Wrist velocity (Vw), Ankle angular

velocity (AVA), Knee angular velocity (AVK), Hip angular

velocity (AVH), Shoulder angular velocity (AVS), Elbow angular

velocity (AVE), Wrist angular velocity (AVW), Elbow angular

acceleration (AAE) and also, Toss height (TH), Toss angle (TA),

Reach height (RH), Racket velocity at impact (VRI), Racket

velocity post impact (VRPI), and Ball velocity (VB), were analyzed

during three time periods of the serve i.e. at preparation phase,

at force generation phase and finally at follow through phase.

This procedure was applied for first and second serve only.

After obtaining the required data, the recorded videos

were carefully viewed and best performance clips of subjects

were extracted for analysis which was done by appropriate

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motion analysis software. The software provides to identify the

required angles, displacement, time and number of frames.

Preparatory Phase Force generation Phase

Follow Through Phase

Results

The main objective of this scientific venture was to determine

the relationship between players’ kinematic variables and ball velocity of the serve. The results of the study are presented in

the given tables below;

Table No.: 1 Mean, SD & relationship among players’ kinematic variables and ball velocity of serve during Preparation Phase.

Variable Mean SD Correlation (r)

Toss Angle (TA) 9.21 4.05 0.02

Wrist Velocity (Vw) 138.61 26.56 0.04

Elbow Velocity (VE) 96.42 18.66 0.30

Shoulder Velocity(VS) 86.23 13.89 0.31

Hip Velocity (VH) 73.22 15.63 0.15

Knee velocity (VK) 60.98 14.80 0.13

Ankle Velocity (VA) 37.01 11.79 0.39

Toe Velocity (VT) 35.42 14.58 0.40

Wrist Angular Velocity (AVW) 422.84 148.74 0.50*

Elbow Angular Velocity (AVE) 428.04 182.18 0.15

Shoulder Angular Velocity (AVS) 91.79 21.17 0.41

Hip Angular Velocity (AVH) 189.99 167.36 -0.01

Knee Angular Velocity (AVK) 761.41 553.10 0.35

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Ankle Angular Velocity (AVA) 245.31 203.75 0.17

Elbow Angular Acceleration (AAE) 8234.71 4269.75 0.19

*Significance level at 0.05

Tab r 0.05 (22) = 0.42

A critical evaluation of table 1 shows that no significant

relationship exists between the ball velocity and the Toss angle,

the linear and angular velocities of toe, ankle, knee, hip,

shoulder, elbow, wrist and also angular acceleration of elbow,

except the wrist angular velocity which was found significantly

correlated with the ball velocity (r = 0.50; p < 0.05).

Thus, the above statistical findings reveal that all the

selected kinematic variables except the wrist angular velocity

show insignificant relationship and hence do not influence on

ball velocity at preparation phase during match conditions.

Table No.: 2 Mean, SD & relationship among players’ kinematic variables and ball velocity of serve during Force Generation Phase.

Variable Mean SD Correlation (r)

Toss Height (TH) 4.79 0.55 0.12

Reach Height (RH) 3.47 1.15 0.07

Wrist Velocity (VW) 815.86 106.94 0.52*

Elbow Velocity (VE) 678.69 59.41 0.17

Shoulder Velocity (VS) 387.27 31.80 0.45*

Hip Velocity (VH) 184.95 45.75 -0.30

Knee velocity (KK) 167.27 34.14 -0.11

Ankle Velocity (VA) 150.97 32.70 -0.13

Toe Velocity (VT) 225.92 71.20 -0.02

Wrist Angular Velocity (AVW) 2063.39 582.69 -0.13

Elbow Angular Velocity (AVE) 1625.09 393.57 0.43*

Shoulder Angular Velocity (AVS) 440.14 98.46 -0.20

Hip Angular Velocity (AVH) 1651.55 556.84 0.42

Knee Angular Velocity (AVK) 1726.06 491.01 0.12

Ankle Angular Velocity (AVA) 1593.29 457.01 -0.01

Elbow Angular Acceleration (AAE) 32543.77 7023.61 0.45*

*Significance level at 0.05

Tab r 0.05 (22) = 0.42

Readings of Table 2 shows a significant relationship exists

between the ball velocity and wrist velocity (r = 0.52; p < 0.05),

shoulder velocity (r = 0.45; p < 0.05), elbow angular velocity (r =

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0.43; p < 0.05) and elbow angular acceleration (r = 0.45; p <

0.05). Insignificant relationship is observed in the remaining

selected variables in this study.

The above statistical findings reveal that except wrist

linear velocity, shoulder velocity, elbow angular velocity and

elbow angular acceleration (which show significant

relationship), all selected kinematic variables exhibit

insignificant relationship and hence do not have influence on

ball velocity at force generation phase during match conditions.

Table No.: 3 Mean, SD & relationship among players’ kinematic variables and ball velocity of serve during Follow Through Phase.

Variable Mean SD Correlation

(r)

Racket velocity at Impact (VRI) 1457.24 205.44 0.53*

Racket velocity at post Impact (VRPI) 1498.38 288.19 0.03

Wrist Velocity (VW) 754.03 102.34 0.26

Elbow Velocity (VS) 399.37 32.77 0.12

Shoulder Velocity (VS) 218.75 28.51 0.10

Hip Velocity (VH) 178.06 33.50 0.02

Knee velocity (VK) 78.86 22.18 0.11

Ankle Velocity (VA) 331.78 54.92 0.09

Toe Velocity (VT) 405.85 64.57 -0.11

Wrist Angular Velocity (AVW) 140.35 11.55 -0.06

Elbow Angular Velocity (AVE) 142.51 24.57 -0.03

Shoulder Angular Velocity (AVS) 134.51 20.09 -0.03

Hip Angular Velocity (AVH) 160.63 6.02 0.09

Knee Angular Velocity (AVK) 213.68 191.17 -0.10

Ankle Angular Velocity (AVA) 124.87 14.01 -0.05

Elbow Angular Acceleration (AAE) 1640.80 869.68 0.44*

*Significance level at 0.05

Tab r 0.05 (22) = 0.42

From the critical analysis of above table, it is evidenced that

the velocity of racket at impact (r = 0.53; p < 0.05) and elbow

angular acceleration (r = 0.44; p < 0.05) are significantly

correlated with the ball velocity. Further no significant

relationship exists between the ball velocity and other selected

kinematic variables and hence does not influence the ball

velocity at follow through phase during match conditions.

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Discussion

The fast and powerful serve has a determining role in the

outcome of the match (Sun, Lui & Zhou 2012), therefore every

player tries to develop fast and accurate serve to gain

advantage during the match. The tennis serve involves a

complex coordination of lower and upper body segments to

provide a kinematic chain for the transference of force from

proximal to distal end of the body and thereby to the ball

resulting in its greater velocity.

The results of the statistical analysis of data showed

significant relationship of ball velocity to the linear and angular

velocity of wrist, angular velocity and angular acceleration of

elbow, linear velocity of shoulder and racket velocity at impact.

No significant relationship existed between the ball velocity

and other selected kinematic variables in all the three phases of

serve. Sweany, Reid & Elliot (2012) reported that the increased

vertical linear velocity from lower limbs enhances the linear

velocity drive of racket side shoulder, hence leading to greater

ball velocity. The greater force of vertical drive is the

contribution of pushing the ground downwards with the feet

and flexion of knee which acts as link to transfer this force to

upper limbs.

Gordan & Dapena (2006) also reported the increased

racket head speed and hence ball velocity came sequentially

from greater shoulder abduction, elbow extension, ulnar

rotation at wrist, wrist flexion and twist rotation of upper trunk

and further more the study showed that elbow extension is the

second largest contributor of racket velocity at impact. Elliot

(1998) also reported that the linear velocities of various joints

increases progressively from the lower limbs and gets

transferred to the upper extremities i.e. shoulder, elbow and

wrist and the summation of these maximum linear velocities

produce maximum angular velocity of the racket. In a

subsequent study Elliot, Marshal & Noffal (1995) reported that

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internal rotation of shoulder was found to generate

approximately 50 percent of linear racket head velocity. Fleisig,

Nicholls, Elliot & Escamilla (2003) further reported that high

shoulder internal rotation velocity measurement was critical for

producing high ball serve velocity.

The faster ball velocity can be linked to the key role

played by the lower limbs in creating a vertical drive during the

execution of serve. The toe, ankle, knee, trunk creates a link

system which transfers the force to upper limbs in such a

coordinated way that one segment energy decreases and the

next participating body segment energy increases, thereby

making the ball to gain maximum velocity.

Hence, it is suggested that in producing high velocity

serves, coaches while imparting training, should focus on

movement specifics like joint angles and velocities. In

particular, the results suggest that special focus should be on

wrist, elbow and shoulder extensions for greater ball velocities.

Conclusion

In our study of body kinematic analysis, various velocities and

accelerations of specific joints were identified which were

significantly related to ball velocity. These include linear and

angular velocities of wrist and elbow, shoulder velocity, angular

acceleration of elbow and racket velocity at impact. So we can

conclude that the serve kinematics can be adjusted to improve

ball velocity and may allow players to enhance the serving skill.

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Kinematic Characteristics of Two Different Service

at Three Varied Stages during the Match

Ikram Hussain1, Fuzail Ahmad

2, Naushad W. Ansari

3, Shiny Raizada

4

1Professor, Department of Physical Education, 2Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, 3Assistant

Professor, Department of Physical Education, 1,2,3,Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh., 4Research Scholar, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education,

Gwalior.

Abstract: The purpose of the study was designed to determine the variation between first and second serve at different time

frame, i.e.: start of the match (initial period), mid of the match (mid period) and at the end flag of the match (end period) for

Indian players during Davis cup. Four Indian international tennis players of mean age, height and weight were 27.00 ± 4.97

years, 186.50 ± 6.03 cm, 81.25 ±7.41 kg, respectively were recorded in Davis Cup held in Indore, India. The study focused on the

mechanical source of service by comparing the body, racket and ball kinematics of first and second service. The recorded service

motion was analyzed by motion analysis software and was used to calculate the selected parameters for this study and statistical

analysis was accepted using SPSSv.17, mean, standard deviations and t-test was used to find out the difference between the

kinematic parameters of this second service for Indian elite players except the ball velocity in the end period of the match in

follow through.

Keywords: Kinematics, first serve, second serve, time frame.

I. INTRODUCTION TO TENNIS SERVE

A good serve in tennis is essential. Every point in a tennis match begins with a serve. Probably the most analyzed shot in tennis, an

effective serve requires precise timing and arm coordination. Success in tennis is greatly affected by the technique a player uses and

biomechanics plays an integral role in stroke production. Player development based on scientific evidence allows an individualized

approach to be structured, with due consideration to the key mechanical features of each skill, while also fostering fair and

permitting the physical characteristics of a player to be considered (Elliot, 2006).

The serve is one of the most important skills a tennis player must acquire in order to have an effective attack. The primary objective

of the serve is to direct the ball into the service area on the opponent's side of the court. The serve is an effective offensive weapon

because the ball can be hit with a tremendous amount of velocity, thus reducing the opposition’s reaction time and consequently

their ability to return the ball. The tennis serve is a more complex sequence that uses a combination of horizontal and vertical

movements. Variations of the service action can also cause the ball to spin. A slice serve is used in order to gain an advantage via

the unpredictability of a spinning ball bounce. Biomechanical analysis of the skill enables us to give effective instruction and

appropriate technical cues to improve the performance of students and athletes (Hooper, 2001). One of the elements that all high

level tennis players, college tennis players and world class tennis professionals share are efficient and biomechanical sound tennis

strokes.

The serve, a closed skill which players have total control over is also a difficult stroke to master. Not only do the arms prescribe

different movement patterns and rhythms, but they must coordinate with the movement of the lower limbs and the trunk. Because of

its importance and complexity, the tennis serve becomes a closely watched issue; especially the flat serve which is the fastest of all

the service types and is also probably the most intimidating and fearsome weapon a player can have (Yuliang Sun, Yu Liu and

Xinglong Zhou, 2012)

Powerful serve in tennis requires balancing the generation of forces and motions necessary to move the body, especially the

shoulder and elbow, and propel the racquet and the control of these forces and motions for precision of performance and protection

of the joints from excessive loading. The body achieves this balance by integrating the physiological muscle activations and the

resulting biomechanical forces and motions throughout all the segments or links of the kinetic chain (Kibler, 2009).

Kinematics of the tennis serve have been described quite extensively, focusing on the upper-limb movements (Elliott, Marsh, &

Blanksby, 1986; Elliott, Fleisig, Nicholls, & Escamilia, 2003; Reid, Elliott, & Alderson, 2007), or the patterns of the lower-limb

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(Elliott & Wood, 1983; Girard, Micallef, & Millet, 2005), or the function of trunk (Chow, Shim, & Lim, 2003; Chow, Park, &

Tillman, 2009). According to Tanabe, 2007 the joint movement that produces the difference in horizontal racket head velocity

between fast and slow servers is shoulder internal rotation, and angular velocity of shoulder internal rotation must be developed to

produce a high racket speed.

The tennis serve is commonly associated with musculoskeletal injury. Different types of serves, e.g. the flat and the kick types, may

involve different kinematics and different musculoskeletal demands at the joints that play an important role in the development of

long term injuries (Reid, 2007).

The spin serves produces more lateral flexion moments than flat serve; this moment comes mainly from the lateral flexion of the

trunk. The spin serve has a significant difference from the flat serve: the former produces more knee bend than the latter during

acceleration, and more backward pelvis tilting. This will help to increase the momentum during the serve and its transfer (Kuo-

Cheng Lo, 2004). The tennis serve is a commonly performed athletic skill and has received some attention in the scientific

biomechanical literature. During the tennis serve the greatest forces and moments are applied at the shoulder joint. Also, the lower

extremities are important to the successful performance of the tennis serve (Seeley, n.d.).

The study has been designed to determine the variation between first and second serve at different time frame i.e.: start of the match

(initial period), mid of the match (mid period) and at the end flag of the match (end period) for Indian players during Davis cup. The

study focused on the mechanical source of service by comparing the body, racket and ball kinematics of first and second service.

II. METHODOLOGY

A. Participants

A total of four elite male International tennis players were selected as subjects for the study, who participants in Davis Cup, held at

Indore, India in November, 2013. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of players of age (year), height (cm) and weight (kg) were

27.00 ± 4.97, 186.50 ± 6.03, 81.25 ±7.41, respectively.

B. Model of Tennis Serve

The tennis service was modeled as segments of the kinetic chain composed together of (a) foot (b) lower leg segment (c) upper leg

segment (d) trunk segment (e) upper arm segment (f) forearm and (g) hand with tennis racket. The ankle, knee and upper body

significantly flexed to make use of ground reaction force (GRF) to start the execution while extending ankle, knee and upper body

in a sequential manner for summation of force. The body makes an arc extending the shoulder with internal rotation of the upper

arm and pronation of the forearm.

C. Equipment’s and Set-up

To obtain the kinematic data for this study the equipment used were camera, tripod, computer, two-dimensional calibration frame,

motion analysis software and measuring tape. Two-dimensional kinematics data of the body were obtained with the high speed

canon camcorder operating at the shutter speed of 1/2000 with a frame rate of 50 Hz. The camera was placed perpendicular to

sagittal plane on the right side at a distance of seventeen meters from the mid of base line of the tennis court to capture the service

motion.

D. Parameters

The kinematic parameters considered for this study during preparation phase, force generation phase and follow through phase were

toss angle (ToA), toss height (TH), reach height (RH), ball velocity (Bv), racket velocity at impact (RIv), racket velocity post impact

(RPv), wrist velocity (Wv), elbow velocity (Ev), shoulder velocity (Sv), pelvic/ hip velocity (Hv), knee velocity (Kv), ankle velocity

(Av), toe velocity (Tv), wrist angular velocity (WAv), elbow angular velocity (EAv), shoulder angular velocity (SAv), pelvic

angular velocity (HAv), knee angular velocity (KAv), ankle angular velocity (AAv), toe angular velocity (TAv)

E. Subject and Trail Identification

The subjects’ identification code in the video recording for distinguishing them in the recorded data. The recorded videos were

viewed carefully in the playback system and extracted of the best performance of the subjects for analysis.

F. Data Reduction

The identified valid first and second serve of each player’s selected video footages were downloaded, slashed, edited and trimmed

by using the Xilisoft Video Converter. The trimmed video data were digitized in motion analysis software with the process of

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markless digitization and a database of each player’s serves was developed.

G. Statistical Procedure

Descriptive statistics and t-test were performed by SPSS version 17.0 for all the variables under this study were computed at Level

of significance for 0.05 with 6 degree of freedom.

III. RESULT

The main purpose of this study was to determine kinematical variations at the time of the preparation phase, force generation phase

and follow through phase during first and second serve during three time periods of the match i.e.: initial period, mid period and end

period.

Ball velocity and velocity of a racket at the time of impact and post impact were also studied during first and second serve.

Table No.: 1 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during preparation Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

TAO FS 9.25 ± 5.56

0.00 9.00 ± 3.83

0.09 9.00 ± 4.69

0.15 SS 9.25 ± 4.35 9.25 ± 4.03 9.50 ± 4.80

WRvel FS 147.31±16.30

0.18 143.49±33.88

0.26 125.15±33.36

0.34 SS 144.71±23.67 137.83±27.25 133.18±33.42

ERvel FS 106.77±18.57

0.86 98.66±25.36

0.01 84.83±24.28

0.74 SS 94.89±20.31 98.48±13.54 94.89±12.49

SRvel FS 98.86±9.70

0.77 86.48±18.92

0.11 77.41±19.05

0.51 SS 86.29±11.73 85.35±9.15 82.99±10.55

PRvel FS 84.95±14.20

0.91 77.40±21.99

0.30 65.72±17.65

0.15 SS 70.11±12.53 73.74±12.61 67.43±14.81

KRvel FS 74.25±19.85

0.11 65.23±22.38

0.38 54.53±12.80

0.12 SS 55.77±8.80 60.65±9.16 55.43±8.24

ARvel FS 44.76±17.29

0.15 33.64±10.38

0.50 35.59±15.66

0.17 SS 36.83±6.18 37.33±10.74 33.95±12.27

TRvel FS 44.67±22.83

0.13 31.14±15.36

0.53 35.84±15.43

0.31 SS 31.85±8.38 36.51±13.00 32.52±15.08

WAacc FS 539.02±27.53

0.17 598.79±166.62

0.98 525.67±161.01

0.20 SS 528.56±117.85 515.39±36.11 506.66±111.35

EAacc FS 1083.78±231.56

1.54 970.39±307.93

0.58 687.14±221.46

0.44 SS 853.65±189.45 877.55±94.61 749.07±172.68

WAO FS 145.99±6.20

0.57 153.88±21.72

0.08 154.76±17.31

0.89 SS 150.07±12.97 152.86±14.64 146.11±8.67

EAO FS 108.15±9.90

1.09 115.79±24.65

0.27 123.68±21.95

0.41 SS 118.67±16.57 120.03±18.69 118.25±14.79

SAO FS 39.01±11.23

0.27 36.58±10.64

0.03 36.42±10.75

0.07 SS 37.11±8.76 36.78±13.72 36.95±10.78

WAO/S FS 509.73±193.84

0.86 354.45±143.34

0.42 403.92±197.39

0.65 SS 401.21±160.51 397.68±150.56 470.04±53.60

EAO/S FS 392.41±190.12

0.40 358.16±203.68

0.94 427.60±207.06

0.15 SS 445.64±188.84 494.86±209.97 449.58±197.50

SAO/S FS 97.33±27.36

0.39 93.89±22.50

0.21 83.29±26.22

0.34 SS 90.31±23.72 96.77±15.93 89.13±22.14

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Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.45 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table -1 shows that there is no significant differences found between first and second serve of body kinematics.

The linear kinematic of toss angle (TA), the velocity of wrist angle (WR), elbow angle (ER), shoulder angle (SR), pelvic angle (PR),

knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of wrist angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of

wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S), shoulder angle (SAO/S) have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level

of significance.

This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, Knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

preparation phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

Graph no. 1: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase of

tennis serve.

Graph no. 2: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during preparation phase of

tennis serve.

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Graph no. 3: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase

of tennis serve.

Graph no. 4: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 5: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 7: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 6: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in second serve during preparation phase of tennis

serve.

Graph no. 8: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in second serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

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Table No.: 2 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during Force Generation Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

HAo FS 11.75±2.63

1.60 10.50±1.29

1.70 10.00±3.74

0.72 SS 8.50±3.12 7.75±2.99 8.50±1.92

Rh FS 4.03±0.47

1.19 3.99±0.23

0.73 3.55±0.43

0.82 SS 3.04±1.60 3.32±1.83 2.89±1.53

Dh FS 1.12±0.54

0.59 0.81±0.10

1.13 0.76±0.10

1.10 SS 1.65±1.68 1.73±1.64 1.64±1.60

Th FS 4.80±0.56

0.05 4.81±0.59

0.57 4.71±0.48

0.66 SS 4.78±0.62 5.10±0.82 4.52±0.31

WRvel FS 860.95±133.46

1.49 836.91±74.44

0.08 795.23±188.90

0.10 SS 754.12±53.37 842.36±107.08 805.59±65.60

ERvel FS 720.08±30.06

2.28 711.19±38.45

0.48 637.10±63.82

0.59 SS 641.11±62.55 696.23±49.20 666.43±76.05

SRvel FS 409.13±18.85

2.35 386.14±24.41

0.79 367.72±46.29

0.35 SS 379.48±16.79 403.04±35.12 378.10±38.35

PRvel FS 186.83±57.30

0.12 197.92±55.08

0.40 170.90±45.91

0.13 SS 191.70±62.18 197.92±55.09 175.66±54.28

KRvel FS 162.32±50.56

0.49 187.57±11.45

2.99 153.10±41.38

0.17 SS 178.10±40.75 164.63±10.21 157.54±13.51

ARvel FS 151.20±55.47

0.17 171.80±29.77

1.41 123.42±24.65

2.43 SS 156.70±34.11 145.12±23.28 157.54±13.51

TRvel FS 247.93±86.18

0.31 261.18±37.93

1.38 190.84±103.81

0.45 SS 228.14±92.64 210.97±62.42 216.50±48.74

WAacc FS 5857.27±1513.51

0.99 4756.04±1295.25

1.50 6411.59±1434.44

0.79 SS 4982.01±913.52 5936.92±902.56 5625.94±1374.06

EAacc FS 3728.68±348.03

0.51 3484.43±324.07

0.17 3554.24±247.60

1.02 SS 3525.55±724.83 3434.62±484.22 3176.67±695.79

WAO FS 138.87±7.43

0.21 161.61±20.52

0.82 154.64±25.54

1.43 SS 136.30±23.11 151.50±13.81 120.03±41.24

EAO FS 113.53±26.47

1.43 139.05±54.69

1.39 121.62±33.85

1.10 SS 88.31±23.20 100.81±6.03 101.40±14.85

SAO FS 160.46±46.37

0.33 174.41±45.88

0.61 158.06±46.78

1.24 SS 148.74±52.57 154.55±45.99 128.56±8.20

WAO/S FS 1783.28±89.47

0.32 2049.09±579.17

1.04 1974.30±496.14

0.41 SS 1683.18±621.21 2519.40±695.23 2171.79±831.95

EAO/S FS 1683.18±438.70

1.29 1644.66±339.47

0.00 1798.28±298.28

0.41 SS 1308.69±380.67 1645.09±398.26 1670.64±552.80

SAO/S FS 499.80±74.35

1.26 477.54±185.27

0.78 408.01±74.53

0.62 SS 413.20±116.14 404.53±31.86 437.75±61.35

Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.447 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table -2 shows that there is no significant differences found between first and second serve of body kinematics.

The linear kinematics of hit angle (HA), reach height (Rh) and distance of hit (Dh), toss height (Th), velocity of wrist angle (WA),

elbow angle (EA), shoulder angle (SA), pelvic angle (PR), knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of racket

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(RaCacc), wrist angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S),

shoulder angle (SAO/S) have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level of significance.

This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

force generation phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

Graph no. 9: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase

of tennis serve.

Graph no. 10: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 11: Graphical representation of the linear distance (meter) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of

tennis serve.

Graph no. 13: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 12: Graphical representation of the linear distance (meter) of the parameters in second serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 14: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during force

generation phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 15: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of tennis

serve.

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Graph no. 17: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during force

generation phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 16: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of second

serve.

Graph no. 18: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in second serve during force

generation phase of tennis serve.

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Table No.: 3 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during Follow through Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

RIvel FS 1530.47±289.32

1.11 1498.56±187.30

0.05 1484.24±303.23

0.52 SS 1336.96±193.32 1491.90±168.47 1401.35±107.89

RPIvel FS 1786.71±316.22

2.47* 1663.00±395.82

0.80 1311.45±249.88

0.46 SS 1371.55±115.23 1480.74±224.44 1376.80±137.32

Ballvel FS 4735.37±873.40

2.06 4236.07±447.93

1.14 4020.27±759.62

0.80 SS 3763.12±360.27 3856.12±490.26 3713.00±82.72

WRvel FS 837.91±113.48

1.45 756.20±83.98

0.17 713.42±102.95

0.05 SS 729.71±96.30 770.59±151.02 716.35±55.24

ERvel FS 420.72±27.52

2.70 396.40±25.85

0.77 368.71±35.35

2.08 SS 382.02±7.96 416.80±45.57 411.57±21.15

SRvel FS 216.34±35.25

0.87 211.46±37.42

0.75 205.78±35.18

0.49 SS 235.85±27.55 227.43±20.53 215.64±19.10

PRvel FS 168.48±47.49

0.41 194.01±22.39

0.70 176.27±39.94

0.31 SS 181.23±41.43 179.42±35.40 168.96±26.31

KRvel FS 75.83±17.02

0.02 76.56±36.15

0.19 88.35±23.12

0.81 SS 75.64±15.53 80.96±28.14 75.80±20.86

ARvel FS 328.25±56.22

0.10 342.70±43.45

0.04 334.78±84.87

0.37 SS 323.24±78.22 344.19±51.38 317.52±36.77

TRvel FS 399.18±63.19

0.00 428.49±47.34

0.18 407.88±80.65

0.64 SS 398.99±101.71 420.60±76.40 379.96±32.39

WAacc FS 2191.65±380.80

0.17 2254.27±530.74

1.29 3267.26±1121.65

0.39 SS 2274.98±892.58 3198.78±1367.00 3597.08±1290.19

EAacc FS 1497.49±607.10

0.93 1278.36±547.82

0.02 1118.60±775.77

1.48 SS 1140.61±476.10 1287.12±604.38 1850.05±615.07

WAO FS 146.86±18.94

1.70 143.73±7.24

0.56 140.90±5.91

0.02 SS 129.60±7.18 140.22±10.34 140.78±13.86

EAO FS 159.17±10.60

1.82 138.03±39.28

0.30 140.95±24.82

0.43 SS 125.97±34.84 144.52±17.56 146.45±6.62

SAO FS 134.74±8.10

0.56 118.08±18.98

2.26 150.12±19.55

1.14 SS 125.41±32.30 142.78±10.89 135.92±15.35

WAO/S FS 1219.91±523.83

0.06 1104.02±825.79

0.34 900.28±214.34

0.82 SS 1242.19±461.93 953.57±343.55 1107.08±458.05

EAO/S FS 1911.67±1033.24

0.39 1723.01±856.58

0.00 1725.99±542.85

0.25 SS 1659.29±780.01 1725.45±1089.08 1599.41±870.47

SAO/S FS 1540.91±710.73

1.01 1094.08±949.85

0.61 1665.34±823.28

0.22 SS 1085.24±555.21 1443.88±657.58 1763.04±370.14

Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.447 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table - 3 shows that there are no significant differences found between first and second serve of body

kinematics. The linear velocity of racket velocity at impact (RIvel), racket velocity at post impact (RPIvel), ball (Ballvel) wrist angle

(WA), elbow angle (EA), shoulder angle (SA), pelvic angle (PR), knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of wrist

angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S), shoulder angle (SAO/S)

have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level of significance. Except the racket velocity at post impact (RPIvel)

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during initial period of the match. Which shows a significant difference where|t|cal. values is more than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level

of significance.

Graph no. 19: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during follow through phase

of tennis serve.

Graph no. 21: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during follow through

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Graph no. 20: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during follow through

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Graph no. 22: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during follow through

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Graph no. 23: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during follow through phase of tennis

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Graph no. 25: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during follow through

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Graph no. 24: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in second serve during follow through phase of tennis

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This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, Knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

follow through phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

IV. DISCUSSION

Service is a key element in the game of tennis. Advanced players can hit the serve in many different ways and often use it as an

offensive weapon to gain an advantage in the point or to win. Professional players are expected to win most of their games in

service, may be the first serve or second serve. The flexion & extension of body joints are the keys to generate maximum

momentum and also contribute in performance of tennis serves. When executing a tennis serve, vigorous movement of the trunk

help to generate as much angular momentum as possible to transfer it to the racquet (Bahamonde, 2000). The statistical analysis of

data for different body segment kinematics revealed no significance difference between first and second service for Indian elite

players.

The linear and angular kinematics of body joints point and body joint angle of right wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvis, knee and ankle.

And other kinematics as, toss angle, hit angle, reach, height, distance of the hit, toss height, racket velocity at impact, racket velocity

at post impact, ball shows no significant differences between the both first and second tennis serve. The knees and hips extend and

the back moves from extension to flexion and rotates toward the non-dominant side (Abrams, 2011).

Chew et. al. (2003) reported absolute racket velocities were comparable between first serve and second serve, and were developed

to similar magnitudes, independent of serve location. The comparison of studies has reached to the conclusion that the shoulder

plays an important role in generating power, as well as transfers the power to the distal segments to contribute to the performance

(Putnam, 1993; Elliott et al., 1995). However, there are some disagreements between different investigations. For example, Elliott et

al. (1995) concluded that forearm extension at the elbow actually has a negative effect on racquet speed which may reduce the ball

speed. This contradicts another study that showed elbow extension to be the second greatest contributor to racquet speed at impact

(Gordon & Dapena, 2006).

Elliott et al. (2003) studied the tennis serve’s biomechanical properties using a two-camera system and compared male and female

results during competition at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. They chose to analyze serves with the highest velocity and

concluded that males created higher forces from their shoulder and elbow while also serving at higher speed. They also founded that

an increased knee flexion during the backswing leads to generate low forces of upper extremity and recommended that players be

encouraged to perform knee flexion. Reid et al. (2008) have investigated the factors which were most critical to the different serving

techniques were the range of extension of front and rear knee, peak angular velocity of rear knee drive extension. The shoulder joint

and foot kinematics influence higher in higher racquet linear velocity.

The tennis serve and throwing motion have a great relationship within each other. The movement uses whole body kinematics to

impact the direction and velocity on the ball. There are ten segments in a position to be activated during these movements of tennis

serve and throw. They are the ankles, feet, knees, pelvis, trunk, shoulder girdle, arm, forearm, and hand working in synchronicity.

Each has its own movements relative to its own proximal articulation. These articulations can perform more than one movement;

each movement depends upon the skill to be performed. Therefore, the link system tends to go faster as the movements proceed to

its distal end to gain maximum ball velocity (Wigley, n.d). Finally, the follow-through phase begins just after the ball contact and

ending with completion of the stroke (Pradhan, 2001). A number of investigations have been conducted to further delineate the

specific biomechanics of serve in tennis (Elliott, 1986; Bahamonde, 1989; Dillman, 1995; Elliott, 1995; Noffal, 1999; Elliott, 2003;

Gordon & Dapena, 2006).

V. CONCLUSION

From the data of the 2-D kinematics of the body moment of tennis serve of elite Indian players, we can see that the velocity of the

ball produces more by the combination of the body kinematics moment, and this moment comes mainly from the extension of the

knee, trunk, shoulder, elbow and wrist. This point can be verified by the 2-D kinematics results of the study. Elite tennis players

maintain their body kinematics in both first and second serve, and also manipulate their body kinematics to control the maximum

ball velocity till the end period of the match, which is executed through the racket velocity generated by the sequential movement of

the body segments involve in the serve motion of the tennis. From this study, we can further understand the role of body joint

kinematics in the on the maintenance of the performance of the tennis serve throughout the match. This will provide a reference to

the serve motions and the execution of the serve techniques for training and teaching, with a view to improve serving efficiency.

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Abstract:- In order to construct a scientifically designed to assess the specific physical fitness test battery for bowlers, this paper aim to construct the Specific Physical Fitness Test of Bowlers in Cricket. A 16 experimental test items purported to measure Speed, Strength, Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, coordination and Balance were Administered to 25 Players of North- Zone level intervarsity cricket players. The age ranged from between 18 to 25 years of age. The collected data was subjected to factor analysis (SPSS VERSION 17.0). The factor matrix was extracted to have rotated factor loadings. By considering the administrative feasibility, logistic interpretation with respect to the relevant field of application, rotated factor loadings and communality a test battery of four test items to measure the specific physical fitness test for bowlers of North- Zone level cricket players.

Keywords:Factor Analysis, Factor loading, Construction, Specific Physical Fitness.

INTRODUCTION

Today’s sports have different forms in the sense that earlier, more emphasis was laid on creative aspects, competition was become the defining feature of sports in modern society. Even though cricket is one of the oldest organized sports, there are very few studies on the physical demands of the game (Woolmer & Noakes, 2008) Actually, the cricketers are exposed to more demanding schedules, with longer period of time for training and practicing (Davies, 2008). Basically, cricket is a popular team game in most Commonwealth countries. In past it was played solely in a specific season (in Asian countries it was winter and in western countries it was summer). But its popularity has gained tremendous momentum since last three decades and now it is played throughout the year. Cricket is an endurance game and requires potential physical-physiological ability to excel the performance. Cricketers are therefore exposed to more demanding schedules, with longer periods of training and practicing. The increased workload may be one of the contributing factors to the increased incidence of injuries (Davies, 2008).

The importance of Specific fitness involves focusing the fitness goals of an athlete to meet the specific needs of an activity. An awareness of specific fitness cans workout to their performance in their sport. The performance potential of a cricketer player can be improved by specific fitness training which is generally divided up into aerobic, anaerobic and specific muscle training. Sport-specific strength training programs are fundamental to an athlete's development and success. The requirements of fitness are highly specific to sports for example a bowling in cricket player needs different type of fitness than batting etc. Fitness involves focusing the fitness goals of an athlete to meet the specific need of an activity. The term is most common when referring to athletes who play a particular sport; the athletes identify the specific physical requirements of that sport and then target exercises that will increase their fitness in those areas. An awareness of specific fitness can help athletes excel in their chosen sports because it directly connects their workouts to their performance in their sport. The development specific fitness requires the appropriate level or amount of motor abilities in relation to the requirement of the game concerned have also to be kept in view. And (Henson, 1987) also opined that the training is affected by the specificity and so, it must be specific to the requirements of the event.

The fitness of a cricketer which is specific to the game has no utility for the fitness of other game. Here the

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concern of researcher is specific fitness, particularly bowling for the game of cricket. Cricket fitness training is a form of sport-specific training designed for cricket players. The top cricket players in the world use fitness plans to developed and adapted for their needs by their coaches. Players need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they also need the endurance to make it all the way through a match. Muscular strength, speed, Coordination, flexibility, and agility are also important as cricket players. Harre (1979) for achieving a higher level of efficiency in technique and tactics in most of the sports, a high level of specific fitness is more important, because a Specific fitness is the key point of success for sportsman in the higher level competitions.

Although every player of the team is required to bat and field during the match, generally, each player possesses specific physical fitness, skills that defines their role and contributes to overall performance of the game (Stuelckenet, 2007). In respect of research on the physiological demands of bowling is sparse with the only studies available being those which included some physiological measures when assessing other aspects of the game. One study has found that heart rates of between 154 and158 bt./min during a 6-over fast bowling spell (Devlin, 2000). This was confirmed by Taliep, (2003) who found that heart rates during fast bowling ranged between 73% and 77% HR max. (Burnett ,1996) reported peak heart rates of between 180 and 190 bt./min during a 12-over fast bowling spell,(Noakes & Durandt, 2000). It is common in cricket for a fast bowler to experience a series of collisions with the ground in the run-up which are followed by a large impact at rear- and front- foot landing on the pitch during the delivery stride. The major impact with the pitch at front foot strike generates peak forces of approximately five times body weight vertically and two times body weight horizontally irrespective of the standard of performance (Elliott, 2000). So, adequate energy level must be maintained. With respect to bowling, although most of the research has focused on lower back injuries (Stretch, 2000), it is the view of (Noakes & Durandt, 2000), that the repeated eccentric actions during fast bowling are the real source of stress for fast bowlers and that this needs to be followed up and related to speed and accuracy of bowling as well as injury potential. Substantial specific fitness and muscle strength is required to reduce muscle damage arising from these repeated actions (Thompso, 1999). In playing positions such as bowling, a great amount of strength of the back muscles is required. Mechanical factors play an important role in the etiology of degenerative processes and injuries to the lumbar spine. Especially in fast bowling, where a player must absorb vertical and horizontal components of the ground reaction force that are approximately five and two times body weight at front-foot and rear-foot impact respectively, thus, assessment of back strength is essential (Elliott, 2000). The maximum capacity of the back muscles must be known and subsequently muscle endurance, if assessments are to be made of muscle fatigue during playing conditions (Mannion, 1999). However, the anatomical and biomechanical structures of the back are extremely complex and consequently, accurately measuring back muscle strength is problematic outside of a research setting. Further, the increased demands being placed on many cricketers now provide further need for them to be in peak physical condition not only for performance, but also for prevention of injury (Noakes & Durandt, 2000).

Here the concern of researcher is construction of specific physical fitness, particularly for the bowlers, game of cricket. The top cricket players in the world use fitness plans to developed and customized for their needs by their coaches. And other people can consult with personal trainers and cricket coaches to get advice on creating a cricket fitness training program, provide information and assistance with fitness training, including recommended workout schedules that people can use as a basis for the program. Cricket is a physically demanding sport. Players need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they also need the endurance to make it all the way through a match. At the elite level, sides like Australia and England are now extremely fit utilizing various fitness techniques to enhance the athletic abilities of their squads. There are a range of physical and mental factors that contribute to successful performance in sports. Cricket is basically a 'skills' game. A player has to be fit enough to perform a given job on the field without getting tired. Cricket fitness training is a form of sport-specific training designed for cricket players. Cricket is a physically demanding sport. Players need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they also need the endurance to make it all the way through a match. Coordination, flexibility, and agility are also important as cricket players. People who play cricket professionally and who want to develop their amateur games need fitness training to be able to take their performance to the next level. Getting too focused on one area of fitness can limit the athlete's versatility within his /her sport because most sports require a variety of skills. Another problem that can arise as a result of sport- or task-oriented fitness is that the athlete can create unnatural imbalances in his / her fitness that can eventually have health repercussions. It is also important for athletes to remember achieving their specific fitness goals. Physical fitness describes the functional capacity of the individual for the task (Messmer, 2014).

To meet the specific need of an activity an athlete requires focusing on fitness goals. It refers to those athletes who involve in a particular sport. Such types of athlete identify their specific exercise requirement and then select exercises to increase their fitness in specific areas. Such type of selected exercises helps directly to enhance performance of athlete in their selected sports. When athlete concentrates only on specific fitness, it may hamper general fitness, so athlete should know about exercises as well. The nature of the position requires that a bowler has the ability to move explosively in the run up to delivery, as a speedy run up will physically translate into a faster delivery of the ball; the arm, shoulder, and core body strength and stamina are necessary to deliver the ball repeatedly.

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The above mentioned literature emphasized the growing need of construction of specific physical fitness for bowlers. As the investigator interested in developing a specific physical fitness test battery. It becomes mandatory to explore the existing knowledge regarding the cricketer’s specific physical fitness.

METHODOLOGY

Selection of the subjects

The subjects for the study were 25 intervarsity cricket players specialized in bowlers. The chronological age of the players was between 18 to 25 years. They were recruited randomly from various universities participated in North-zone intervarsity cricket tournament held at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. No grouping of players was made during this phase. The sample for the construction phase was 25 players exposed to sixteen different fitness items. Then after taking data, all the skills were raised through factorial analysis.

SELECTION OF TEST ITEMS

In order to select the broad component of test, the available literature of physical fitness were critically reviewed and opinions of experts regarding these tests obtained. Also existing literature on the appropriate component of physical fitness in Indian geographical condition/ situation were considered. All the components of the physical fitness were considered. On the basis of these the following components for the specific physical fitness test for cricketer are considered. The physical fitness components are: Strength, Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, Coordination and Balance.

EXPERIMENTAL TEST ITEMS:

During the process of selection of the components of specific fitness test, the test items for each components were also identified along with and 16 test items were considered as: Standing broad Jump, Sit- ups, Dips, Pull- ups, Zig-zag, Shuttle run, 50 yard dash, Side-stepping, Squat Thrust, 600mts run/walk, Criss-cross, Skipping, Stroke Stand, Trunk lift, Sit and reach, and Hand Reaction.

METHOD OF EXECUTION:

Each experimental test items administration was adhered strictly administration procedure outline and protocol.

STATISTICAL TECHNIQUE:

The results have been obtained through the statistical package social sciences SPSS version 17.0. The Pearson product moment correlation formula has been utilizing for correlation of variables and the matrix of inter correlation among the sixteen variables was obtained. The data was then being factor analysis. The principal component analysis was used to extract factors. Varimax rotation (Kaiser’s normalization) was used to generate rotated factor matrix. After that the rotated factor matrix was used to the selected factor for analysis of data.

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

In this study of development of specific fitness test for the bowlers in the sports of cricket. The obtained data was analyzed by the statistical procedure of Factorial analysis. The factorial analysis was done by SPSS version 17.0

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Table -1: Descriptive analysis of 16 fitness test items

In this study Table 1 displays the descriptive statistics analysis i.e.: mean and SD of the selected Sixteen test items which were administered on the bowlers who played as subject in this study for obtaining the data.

The mean of standing broad jump test item number-1 is 2.624 and SD is 0.237.The mean of sit-ups test item number-2 is 47.960 and SD is 8.942. The mean of Dips test item number is-3 is 53.200 and SD is 6.745.The mean of pull-ups test item number-4 is 11.120 and SD is 3.745.The mean of zig-zag test item number-5 is 9.220 and SD is 0.066.The mean of Shuttle run test item number-6 is 10.199 and SD is 0.331.The mean of 50 yard dash test item number-7 is 6.324 and SD is 0.418. The mean of Side stepping test item number-8 is 16.880 and SD is 1.986. The mean of Squat Thrust test item number-9 is 9.800 and SD is 1.893.The mean of 600mts run/walk test item number-10 is1.420 and SD is 0.085.The mean of Criss-cross test item number-11is 10.680 and SD is 2.626.The mean of Skipping test item number-12is 56.200 and SD is 7.511.The mean of Stroke Stand test item number-13is14.403 and SD is 2.146.The mean of Trunk lift test item number-14 is 32.525 and SD is 3.128.The mean of Sit and reach Test items-15 is 9.916 and SD is 4.347.The mean of Hand Reaction Test items-16 is 29.320 and SD is 8.924.

Factor Analysis: The purpose of factor analysis is to “explore the under lying variance structure of a set of correlation coefficient. Thus, factor analysis useful for exploring and verifying patterns in a set of correlation coefficient” (Brown, 2001).

Table-2: Representing Factor Loading of factor I

Factor I (Table 2):- The factor I is defined by test which can measure flexibility. The highest factor loading is 0.977 to sit and reach is used to measure of the lower back and hamstring muscles. Pull-ups and dips are used to measure shoulder upper arm strength and upper body strength is very important for fast bowlers in the game of cricket. A side stepping this test item has greater affinity toward sprinting speed. Strock stand measures body balance of the body. Which is criss cross test can improve agility for rapid and accurate directional change in play.

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S.No. Test variables Catalogue Mean S.D

1 Standing broad Jump Test item-1 2.624 0.237

2 Sit- ups Test item-2 47.960 8.942

3 Dips Test item-3 53.200 6.745

4 Pull- ups Test item-4 11.120 3.745

5 Zig-zag-running Test item-5 9.220 0.066

6 Shuttle run Test item-6 10.199 0.331

7 50 yard dash Test item-7 6.324 0.418

8 Side-stepping Test item-8 16.880 1.986

9 Squat Thrust Test item-9 9.800 1.893

10 600mts run/walk Test item-10 1.420 0.085

11 Criss-cross Test item-11 10.680 2.626

12 Skipping Test item-12 56.200 7.511

13 Stroke Stand Test item-13 14.403 2.146

14 Trunk lift Test item-14 32.525 3.128

15 Sit and reach Test item-15 9.916 4.347

16 Hand Reaction Test item-16 29.320 8.924

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 Dips Test item-3 0.974

2 Pull-ups Test item-4 0.954

3 Side stepping Test item-8 0.965

4 Criss cross Test item-11 0.517

5 Skipping Test item-12 0.965

6 Stroke stand Test item-13 0.940

7 Sit and reach Test item-15 0.977

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Fig.1: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor I

Table-3: Representing Factor Loading of factor II

Factor II (Table 2):- These two items were identified in different components of physical fitness i.e. Which is sit-ups is exhibit significance positive factor loading is 0.843.basically sit-up test primarily measures abdominal and hip–flexor muscles, strength and endurance training exercise. It is the basic exercise used by cricketer’s fitness training. It plays a significant role for the core stability and back support. Whereas standing broad jump to measure the identified/emphasized on the ability to exert maximum explosive energy on maximum effort.

Fig. 2: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor II

Table-4: Representing Factor Loading of factor III

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S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 Standing broad jump Test item-1 0.717

2 Sit-ups Test item-2 0.843

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 Zig zag Test item-5 0.915

2 Shuttle run Test item-6 0.172

3 600mts run/walk Test item-10 0.185

4 Trunk lift Test item-14 0.166

5 Hand reaction Test item-16 0.120

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Factor III (Table 4):- The highest factor loading Zig-zag running is 0.915 appears to be primarily a reaction ability and measure of coordination movement and speed which is very important workout of the cricket players. 600run/walk to determine measure of cardiovascular fitness, it also a important factor for cricketers .Hand reaction test is the true factor emphasis on the ability to react faster and faster, that’s why trunk lift shown the flexibility which is determine the agility of the players.

Fig.3: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor III

Table-5 Representing Factor Loading of factor IV

Factor IV (Table 5):- Only squat thrust came significant loading of factor IV is 0.924. This test item describes the quality of explosive strength with the individuals and has a great importance for improving fitness level of cricket players.

Fig.4: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor IV

Table-6 Representing Factor Loading of factor V

Factor V (Table 6):- The single factor 50 yard dash came significant loading in factor V is (0.943). Speed the

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S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 Squat thrust Test item-9 0.924

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 50 yard dash Test item-7 0.943

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rate of change of successive movement of the same pattern.

Fig.5: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor V

DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEST BATTERY.

The bringing together several tests, which turn out to measure the same factor, is not very efficient. According to Fleishman (1964) inefficient test batteries are those with too many tests on one factor and none from one or more of the factors identified. The test items were selected to be included in the test on the basis of results obtained from the factor analysis to serve as the criteria to measure the specific physical fitness test for bowlers in cricket. Considering the administrative feasibility logistic and educational application following specific physical fitness test recommended for the north- zone level cricketers.

Table -7 Constructed of specific physical test battery for bowler (cricket)

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the findings and statistical analysis, critiques and experts deliberation in the light of critical literature and scientific information on the performance demands of construction of specific physical fitness test for bowlers in cricket. Existing knowledge could be completed by obtaining the considered opinions and insides of coaches and players. This information would also provide a framework for the development of specific physical components of bowling as specific assessment, focused on systematic training, conditioning, coaching and training protocols.

In the light of result the conclusions were drawn as the Factor analysis Rotated Varimax solution significantly and appropriately identified the test items for the construction a specific physical fitness test for bowler for North - Zone level cricket players. Every sport differs from one to another and also the demand of specific physical fitness ability in various games and sports. A bowlers differs from batsman and fielders etc in a quality and quantity of fitness components like balance, reaction ability (sharp movement ability to change position immediately). The test items derived indisputably represent the specific physical fitness components for bowler.

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DESIGN OF MANUAL TREADMILL WITH ELECTRICITY GENERATOR FOR

ENERGY SAVING

Shamshad Ali 1,

Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engg. Section,

University Polytechnic, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India

Syed Tariq Murtaza 2,

2Associate Professor

Dept of Physical Education, A.M.U.,

Aligarh (U.P.) India.

Ashish Kumar Katiyar 3

3Research Scholar

Dept of Physical Education, A.M.U.,

Aligarh (U.P.) India.

ABSTRACT:

With global technological advancement energy

demand is increasing and there is a strong

dependence on unsustainable fossil fuels based

power generation. The fossil fuels are burnt for

power generation which causes pollution.

Pollution is a crucial problem globally and

there are so many adverse effects of pollution

on living things as well as on environment.

Today in a polluted environment and changed

life style it is very difficult to live healthy. In fact,

regular physical activity can help to manage a

wide range of health problems. Treadmill is one

of the exercise machine in which someone

walks/runs over a belt. This belt is wrapped

around two rollers which are mounted on left

and right uprights at one side and base frame

on other side respectively.

The human effort during exercise goes waste in

conventional manual treadmill. The author has

designed a treadmill with Electricity Generator

to produce electricity during exercise. The

generator is coupled with the roller Flywheel

with help of a V-belt to generate electricity

using human effort. The electricity generated

during exercise may be used for charging a

battery or for any other work. The design of this

Treadmill has been presented in this paper.

Keywords: Generator, Treadmill, Energy

Conservation, Exercise Machine.

INTRODUCTION

Every body knows that exercise is good for

health. No one can ignore the health benefits

of regular exercise and physical activity

regardless of age, sex or physical ability. There

are many advantages of exercise. Some

benefits are as below [1]:

(a) Exercise controls the weight.

(b) Exercise decreases the risk of

cardiovascular diseases.

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(c) Exercise stimulates various brain

chemicals which can leave us

feeling happier and relaxed.

Exercise also makes our

appearance better resulting boost

in our confidence.

(d) Regular exercise improves the

strength of our muscles and boosts

our endurance. Exercise also

delivers oxygen and nutrients to

the tissues and helps in efficient

working of cardiovascular system.

(e) Exercise is helpful in fall asleep

faster and deeper the sleep.

(f) Exercise helps in connecting with

friends and family members in a

fun social setting.

Most of the people do exercise worldwide.

Different types of machines are used for

exercise. Many exercise machines are

operated manually. In manual exercise

machines muscle power goes waste during

exercise. The power which otherwise goes

waste during exercise may be used by

converting it into any other form of energy.

With the technological advancement

worldwide, demand of energy is continuously

increasing. The power generation is also

increasing and most of the energy generation

plants are using fossil fuels which bring up

many adverse effects which are as below:

(i) The available quantity of fossil fuel

is fixed and there depletion in their

available quantity and they will be

exhausted at sometime or other.

(ii) The fossil fuels are burnt to

produce electricity resulting

environmental pollution and

climate change.

(iii) Global warming is occurring due to

climate change.

In view of the above facts there is a need of

alternative methods of power generation.

Inventions are going on worldwide for

generating power through alternative

methods. Most of the people do exercise

worldwide. The electricity may be produced

by using manual exercise machines integrated

with Electricity Generators. In this way

manual power may be used to generate

electricity during exercise and we can

overcome the above mentioned problems up

to some extent.

Different types of exercise machines are used

for exercise. In conventional manual treadmill

human effort goes waste during the exercise.

Many inventors invented treadmills with

Electricity Generator. Douglas G. Bayerlein

and et al. invented a treadmill in which a

generator was coupled with a roller axle

through a belt drive system. A separate pulley

was mounted on roller axle to operate the

generator [1]. The Aurel A. Astilean invented a

treadmill having a concave shape of running

surface of belt. In this treadmill drooping

down of belt is prevented [2]. A treadmill

manufacturing company wood way

manufactured a treadmill which generates

power for display and can even be used for

charging a phone or MP3 player [3].

Author has designed a treadmill integrated

with an Electricity Generator in which

Generator is coupled with roller flywheel

through a v-belt drive system. The leg power

is used in this system to generate the

electricity during exercise and this generated

electricity may be used to charge the battery.

OBJECTIVE

To provide a treadmill with Electricity

Generator to save electrical energy.

To provide a treadmill with Electricity

Generator, as this may be useful for

battery charging for such areas where

electricity is not available.

To provide a treadmill with Electricity

Generator. this is simple in design.

To provide a treadmill with Electricity

Generator at low cost.

To provide a treadmill with Electricity

Generator to manufacture easily.

To provide a treadmill with Electricity

Generator to reduce the pollution upto

some extent by saving energy.

To provide a treadmill with Electricity

Generator with simple design.

MAIN COMPONENTS OF TREADMILL WITH

ELECTRICITY GENERATOR

The main components of the treadmill are as

below:

(i) Base frame

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(ii) Left upright

(iii) Right upright

(iv) Flywheel

(v) Roller

(vi) Working Belt

(vii) Side Molding

(viii) Adjustable Bracket

(ix) Upright Support

(x) U-shaped Handrail

(xi) V-Grooved flywheel

(xii) Electricity Generator

(xiii) V-Pulley

(xiv) V-Belt

(xv) Generator Support

(xvi)

WORKING PRINCIPLE

The conventional manual treadmill without

Electricity Generator is shown in Fig. 1.

When someone walks runs on the walking belt

flywheels runs at 200 r.p.m. This flywheel

rotation is used to generate the electricity. For

mounting the Electricity Generator a support

is welded on left upright as shown in Fig. 2.

An Electricity Generator is mounted on this

support and a v-pulley is fixed on the

generator shaft as shown in Fig. 2. A walking

belt is wrapped around roller 1 and roller 2.

Roller 1 is mounted on the left and right

upright and roller 2 is mounted on lower end

of the base frame. A V-grooved flywheel is

mounted on the left side of the roller 1 and

another flywheel is mounted on the right and

of the roller 1 as shown in Fig 3.

The V-Grooved Flywheel is connected with the

V-Pulley mounted on Generator shaft through

a V-belt. When someone walks / runs on the

walking belt roller 1 and 2 rotate. As the V-

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grooved flywheel is mounted on roller 1 and

there is no relative motion between the

flywheel and roller 1. Thus V-grooved flywheel

rotates with roller 1. The diameter of V-

grooved flywheel is kept 5 times more than

the diameter of the v-pulley mounted on the

shaft of the generator. If flywheel rotates at

200 r.p.m. the generator shaft will rotate at

1000 r.p.m. and electricity will be generated

which may be used to charge the battery or it

may be used to run the MP3 player, low

voltage CFL etc.

DISCUSSION

The manual treadmill with Electricity

Generator generates about 14- W max power

per person while Pedal operated stationary

bicycle based generator generates maximum

power 100-244 watt.[4]

The treadmill generator can generates energy

and this energy may be stored in the batteries

and later it may be useful for different

applications. This energy generation system is

sustainable and free from adverse efforts. The

treadmill with Electricity Generator reduces

the energy consumption resulting money

saving. This system may be used in gym

environment and more energy may be

produced which can be stored in batteries for

operating different appliances.

CONCLUSION

This manual treadmill with Electricity

Generator is simple in design.

The manual treadmill with Electricity

Generator is simple in design.

This manual treadmill with Electricity

Generator is sustainable.

A wide range of health problems can

be managed using this manual

treadmill.

This treadmill with Electricity

Generator is useful for such areas

where electricity is not available.

Electrical energy can be saved by using

this manual treadmill with Electricity

Generator.

Green House Gases can be reduced up

to some extent by this manual

treadmill with Electricity Generator.

Strength of muscles can be improved

by using this manual treadmill with

Electricity Generator.

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1. http://www.google.com/patents/US2

0120010048

2. http://www.google.co.in/patents/US8

308619

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ecomill

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m/132115/1/Harsh%20Mankodi%20

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1 2 3 4 5Syed Tariq M urtaza Shahanawaz Khan M ohd. Imran Ashish Kumar Katiyar Qamber Rizwan

INTRODUCTION :

The game of cricket has

a magnificent past and

a complex history (Bob

Woo lmer 2008) . I t

relishes 400-Odd years

of annals (M urtaza S. T.

& et. al. 2014). Authors

believe that it has been

originated from the

ancient sport of India

i.e. Gilli Danda (Tipcat

in English) which has

possibly t he or igin over

2500 years ago (Steve

Craig-2002 & John

Arlott-1975). Cricket

was taken by the Brit ish

to their Colonies &

s t a r t e d p l a y i n g &

expanding into every

continent on t he globe.

Modern day’s cricket

innovat ion in their

arsenal. They focused

on providing the basic

s k i l l s a n d s i m p l y

update them to a level

that maintains theircompetit iveness at the

global p lane. This

method still applies

b u t w i t h f e w

o p p o r t u n i t i e s &

chance for innovation.

Recent ly however ,

some t rends have

emerged that drive

the innovation process

among coaches &

players. Due to the

b u r g e o n i n g

competitions at local

& international level,

all players are exposed

Abstract

Keywords

Short Profile

Syed Tariq M urtaza is working as an Assistant

Professor, Department of Physical Education,

In day today cricket the bar of excellence is

going h igher and higher, every team consists of eleven

players but they want to perform like a unit in all areas

of cricket. But t heir unit y is seen especially at t he time of

fielding. In a t eam, level of fielding plays a remarkablerole in order to perform them like a unit. If a team

renders less chances to others by their quick ‘accurate

fielding throwing they are quite ahead from others.

With the help of good fielding, a team can manage

those runs which could not be scored by bat ting, and to

stop opponents at low score. M ore over an accurate

throw change a whole game because when bowler

doesn’t make any impact on bat ting side, tw o or t hree

accurate throws change the whole face of game and

guide it in your favor.

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Modern day s cricket

has been transformed

into more competitive

& b e c o m e m o r e

aggressive where every

player has to put extra

ef for ts in order to

p e r f o r m a t t h e

o p t i m u m l e v e l

(M urtaza S. T. & et . al.

2014). Innovation incricket is very rare. In

the past, many cricket

teams have been able

to survive even with very limited amounts of

repeatedly in front of

t h e i r o p p o n e n t s;

hence there is an

increased push to

improve eff iciency and

effectiveness of the

skil ls. Teams need

m o r e t h a n go o d

practice to survive;

t h e y r e q u i r e

innovative processes

and management that

c an d r i v e d o w n

injuries and improve their skill level unknown to

others.

A.M.U., Aligarh. He Has Complet ed Ph.D.

Available online at w ww.lsrj.in

1.Assistant Professor, Depart ment of Physical Education, A.M .U., Aligarh

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.Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Shri Varshney College, Aligarh.3.PTT (+2, Boys), A.M .U., Aligarh

4.Research Scholar, Departm ent of Physical Education, A.M .U., Aligarh

5.Student M .P.ED III semester, Departm ent of Physical Education, A.M .U., Aligarh

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2.0 OBJECTIVE OF TEST

3.0 UTILITY OF TEST

Accuracy of young male cricketers of U-16years to h it stump.

As the game of cricket is going to be more &

more standardized, playing skills, specially fielding is

getting more weightage. A run out, can change the

whole game. Run out is a chance & to convert this

chance into a run out a player has to be accurate in his

th rows. It is quite easy to attempt run out when all

th ree stumps are visible but it goes prett y difficult to

hit single visible stump. This test is constructed to

know the accuracy of young players, hitting singlestump & react to-wards call under the stress.

4.0 NOM ENCLATURE OF TEST

5.0EQUIPM ENTS REQUIRED

The proposed test has been christened afterthe name of t he father of one of t he originators i.e.

‘Azhar Cricket-Specif ic Field ing Test for Yout h

Cricketers’.

5.1Measuring tape.

5.26 standard cricket stumps.

5.36 standard leather cricket balls.

5.4Pen/ pencil.

5.5Chalk powder.

5.6Wicket keeping gloves, pads, helmet .

5.7Opt ional equipment s (for wicket keeper)5.7.1Pads.

5.7.2Helmets.

6.0M ARKING OF TEST

Diagram of ‘Azhar ’ Cricket Fielding Test for Youth

This test consists of t hree row s. All three rows

are 9.5 m long and parallel t o each other. First row for

stum ps, second row for first t hree balls which are at

the distance of 6 m from first row, third row for second

three balls which are at the distance of 20 m from

second row. On first row stumps are fixed in such a

rest t wo are placed 2 m at eit her side of the fir st ball.

This test may be conducted where minimum

of 30 m × 35 m open field is available. Before

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leaving 1 m space at either ends. Three balls are

placed on second row w hich is at the distance of 6 m

from f irst row. First ball of second row is placed in such

a way that it comes in center o f all six stum ps and rest

two are placed 1 m at either side of the first ball.

Second three balls are place on third row at the

distance of 20 m from second row. First ball of thi rd

row is placed followed by first ball of second row and

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be given to the participants wit h the help of t rained

helpers. After a good warming up, players divided

individually & perform this test one by one. On the

signal go fielder shall to run towards the balls of

second row & pick any ball of his choice and hit the

stum p under arm on which t he keeper is backing up.

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CONTEMPORARY APPROACH OF PRACTICING IN CRICKET NET

Abstract:-More is always good is an aphorism which haunts everybody especially in the field of games & sports. Long hours practice without aiming at something worthwhile has become the norm in cricket. Net practice in cricket is a very traditional form of practice. Sessions at nets have full potential to simulate the match-like situation and offer a very operative long term type of practice for each players especially batsmen & bowlers to improve their skills, and eventually their performance. But despite having the potential of resembling the competition-like situations, nets are handled and used without purpose where batsmen usually pad-up and bat for 10-20 minute without concentrating on specific shots or weak points, and the net session continues each day in a similar fashion. Planning for net sessions is vital & decisive to thriving coaching. Authors in this paper strove to create a training methodology using close nets concentrating on performance and avoiding pitfalls of traditional practice in cricket.

keywords : aphorism , training methodology ,Contemporary Approach .

INTRODUCTION:

Dedication with optimistic approach is required to attain proficiency in sports skills (Murtaza et. al. 2014). ‘Practice makes perfect’ precept gives an idea to many people associated with sports coaching that the more I practice, the more I become perfect. Due to which coaches and parents typically encourage long practice (Online 2014). The same is true in cricket. The practice for cricket skills is being done using net which traditionally is called as ‘net practice’ (Murtaza et. al. 2014). Most of the time net practice is the only option available for many cricketers around the world (Bob Woolmer-2008). Nets for practice & coaching usually set up either outdoors or indoors on the temporary or permanent basis. Outdoor nets are of generally two types, one is closed net in which bowlers bowled their balls and batsmen do either their specific-shot practice of general practice. Open net is another type of net practice where the middle wicket of the ground is used and fielders are set and batsmen practice their shots and 4-5 bowlers bowl. Sessions at nets have full potential to simulate the match-like situation and offer a very operative long term type of practice for each players especially batsmen & bowlers to improve their skills, and eventually their performance. But despite having the potential of resembling the competition-like situations, nets are handled and

Ashish Kumar Katiyar1, Syed Tariq Murtaza, Ph.D.2, Dr.Mohd.Imran3, Mohd.Sharique4, Taufiq Ahmad5, Dr.Farkhunda Jabin6, Shamshad Ahmad7, Ravi Prakash Singh7, Arshad Hussain Bhat7, Salman Ahmad Khan8, Raof Ahmad Bhat8, Irshad Maqbool Malik8, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo8, Mohd Zakir8, Mohd. Sabir9, Iftikhar Ahmad9, Sateesh Chandra9, Lalita Kumari9, Tasleem Khan9, Sarvar Ali9, Qamber Rizwan9, Intazar Ali9, Vinay Kumar Singh9 “CONTEMPORARY APPROACH OF PRACTICING IN CRICKET NET” Review of Research | Volume 4 | Issue 5 | Feb 2015 | Online & Print

1 2 3 4Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Syed Tariq Murtaza, Ph.D. , Dr.Mohd.Imran , Mohd.Sharique ,

5 6 7 7Taufiq Ahmad , Dr.Farkhunda Jabin , Shamshad Ahmad , Ravi Prakash Singh ,

7 8 8Arshad Hussain Bhat , Salman Ahmad Khan , Raof Ahmad Bhat ,

8 8 8Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir ,

9 9 9 9Mohd. Sabir , Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh Chandra , Lalita Kumari ,

9 9 9 9 9Tasleem Khan , Sarvar Ali , Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh

1&7Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

3PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

4Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

5Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.6Registered Physician & Associate Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

8Students M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.9Students M.P.ED (Sem. II), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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used without purpose where batsmen usually pad-up and bat for 10-20 minute without concentrating on specific shots or weak points, and the net session continues each day in a similar fashion. Another peculiarity of net practice is that every other player becomes bowler & the practice sessions continue until every-one has batted. One can obviously sense that such net sessions are partly effective, providing very limited scope of general cricketing sense. Conventionally coaches set up their academy with no specific sketch in mind. Many a times it is found that such net sessions seem out of order & messy, the players do not put any attention on practice, found to be inattentive which results in lesser improvement. Thus planning for net sessions is vital & decisive to thriving coaching.

2.OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO NET PRACTICE:

2.1.To replicate real match-like conditions. and2.2.To make sure that every player is involved and come with certain aim in the appropriate manner.

3.NOMENCLATURE OF THE PRACTICE:

The proposed contemporary approach to Net practice for training will from now onwards will be called as ‘NARAASHANS NET PRACTICE’. ‘Naraashans’ is the Vedic word which is mentioned 33 times in ancient religious scripture and has the meaning of ‘a man who is much praised by his men’.

4.EQUIPMENTS:

Following equipments will be needed for the Naraashans Net Practice:

4.1.One Regular Net Practice Area (full length wicket i.e. 20.12 meter)4.2.Two Sets of Stumps4.3.Bats4.4. Five Cricket Leather Balls (standard)4.5.Well Marked Batting & Bowling Areas4.6.One Whistle; and4.7.One Stop Watch.

5.MARKING FOR THE PRACTICE AREA:

The field for this innovative game shall have the round shape. 30 meter circle drawn from the batting stump is recommended. One batting stump shall be placed in the middle of the field. Four cones shall be placed in the ground each 20.12 meter away from the batting stump.

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Diagram of Naraashans Net Practice

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6.ADMINISTRATION OF THE NARAASHANS NET PRACTICE:

6.1. BOWLERS:

Each Naraashans Net shall have maximum of Seven (7) to Eight (8) bowlers, irrespective of their type. Only Five (5) bowlers shall be allowed to bowl at any given time during the practice. Other bowlers will be instructed by the coach to practice drills. If any bowler bowls any illegal delivery, then he/she shall be replaced with the waiting bowlers and the net practice shall continue in the same fashion.

6.2. BATSMAN:

One batsman at a time shall come to bat in the Net for practice. Batsman shall face first Six (6) balls on the trial basis, then after his/her inning shall start with Run-ball.

6.3. RUNS:

The coach/any other player shall call aloud ‘Run-ball’ on every 3rd ball and the batsman shall run for Two (2) runs on every 4th ball until he/she gets out twice.

6.4. OUT:

Batsmen shall be dismissed bowled, caught & bowled, LBW, Hit-wicket, or run-out. Batsman shall be dismissed once only with any way of dismissal other than run-out.

6.4.1. RUN-OUT:

Maximum of Two (2) run-outs shall be allowed only with the following variations:

(a) Ball towards the Bowler: If the batsman hits/played the ball and the ball travels towards the bowler beyond the batting crease, the bowler shall pick the ball up & come back to the bowling end and throw under-arm towards the batting end to hit the stumps. The thrower’s feet shall be beyond the bowling crease while releasing the ball for the run-out. If the ball hits the stumps & the batsman is out of the crease then the batsman shall be declared run-out.

(b) Ball towards the Wicket-Keeper: If the batsman played the ball behind the stumps or the ball remains behind the batting crease, the bowler shall rush towards the ball and throw under-arm towards the bowling-end where any of the bowlers shall become the fielder, he/she shall gather the ball and throw it under-arm towards the batting stumps. If the ball hits the stumps & the batsman is out of the crease then the batsman shall be declared run-out.

7. NET PRACTICE PERSONALS:

One (1) Coach who may act as Umpire also shall be required for the completion of the Naraashans Net Practice.

8.VARIATIONS IN THE PRACTICE:

Following variations may be done in order to make the practice more intense:

8.1.The bowler may become the wicket keeper after throwing the ball towards the fielder at the bowling end and hit the stumps with the ball after gathering it. 8.2.One run-out, instead of two may be incorporated during the practice.8.3.The proposed Naraashans Net Practice may also be done in the Open Net with all real fielders.

CONCLUSION:

The traditional way of practicing cricket is not very productive nor stimulating for the players. Innovative methods & procedures for the practice must be evolved by coaches & players regularly. The discussed methodology of training is innovative & intense which will be of much benefit for the improvement of skills of the players. More alterations may be add-in during the practice to make it more intense and interesting to the players and may also be changed/modified according to the age-group of the players. Small competitions may also be held between two nets. Authors propose the Naraashans Net Practice with the conviction that the cricketers will enjoy the practice, and keep

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on looking forward to come again & again at the nets with more vigor & simultaneously will improve in their skills & understanding of the game of cricket in real competition-like situation.

REFERENCES:

1.Bob Woolmer (2008). Bob Woolmer’s Art & Science of Cricket, published by Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd).2.Murtaza, Syed Tariq, Mohd. Imran, Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd. Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo, & Mohd. Zakir (2014). Construction & Standardization of Fielding Test in Cricket. Published in Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. IV, Issue VIII/September, ISSN: 2230-7850.3.Murtaza, Syed Tariq, PhD; Dr. Mohd.Imran; Dr. Mohd.Sharique; Taufiq Ahmad; Dr.Farkhunda Jabin; Ashish Kumar Katiyar; Shamshad Ahmad; Ravi Prakash Singh; Arshad Hussain Bhat; Salman Ahmad Khan; Raof Ahmad Bhat; Irshad Maqbool Malik; Showkat Ahmad Naikoo; Mohd Zakir; Mohd. Sabir; Iftikhar Ahmad; Sateesh Chandra; Lalita Kumari; Tasleem Khan; Sarver Ali; Qamber Rizwan; Intazar Ali; Vinay Kumar Singh. Development Of Cricket-Specific Bowling Accuracy Test .Published in Academic Sports Scholar, Vol. 3 Issue 11 November 2014 ISSN 2277-3665. 4.Online (2014) http://optimumsportsperformance.com/blog/practice-is-important-for-young-athletes-but-make-time-to-train-also/ Accessed at 18:52 IST on 06.12.2014)

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DETERMINATION OF TRAINING STATUS OF BATSMEN IN OPEN NET IN CRICKET

Abstract:- Today’s cricket has become more competitive in nature by amending format and rules of the game. The changes may put mental pressure on the player to survive in the game and now the game of cricket demands not only technical but psychological preparation of player. So to have performance in competition, there is need to design scientific, psychological and innovative based training methods due to which player can fulfill the demands of today’s cricket.

Keywords : Training Status , mental pressure , scientific, psychological .

INTRODUCTION

“Score doesn’t add up; these are the runs taken well and wisely” (Irshad Malik)Modern times of games and sports are not only confined to participate but to perform well (Yobu A. 2010).

Every game and sport focuses on developing modern techniques and methods which ultimately aims at enhancing the performance, so same is the true with the game of cricket as well. Cricket nowadays is not merely to perform at national and international level but to give best performance to survive in the game because cricket has become most competitive game in the world (Bob Woolmer 2008). In cricket as in rest of the games various means and methods are used and innovations are being made with the ultimate aim to enhance the performance of player as well as team (Murtaza, S. T. & et. al 2014). So it is on the part of coach that how he designs and implements the methods in order to evaluate and interpret the best results in the future which will be beneficial for individual player as well as for team performance.

As the literature reviewed, the researchers found no where the design of training log in cricket which could be served as the tool for coaches to evaluate the performance and interpret the results according to the level which a player truly requires. So researchers propose training log for batsman for open net in cricket which is first of its kind and includes both physical as well as psychological aspect of performance.

The training log for batsman in open net is basically based on the fact that provides competitive situation to

Irshad Maqbool Malik1, Syed Tariq Murtaza, Ph,D,2, Mohd.Imran3, Mohd.Sharique4, Taufiq Ahmad5, Farkhunda Jabin6, Ashish Kumar Katiyar7, Shamshad Ahmad7, Ravi Prakash Singh7, Arshad Hussain Bhat7, Salman Ahmad Khan8, Raof Ahmad Bhat8, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo8, Mohd Zakir8, Mohd. Sabir9, Iftikhar Ahmad9, Sateesh Chandra9, Lalita Kumari9, Tasleem Khan9, Sarver Ali9, Qamber Rizwan9, Intazar Ali9, Vinay Kumar Singh9, “DETERMINATION OF TRAINING STATUS OF BATSMEN IN OPEN NET IN CRICKETEDUCATION” Academic Sports Scholar | Volume 4 | Issue 2 | Feb 2015 , Online & Print

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1 2 3Irshad Maqbool Malik , Syed Tariq Murtaza, Ph.D. , Mohd.Imran ,

4 5 6 7Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad , Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar ,

7 7 7Shamshad Ahmad , Ravi Prakash Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat ,

8 8 8 8Salman Ahmad Khan , Raof Ahmad Bhat , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir ,

9 9 9 9 9Mohd. Sabir , Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan ,

9 9 9 9Sarver Ali , Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh

1&7Students M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

3PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

4Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

5Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.6Registered Physician & Associate Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

8Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

9Students M.P.ED (Sem. II), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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the batsman to develop his self-confidence and motivational power because good performance cannot be achieved only by techniques used and skills executed but the psychology plays an important role in performing well especially in competitive situations. Mental preparation is most important segment of any game and sport which can help the player to remain positive in the activity and break the mental barriers which impede the player from performing up to his peak potential. It helps the player to tackle the tough situations of the match .The ultimate aim of this training log is that player should score more runs by eliminating maximum number of faults in order to win the competition.

Another important psychological feature of this training log for batsman in open net that it is based on goal setting program .Setting goal for player by himself or by coach is very rare in other training logs of games and sport. Setting goals alert the mind of the player to work hard, create interest, and concentrate on achieving the set goal which will be very helpful for players to focus and to deal with distraction of mind.

UTILITY

Utilities of this training log are as follows:1.It could be the best tool for coach to evaluate the performance of player.2.It could be helpful for coach in selection process of player as well as team.3.It could helpful in mental preparation, interest and motivation of the player.4.It could be used develop good sense to tackle the situation in the match by giving targets.5.Training log for batsman in open net could be helpful for the coach to design training programs and drills for the player after being observation in order to improve the performance.6.On the basis of this training log strategies and tactics could be used for better conclusions after performance of each player and team as well.

OBJECTIVE

Assessment to improve performance by physical and mental preparation of the player for competition

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PROCEDURE

The said training log for batsman in open net is divided into three columns. The column (A) is demographic profile of player which is filled by coach at the beginning of the practice session. In column (B) all headings is to be filled with numerical values as per the performance of the player. In final column(C) the ground map is divided into different regions should be used for scoring purpose. E.g. the ball travelled to 30 yard or out of it towards the boundary should be mentioned in the regions accordingly by dots. If the batsman gets caught in the air in any above mentioned region is represented by letter ’W’ in that particular region, After the practice session is over the coach while using the observation method would be able to assess the performance, check out the faults and accordingly correct them and plan the next training session.

CONCLUSION

The coach having the written record of batsman’s performance on the basis of which the coach can assess the performance of player hence can plan further performance improving trainings and methods. The player can also know the status of his performance which can create interest, develop self-confidence, positive sense, concentration and motivate him to achieve his goals.

REFERENCES

1.Bob Woolmer (2008). Bob Woolmer’s Art & Science of Cricket, published by Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.2.Syed Tariq Murtaza, Mohd. Imran, Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd. Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo, & Mohd. Zakir (2014). Construction & Standardization of Fielding Test in Cricket. Published in Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. IV, Issue VIII/September, ISSN: 2230-7850.3.Yobu A. (2010). Test Measurement in Physical Education & Sports, published by Friends Publications (India), New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7216-317-4 page no. 408.

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Irshad Maqbool MalikStudents M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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TRAINING LOG TO DETERMINE SKILLS OF FIELDING IN CRICKET

Abstract:-In the course of time it has been seen that current and recent times’ cricket is striking in

appearance and the level of competition has multiplied exponentially. In order to compete the players require systematic practice to be flourished or performed at all levels of cricket (irrespective of age group). Therefore, exact and accurate training log has become an essential to have a prosperous and successful planning.

Keywords : Determine Skills , Training Log , systematic training .

INTRODUCTION

No doubt it is a universal acceptance that cricket has been playing for more than 4 century (Murtaza S.T. & et. al. 2014). With the passage of time it has become much competitive at national and international level. Each and every cricketer desires to play at maximum possible level of cricket but in order to bring that desires into reality; he has to impose himself in different systematic training for the acquisition of proficiency in skill. The role of coach or trainer is vital to lead the players towards the right path (Bob Woolmer 2008). Coach effectively observe the players efficiency as well as deficiency during the practice and he either make corrections or gives advice or to plan a program which removes the mistakes and makes him more efficient (Yobu A. 2010). The training log provides a clear picture of players’ previous and current performance.

UTILITY:

As compared to last two decades of cricket the current cricket is quiet changed in all aspects. It has become fully competitive where each individual has to perform out of his comfort zone so that he may secure his position at different level of cricket. As far as the performance records are concerned different coaches are using their own training log but they are publicized. The training log which is absent in the world of cricket can help the coaches or trainers to have a complete records of players’ past and present which can increase his performance efficiency,

7 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6Mohd Zakir ; Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD ; Mohd.Imran ; Mohd.Sharique ; Taufiq Ahmad ; Farkhunda Jabin ; Ashish Kumar Katiyar ; Shamshad Ahmad ; Ravi Prakash Singh ; Arshad Hussain Bhat ; Salman

7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8Ahmad Khan ; Raof Ahmad Bhat ; Irshad Maqbool Malik ; Showkat Ahmad Naikoo ; Mohd. Sabir ; Iftikhar Ahmad ; Sateesh Chandra ; Lalita Kumari ; Tasleem Khan ; Sarver Ali ; Qamber Rizwan ; Intazar

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7 1 2 3Mohd Zakir ; Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD ; Mohd.Imran ; Mohd.Sharique ;

4 5 6 6Taufiq Ahmad ; Farkhunda Jabin ; Ashish Kumar Katiyar ; Shamshad Ahmad ;

6 6 7Ravi Prakash Singh ; Arshad Hussain Bhat ; Salman Ahmad Khan ;

7 7 7Raof Ahmad Bhat ; Irshad Maqbool Malik ; Showkat Ahmad Naikoo ;

8 8 8 8Mohd. Sabir ; Iftikhar Ahmad ; Sateesh Chandra ; Lalita Kumari ;

8 8 8 8 8Tasleem Khan ; Sarver Ali ; Qamber Rizwan ; Intazar Ali ; Vinay Kumar Singh

1Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

3Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

4Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.5Registered Physician & Associate Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

6Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

7Students M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.8Students M.P.ED (Sem. II), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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decreased and remove the deficiencies. For selection point of view there are two things which are taken into consideration i.e. batting and bowling with the help of the training log players fielding skill can also be measured. It is very difficult for a coach or trainer to realize and keep all the things in mind all the records during practice through visual observation but in the training log all the information, records, observation, corrections required can be added in an instant by the coach and he can work upon the players through the training log it can also utilized for research purpose and to select the players and teams.

OBJECTIVE:To maintain and secure the record of players performance in between fielding practice session and for setting further training program and improvement.

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PROCEDURE:

1.Column ‘A’ required to fill by demographic profile of the player.2.Column’B’ and ‘C’ must be filled in numerical values e.g. 1, 2, 3 and so on before respective type of fielding.3.Column ‘D’ includes some instructions for the users regarding the log.4.Column ‘E’ will be used by filling corrections name if required by the coach to amend.

NOTE: the column ‘C’ which is for throws scoring that must be filled by alphabet ‘B’ and ‘C’(if the ball is thrown from boundary put ‘B’ and ‘C’ from circle respectively).

CONCLUSION:

By using the training log both the players and coaches or trainers can conclude each and everything performed during practice. A coach by analyzing the performance of the player during practice can set a good training program for further training sessions and can improve his fielding efficiency. It can further utilize for comparative study in research purpose and when a particular player handed over from one coach to another coach he will start to guide the player from the last instead from beginning.

REFERENCES

1.Bob Woolmer (2008). Bob Woolmer’s Art & Science of Cricket, published by Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd).2.Syed Tariq Murtaza, Mohd. Imran, Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd. Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo, & Mohd. Zakir (2014). Construction & Standardization of Fielding Test in Cricket. Published in Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. IV, Issue VIII/September, ISSN: 2230-7850.3.Yobu A. (2010). Test Measurement in Physical Education & Sports, published by Friends Publications (India), New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7216-317-4 page no. 408.

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Training Log To Determine Skills Of Fielding In Cricket

Mohd ZakirStudents M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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CONSTRUCTION OF TRAINING LOG FOR WICKET KEEPER IN CRICKET

Abstract:- In order to collect information about the current status of performance of players and its utilization a coach or trainer always look for a handy tool which may preserves the records of players for further improvement and to make training more systematic and result oriented. For the sake of it the training log is prerequisite for a coach or trainer. Hence, the authors propose the training log for wicket-keepers.

Keywords: collect information , Construction Of Training , Wicket Keeper .

INTRODUCTION :

In process of time it has been noticed that the cricket of present time has made a strong impression throughout the world whereby the competition amongst players has also been increased to be a great extent (Murtaza, S. T. & et. al 2014). As a result of this increment in competition the level of training has also become more scientific and systematic (Yobu A. 2010). But during practice session because of the continuity of movements it is difficult for a coach to keep all the things in mind related to players’ skill but the training log redresses these difficulties and give a new shape to training and makes the training systematic and performance oriented (Bob Woolmer 2008).

UTILITY:

The utility of training log includes many aspects of wicket keepers’ training. A wicket keeper is the backbone of the fielding side who can never be relaxed as compared to other players during the game. He has to work more than other players. With the help of training log the coach or trainer can realize the performance of the wicket keeper and shortcomings and can amend it. The training log acts as a performance recording sheet whereby the level of performance can be increased and reduce the shortcomings by setting a systematic and planned training program. The utility of training log further extended for the selection of players and teams respectively. It can also lead for the comparative study and classification of players irrespective of level of performance. The utility of training log is of prime importance for players performance enhancement.

7 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6Salman Ahmad Khan , Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD , Mohd.Imran , Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad , Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Shamshad Ahmad , Ravi Prakash Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Raof

7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8Ahmad Bhat ,Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir , Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan , Sarver Ali , Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali and Vinay

8Kumar Singh , ““TEACHING AS A CAREER”-CONSTRUCTION OF TRAINING LOG FOR WICKET KEEPER IN CRICKET”, Golden Research Thoughts | Volume 4 | Issue 8 | Feb 2015 | Online & Print

7 1 2Salman Ahmad Khan , Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD , Mohd.Imran ,

3 4 5 6Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad , Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar ,

6 6 6 7Shamshad Ahmad , Ravi Prakash Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Raof Ahmad Bhat ,

7 7 7 8Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir ,

8 8 8 8 8Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan , Sarver Ali ,

8 8 8Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali and Vinay Kumar Singh

1Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

3Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

4Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.5Registered Physician & Associate Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

6Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

7Students M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.8Students M.P.ED (Sem. II), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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OBJECTIVE:

To have a record of wicket-keeper’s performance and information for further improvement and to make training more skill-oriented for learners.

PROCEDURE:

1.Column ‘A’ required to fill by demographic profile of the player.2.Column’ B’ and ‘C’ must be filled in numerical values e.g. 1, 2, 3 and so on before respective type of takings.3.Column ‘D’ includes some instructions for the users regarding the log.4.Column ‘E’ will be used by filling corrections name if required by the coach to amend.

CONCLUSION:

In order to keep the training on the right track training log is prerequisite for wicket-keepers as well as coaches or trainers. The utilization of training log helps the coach for future improvement, comparison, classifications, and selections of players. Its uses may further be extended for systematic analyzing of players and setting a well planned training program for better performance.

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REFERENCES

1.Bob Woolmer (2008). Bob Woolmer’s Art & Science of Cricket, published by Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) 2.Syed Tariq Murtaza, Mohd. Imran, Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd. Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo, & Mohd. Zakir (2014). Construction & Standardization of Fielding Test in Cricket. Published in Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. IV, Issue VIII/September, ISSN: 2230-78503.Yobu A. (2010). Test Measurement in Physical Education & Sports, published by Friends Publications (India), New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7216-317-4 page no. 408.

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Salman Ahmad KhanAssistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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NEED BASED CRICKET-SPECIFIC TRAINING LOG FOR BATSMEN IN CLOSE NET

Abstract:-It has been observed that modern day’s cricket has changed dramatically and becomes more competitive in nature . Players need good & well planned practice to survive; they require innovative methods to practice for the improvement of their skills in order to compete proficiently at regional and global plane (Murtaza S.T & et .al, 2014 & Yobu A. 2010)). Hence precise training log has become imperative for successful planning where each detail of training must be recorded.

Keywords : global plane , Contemporary Cricket , serious business .

INTRODUCTION:

Contemporary Cricket is a serious business & is much more competitive at both regional and global plane (Bob Woolmer 2008). It is every cricketers dream to play at national or at international level, but to turn this dream into reality players have to put themselves to competitive training to improve efficiency & effectiveness of the skills (Murtaza, S. T. & et. al 2014). The coach has a key role to play in keeping the cricketing stars on the right track. Coaching is subjective in description (Yobu A. 2010), where the coach observes or looks at the player in action on the nets and determines the problem areas of the player to correct the faults that are observed .In the absence of training log it is quite impossible to retain memories especially minor errors which a player committed during practice. To keep the player in the right form, a training log is one of the best tools for coaches to keep a complete personal record of events, experiences and observations.

UTILITY:

A training log is a factual written account of important events which may be taken as an extended account in prose or verse of personal record of events, experiences and observations. Modern day’s cricket has made a marked change in its form and nature and becomes more competitive where players have to give their 100 percent in order to perform at the optimum level. A training log is one of the best tools to keep the player at a pace required at

Raof Ahmad Bhat1, Syed Tariq Murtaza, Ph.D.2, Mohd.Imran3, Mohd.Sharique4, Taufiq Ahmad5, Farkhunda Jabin6, Ashish Kumar Katiyar7, Shamshad Ahmad7, Ravi Prakash Singh7, Arshad Hussain Bhat7, Salman Ahmad Khan8, Irshad Maqbool Malik8, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo8, Mohd Zakir8, Mohd. Sabir9, Iftikhar Ahmad9, Sateesh Chandra9, Lalita Kumari9, Tasleem Khan9, Sarver Ali9, Qamber Rizwan9, Intazar Ali9, Vinay Kumar Singh9, “NEED BASED CRICKET-SPECIFIC TRAINING LOG FOR BATSMEN IN CLOSE NET” Review of Research | Volume 4 | Issue 5 | Feb 2015 | Online & Print

1 2 3Raof Ahmad Bhat , Syed Tariq Murtaza, Ph.D. , Mohd.Imran ,

4 5 6 7Mohd.Sharique , Taufiq Ahmad , Farkhunda Jabin , Ashish Kumar Katiyar ,

7 7 7 8Shamshad Ahmad , Ravi Prakash Singh , Arshad Hussain Bhat , Salman Ahmad Khan ,

8 8 8 9Irshad Maqbool Malik , Showkat Ahmad Naikoo , Mohd Zakir , Mohd. Sabir ,

9 9 9 9Iftikhar Ahmad , Sateesh Chandra , Lalita Kumari , Tasleem Khan ,

9 9 9 9 Sarver Ali , Qamber Rizwan , Intazar Ali , Vinay Kumar Singh

1&7Students M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

3PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

4Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

5Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.6Registered Physician & Associate Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

8Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

9Students M.P.ED (Sem. II), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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competitive level. Patterns and trends of performance cannot be seen by observing one day at a time, but observing the patterns of ups and downs and rise and fall against the background of a training schedule can red-flag the issues and faults of training .A training log helps the coach ,plan to get better, confirm goals, Gives your athlete what they need, create motivation, build confidence, confirm patterns, correct performance slumps, identify what it takes to be really fast, emotional outlet and above all makes the player accountable for his /her performance

OBJECTIVE:

To keep a complete record of events, experiences and observations of players during close net practice

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PROCEDURE:

The proposed training log for batsman in close net shall be used by filling first the demographic profile (column A) of the player. In column 2 all serial numbers should be filled by numeric values as per the result. In column 3 the observer has to put the value before the given shots played by the batsman. At the end of practice session the Coach evaluates the training log and accordingly plans the next training session for the trainee.

CONCLUSION:

With the commencement of the design of the preceding training log for batsman in close net .Coaches and players find themselves in a much better place to improve efficiency & effectiveness of the skills and maintain their optimum confidence level with the use of the proposed training log. Authors believe that keeping proper records makes the coach & players accountable because a training log makes it tougher to bunk off training sessions when one knows that they have to log the actions for the day.

REFERENCES

1.Bob Woolmer (2008). Bob Woolmer’s Art & Science of Cricket, published by Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd).2.Syed Tariq Murtaza, Mohd. Imran, Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd. Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo, & Mohd. Zakir (2014). Construction & Standardization of Fielding Test in Cricket. Published in Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. IV, Issue VIII/September, ISSN: 2230-7850.3.Yobu A. (2010). Test Measurement in Physical Education & Sports, Published by Friends Publications (India), New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7216-317-4 page no. 408.

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Raof Ahmad BhatStudents M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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OBSERVATORY LOG FOR SPINNERS IN THE GAME OF CRICKET

Abstract:-The ladder of standards for cricket getting higher and higher. It is very difficult to

imagine what will happen next and that too at what extent. It is just dreaming something. The way the game of cricket has become competitive, seems that this game needs super humans, who have the ability to adjust, adopt, firm determination and who makes own standards to break. To reach that ever increasing standards, new promising methods for practice is needed to get good competitive edge over opponents at world level (Murtaza S. T. & et.al. 2014).

Keywords : Spinners , Observatory ,firm determination .

INTRODUCTION

From business point of view cricket has become a big hub throughout the world. Youth have great interest in cricket and want to be a part of national and international team. To turn this interest in profession youth is ready to break all barriers of hard work to improve and to adopt the super human ability which differentiate them from others (Yobu A. 2010). In this process of training, coaches and trainers act as a driver who guides the players to the path of achieving the goal (Bob Woolmer 2008). In order to know the ladder of performance of a spinner the proposed training log will act as a root which provides all needed information and feedback.

UTILITY

Proposed training log provides blue print of performance in order to compete at satisfactory level. In this high competitive era of cricket a cricketer has to fully update him/herself (Bob Woolmer 2008) with different hidden weapons which differentiate and lead them ahead from others. It provides stairs through which a spinner can find out merits and demerits of the long training process as they cannot be deducted instantly and suddenly. By maintaining the log a coach knows whether the applied means and methods are working to achieve the required goal or not. To know the standard of performance proposed training log is very helpful because at national and international standard there is narrow column for mistake. Proposed training log would help spin bowler to know things to be

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6Lalita Kumari ; Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD ; Mohd.Imran ; Mohd.Sharique ; Taufiq Ahmad ; Farkhunda Jabin ; Ashish Kumar Katiyar ; Shamshad Ahmad ; Ravi Prakash Singh ; Arshad Hussain Bhat ;

7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8Salman Ahmad Khan ; Raof Ahmad Bhat ; Irshad Maqbool Malik ; Showkat Ahmad Naikoo ; Mohd Zakir ; Mohd. Sabir ; Iftikhar Ahmad ; Sateesh Chandra ; Tasleem Khan ; Sarver Ali ; Qamber Rizwan ;

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8 1 2 3Lalita Kumari ; Syed Tariq Murtaza, PhD ; Mohd.Imran ; Mohd.Sharique ;

4 5 6 6 Taufiq Ahmad ; Farkhunda Jabin ; Ashish Kumar Katiyar ; Shamshad Ahmad ;

6 6 7Ravi Prakash Singh ; Arshad Hussain Bhat ; Salman Ahmad Khan ;

7 7 7Raof Ahmad Bhat ; Irshad Maqbool Malik ; Showkat Ahmad Naikoo ;

7 8 8 8Mohd Zakir ; Mohd. Sabir ; Iftikhar Ahmad ; Sateesh Chandra ;

8 8 8 8 8Tasleem Khan ; Sarver Ali ; Qamber Rizwan ; Intazar Ali ; Vinay Kumar Singh

1Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

2PTT (+2, Boys), A.M.U., Aligarh.

3Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, KMCUAF University, Lucknow.

4Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.5Registered Physician & Associate Professor, Ayurveda & Unani medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

6Research Scholars, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

7Students M.P.ED (Sem. IV), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.8Students M.P.ED (Sem. II), Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh.

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required, build confidence, working area and to break the standards, which they set previously.

OBJECTIVE

To provide performance status information and the working area for spinners in cricket game during the process of training.

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PROCEDURE

Proceeding training log is to be filled according to the performance of the spinner at the time of their performance, either in practice or competition or both.1-Column A contains the demographic profile of spin bowlers.2-‘B’ should be filled according to the deliveries bowled by spin bowler followed by Abbreviations given in column C.3-Column D contains the instruction for coaches & trainers.4-Column E is to be filled on the basis of coaches personal observation, like new changes, any short of correction which is related to spin bowlers skill etc.

CONCLUSION

If a coach implement proposed training log to train spinner he/she find him/herself in a place from where a coach can observe all ups and downs, merits and demerits to guide spinner to achieve their goal. Authors have a firm determination that if records are managed they act as a feedback in order to improve skill thus ameliorating the performance level of each spinner.

REFERENCES

1.Bob Woolmer (2008). Bob Woolmer’s Art & Science of Cricket, published by Struik Publishers (a division of New Holland Publishing (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd).2.Syed Tariq Murtaza, Mohd. Imran, Taufiq Ahmad, Mohd. Sharique, Farkhunda Jabin, Shamshad Ahmad, Ravi Prakash Singh, Arshad Hussain Bhat, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Irfan Khan, Bhupesh Kumar, Sanjeev Pandey, Salman Ahmed Khan, Raof Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Maqbool Malik, Showkat Ahmad Naikoo, & Mohd. Zakir (2014). Construction & Standardization of Fielding Test in Cricket. Published in Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. IV, Issue VIII/September, ISSN: 2230-7850.3.Yobu A. (2010). Test Measurement in Physical Education & Sports, published by Friends Publications (India), New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7216-317-4 page no. 408.

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It has been well -known fact that nowadays cricket has been changing andmodifying day by day and it has been becoming more and more competitive. Sothe young cricket champs have to need a well-planned schedule practice totrain. New innovation method for practice is required for the betterment andimproving cricketing skills to compete with others at regional and nationalplatforms (Murtaza S.T. & et.al 2014). Therefore proposed training log wouldplay a big role in the effectiveness of training.

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1Professor, Department of Physical Education, 2Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, 3Assistant

Professor, Department of Physical Education, 1,2,3,Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh., 4Research Scholar, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education,

Gwalior.

Abstract: The purpose of the study was designed to determine the variation between first and second serve at different time

frame, i.e.: start of the match (initial period), mid of the match (mid period) and at the end flag of the match (end period) for

Indian players during Davis cup. Four Indian international tennis players of mean age, height and weight were 27.00 ± 4.97

years, 186.50 ± 6.03 cm, 81.25 ±7.41 kg, respectively were recorded in Davis Cup held in Indore, India. The study focused on the

mechanical source of service by comparing the body, racket and ball kinematics of first and second service. The recorded service

motion was analyzed by motion analysis software and was used to calculate the selected parameters for this study and statistical

analysis was accepted using SPSSv.17, mean, standard deviations and t-test was used to find out the difference between the

kinematic parameters of this second service for Indian elite players except the ball velocity in the end period of the match in

follow through.

Keywords: Kinematics, first serve, second serve, time frame.

I. INTRODUCTION TO TENNIS SERVE

A good serve in tennis is essential. Every point in a tennis match begins with a serve. Probably the most analyzed shot in tennis, an

effective serve requires precise timing and arm coordination. Success in tennis is greatly affected by the technique a player uses and

biomechanics plays an integral role in stroke production. Player development based on scientific evidence allows an individualized

approach to be structured, with due consideration to the key mechanical features of each skill, while also fostering fair and

permitting the physical characteristics of a player to be considered (Elliot, 2006).

The serve is one of the most important skills a tennis player must acquire in order to have an effective attack. The primary objective

of the serve is to direct the ball into the service area on the opponent's side of the court. The serve is an effective offensive weapon

because the ball can be hit with a tremendous amount of velocity, thus reducing the opposition’s reaction time and consequently

their ability to return the ball. The tennis serve is a more complex sequence that uses a combination of horizontal and vertical

movements. Variations of the service action can also cause the ball to spin. A slice serve is used in order to gain an advantage via

the unpredictability of a spinning ball bounce. Biomechanical analysis of the skill enables us to give effective instruction and

appropriate technical cues to improve the performance of students and athletes (Hooper, 2001). One of the elements that all high

level tennis players, college tennis players and world class tennis professionals share are efficient and biomechanical sound tennis

strokes.

The serve, a closed skill which players have total control over is also a difficult stroke to master. Not only do the arms prescribe

different movement patterns and rhythms, but they must coordinate with the movement of the lower limbs and the trunk. Because of

its importance and complexity, the tennis serve becomes a closely watched issue; especially the flat serve which is the fastest of all

the service types and is also probably the most intimidating and fearsome weapon a player can have (Yuliang Sun, Yu Liu and

Xinglong Zhou, 2012)

Powerful serve in tennis requires balancing the generation of forces and motions necessary to move the body, especially the

shoulder and elbow, and propel the racquet and the control of these forces and motions for precision of performance and protection

of the joints from excessive loading. The body achieves this balance by integrating the physiological muscle activations and the

resulting biomechanical forces and motions throughout all the segments or links of the kinetic chain (Kibler, 2009).

Kinematics of the tennis serve have been described quite extensively, focusing on the upper-limb movements (Elliott, Marsh, &

Blanksby, 1986; Elliott, Fleisig, Nicholls, & Escamilia, 2003; Reid, Elliott, & Alderson, 2007), or the patterns of the lower-limb

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(Elliott & Wood, 1983; Girard, Micallef, & Millet, 2005), or the function of trunk (Chow, Shim, & Lim, 2003; Chow, Park, &

Tillman, 2009). According to Tanabe, 2007 the joint movement that produces the difference in horizontal racket head velocity

between fast and slow servers is shoulder internal rotation, and angular velocity of shoulder internal rotation must be developed to

produce a high racket speed.

The tennis serve is commonly associated with musculoskeletal injury. Different types of serves, e.g. the flat and the kick types, may

involve different kinematics and different musculoskeletal demands at the joints that play an important role in the development of

long term injuries (Reid, 2007).

The spin serves produces more lateral flexion moments than flat serve; this moment comes mainly from the lateral flexion of the

trunk. The spin serve has a significant difference from the flat serve: the former produces more knee bend than the latter during

acceleration, and more backward pelvis tilting. This will help to increase the momentum during the serve and its transfer (Kuo-

Cheng Lo, 2004). The tennis serve is a commonly performed athletic skill and has received some attention in the scientific

biomechanical literature. During the tennis serve the greatest forces and moments are applied at the shoulder joint. Also, the lower

extremities are important to the successful performance of the tennis serve (Seeley, n.d.).

The study has been designed to determine the variation between first and second serve at different time frame i.e.: start of the match

(initial period), mid of the match (mid period) and at the end flag of the match (end period) for Indian players during Davis cup. The

study focused on the mechanical source of service by comparing the body, racket and ball kinematics of first and second service.

II. METHODOLOGY

A. Participants

A total of four elite male International tennis players were selected as subjects for the study, who participants in Davis Cup, held at

Indore, India in November, 2013. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of players of age (year), height (cm) and weight (kg) were

27.00 ± 4.97, 186.50 ± 6.03, 81.25 ±7.41, respectively.

B. Model of Tennis Serve

The tennis service was modeled as segments of the kinetic chain composed together of (a) foot (b) lower leg segment (c) upper leg

segment (d) trunk segment (e) upper arm segment (f) forearm and (g) hand with tennis racket. The ankle, knee and upper body

significantly flexed to make use of ground reaction force (GRF) to start the execution while extending ankle, knee and upper body

in a sequential manner for summation of force. The body makes an arc extending the shoulder with internal rotation of the upper

arm and pronation of the forearm.

C. Equipment’s and Set-up

To obtain the kinematic data for this study the equipment used were camera, tripod, computer, two-dimensional calibration frame,

motion analysis software and measuring tape. Two-dimensional kinematics data of the body were obtained with the high speed

canon camcorder operating at the shutter speed of 1/2000 with a frame rate of 50 Hz. The camera was placed perpendicular to

sagittal plane on the right side at a distance of seventeen meters from the mid of base line of the tennis court to capture the service

motion.

D. Parameters

The kinematic parameters considered for this study during preparation phase, force generation phase and follow through phase were

toss angle (ToA), toss height (TH), reach height (RH), ball velocity (Bv), racket velocity at impact (RIv), racket velocity post impact

(RPv), wrist velocity (Wv), elbow velocity (Ev), shoulder velocity (Sv), pelvic/ hip velocity (Hv), knee velocity (Kv), ankle velocity

(Av), toe velocity (Tv), wrist angular velocity (WAv), elbow angular velocity (EAv), shoulder angular velocity (SAv), pelvic

angular velocity (HAv), knee angular velocity (KAv), ankle angular velocity (AAv), toe angular velocity (TAv)

E. Subject and Trail Identification

The subjects’ identification code in the video recording for distinguishing them in the recorded data. The recorded videos were

viewed carefully in the playback system and extracted of the best performance of the subjects for analysis.

F. Data Reduction

The identified valid first and second serve of each player’s selected video footages were downloaded, slashed, edited and trimmed

by using the Xilisoft Video Converter. The trimmed video data were digitized in motion analysis software with the process of

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markless digitization and a database of each player’s serves was developed.

G. Statistical Procedure

Descriptive statistics and t-test were performed by SPSS version 17.0 for all the variables under this study were computed at Level

of significance for 0.05 with 6 degree of freedom.

III. RESULT

The main purpose of this study was to determine kinematical variations at the time of the preparation phase, force generation phase

and follow through phase during first and second serve during three time periods of the match i.e.: initial period, mid period and end

period.

Ball velocity and velocity of a racket at the time of impact and post impact were also studied during first and second serve.

Table No.: 1 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during preparation Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

TAO FS 9.25 ± 5.56

0.00 9.00 ± 3.83

0.09 9.00 ± 4.69

0.15 SS 9.25 ± 4.35 9.25 ± 4.03 9.50 ± 4.80

WRvel FS 147.31±16.30

0.18 143.49±33.88

0.26 125.15±33.36

0.34 SS 144.71±23.67 137.83±27.25 133.18±33.42

ERvel FS 106.77±18.57

0.86 98.66±25.36

0.01 84.83±24.28

0.74 SS 94.89±20.31 98.48±13.54 94.89±12.49

SRvel FS 98.86±9.70

0.77 86.48±18.92

0.11 77.41±19.05

0.51 SS 86.29±11.73 85.35±9.15 82.99±10.55

PRvel FS 84.95±14.20

0.91 77.40±21.99

0.30 65.72±17.65

0.15 SS 70.11±12.53 73.74±12.61 67.43±14.81

KRvel FS 74.25±19.85

0.11 65.23±22.38

0.38 54.53±12.80

0.12 SS 55.77±8.80 60.65±9.16 55.43±8.24

ARvel FS 44.76±17.29

0.15 33.64±10.38

0.50 35.59±15.66

0.17 SS 36.83±6.18 37.33±10.74 33.95±12.27

TRvel FS 44.67±22.83

0.13 31.14±15.36

0.53 35.84±15.43

0.31 SS 31.85±8.38 36.51±13.00 32.52±15.08

WAacc FS 539.02±27.53

0.17 598.79±166.62

0.98 525.67±161.01

0.20 SS 528.56±117.85 515.39±36.11 506.66±111.35

EAacc FS 1083.78±231.56

1.54 970.39±307.93

0.58 687.14±221.46

0.44 SS 853.65±189.45 877.55±94.61 749.07±172.68

WAO FS 145.99±6.20

0.57 153.88±21.72

0.08 154.76±17.31

0.89 SS 150.07±12.97 152.86±14.64 146.11±8.67

EAO FS 108.15±9.90

1.09 115.79±24.65

0.27 123.68±21.95

0.41 SS 118.67±16.57 120.03±18.69 118.25±14.79

SAO FS 39.01±11.23

0.27 36.58±10.64

0.03 36.42±10.75

0.07 SS 37.11±8.76 36.78±13.72 36.95±10.78

WAO/S FS 509.73±193.84

0.86 354.45±143.34

0.42 403.92±197.39

0.65 SS 401.21±160.51 397.68±150.56 470.04±53.60

EAO/S FS 392.41±190.12

0.40 358.16±203.68

0.94 427.60±207.06

0.15 SS 445.64±188.84 494.86±209.97 449.58±197.50

SAO/S FS 97.33±27.36

0.39 93.89±22.50

0.21 83.29±26.22

0.34 SS 90.31±23.72 96.77±15.93 89.13±22.14

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Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.45 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table -1 shows that there is no significant differences found between first and second serve of body kinematics.

The linear kinematic of toss angle (TA), the velocity of wrist angle (WR), elbow angle (ER), shoulder angle (SR), pelvic angle (PR),

knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of wrist angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of

wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S), shoulder angle (SAO/S) have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level

of significance.

This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, Knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

preparation phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

Graph no. 1: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase of

tennis serve.

Graph no. 2: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during preparation phase of

tennis serve.

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Graph no. 3: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase

of tennis serve.

Graph no. 4: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 5: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 7: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 6: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in second serve during preparation phase of tennis

serve.

Graph no. 8: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in second serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

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Table No.: 2 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during Force Generation Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

HAo FS 11.75±2.63

1.60 10.50±1.29

1.70 10.00±3.74

0.72 SS 8.50±3.12 7.75±2.99 8.50±1.92

Rh FS 4.03±0.47

1.19 3.99±0.23

0.73 3.55±0.43

0.82 SS 3.04±1.60 3.32±1.83 2.89±1.53

Dh FS 1.12±0.54

0.59 0.81±0.10

1.13 0.76±0.10

1.10 SS 1.65±1.68 1.73±1.64 1.64±1.60

Th FS 4.80±0.56

0.05 4.81±0.59

0.57 4.71±0.48

0.66 SS 4.78±0.62 5.10±0.82 4.52±0.31

WRvel FS 860.95±133.46

1.49 836.91±74.44

0.08 795.23±188.90

0.10 SS 754.12±53.37 842.36±107.08 805.59±65.60

ERvel FS 720.08±30.06

2.28 711.19±38.45

0.48 637.10±63.82

0.59 SS 641.11±62.55 696.23±49.20 666.43±76.05

SRvel FS 409.13±18.85

2.35 386.14±24.41

0.79 367.72±46.29

0.35 SS 379.48±16.79 403.04±35.12 378.10±38.35

PRvel FS 186.83±57.30

0.12 197.92±55.08

0.40 170.90±45.91

0.13 SS 191.70±62.18 197.92±55.09 175.66±54.28

KRvel FS 162.32±50.56

0.49 187.57±11.45

2.99 153.10±41.38

0.17 SS 178.10±40.75 164.63±10.21 157.54±13.51

ARvel FS 151.20±55.47

0.17 171.80±29.77

1.41 123.42±24.65

2.43 SS 156.70±34.11 145.12±23.28 157.54±13.51

TRvel FS 247.93±86.18

0.31 261.18±37.93

1.38 190.84±103.81

0.45 SS 228.14±92.64 210.97±62.42 216.50±48.74

WAacc FS 5857.27±1513.51

0.99 4756.04±1295.25

1.50 6411.59±1434.44

0.79 SS 4982.01±913.52 5936.92±902.56 5625.94±1374.06

EAacc FS 3728.68±348.03

0.51 3484.43±324.07

0.17 3554.24±247.60

1.02 SS 3525.55±724.83 3434.62±484.22 3176.67±695.79

WAO FS 138.87±7.43

0.21 161.61±20.52

0.82 154.64±25.54

1.43 SS 136.30±23.11 151.50±13.81 120.03±41.24

EAO FS 113.53±26.47

1.43 139.05±54.69

1.39 121.62±33.85

1.10 SS 88.31±23.20 100.81±6.03 101.40±14.85

SAO FS 160.46±46.37

0.33 174.41±45.88

0.61 158.06±46.78

1.24 SS 148.74±52.57 154.55±45.99 128.56±8.20

WAO/S FS 1783.28±89.47

0.32 2049.09±579.17

1.04 1974.30±496.14

0.41 SS 1683.18±621.21 2519.40±695.23 2171.79±831.95

EAO/S FS 1683.18±438.70

1.29 1644.66±339.47

0.00 1798.28±298.28

0.41 SS 1308.69±380.67 1645.09±398.26 1670.64±552.80

SAO/S FS 499.80±74.35

1.26 477.54±185.27

0.78 408.01±74.53

0.62 SS 413.20±116.14 404.53±31.86 437.75±61.35

Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.447 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table -2 shows that there is no significant differences found between first and second serve of body kinematics.

The linear kinematics of hit angle (HA), reach height (Rh) and distance of hit (Dh), toss height (Th), velocity of wrist angle (WA),

elbow angle (EA), shoulder angle (SA), pelvic angle (PR), knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of racket

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(RaCacc), wrist angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S),

shoulder angle (SAO/S) have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level of significance.

This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

force generation phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

Graph no. 9: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase

of tennis serve.

Graph no. 10: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 11: Graphical representation of the linear distance (meter) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of

tennis serve.

Graph no. 13: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 12: Graphical representation of the linear distance (meter) of the parameters in second serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 14: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during force

generation phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 15: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of tennis

serve.

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Graph no. 17: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during force

generation phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 16: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of second

serve.

Graph no. 18: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in second serve during force

generation phase of tennis serve.

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Table No.: 3 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during Follow through Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

RIvel FS 1530.47±289.32

1.11 1498.56±187.30

0.05 1484.24±303.23

0.52 SS 1336.96±193.32 1491.90±168.47 1401.35±107.89

RPIvel FS 1786.71±316.22

2.47* 1663.00±395.82

0.80 1311.45±249.88

0.46 SS 1371.55±115.23 1480.74±224.44 1376.80±137.32

Ballvel FS 4735.37±873.40

2.06 4236.07±447.93

1.14 4020.27±759.62

0.80 SS 3763.12±360.27 3856.12±490.26 3713.00±82.72

WRvel FS 837.91±113.48

1.45 756.20±83.98

0.17 713.42±102.95

0.05 SS 729.71±96.30 770.59±151.02 716.35±55.24

ERvel FS 420.72±27.52

2.70 396.40±25.85

0.77 368.71±35.35

2.08 SS 382.02±7.96 416.80±45.57 411.57±21.15

SRvel FS 216.34±35.25

0.87 211.46±37.42

0.75 205.78±35.18

0.49 SS 235.85±27.55 227.43±20.53 215.64±19.10

PRvel FS 168.48±47.49

0.41 194.01±22.39

0.70 176.27±39.94

0.31 SS 181.23±41.43 179.42±35.40 168.96±26.31

KRvel FS 75.83±17.02

0.02 76.56±36.15

0.19 88.35±23.12

0.81 SS 75.64±15.53 80.96±28.14 75.80±20.86

ARvel FS 328.25±56.22

0.10 342.70±43.45

0.04 334.78±84.87

0.37 SS 323.24±78.22 344.19±51.38 317.52±36.77

TRvel FS 399.18±63.19

0.00 428.49±47.34

0.18 407.88±80.65

0.64 SS 398.99±101.71 420.60±76.40 379.96±32.39

WAacc FS 2191.65±380.80

0.17 2254.27±530.74

1.29 3267.26±1121.65

0.39 SS 2274.98±892.58 3198.78±1367.00 3597.08±1290.19

EAacc FS 1497.49±607.10

0.93 1278.36±547.82

0.02 1118.60±775.77

1.48 SS 1140.61±476.10 1287.12±604.38 1850.05±615.07

WAO FS 146.86±18.94

1.70 143.73±7.24

0.56 140.90±5.91

0.02 SS 129.60±7.18 140.22±10.34 140.78±13.86

EAO FS 159.17±10.60

1.82 138.03±39.28

0.30 140.95±24.82

0.43 SS 125.97±34.84 144.52±17.56 146.45±6.62

SAO FS 134.74±8.10

0.56 118.08±18.98

2.26 150.12±19.55

1.14 SS 125.41±32.30 142.78±10.89 135.92±15.35

WAO/S FS 1219.91±523.83

0.06 1104.02±825.79

0.34 900.28±214.34

0.82 SS 1242.19±461.93 953.57±343.55 1107.08±458.05

EAO/S FS 1911.67±1033.24

0.39 1723.01±856.58

0.00 1725.99±542.85

0.25 SS 1659.29±780.01 1725.45±1089.08 1599.41±870.47

SAO/S FS 1540.91±710.73

1.01 1094.08±949.85

0.61 1665.34±823.28

0.22 SS 1085.24±555.21 1443.88±657.58 1763.04±370.14

Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.447 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table - 3 shows that there are no significant differences found between first and second serve of body

kinematics. The linear velocity of racket velocity at impact (RIvel), racket velocity at post impact (RPIvel), ball (Ballvel) wrist angle

(WA), elbow angle (EA), shoulder angle (SA), pelvic angle (PR), knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of wrist

angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S), shoulder angle (SAO/S)

have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level of significance. Except the racket velocity at post impact (RPIvel)

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during initial period of the match. Which shows a significant difference where|t|cal. values is more than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level

of significance.

Graph no. 19: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during follow through phase

of tennis serve.

Graph no. 21: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during follow through

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 20: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during follow through

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Graph no. 22: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during follow through

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 23: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during follow through phase of tennis

serve.

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Graph no. 25: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during follow through

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 24: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in second serve during follow through phase of tennis

serve.

Graph no. 26: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in second serve during follow

through phase of tennis serve.

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This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, Knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

follow through phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

IV. DISCUSSION

Service is a key element in the game of tennis. Advanced players can hit the serve in many different ways and often use it as an

offensive weapon to gain an advantage in the point or to win. Professional players are expected to win most of their games in

service, may be the first serve or second serve. The flexion & extension of body joints are the keys to generate maximum

momentum and also contribute in performance of tennis serves. When executing a tennis serve, vigorous movement of the trunk

help to generate as much angular momentum as possible to transfer it to the racquet (Bahamonde, 2000). The statistical analysis of

data for different body segment kinematics revealed no significance difference between first and second service for Indian elite

players.

The linear and angular kinematics of body joints point and body joint angle of right wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvis, knee and ankle.

And other kinematics as, toss angle, hit angle, reach, height, distance of the hit, toss height, racket velocity at impact, racket velocity

at post impact, ball shows no significant differences between the both first and second tennis serve. The knees and hips extend and

the back moves from extension to flexion and rotates toward the non-dominant side (Abrams, 2011).

Chew et. al. (2003) reported absolute racket velocities were comparable between first serve and second serve, and were developed

to similar magnitudes, independent of serve location. The comparison of studies has reached to the conclusion that the shoulder

plays an important role in generating power, as well as transfers the power to the distal segments to contribute to the performance

(Putnam, 1993; Elliott et al., 1995). However, there are some disagreements between different investigations. For example, Elliott et

al. (1995) concluded that forearm extension at the elbow actually has a negative effect on racquet speed which may reduce the ball

speed. This contradicts another study that showed elbow extension to be the second greatest contributor to racquet speed at impact

(Gordon & Dapena, 2006).

Elliott et al. (2003) studied the tennis serve’s biomechanical properties using a two-camera system and compared male and female

results during competition at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. They chose to analyze serves with the highest velocity and

concluded that males created higher forces from their shoulder and elbow while also serving at higher speed. They also founded that

an increased knee flexion during the backswing leads to generate low forces of upper extremity and recommended that players be

encouraged to perform knee flexion. Reid et al. (2008) have investigated the factors which were most critical to the different serving

techniques were the range of extension of front and rear knee, peak angular velocity of rear knee drive extension. The shoulder joint

and foot kinematics influence higher in higher racquet linear velocity.

The tennis serve and throwing motion have a great relationship within each other. The movement uses whole body kinematics to

impact the direction and velocity on the ball. There are ten segments in a position to be activated during these movements of tennis

serve and throw. They are the ankles, feet, knees, pelvis, trunk, shoulder girdle, arm, forearm, and hand working in synchronicity.

Each has its own movements relative to its own proximal articulation. These articulations can perform more than one movement;

each movement depends upon the skill to be performed. Therefore, the link system tends to go faster as the movements proceed to

its distal end to gain maximum ball velocity (Wigley, n.d). Finally, the follow-through phase begins just after the ball contact and

ending with completion of the stroke (Pradhan, 2001). A number of investigations have been conducted to further delineate the

specific biomechanics of serve in tennis (Elliott, 1986; Bahamonde, 1989; Dillman, 1995; Elliott, 1995; Noffal, 1999; Elliott, 2003;

Gordon & Dapena, 2006).

V. CONCLUSION

From the data of the 2-D kinematics of the body moment of tennis serve of elite Indian players, we can see that the velocity of the

ball produces more by the combination of the body kinematics moment, and this moment comes mainly from the extension of the

knee, trunk, shoulder, elbow and wrist. This point can be verified by the 2-D kinematics results of the study. Elite tennis players

maintain their body kinematics in both first and second serve, and also manipulate their body kinematics to control the maximum

ball velocity till the end period of the match, which is executed through the racket velocity generated by the sequential movement of

the body segments involve in the serve motion of the tennis. From this study, we can further understand the role of body joint

kinematics in the on the maintenance of the performance of the tennis serve throughout the match. This will provide a reference to

the serve motions and the execution of the serve techniques for training and teaching, with a view to improve serving efficiency.

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ANALYSIS OF FITNESS STATUS OF URBAN AND RURAL YOUTH’S OF MAHARATRA STATEAuthor Name :

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Fitness is the pre-requisite for any person to sustain the daily activities of life. This aim of this study was to examinethe differences in levels of fitness among the rural and urban youths of Maharashtra state. For the purpose of thisstudy a sample of 40 urban and rural youth of (15-24) years of age were selected randomly from the region ofdistrict Maharashtra using simple random sampling. The subjects were divided into two groups viz, urban youth andrural youth. The subjects were tested for selected motor fitness variables (Pull-ups, Sit-ups, Shuttle run, Standingbroad jump, 50 meters dash and 600 run & walk). The data was analyzed by using standard deviation, mean and t-test to describe the difference between the urban and rural youth’s fitness level.

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Influence of Body Kinematics on Tennis Serve

IKRAM HUSSAIN Professor

Department of Physical Education

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., India

SYED ANAYAT HUSSAIN

FUZAIL AHMAD

Research Scholars

Department of Physical Education

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., India

Abstract:

Improving the serve speed is most important for competitive

tennis players. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of

body kinematics on ball velocity, thereby to propose possible

suggestions to improve serving skill. Body kinematics of four Indian

international players, who participated in Davis cup held at Indore,

India having mean age (years), height (cm) and weight (kg) of

27.00±4.97, 186.50±6.03 and 81.25±7.41, respectively were

investigated. The tennis serve was divided into three phases: (I)

preparatory phase, (II) force-generation phase, and (III) follow-through

phase. The recorded data of service motion was analyzed using

appropriate motion analysis software and statistical analysis was done

by using SPSSv 17. The mean, standard deviation (SD) and

correlation coefficient (r) were determined to find out any relationship

between the selected kinematic variables and ball velocity. It was

shown that, during phase I, wrist angular velocity (r= 0.50), during

phase II, wrist velocity (r= 0.52), shoulder velocity (r= 0.45), elbow

angular velocity (r= 0.43), elbow angular acceleration (r= 0.45) and

during phase III, racket velocity at impact (r= 0.53), elbow angular

acceleration (r= 0.44) were significantly correlated with ball velocity.

Players therefore should concentrate on increasing the extension

velocities of these identified joints during training.

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Key words: Body kinematics, Ball velocity, Tennis serve, Motion

Analysis Software.

Introduction

In tennis, serve is one of the most important basic techniques of

the sport, the efficacy of which is the key to success (Elliot,

Marsh & Balankshy, 1986). The importance of serve in tennis is

so paramount that it is the only one segment of the whole sport

that determines the success of a player. The stroke has also a

determining role in deciding the outcome of the match. So, all

level players try to develop fast and powerful serve as most

influential and fearsome weapon of their game (Sun, Lui &

Zhon, 2012). Tennis serve is the only closed skill stroke in

which a player has a full control on the trajectory (path) of the

ball. But at the same time, it is difficult to master as it involves

the complex coordination of the lower and upper body segments

(Brody, 1987; Elliot & Kilderry, 1983). By understanding the

role of different body segments in the effectiveness of tennis

serve, it is also expected that it may help us to develop the

training sessions for players and simultaneously will help them

in reducing the chances of injuries due to false execution of

serve. In order to improve the efficacy of the serve, there must

be the integrated movement of the whole body. The kinematic

chain involves the motion of the body produced by the body

segments from proximal to distal end. In case of tennis serve it

originates from the plantar-flexion of the feet and ends at

racket. The most important performance outcome from this

kinematic chain is the maximum speed (Kibler & Meer, 2001).

Various kinematic and kinetic studies have been

proposed which helps in better understanding of tennis serves

by skilled players. Most of them correlated the kinematic

motion analysis with several performance outcomes like post

impact ball speed, height of impact and time of execution (Sgro,

Mango, Nicolosi, Schembri & Lipoma, 2013). Gordon & Dapena

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(2006) studied that the speed of racket came sequentially from

kinematic motions of different body segments like shoulder

abduction, elbow extension, ulnar deviation, rotation at the

wrist, axial rotation of upper trunk relative to lower trunk and

wrist flexion. They also found that forearm pronation had a

little negative effect on racket speed. Springer, Marshal, Elliott

& Jennings (1994), also reported the reduction of racket head

speed by elbow extension at contact. This was also supported by

(Springer, 1994) who also noted a negative role played by elbow

extension which reduced the forward velocity of centre of the

racket impact. Contrary to the previous researches, Elliot

(1988) found that during tennis serve execution, the linear

velocities of various body joints increased progressively from

knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist and summation of the

resultant linear velocities of these joints resulted in maximum

angular velocity of the racket. Fleising, Nichollas, Elliot &

Escamilla (2003) studied the serve motion of players in 2000

Olympics and quantified their kinematics of knees, pelvis,

trunk, shoulder, elbows and wrists during high velocity serves

and suggested that the players must be trained to develop

kinematic profiles similar to 2000 Olympics, so as to produce

high velocity serves. Also a significant association between body

height and serve speed was reported by Vaverka & Cernosek

(2013). For high speed tennis serves, it is believed that vertical

drive from legs is one of the most determining factor, however

researchers differs in views demands the kinematic analysis of

whole body segments to be investigated for better

understanding of serve kinematic chain. Therefore present

study was structured to study the influence of whole body

kinematic parameters on ball velocity, thereby proposing the

possible training strategies for quality tennis serve to gain high

ball velocity.

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Methodology

Four male International players, participated in Davis Cup,

held at Indore in November 2013 were recruited for the study.

The mean and standard deviation (SD) of their age (yrs), body

height (cm) and body weight (kg) were 27 4.97, 186 6.03 and

81.25 7.41 respectively.

The kinematic chain of body segments (producing

motion in the body) was taken as a model for tennis serve and

composed of (a) foot (b) lower leg (c) thigh (d) Trunk (e) Upper

arm (f) fore arm (g) hand and racket.

A cannon camcorder operating at shutter speed of 1/2000

and frame rate of 50 Hz was used for obtaining the two-

dimensional kinematic data of whole body particularly focusing

on right side of the players. The camera was positioned

perpendicular to the sagittal plane on the right side at a

distance of 17 meters from the mid of base line of tennis court

to capture the serve motion.

The total number of four trials of each player were taken

under consideration for the study and the selected parameters

of various body segments i.e. Toe velocity (VT), Ankle velocity

(VA), Knee velocity (VK), Hip velocity (VH), Shoulder velocity

(VS), Elbow velocity (VE), Wrist velocity (Vw), Ankle angular

velocity (AVA), Knee angular velocity (AVK), Hip angular

velocity (AVH), Shoulder angular velocity (AVS), Elbow angular

velocity (AVE), Wrist angular velocity (AVW), Elbow angular

acceleration (AAE) and also, Toss height (TH), Toss angle (TA),

Reach height (RH), Racket velocity at impact (VRI), Racket

velocity post impact (VRPI), and Ball velocity (VB), were analyzed

during three time periods of the serve i.e. at preparation phase,

at force generation phase and finally at follow through phase.

This procedure was applied for first and second serve only.

After obtaining the required data, the recorded videos

were carefully viewed and best performance clips of subjects

were extracted for analysis which was done by appropriate

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motion analysis software. The software provides to identify the

required angles, displacement, time and number of frames.

Preparatory Phase Force generation Phase

Follow Through Phase

Results

The main objective of this scientific venture was to determine

the relationship between players’ kinematic variables and ball velocity of the serve. The results of the study are presented in

the given tables below;

Table No.: 1 Mean, SD & relationship among players’ kinematic variables and ball velocity of serve during Preparation Phase.

Variable Mean SD Correlation (r)

Toss Angle (TA) 9.21 4.05 0.02

Wrist Velocity (Vw) 138.61 26.56 0.04

Elbow Velocity (VE) 96.42 18.66 0.30

Shoulder Velocity(VS) 86.23 13.89 0.31

Hip Velocity (VH) 73.22 15.63 0.15

Knee velocity (VK) 60.98 14.80 0.13

Ankle Velocity (VA) 37.01 11.79 0.39

Toe Velocity (VT) 35.42 14.58 0.40

Wrist Angular Velocity (AVW) 422.84 148.74 0.50*

Elbow Angular Velocity (AVE) 428.04 182.18 0.15

Shoulder Angular Velocity (AVS) 91.79 21.17 0.41

Hip Angular Velocity (AVH) 189.99 167.36 -0.01

Knee Angular Velocity (AVK) 761.41 553.10 0.35

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Ankle Angular Velocity (AVA) 245.31 203.75 0.17

Elbow Angular Acceleration (AAE) 8234.71 4269.75 0.19

*Significance level at 0.05

Tab r 0.05 (22) = 0.42

A critical evaluation of table 1 shows that no significant

relationship exists between the ball velocity and the Toss angle,

the linear and angular velocities of toe, ankle, knee, hip,

shoulder, elbow, wrist and also angular acceleration of elbow,

except the wrist angular velocity which was found significantly

correlated with the ball velocity (r = 0.50; p < 0.05).

Thus, the above statistical findings reveal that all the

selected kinematic variables except the wrist angular velocity

show insignificant relationship and hence do not influence on

ball velocity at preparation phase during match conditions.

Table No.: 2 Mean, SD & relationship among players’ kinematic variables and ball velocity of serve during Force Generation Phase.

Variable Mean SD Correlation (r)

Toss Height (TH) 4.79 0.55 0.12

Reach Height (RH) 3.47 1.15 0.07

Wrist Velocity (VW) 815.86 106.94 0.52*

Elbow Velocity (VE) 678.69 59.41 0.17

Shoulder Velocity (VS) 387.27 31.80 0.45*

Hip Velocity (VH) 184.95 45.75 -0.30

Knee velocity (KK) 167.27 34.14 -0.11

Ankle Velocity (VA) 150.97 32.70 -0.13

Toe Velocity (VT) 225.92 71.20 -0.02

Wrist Angular Velocity (AVW) 2063.39 582.69 -0.13

Elbow Angular Velocity (AVE) 1625.09 393.57 0.43*

Shoulder Angular Velocity (AVS) 440.14 98.46 -0.20

Hip Angular Velocity (AVH) 1651.55 556.84 0.42

Knee Angular Velocity (AVK) 1726.06 491.01 0.12

Ankle Angular Velocity (AVA) 1593.29 457.01 -0.01

Elbow Angular Acceleration (AAE) 32543.77 7023.61 0.45*

*Significance level at 0.05

Tab r 0.05 (22) = 0.42

Readings of Table 2 shows a significant relationship exists

between the ball velocity and wrist velocity (r = 0.52; p < 0.05),

shoulder velocity (r = 0.45; p < 0.05), elbow angular velocity (r =

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0.43; p < 0.05) and elbow angular acceleration (r = 0.45; p <

0.05). Insignificant relationship is observed in the remaining

selected variables in this study.

The above statistical findings reveal that except wrist

linear velocity, shoulder velocity, elbow angular velocity and

elbow angular acceleration (which show significant

relationship), all selected kinematic variables exhibit

insignificant relationship and hence do not have influence on

ball velocity at force generation phase during match conditions.

Table No.: 3 Mean, SD & relationship among players’ kinematic variables and ball velocity of serve during Follow Through Phase.

Variable Mean SD Correlation

(r)

Racket velocity at Impact (VRI) 1457.24 205.44 0.53*

Racket velocity at post Impact (VRPI) 1498.38 288.19 0.03

Wrist Velocity (VW) 754.03 102.34 0.26

Elbow Velocity (VS) 399.37 32.77 0.12

Shoulder Velocity (VS) 218.75 28.51 0.10

Hip Velocity (VH) 178.06 33.50 0.02

Knee velocity (VK) 78.86 22.18 0.11

Ankle Velocity (VA) 331.78 54.92 0.09

Toe Velocity (VT) 405.85 64.57 -0.11

Wrist Angular Velocity (AVW) 140.35 11.55 -0.06

Elbow Angular Velocity (AVE) 142.51 24.57 -0.03

Shoulder Angular Velocity (AVS) 134.51 20.09 -0.03

Hip Angular Velocity (AVH) 160.63 6.02 0.09

Knee Angular Velocity (AVK) 213.68 191.17 -0.10

Ankle Angular Velocity (AVA) 124.87 14.01 -0.05

Elbow Angular Acceleration (AAE) 1640.80 869.68 0.44*

*Significance level at 0.05

Tab r 0.05 (22) = 0.42

From the critical analysis of above table, it is evidenced that

the velocity of racket at impact (r = 0.53; p < 0.05) and elbow

angular acceleration (r = 0.44; p < 0.05) are significantly

correlated with the ball velocity. Further no significant

relationship exists between the ball velocity and other selected

kinematic variables and hence does not influence the ball

velocity at follow through phase during match conditions.

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Discussion

The fast and powerful serve has a determining role in the

outcome of the match (Sun, Lui & Zhou 2012), therefore every

player tries to develop fast and accurate serve to gain

advantage during the match. The tennis serve involves a

complex coordination of lower and upper body segments to

provide a kinematic chain for the transference of force from

proximal to distal end of the body and thereby to the ball

resulting in its greater velocity.

The results of the statistical analysis of data showed

significant relationship of ball velocity to the linear and angular

velocity of wrist, angular velocity and angular acceleration of

elbow, linear velocity of shoulder and racket velocity at impact.

No significant relationship existed between the ball velocity

and other selected kinematic variables in all the three phases of

serve. Sweany, Reid & Elliot (2012) reported that the increased

vertical linear velocity from lower limbs enhances the linear

velocity drive of racket side shoulder, hence leading to greater

ball velocity. The greater force of vertical drive is the

contribution of pushing the ground downwards with the feet

and flexion of knee which acts as link to transfer this force to

upper limbs.

Gordan & Dapena (2006) also reported the increased

racket head speed and hence ball velocity came sequentially

from greater shoulder abduction, elbow extension, ulnar

rotation at wrist, wrist flexion and twist rotation of upper trunk

and further more the study showed that elbow extension is the

second largest contributor of racket velocity at impact. Elliot

(1998) also reported that the linear velocities of various joints

increases progressively from the lower limbs and gets

transferred to the upper extremities i.e. shoulder, elbow and

wrist and the summation of these maximum linear velocities

produce maximum angular velocity of the racket. In a

subsequent study Elliot, Marshal & Noffal (1995) reported that

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internal rotation of shoulder was found to generate

approximately 50 percent of linear racket head velocity. Fleisig,

Nicholls, Elliot & Escamilla (2003) further reported that high

shoulder internal rotation velocity measurement was critical for

producing high ball serve velocity.

The faster ball velocity can be linked to the key role

played by the lower limbs in creating a vertical drive during the

execution of serve. The toe, ankle, knee, trunk creates a link

system which transfers the force to upper limbs in such a

coordinated way that one segment energy decreases and the

next participating body segment energy increases, thereby

making the ball to gain maximum velocity.

Hence, it is suggested that in producing high velocity

serves, coaches while imparting training, should focus on

movement specifics like joint angles and velocities. In

particular, the results suggest that special focus should be on

wrist, elbow and shoulder extensions for greater ball velocities.

Conclusion

In our study of body kinematic analysis, various velocities and

accelerations of specific joints were identified which were

significantly related to ball velocity. These include linear and

angular velocities of wrist and elbow, shoulder velocity, angular

acceleration of elbow and racket velocity at impact. So we can

conclude that the serve kinematics can be adjusted to improve

ball velocity and may allow players to enhance the serving skill.

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Kinematic Characteristics of Two Different Service

at Three Varied Stages during the Match

Ikram Hussain1, Fuzail Ahmad

2, Naushad W. Ansari

3, Shiny Raizada

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1Professor, Department of Physical Education, 2Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, 3Assistant

Professor, Department of Physical Education, 1,2,3,Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh., 4Research Scholar, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education,

Gwalior.

Abstract: The purpose of the study was designed to determine the variation between first and second serve at different time

frame, i.e.: start of the match (initial period), mid of the match (mid period) and at the end flag of the match (end period) for

Indian players during Davis cup. Four Indian international tennis players of mean age, height and weight were 27.00 ± 4.97

years, 186.50 ± 6.03 cm, 81.25 ±7.41 kg, respectively were recorded in Davis Cup held in Indore, India. The study focused on the

mechanical source of service by comparing the body, racket and ball kinematics of first and second service. The recorded service

motion was analyzed by motion analysis software and was used to calculate the selected parameters for this study and statistical

analysis was accepted using SPSSv.17, mean, standard deviations and t-test was used to find out the difference between the

kinematic parameters of this second service for Indian elite players except the ball velocity in the end period of the match in

follow through.

Keywords: Kinematics, first serve, second serve, time frame.

I. INTRODUCTION TO TENNIS SERVE

A good serve in tennis is essential. Every point in a tennis match begins with a serve. Probably the most analyzed shot in tennis, an

effective serve requires precise timing and arm coordination. Success in tennis is greatly affected by the technique a player uses and

biomechanics plays an integral role in stroke production. Player development based on scientific evidence allows an individualized

approach to be structured, with due consideration to the key mechanical features of each skill, while also fostering fair and

permitting the physical characteristics of a player to be considered (Elliot, 2006).

The serve is one of the most important skills a tennis player must acquire in order to have an effective attack. The primary objective

of the serve is to direct the ball into the service area on the opponent's side of the court. The serve is an effective offensive weapon

because the ball can be hit with a tremendous amount of velocity, thus reducing the opposition’s reaction time and consequently

their ability to return the ball. The tennis serve is a more complex sequence that uses a combination of horizontal and vertical

movements. Variations of the service action can also cause the ball to spin. A slice serve is used in order to gain an advantage via

the unpredictability of a spinning ball bounce. Biomechanical analysis of the skill enables us to give effective instruction and

appropriate technical cues to improve the performance of students and athletes (Hooper, 2001). One of the elements that all high

level tennis players, college tennis players and world class tennis professionals share are efficient and biomechanical sound tennis

strokes.

The serve, a closed skill which players have total control over is also a difficult stroke to master. Not only do the arms prescribe

different movement patterns and rhythms, but they must coordinate with the movement of the lower limbs and the trunk. Because of

its importance and complexity, the tennis serve becomes a closely watched issue; especially the flat serve which is the fastest of all

the service types and is also probably the most intimidating and fearsome weapon a player can have (Yuliang Sun, Yu Liu and

Xinglong Zhou, 2012)

Powerful serve in tennis requires balancing the generation of forces and motions necessary to move the body, especially the

shoulder and elbow, and propel the racquet and the control of these forces and motions for precision of performance and protection

of the joints from excessive loading. The body achieves this balance by integrating the physiological muscle activations and the

resulting biomechanical forces and motions throughout all the segments or links of the kinetic chain (Kibler, 2009).

Kinematics of the tennis serve have been described quite extensively, focusing on the upper-limb movements (Elliott, Marsh, &

Blanksby, 1986; Elliott, Fleisig, Nicholls, & Escamilia, 2003; Reid, Elliott, & Alderson, 2007), or the patterns of the lower-limb

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(Elliott & Wood, 1983; Girard, Micallef, & Millet, 2005), or the function of trunk (Chow, Shim, & Lim, 2003; Chow, Park, &

Tillman, 2009). According to Tanabe, 2007 the joint movement that produces the difference in horizontal racket head velocity

between fast and slow servers is shoulder internal rotation, and angular velocity of shoulder internal rotation must be developed to

produce a high racket speed.

The tennis serve is commonly associated with musculoskeletal injury. Different types of serves, e.g. the flat and the kick types, may

involve different kinematics and different musculoskeletal demands at the joints that play an important role in the development of

long term injuries (Reid, 2007).

The spin serves produces more lateral flexion moments than flat serve; this moment comes mainly from the lateral flexion of the

trunk. The spin serve has a significant difference from the flat serve: the former produces more knee bend than the latter during

acceleration, and more backward pelvis tilting. This will help to increase the momentum during the serve and its transfer (Kuo-

Cheng Lo, 2004). The tennis serve is a commonly performed athletic skill and has received some attention in the scientific

biomechanical literature. During the tennis serve the greatest forces and moments are applied at the shoulder joint. Also, the lower

extremities are important to the successful performance of the tennis serve (Seeley, n.d.).

The study has been designed to determine the variation between first and second serve at different time frame i.e.: start of the match

(initial period), mid of the match (mid period) and at the end flag of the match (end period) for Indian players during Davis cup. The

study focused on the mechanical source of service by comparing the body, racket and ball kinematics of first and second service.

II. METHODOLOGY

A. Participants

A total of four elite male International tennis players were selected as subjects for the study, who participants in Davis Cup, held at

Indore, India in November, 2013. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of players of age (year), height (cm) and weight (kg) were

27.00 ± 4.97, 186.50 ± 6.03, 81.25 ±7.41, respectively.

B. Model of Tennis Serve

The tennis service was modeled as segments of the kinetic chain composed together of (a) foot (b) lower leg segment (c) upper leg

segment (d) trunk segment (e) upper arm segment (f) forearm and (g) hand with tennis racket. The ankle, knee and upper body

significantly flexed to make use of ground reaction force (GRF) to start the execution while extending ankle, knee and upper body

in a sequential manner for summation of force. The body makes an arc extending the shoulder with internal rotation of the upper

arm and pronation of the forearm.

C. Equipment’s and Set-up

To obtain the kinematic data for this study the equipment used were camera, tripod, computer, two-dimensional calibration frame,

motion analysis software and measuring tape. Two-dimensional kinematics data of the body were obtained with the high speed

canon camcorder operating at the shutter speed of 1/2000 with a frame rate of 50 Hz. The camera was placed perpendicular to

sagittal plane on the right side at a distance of seventeen meters from the mid of base line of the tennis court to capture the service

motion.

D. Parameters

The kinematic parameters considered for this study during preparation phase, force generation phase and follow through phase were

toss angle (ToA), toss height (TH), reach height (RH), ball velocity (Bv), racket velocity at impact (RIv), racket velocity post impact

(RPv), wrist velocity (Wv), elbow velocity (Ev), shoulder velocity (Sv), pelvic/ hip velocity (Hv), knee velocity (Kv), ankle velocity

(Av), toe velocity (Tv), wrist angular velocity (WAv), elbow angular velocity (EAv), shoulder angular velocity (SAv), pelvic

angular velocity (HAv), knee angular velocity (KAv), ankle angular velocity (AAv), toe angular velocity (TAv)

E. Subject and Trail Identification

The subjects’ identification code in the video recording for distinguishing them in the recorded data. The recorded videos were

viewed carefully in the playback system and extracted of the best performance of the subjects for analysis.

F. Data Reduction

The identified valid first and second serve of each player’s selected video footages were downloaded, slashed, edited and trimmed

by using the Xilisoft Video Converter. The trimmed video data were digitized in motion analysis software with the process of

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markless digitization and a database of each player’s serves was developed.

G. Statistical Procedure

Descriptive statistics and t-test were performed by SPSS version 17.0 for all the variables under this study were computed at Level

of significance for 0.05 with 6 degree of freedom.

III. RESULT

The main purpose of this study was to determine kinematical variations at the time of the preparation phase, force generation phase

and follow through phase during first and second serve during three time periods of the match i.e.: initial period, mid period and end

period.

Ball velocity and velocity of a racket at the time of impact and post impact were also studied during first and second serve.

Table No.: 1 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during preparation Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

TAO FS 9.25 ± 5.56

0.00 9.00 ± 3.83

0.09 9.00 ± 4.69

0.15 SS 9.25 ± 4.35 9.25 ± 4.03 9.50 ± 4.80

WRvel FS 147.31±16.30

0.18 143.49±33.88

0.26 125.15±33.36

0.34 SS 144.71±23.67 137.83±27.25 133.18±33.42

ERvel FS 106.77±18.57

0.86 98.66±25.36

0.01 84.83±24.28

0.74 SS 94.89±20.31 98.48±13.54 94.89±12.49

SRvel FS 98.86±9.70

0.77 86.48±18.92

0.11 77.41±19.05

0.51 SS 86.29±11.73 85.35±9.15 82.99±10.55

PRvel FS 84.95±14.20

0.91 77.40±21.99

0.30 65.72±17.65

0.15 SS 70.11±12.53 73.74±12.61 67.43±14.81

KRvel FS 74.25±19.85

0.11 65.23±22.38

0.38 54.53±12.80

0.12 SS 55.77±8.80 60.65±9.16 55.43±8.24

ARvel FS 44.76±17.29

0.15 33.64±10.38

0.50 35.59±15.66

0.17 SS 36.83±6.18 37.33±10.74 33.95±12.27

TRvel FS 44.67±22.83

0.13 31.14±15.36

0.53 35.84±15.43

0.31 SS 31.85±8.38 36.51±13.00 32.52±15.08

WAacc FS 539.02±27.53

0.17 598.79±166.62

0.98 525.67±161.01

0.20 SS 528.56±117.85 515.39±36.11 506.66±111.35

EAacc FS 1083.78±231.56

1.54 970.39±307.93

0.58 687.14±221.46

0.44 SS 853.65±189.45 877.55±94.61 749.07±172.68

WAO FS 145.99±6.20

0.57 153.88±21.72

0.08 154.76±17.31

0.89 SS 150.07±12.97 152.86±14.64 146.11±8.67

EAO FS 108.15±9.90

1.09 115.79±24.65

0.27 123.68±21.95

0.41 SS 118.67±16.57 120.03±18.69 118.25±14.79

SAO FS 39.01±11.23

0.27 36.58±10.64

0.03 36.42±10.75

0.07 SS 37.11±8.76 36.78±13.72 36.95±10.78

WAO/S FS 509.73±193.84

0.86 354.45±143.34

0.42 403.92±197.39

0.65 SS 401.21±160.51 397.68±150.56 470.04±53.60

EAO/S FS 392.41±190.12

0.40 358.16±203.68

0.94 427.60±207.06

0.15 SS 445.64±188.84 494.86±209.97 449.58±197.50

SAO/S FS 97.33±27.36

0.39 93.89±22.50

0.21 83.29±26.22

0.34 SS 90.31±23.72 96.77±15.93 89.13±22.14

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Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.45 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table -1 shows that there is no significant differences found between first and second serve of body kinematics.

The linear kinematic of toss angle (TA), the velocity of wrist angle (WR), elbow angle (ER), shoulder angle (SR), pelvic angle (PR),

knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of wrist angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of

wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S), shoulder angle (SAO/S) have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level

of significance.

This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, Knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

preparation phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

Graph no. 1: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase of

tennis serve.

Graph no. 2: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during preparation phase of

tennis serve.

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Graph no. 3: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase

of tennis serve.

Graph no. 4: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 5: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during preparation phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 7: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 6: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in second serve during preparation phase of tennis

serve.

Graph no. 8: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in second serve during preparation

phase of tennis serve.

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Table No.: 2 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during Force Generation Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

HAo FS 11.75±2.63

1.60 10.50±1.29

1.70 10.00±3.74

0.72 SS 8.50±3.12 7.75±2.99 8.50±1.92

Rh FS 4.03±0.47

1.19 3.99±0.23

0.73 3.55±0.43

0.82 SS 3.04±1.60 3.32±1.83 2.89±1.53

Dh FS 1.12±0.54

0.59 0.81±0.10

1.13 0.76±0.10

1.10 SS 1.65±1.68 1.73±1.64 1.64±1.60

Th FS 4.80±0.56

0.05 4.81±0.59

0.57 4.71±0.48

0.66 SS 4.78±0.62 5.10±0.82 4.52±0.31

WRvel FS 860.95±133.46

1.49 836.91±74.44

0.08 795.23±188.90

0.10 SS 754.12±53.37 842.36±107.08 805.59±65.60

ERvel FS 720.08±30.06

2.28 711.19±38.45

0.48 637.10±63.82

0.59 SS 641.11±62.55 696.23±49.20 666.43±76.05

SRvel FS 409.13±18.85

2.35 386.14±24.41

0.79 367.72±46.29

0.35 SS 379.48±16.79 403.04±35.12 378.10±38.35

PRvel FS 186.83±57.30

0.12 197.92±55.08

0.40 170.90±45.91

0.13 SS 191.70±62.18 197.92±55.09 175.66±54.28

KRvel FS 162.32±50.56

0.49 187.57±11.45

2.99 153.10±41.38

0.17 SS 178.10±40.75 164.63±10.21 157.54±13.51

ARvel FS 151.20±55.47

0.17 171.80±29.77

1.41 123.42±24.65

2.43 SS 156.70±34.11 145.12±23.28 157.54±13.51

TRvel FS 247.93±86.18

0.31 261.18±37.93

1.38 190.84±103.81

0.45 SS 228.14±92.64 210.97±62.42 216.50±48.74

WAacc FS 5857.27±1513.51

0.99 4756.04±1295.25

1.50 6411.59±1434.44

0.79 SS 4982.01±913.52 5936.92±902.56 5625.94±1374.06

EAacc FS 3728.68±348.03

0.51 3484.43±324.07

0.17 3554.24±247.60

1.02 SS 3525.55±724.83 3434.62±484.22 3176.67±695.79

WAO FS 138.87±7.43

0.21 161.61±20.52

0.82 154.64±25.54

1.43 SS 136.30±23.11 151.50±13.81 120.03±41.24

EAO FS 113.53±26.47

1.43 139.05±54.69

1.39 121.62±33.85

1.10 SS 88.31±23.20 100.81±6.03 101.40±14.85

SAO FS 160.46±46.37

0.33 174.41±45.88

0.61 158.06±46.78

1.24 SS 148.74±52.57 154.55±45.99 128.56±8.20

WAO/S FS 1783.28±89.47

0.32 2049.09±579.17

1.04 1974.30±496.14

0.41 SS 1683.18±621.21 2519.40±695.23 2171.79±831.95

EAO/S FS 1683.18±438.70

1.29 1644.66±339.47

0.00 1798.28±298.28

0.41 SS 1308.69±380.67 1645.09±398.26 1670.64±552.80

SAO/S FS 499.80±74.35

1.26 477.54±185.27

0.78 408.01±74.53

0.62 SS 413.20±116.14 404.53±31.86 437.75±61.35

Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.447 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table -2 shows that there is no significant differences found between first and second serve of body kinematics.

The linear kinematics of hit angle (HA), reach height (Rh) and distance of hit (Dh), toss height (Th), velocity of wrist angle (WA),

elbow angle (EA), shoulder angle (SA), pelvic angle (PR), knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of racket

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(RaCacc), wrist angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S),

shoulder angle (SAO/S) have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level of significance.

This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

force generation phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

Graph no. 9: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase

of tennis serve.

Graph no. 10: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 11: Graphical representation of the linear distance (meter) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of

tennis serve.

Graph no. 13: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 12: Graphical representation of the linear distance (meter) of the parameters in second serve during force generation

phase of tennis serve.

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Graph no. 14: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during force

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Graph no. 15: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of tennis

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Graph no. 17: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during force

generation phase of tennis serve.

Graph no. 16: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during force generation phase of second

serve.

Graph no. 18: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in second serve during force

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Table No.: 3 Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during Follow through Phase at Initial, mid & End Period of Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value Mean±SD t-value

RIvel FS 1530.47±289.32

1.11 1498.56±187.30

0.05 1484.24±303.23

0.52 SS 1336.96±193.32 1491.90±168.47 1401.35±107.89

RPIvel FS 1786.71±316.22

2.47* 1663.00±395.82

0.80 1311.45±249.88

0.46 SS 1371.55±115.23 1480.74±224.44 1376.80±137.32

Ballvel FS 4735.37±873.40

2.06 4236.07±447.93

1.14 4020.27±759.62

0.80 SS 3763.12±360.27 3856.12±490.26 3713.00±82.72

WRvel FS 837.91±113.48

1.45 756.20±83.98

0.17 713.42±102.95

0.05 SS 729.71±96.30 770.59±151.02 716.35±55.24

ERvel FS 420.72±27.52

2.70 396.40±25.85

0.77 368.71±35.35

2.08 SS 382.02±7.96 416.80±45.57 411.57±21.15

SRvel FS 216.34±35.25

0.87 211.46±37.42

0.75 205.78±35.18

0.49 SS 235.85±27.55 227.43±20.53 215.64±19.10

PRvel FS 168.48±47.49

0.41 194.01±22.39

0.70 176.27±39.94

0.31 SS 181.23±41.43 179.42±35.40 168.96±26.31

KRvel FS 75.83±17.02

0.02 76.56±36.15

0.19 88.35±23.12

0.81 SS 75.64±15.53 80.96±28.14 75.80±20.86

ARvel FS 328.25±56.22

0.10 342.70±43.45

0.04 334.78±84.87

0.37 SS 323.24±78.22 344.19±51.38 317.52±36.77

TRvel FS 399.18±63.19

0.00 428.49±47.34

0.18 407.88±80.65

0.64 SS 398.99±101.71 420.60±76.40 379.96±32.39

WAacc FS 2191.65±380.80

0.17 2254.27±530.74

1.29 3267.26±1121.65

0.39 SS 2274.98±892.58 3198.78±1367.00 3597.08±1290.19

EAacc FS 1497.49±607.10

0.93 1278.36±547.82

0.02 1118.60±775.77

1.48 SS 1140.61±476.10 1287.12±604.38 1850.05±615.07

WAO FS 146.86±18.94

1.70 143.73±7.24

0.56 140.90±5.91

0.02 SS 129.60±7.18 140.22±10.34 140.78±13.86

EAO FS 159.17±10.60

1.82 138.03±39.28

0.30 140.95±24.82

0.43 SS 125.97±34.84 144.52±17.56 146.45±6.62

SAO FS 134.74±8.10

0.56 118.08±18.98

2.26 150.12±19.55

1.14 SS 125.41±32.30 142.78±10.89 135.92±15.35

WAO/S FS 1219.91±523.83

0.06 1104.02±825.79

0.34 900.28±214.34

0.82 SS 1242.19±461.93 953.57±343.55 1107.08±458.05

EAO/S FS 1911.67±1033.24

0.39 1723.01±856.58

0.00 1725.99±542.85

0.25 SS 1659.29±780.01 1725.45±1089.08 1599.41±870.47

SAO/S FS 1540.91±710.73

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0.61 1665.34±823.28

0.22 SS 1085.24±555.21 1443.88±657.58 1763.04±370.14

Tab t 0.05 (6) =2.447 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

The analysis of data table - 3 shows that there are no significant differences found between first and second serve of body

kinematics. The linear velocity of racket velocity at impact (RIvel), racket velocity at post impact (RPIvel), ball (Ballvel) wrist angle

(WA), elbow angle (EA), shoulder angle (SA), pelvic angle (PR), knee right (KR) and ankle right (AR). The acceleration of wrist

angle (WAacc), elbow angle (EAacc), angles and angular velocity of wrist angle (WAO/S), elbow angle (EAO/S), shoulder angle (SAO/S)

have shown |t|cal. values are less than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level of significance. Except the racket velocity at post impact (RPIvel)

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during initial period of the match. Which shows a significant difference where|t|cal. values is more than the t0.05, 6 value at 0.05 level

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Graph no. 19: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in first serve during follow through phase

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Graph no. 21: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in first serve during follow through

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Graph no. 20: Graphical representation of the linear velocity (meter/s) of the parameters in second serve during follow through

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Graph no. 22: Graphical representation of the linear acceleration (meter/s2) of the parameters in second serve during follow through

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Graph no. 23: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in first serve during follow through phase of tennis

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Graph no. 25: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in first serve during follow through

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Graph no. 24: Graphical representation of the angle (degree) of the parameters in second serve during follow through phase of tennis

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Graph no. 26: Graphical representation of the angular velocity (degree/second) of the parameters in second serve during follow

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This statistical finding exhibits that all the linear and angular kinematics of right side of wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvic, Knee and

ankle during first and second serve does not differ significantly and hence does not influence on the performance of tennis serve at

follow through phase during initial, mid and end phases under the match condition.

IV. DISCUSSION

Service is a key element in the game of tennis. Advanced players can hit the serve in many different ways and often use it as an

offensive weapon to gain an advantage in the point or to win. Professional players are expected to win most of their games in

service, may be the first serve or second serve. The flexion & extension of body joints are the keys to generate maximum

momentum and also contribute in performance of tennis serves. When executing a tennis serve, vigorous movement of the trunk

help to generate as much angular momentum as possible to transfer it to the racquet (Bahamonde, 2000). The statistical analysis of

data for different body segment kinematics revealed no significance difference between first and second service for Indian elite

players.

The linear and angular kinematics of body joints point and body joint angle of right wrist, elbow, shoulder, pelvis, knee and ankle.

And other kinematics as, toss angle, hit angle, reach, height, distance of the hit, toss height, racket velocity at impact, racket velocity

at post impact, ball shows no significant differences between the both first and second tennis serve. The knees and hips extend and

the back moves from extension to flexion and rotates toward the non-dominant side (Abrams, 2011).

Chew et. al. (2003) reported absolute racket velocities were comparable between first serve and second serve, and were developed

to similar magnitudes, independent of serve location. The comparison of studies has reached to the conclusion that the shoulder

plays an important role in generating power, as well as transfers the power to the distal segments to contribute to the performance

(Putnam, 1993; Elliott et al., 1995). However, there are some disagreements between different investigations. For example, Elliott et

al. (1995) concluded that forearm extension at the elbow actually has a negative effect on racquet speed which may reduce the ball

speed. This contradicts another study that showed elbow extension to be the second greatest contributor to racquet speed at impact

(Gordon & Dapena, 2006).

Elliott et al. (2003) studied the tennis serve’s biomechanical properties using a two-camera system and compared male and female

results during competition at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. They chose to analyze serves with the highest velocity and

concluded that males created higher forces from their shoulder and elbow while also serving at higher speed. They also founded that

an increased knee flexion during the backswing leads to generate low forces of upper extremity and recommended that players be

encouraged to perform knee flexion. Reid et al. (2008) have investigated the factors which were most critical to the different serving

techniques were the range of extension of front and rear knee, peak angular velocity of rear knee drive extension. The shoulder joint

and foot kinematics influence higher in higher racquet linear velocity.

The tennis serve and throwing motion have a great relationship within each other. The movement uses whole body kinematics to

impact the direction and velocity on the ball. There are ten segments in a position to be activated during these movements of tennis

serve and throw. They are the ankles, feet, knees, pelvis, trunk, shoulder girdle, arm, forearm, and hand working in synchronicity.

Each has its own movements relative to its own proximal articulation. These articulations can perform more than one movement;

each movement depends upon the skill to be performed. Therefore, the link system tends to go faster as the movements proceed to

its distal end to gain maximum ball velocity (Wigley, n.d). Finally, the follow-through phase begins just after the ball contact and

ending with completion of the stroke (Pradhan, 2001). A number of investigations have been conducted to further delineate the

specific biomechanics of serve in tennis (Elliott, 1986; Bahamonde, 1989; Dillman, 1995; Elliott, 1995; Noffal, 1999; Elliott, 2003;

Gordon & Dapena, 2006).

V. CONCLUSION

From the data of the 2-D kinematics of the body moment of tennis serve of elite Indian players, we can see that the velocity of the

ball produces more by the combination of the body kinematics moment, and this moment comes mainly from the extension of the

knee, trunk, shoulder, elbow and wrist. This point can be verified by the 2-D kinematics results of the study. Elite tennis players

maintain their body kinematics in both first and second serve, and also manipulate their body kinematics to control the maximum

ball velocity till the end period of the match, which is executed through the racket velocity generated by the sequential movement of

the body segments involve in the serve motion of the tennis. From this study, we can further understand the role of body joint

kinematics in the on the maintenance of the performance of the tennis serve throughout the match. This will provide a reference to

the serve motions and the execution of the serve techniques for training and teaching, with a view to improve serving efficiency.

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Abstract:- In order to construct a scientifically designed to assess the specific physical fitness test battery for bowlers, this paper aim to construct the Specific Physical Fitness Test of Bowlers in Cricket. A 16 experimental test items purported to measure Speed, Strength, Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, coordination and Balance were Administered to 25 Players of North- Zone level intervarsity cricket players. The age ranged from between 18 to 25 years of age. The collected data was subjected to factor analysis (SPSS VERSION 17.0). The factor matrix was extracted to have rotated factor loadings. By considering the administrative feasibility, logistic interpretation with respect to the relevant field of application, rotated factor loadings and communality a test battery of four test items to measure the specific physical fitness test for bowlers of North- Zone level cricket players.

Keywords:Factor Analysis, Factor loading, Construction, Specific Physical Fitness.

INTRODUCTION

Today’s sports have different forms in the sense that earlier, more emphasis was laid on creative aspects, competition was become the defining feature of sports in modern society. Even though cricket is one of the oldest organized sports, there are very few studies on the physical demands of the game (Woolmer & Noakes, 2008) Actually, the cricketers are exposed to more demanding schedules, with longer period of time for training and practicing (Davies, 2008). Basically, cricket is a popular team game in most Commonwealth countries. In past it was played solely in a specific season (in Asian countries it was winter and in western countries it was summer). But its popularity has gained tremendous momentum since last three decades and now it is played throughout the year. Cricket is an endurance game and requires potential physical-physiological ability to excel the performance. Cricketers are therefore exposed to more demanding schedules, with longer periods of training and practicing. The increased workload may be one of the contributing factors to the increased incidence of injuries (Davies, 2008).

The importance of Specific fitness involves focusing the fitness goals of an athlete to meet the specific needs of an activity. An awareness of specific fitness cans workout to their performance in their sport. The performance potential of a cricketer player can be improved by specific fitness training which is generally divided up into aerobic, anaerobic and specific muscle training. Sport-specific strength training programs are fundamental to an athlete's development and success. The requirements of fitness are highly specific to sports for example a bowling in cricket player needs different type of fitness than batting etc. Fitness involves focusing the fitness goals of an athlete to meet the specific need of an activity. The term is most common when referring to athletes who play a particular sport; the athletes identify the specific physical requirements of that sport and then target exercises that will increase their fitness in those areas. An awareness of specific fitness can help athletes excel in their chosen sports because it directly connects their workouts to their performance in their sport. The development specific fitness requires the appropriate level or amount of motor abilities in relation to the requirement of the game concerned have also to be kept in view. And (Henson, 1987) also opined that the training is affected by the specificity and so, it must be specific to the requirements of the event.

The fitness of a cricketer which is specific to the game has no utility for the fitness of other game. Here the

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concern of researcher is specific fitness, particularly bowling for the game of cricket. Cricket fitness training is a form of sport-specific training designed for cricket players. The top cricket players in the world use fitness plans to developed and adapted for their needs by their coaches. Players need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they also need the endurance to make it all the way through a match. Muscular strength, speed, Coordination, flexibility, and agility are also important as cricket players. Harre (1979) for achieving a higher level of efficiency in technique and tactics in most of the sports, a high level of specific fitness is more important, because a Specific fitness is the key point of success for sportsman in the higher level competitions.

Although every player of the team is required to bat and field during the match, generally, each player possesses specific physical fitness, skills that defines their role and contributes to overall performance of the game (Stuelckenet, 2007). In respect of research on the physiological demands of bowling is sparse with the only studies available being those which included some physiological measures when assessing other aspects of the game. One study has found that heart rates of between 154 and158 bt./min during a 6-over fast bowling spell (Devlin, 2000). This was confirmed by Taliep, (2003) who found that heart rates during fast bowling ranged between 73% and 77% HR max. (Burnett ,1996) reported peak heart rates of between 180 and 190 bt./min during a 12-over fast bowling spell,(Noakes & Durandt, 2000). It is common in cricket for a fast bowler to experience a series of collisions with the ground in the run-up which are followed by a large impact at rear- and front- foot landing on the pitch during the delivery stride. The major impact with the pitch at front foot strike generates peak forces of approximately five times body weight vertically and two times body weight horizontally irrespective of the standard of performance (Elliott, 2000). So, adequate energy level must be maintained. With respect to bowling, although most of the research has focused on lower back injuries (Stretch, 2000), it is the view of (Noakes & Durandt, 2000), that the repeated eccentric actions during fast bowling are the real source of stress for fast bowlers and that this needs to be followed up and related to speed and accuracy of bowling as well as injury potential. Substantial specific fitness and muscle strength is required to reduce muscle damage arising from these repeated actions (Thompso, 1999). In playing positions such as bowling, a great amount of strength of the back muscles is required. Mechanical factors play an important role in the etiology of degenerative processes and injuries to the lumbar spine. Especially in fast bowling, where a player must absorb vertical and horizontal components of the ground reaction force that are approximately five and two times body weight at front-foot and rear-foot impact respectively, thus, assessment of back strength is essential (Elliott, 2000). The maximum capacity of the back muscles must be known and subsequently muscle endurance, if assessments are to be made of muscle fatigue during playing conditions (Mannion, 1999). However, the anatomical and biomechanical structures of the back are extremely complex and consequently, accurately measuring back muscle strength is problematic outside of a research setting. Further, the increased demands being placed on many cricketers now provide further need for them to be in peak physical condition not only for performance, but also for prevention of injury (Noakes & Durandt, 2000).

Here the concern of researcher is construction of specific physical fitness, particularly for the bowlers, game of cricket. The top cricket players in the world use fitness plans to developed and customized for their needs by their coaches. And other people can consult with personal trainers and cricket coaches to get advice on creating a cricket fitness training program, provide information and assistance with fitness training, including recommended workout schedules that people can use as a basis for the program. Cricket is a physically demanding sport. Players need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they also need the endurance to make it all the way through a match. At the elite level, sides like Australia and England are now extremely fit utilizing various fitness techniques to enhance the athletic abilities of their squads. There are a range of physical and mental factors that contribute to successful performance in sports. Cricket is basically a 'skills' game. A player has to be fit enough to perform a given job on the field without getting tired. Cricket fitness training is a form of sport-specific training designed for cricket players. Cricket is a physically demanding sport. Players need to be capable of high intensity bursts of energy, but they also need the endurance to make it all the way through a match. Coordination, flexibility, and agility are also important as cricket players. People who play cricket professionally and who want to develop their amateur games need fitness training to be able to take their performance to the next level. Getting too focused on one area of fitness can limit the athlete's versatility within his /her sport because most sports require a variety of skills. Another problem that can arise as a result of sport- or task-oriented fitness is that the athlete can create unnatural imbalances in his / her fitness that can eventually have health repercussions. It is also important for athletes to remember achieving their specific fitness goals. Physical fitness describes the functional capacity of the individual for the task (Messmer, 2014).

To meet the specific need of an activity an athlete requires focusing on fitness goals. It refers to those athletes who involve in a particular sport. Such types of athlete identify their specific exercise requirement and then select exercises to increase their fitness in specific areas. Such type of selected exercises helps directly to enhance performance of athlete in their selected sports. When athlete concentrates only on specific fitness, it may hamper general fitness, so athlete should know about exercises as well. The nature of the position requires that a bowler has the ability to move explosively in the run up to delivery, as a speedy run up will physically translate into a faster delivery of the ball; the arm, shoulder, and core body strength and stamina are necessary to deliver the ball repeatedly.

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The above mentioned literature emphasized the growing need of construction of specific physical fitness for bowlers. As the investigator interested in developing a specific physical fitness test battery. It becomes mandatory to explore the existing knowledge regarding the cricketer’s specific physical fitness.

METHODOLOGY

Selection of the subjects

The subjects for the study were 25 intervarsity cricket players specialized in bowlers. The chronological age of the players was between 18 to 25 years. They were recruited randomly from various universities participated in North-zone intervarsity cricket tournament held at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. No grouping of players was made during this phase. The sample for the construction phase was 25 players exposed to sixteen different fitness items. Then after taking data, all the skills were raised through factorial analysis.

SELECTION OF TEST ITEMS

In order to select the broad component of test, the available literature of physical fitness were critically reviewed and opinions of experts regarding these tests obtained. Also existing literature on the appropriate component of physical fitness in Indian geographical condition/ situation were considered. All the components of the physical fitness were considered. On the basis of these the following components for the specific physical fitness test for cricketer are considered. The physical fitness components are: Strength, Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, Coordination and Balance.

EXPERIMENTAL TEST ITEMS:

During the process of selection of the components of specific fitness test, the test items for each components were also identified along with and 16 test items were considered as: Standing broad Jump, Sit- ups, Dips, Pull- ups, Zig-zag, Shuttle run, 50 yard dash, Side-stepping, Squat Thrust, 600mts run/walk, Criss-cross, Skipping, Stroke Stand, Trunk lift, Sit and reach, and Hand Reaction.

METHOD OF EXECUTION:

Each experimental test items administration was adhered strictly administration procedure outline and protocol.

STATISTICAL TECHNIQUE:

The results have been obtained through the statistical package social sciences SPSS version 17.0. The Pearson product moment correlation formula has been utilizing for correlation of variables and the matrix of inter correlation among the sixteen variables was obtained. The data was then being factor analysis. The principal component analysis was used to extract factors. Varimax rotation (Kaiser’s normalization) was used to generate rotated factor matrix. After that the rotated factor matrix was used to the selected factor for analysis of data.

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

In this study of development of specific fitness test for the bowlers in the sports of cricket. The obtained data was analyzed by the statistical procedure of Factorial analysis. The factorial analysis was done by SPSS version 17.0

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Table -1: Descriptive analysis of 16 fitness test items

In this study Table 1 displays the descriptive statistics analysis i.e.: mean and SD of the selected Sixteen test items which were administered on the bowlers who played as subject in this study for obtaining the data.

The mean of standing broad jump test item number-1 is 2.624 and SD is 0.237.The mean of sit-ups test item number-2 is 47.960 and SD is 8.942. The mean of Dips test item number is-3 is 53.200 and SD is 6.745.The mean of pull-ups test item number-4 is 11.120 and SD is 3.745.The mean of zig-zag test item number-5 is 9.220 and SD is 0.066.The mean of Shuttle run test item number-6 is 10.199 and SD is 0.331.The mean of 50 yard dash test item number-7 is 6.324 and SD is 0.418. The mean of Side stepping test item number-8 is 16.880 and SD is 1.986. The mean of Squat Thrust test item number-9 is 9.800 and SD is 1.893.The mean of 600mts run/walk test item number-10 is1.420 and SD is 0.085.The mean of Criss-cross test item number-11is 10.680 and SD is 2.626.The mean of Skipping test item number-12is 56.200 and SD is 7.511.The mean of Stroke Stand test item number-13is14.403 and SD is 2.146.The mean of Trunk lift test item number-14 is 32.525 and SD is 3.128.The mean of Sit and reach Test items-15 is 9.916 and SD is 4.347.The mean of Hand Reaction Test items-16 is 29.320 and SD is 8.924.

Factor Analysis: The purpose of factor analysis is to “explore the under lying variance structure of a set of correlation coefficient. Thus, factor analysis useful for exploring and verifying patterns in a set of correlation coefficient” (Brown, 2001).

Table-2: Representing Factor Loading of factor I

Factor I (Table 2):- The factor I is defined by test which can measure flexibility. The highest factor loading is 0.977 to sit and reach is used to measure of the lower back and hamstring muscles. Pull-ups and dips are used to measure shoulder upper arm strength and upper body strength is very important for fast bowlers in the game of cricket. A side stepping this test item has greater affinity toward sprinting speed. Strock stand measures body balance of the body. Which is criss cross test can improve agility for rapid and accurate directional change in play.

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S.No. Test variables Catalogue Mean S.D

1 Standing broad Jump Test item-1 2.624 0.237

2 Sit- ups Test item-2 47.960 8.942

3 Dips Test item-3 53.200 6.745

4 Pull- ups Test item-4 11.120 3.745

5 Zig-zag-running Test item-5 9.220 0.066

6 Shuttle run Test item-6 10.199 0.331

7 50 yard dash Test item-7 6.324 0.418

8 Side-stepping Test item-8 16.880 1.986

9 Squat Thrust Test item-9 9.800 1.893

10 600mts run/walk Test item-10 1.420 0.085

11 Criss-cross Test item-11 10.680 2.626

12 Skipping Test item-12 56.200 7.511

13 Stroke Stand Test item-13 14.403 2.146

14 Trunk lift Test item-14 32.525 3.128

15 Sit and reach Test item-15 9.916 4.347

16 Hand Reaction Test item-16 29.320 8.924

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 Dips Test item-3 0.974

2 Pull-ups Test item-4 0.954

3 Side stepping Test item-8 0.965

4 Criss cross Test item-11 0.517

5 Skipping Test item-12 0.965

6 Stroke stand Test item-13 0.940

7 Sit and reach Test item-15 0.977

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Fig.1: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor I

Table-3: Representing Factor Loading of factor II

Factor II (Table 2):- These two items were identified in different components of physical fitness i.e. Which is sit-ups is exhibit significance positive factor loading is 0.843.basically sit-up test primarily measures abdominal and hip–flexor muscles, strength and endurance training exercise. It is the basic exercise used by cricketer’s fitness training. It plays a significant role for the core stability and back support. Whereas standing broad jump to measure the identified/emphasized on the ability to exert maximum explosive energy on maximum effort.

Fig. 2: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor II

Table-4: Representing Factor Loading of factor III

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S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 Standing broad jump Test item-1 0.717

2 Sit-ups Test item-2 0.843

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 Zig zag Test item-5 0.915

2 Shuttle run Test item-6 0.172

3 600mts run/walk Test item-10 0.185

4 Trunk lift Test item-14 0.166

5 Hand reaction Test item-16 0.120

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Factor III (Table 4):- The highest factor loading Zig-zag running is 0.915 appears to be primarily a reaction ability and measure of coordination movement and speed which is very important workout of the cricket players. 600run/walk to determine measure of cardiovascular fitness, it also a important factor for cricketers .Hand reaction test is the true factor emphasis on the ability to react faster and faster, that’s why trunk lift shown the flexibility which is determine the agility of the players.

Fig.3: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor III

Table-5 Representing Factor Loading of factor IV

Factor IV (Table 5):- Only squat thrust came significant loading of factor IV is 0.924. This test item describes the quality of explosive strength with the individuals and has a great importance for improving fitness level of cricket players.

Fig.4: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor IV

Table-6 Representing Factor Loading of factor V

Factor V (Table 6):- The single factor 50 yard dash came significant loading in factor V is (0.943). Speed the

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1 Squat thrust Test item-9 0.924

S.No. Test Variables Catalogue Factor loading

1 50 yard dash Test item-7 0.943

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rate of change of successive movement of the same pattern.

Fig.5: Representing the highest factor loading of Factor V

DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEST BATTERY.

The bringing together several tests, which turn out to measure the same factor, is not very efficient. According to Fleishman (1964) inefficient test batteries are those with too many tests on one factor and none from one or more of the factors identified. The test items were selected to be included in the test on the basis of results obtained from the factor analysis to serve as the criteria to measure the specific physical fitness test for bowlers in cricket. Considering the administrative feasibility logistic and educational application following specific physical fitness test recommended for the north- zone level cricketers.

Table -7 Constructed of specific physical test battery for bowler (cricket)

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the findings and statistical analysis, critiques and experts deliberation in the light of critical literature and scientific information on the performance demands of construction of specific physical fitness test for bowlers in cricket. Existing knowledge could be completed by obtaining the considered opinions and insides of coaches and players. This information would also provide a framework for the development of specific physical components of bowling as specific assessment, focused on systematic training, conditioning, coaching and training protocols.

In the light of result the conclusions were drawn as the Factor analysis Rotated Varimax solution significantly and appropriately identified the test items for the construction a specific physical fitness test for bowler for North - Zone level cricket players. Every sport differs from one to another and also the demand of specific physical fitness ability in various games and sports. A bowlers differs from batsman and fielders etc in a quality and quantity of fitness components like balance, reaction ability (sharp movement ability to change position immediately). The test items derived indisputably represent the specific physical fitness components for bowler.

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The Level of Stress in Male and Female School Students

Zamirullah Khan Abul Barkat Lanin Naseem Ahmad

Deptt. Of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P. India. 2 Mumtaj P G college, Lucknow University, Lucknow, U.P. India

Abstract

This study aimed at the level of stress in male and female school students. For the purpose of the study the researcher randomly selected 64 school students aged between 14-18 years. To collect the data researcher used students stress scale (SSS) developed by Dr. Zaki Akhtar (2011). During collection of data researcher used means and method fit for this scale. The result of the study showed boys having much more stress in comparison to girls. The study concluded that school boys are more stressful than school girls.

Introduction

Stress is an integral part of our life. Stress could be positive as well as negative. When we are doing our work properly and systematically then it is because of positive stress or eustress but when we lose our rhythm for same work, it is negative stress or distress. So, stress is good in one way and bad in other way. Hans Selye (1956) first popularized the concept of “stress” in the 1950s. Selye theorized that all individuals respond to all types of threatening situations in the same manner, and he called this the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).

Lazarus & Folkman (1984) defined that, stress is a mental or physical phenomenon formed through one’s cognitive appraisal of the stimulation and is a result of one’s interaction with the environment. The existence of stress depends on the existence of the stressor. Chang’s Dictionary of Psychology Terms, stress is “a state of physical or mental tension that causes emotional distress or even feeling of pains to an individual” (Lai et al., 1996). Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013) stated that stress is a complex phenomenon. It largely depends on one's temperaments, environmental conditions, experiences and situations. It is experienced by every individual in any one situations or the other. It is a part of life and it is generated by constant changing situations that one has to face. It refers to an internal state, which results from frustration or under dissatisfactory conditions. To a certain extent in every one's life it is unavoidable, because it is complex in nature. It is a part of fabric of life. But it can be managed to some extent. Piekarska (2000) pointed out that the essential factors for the formation of stress are frequent and strong. There is a related connection between the results of stress and psychological and personality characteristics. Selye (1976) stated that in most approaches stress now designates bodily processes created by circumstances that place physical or psychological demands on an individual. Selye (1976) theories that focus on the specific relationship between external demands (stressors) and bodily processes (stress) can be grouped in two different categories: approaches to `systemic stress' based in physiology and psychobiology (among others,) and approaches to psychological stress' developed within the field of cognitive psychology. McGrath (1982) said that the external forces that impinge on the body are called stressors. Feng (1992) and Volpe (2000) defined stressor as anything that challenges an individual’s adaptability or stimulates an individual’s body or mentality. Stress can be caused by environmental factors, psychological factors, biological factors, and social factors. It can be negative or positive to an individual, depending on the strength and persistence of the stress, the individual’s personality, cognitive appraisal of the stress, and social support. Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013) in their study found that majority of boys expressed high level of stress and moderate stress compared to girls. Whereas majority of girl students exhibited low level of stress compared to Boys. Chiang (1995) proposed that school is one of the main sources of stress among adolescents. Such stress comes from too much homework, unsatisfactory academic performance, preparation for tests, lack of interest in a particular subject, and teacher’s punishment. Generally, parents are very concerned about their children’s academic achievement and moral behaviors. Parents expect their children not only to respect teachers and follow moral norms but also become elite in the future. Chang & Lu (2007) suggested that academic institutions have different work settings compared to nonacademic and therefore one would expect the difference in symptoms, causes, and consequences of stress. Stevenson & Harper (2006) pointed out that stress in academic institutions can have both positive and negative consequences if not well managed. Goodman (1993) revealed that students have different expectations, goals, and values that they want to fulfill, which is only possible if the students’ expectations, goals, and values are integrated with that of the institution. Goodman (1993) stated that stressors affecting students can be categorized as academic, financial, time or health related, and self- imposed.

After going through available literature in hard copy as well as soft copies on internet the researcher found that sufficient work has not been done in this area. So researcher goaded to carry out this investigation to fill the gap in the domain of knowledge. The type of stress which is analysed in this paper is distress among school going students.

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Methodology

The purpose of the present study was to know the level of stress among school going children.

Sample

The sample of the present study was taken from Jawahar Navodaya School Bareilly (U.P.). For the purpose of the study 42 male and 22 female students were randomly selected. Their age ranged between 14-18 years.

Tools used The researcher used students stress scale developed by Dr. Zaki Akhtar (2011) Jamshedpur. The scale consisted of 51 statements related to the major kind of stress prevalent in students at adolescent age, and all kinds of situations faced by students.

Statistical Technique Used

Descriptive statistical technique, Mean and Standard Deviation were used

Mean SD N

Boys 158.96 11.40 42

Girls 163.57 5.63 22

RESULTS

Gender STRESS LEVELS TOTAL

Very High

Stress

High Stress Moderate

Stress

Low Stress Very Low

Stress

Boys 08 12 12 05 05 42

Girls 00 03 04 09 06 22

From the table it is evident that most of the boys showing very high stress (Boys 19% and girls 0%) and high stress (boys 28.5% and girls 13.6%) as well as moderate stress where as girls are having 18.1% and boys 28.5%.

DISCUSSION

From the result we can find out that majority of girls have shown low stress and very low stress. Some research worked on level of stress showing the same result i.e., research work done by Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013). This study resulted that boys are much more stressful than girls. There can be many reason for this, it may be their parents expectation from them or it may be boy’s high goal and target for their bright and successful career. Teachers should take care of male students and try to resolve their problems which are responsible for their high stress. Parents also can play a vital role to reduce the stress of their children as they are more close to them. Chiang (1995) has also stated that generally parents are very concerned about their children’s academic achievement and moral behaviors. Parents expect their children not only to respect teachers and follow moral norms but also become elite in the future. School is also a best medium to work on the stress level of the students and treat them accordingly as it is revealed by the Goodman (1993) that students have different expectations, goals, and values that they want to fulfill, which is only possible if the students’ expectations, goals, and values are integrated with that of the institution.

Conclusions

The researcher concluded that schools going male students are more stressful in comparison to female students.

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INVESTIGATE THE MANIPULATION OF KINEMATICS ON TENNIS SERVE

PERFORMANCE Ikram Hussain, Naushad Waheed Ansari, Fuzail Ahmad*

* Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.60843

ABSTRACT The study aimed to explore the effect of elite tennis player body kinematics during preparatory, force generation and

follow through phase ( between first serve and second serve) at three different time periods i.e. initial, mid and end

of the match. Four Indian International male tennis players were selected as subjects for the study. The mean and

standard deviation of players of age (year), height (cm) and weight (kg) were 27.00 ± 4.97, 186.50 ± 6.03, 81.25

±7.41, respectively. The tennis service was modeled as segments of the kinematics chain composed of body

segments. 2D kinematics data of the body were obtained for this study with the high speed canon camcorder

operating at the shutter speed of 1/2000 with a frame rate of 50 Hz. Descriptive statistics and t-test were performed

by SPSS version 17.0 for all the variables under this study were computed at Level of significance for 0.05 with 6

degree of freedom. Results revealed that selected kinematics variables of selected subjects does not play significant

role in first and second serve at different phases during three different stages of the Tennis match.

KEYWORDS: Davis cup, Kinematics, first serve, second serve, motion analysis software and Tennis.

INTRODUCTION All content The most important skill in game of tennis is serve which a player must get in order to have successful

attack. It is also the power stroke that has gained attention to the most analytical interest as of biomechanists. The

objective of the server’s is to serve the ball directly into service area of challenger’s court. For reducing the

challenger’s reaction time and their ability to return the ball accordingly, the ball must be smash with greater amount of ball velocity. According to Mark Kovacs, 2011, the serve has been studied in a similar manner to the throwing

motion in baseball, although some significant differences do exist between the serving motion and the throwing

motion. These differences include planes of motion, the non-dominant arm tossing the tennis ball, the tennis racket,

the technical components of the serve, and the variety of placements and goals of the motion (spin, speed, angle,

direction etc.).

Actually tennis serve is an overhead motion and characterized by a series of segmental rotations involving the entire

kinematics of the player’s body. It is the most complex stroke in tennis match. Effective server maximally utilizes

their entire kinematic sequence via the synchronous use of selective joint angles, segmental rotations and

coordinated lower and upper extremities. This lower extremity kinematics help into the upper body kinematics to

produce momentum of the body through racket which is prerequisite for serve. If any kinematic series of the links in

the lower and upper extremities sequence are not synchronized effectively, this results the ineffectiveness attack as

the outcome of the serve.

Tennis coaches and trainers focus on the mechanical consistency in serve production. Traditionally tennis coaches

and trainers decompose the service action and break down its component consistency in learning of the serve. In

these circumstances, the serve practice is characterized by the preparation of ball toss into diagonally opponent

service court directly without rally.

However, there is a limited scientific knowledge base for players and coaches to draw upon when seeking to

improve serve technique in tennis game. Many of the kinematic variables analyses into tennis serves or strokes were

conducted more than ten years ago, with different analysis methods during the match for enhancement the serve

performance. It has only recently been possible to analyses the different types of the serve (flat, slice, kick serve,

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etc.), and this has not been investigated in relation to the kinematics of a player. This study aimed to make an

important contribution to the knowledge of tennis professionals by establishing which kinematic variables are

related to variation in serves at three different stages of the match.

Many kinematic studies of tennis serving have focused on patterns of upper limb movements and the contributions

of joint movements in the upper limb to racket speed. Elliott, Marsh, and Blanksby, (1986), have investigated the

serving motion of four male and four female skilled tennis players. They reported that wrist flexion and forearm

pronation were observed before ball impact in all players, and that maximum racket speed resulted from wrist

flexion. Elliott, Reid, and Crespo, (2009), from a practical perspective, they represent the types of ball and racket

characteristics routinely modified by coaches in their instruction of the serve. Matthew, Merrill, William, Ronald L

& Hopkins, (2011), have studied twelve highly skilled male tennis players, and showed that all peak joint angles

were significantly affected by post-impact ball speed, except external shoulder rotation and elbow extension. Martin,

et al. ,(2013) examined correlation between segmental angular momentums and ball velocity in ten professional

tennis players and found upper arm significant correlations between the angular momentum and ball velocity during

the maximal elbow flexion-racket lowest point, racket lowest point - maximal shoulder external rotation, and

maximal shoulder external rotation –ball impact phases, whereas the forearm did in all phases. Vaverka et al, (2013)

computed the association between body height and serve speed in elite tennis players among the world’s best tennis players and found that significant associations between body height and all three serve speed parameters in all of the

Grand Slam tournaments for both men and women. Moreover, Reid et al., (2010) noted that consistency in select

swing and toss kinematics characterize the performance of the first serve at a young age. This consistency decreases

when the serve is decomposed, as is routinely done by coaches in practice while key characteristics of the serve.

Reid et al., (2011), reviewed the research into the first serve, the lateral baseline position of the players as well as the

lateral displacement of the ball at zenith and at impact were significantly different.

Above mention biomechanical researches on the tennis serve have focused on the flat serve, with some data on the

kick serve, and very little published data elucidating the biomechanics of the slice serve. However, no study has

quantified serve kinematics of the top-level players. The purpose of this study was to quantify high velocity serve

kinematics of top-level tennis players and identify the motions and timing related to maximum ball velocity through

the comparison of serve at different stages of match and to clarify kinematics and mechanisms during tennis serving.

Results of this study can help competitive players and their coaches to understand the mechanics needed to generate

high serve velocity, provided a good foundation for understanding serve biomechanics used by skilled players and

may help to better inform coaching instruction, help coaches to better understand the player’s kinematics required to produce better outcomes. This study also provides a more in-depth analysis that should be utilized in all tennis

players to help better understand areas of weakness, possible areas to use body kinematics, as well as service

sections that can be improved for greater performance.

MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants Four Indian International male tennis players were selected as subjects for the study, they were participants in Davis

Cup, held at Indore, India in November, 2013. The mean and standard deviation of players of age, height and weight

were 27.00 ± 4.97, 186.50 ± 6.03, 81.25 ±7.41, respectively.

Table 1. Demographic profile of the Participants of the study.

Mean SD

Age (Years) 27.00 4.97

Height (cm) 186.50 6.02

Weight (kg) 81.25 7.41

Model of Tennis Serve

The tennis service was modeled as segments of the kinematics chain composed together of (a) foot (b) lower leg

segment (c) upper leg segment (d) trunk segment (e) upper arm segment (f) forearm and (g) hand with tennis racket.

The ankle, knee and upper body significantly flexed to make use of ground reaction force (GRF) to start the

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execution while extending ankle, knee and upper body in a sequential manner for summation of force. The body

makes an arc extending the shoulder with internal rotation of the upper arm and pronation of the forearm.

Equipments and Set-up:

To obtain the kinematic data, the equipment used for this study were camera, tripod, computer, two-dimensional

calibration frame, motion analysis software and measuring tape. Two-dimensional kinematics data of the body were

obtained with the high speed canon camcorder operating at the shutter speed of 1/2000 with a frame rate of 50 Hz.

The camera was placed perpendicular to sagittal plane on the right side at a distance of seventeen meters from the

mid of base line of the tennis court to capture the service motion.

Parameters:

The kinematic parameters considered were toss angle (TA), toss height (TH), reach height (RH), contact distance

(CD), ball velocity (Bv), racket velocity(Rv), wrist velocity (Wv), elbow velocity (Ev), shoulder velocity (Sv),

pelvic/ hip velocity (Hv), knee velocity (Kv), ankle velocity (Av), toe velocity (Tv), wrist angle (WA), elbow angle

(EA), shoulder angle (SA), pelvic angle (PA), knee angle (KA), ankle angle (AA), wrist angular velocity (WAv),

elbow angular velocity (EAv), shoulder angular velocity (SAv), pelvic angular velocity (PAv), knee angular velocity

(KAv) and ankle angular velocity (AAv). The velocity, angular velocity, joint angle, ball and racket velocity and

height of the selected kinematics parameters during preparatory, force generation and follow through phase. The

height and distance were measured in meter (m), angles in degrees (°), velocity in meter per second (m/s), angular

velocity in degree per second (°/s) respectively.

Subject and Trail Identification

The subjects identification code in the video recording were given for distinguishing them in the recorded data. The

recorded videos were viewed carefully in the playback system and extracted the best performance of the subjects for

analysis.

Data Reduction

The identified valid first and second serve of each player’s selected video footages were downloaded, slashed, edited and trimmed by using video editing software. The trimmed video data were digitized in motion analysis software

with the process of markerless digitization and a database of each player’s serves was developed.

Statistical Procedure

Descriptive statistics and F-test were performed by SPSS version 17.0 for all the variables under this study were

computed at Level of significance for 0.05 with 6 degree of freedom.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The main purpose of this study was to determine the kinematical differences at the time of the

preparation phase, force generation phase and follow through phase of first and second serve

during three time periods of the match i.e.: initial period, mid period and end period.

Table 2. Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during preparation Phase at

Initial, Mid & End Period of the Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

F- value Mean±SD Mean±SD Mean±SD

TA FS 9.25 ± 5.56 9.00 ± 3.83 9.00 ± 4.69 0.00

SS 9.25 ± 4.35 9.25 ± 4.03 9.50 ± 4.80 0.00

Wv FS 147.31±16.30 143.49±33.88 125.15±33.36 0.67

SS 144.71±23.67 137.83±27.25 133.18±33.42 0.17

Ev FS 106.77±18.57 98.66±25.36 84.83±24.28 0.93

SS 94.89±20.31 98.48±13.54 94.89±12.49 0.07

Sv FS 98.86±9.70 86.48±18.92 77.41±19.05 1.71

SS 86.29±11.73 85.35±9.15 82.99±10.55 0.10

Pv FS 84.95±14.20 77.40±21.99 65.72±17.65 1.13

SS 70.11±12.53 73.74±12.61 67.43±14.81 0.23

Kv FS 74.25±19.85 65.23±22.38 54.53±12.80 1.11

SS 55.77±8.80 60.65±9.16 55.43±8.24 0.45

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Av FS 44.76±17.29 33.64±10.38 35.59±15.66 0.65

SS 36.83±6.18 37.33±10.74 33.95±12.27 0.13

Tv FS 44.67±22.83 31.14±15.36 35.84±15.43 0.57

SS 31.85±8.38 36.51±13.00 32.52±15.08 0.16

Rv FS 439.93±33.48 391.71±72.50 371.84±82.20 1.44

SS 336.31±142.99 417.18±52.01 393.71±71.16 0.24

Bv FS 232.63±50.55 255.32±48.62 276.73±30.61 0.22

SS 216.19±90.19 297.88±33.50 281.55±27.41 0.66

WA FS 145.99±6.20 153.88±21.72 154.76±17.31 0.35

SS 150.07±12.97 152.86±14.64 146.11±8.67 0.30

EA FS 108.15±9.90 115.79±24.65 123.68±21.95 0.61

SS 118.67±16.57 120.03±18.69 118.25±14.79 0.01

SA FS 39.01±11.23 36.58±10.64 36.42±10.75 0.31

SS 37.11±8.76 36.78±13.72 36.95±10.78 0.52

PA FS 171.43±17.41 171.65±15.26 168.65±11.15 0.10

SS 141.19±61.97 166.83±15.16 163.03±10.03 0.14

KA FS 176.51±13.08 173.75±10.70 170.10±0.77 0.19

SS 140.19±66.28 173.56±9.66 167.47±2.44 1.78

AA FS 178.26±48.96 181.49±52.18 168.55±52.59 0.20

SS 160.90±62.99 142.78±60.69 130.66±9.19 0.38

WAv FS 489.28±212.20 354.45±143.34 403.92±197.39 0.78

SS 383.73±181.82 397.68±150.56 470.04±53.60 0.39

EAv FS 326.14±187.07 358.16±203.68 427.60±207.06 0.12

SS 338.16±170.06 494.86±209.97 449.58±197.50 0.08

SAv FS 101.07±27.26 93.89±22.50 83.29±26.22 0.33

SS 80.71±32.36 96.77±15.93 89.13±22.14 0.16

PAv FS 59.59±38.97 175.36±167.86 223.87±233.71 0.19

SS 122.87±94.83 133.87±154.69 322.96±190.97 1.86

KAv FS 511.14±506.53 698.63±679.06 906.00±616.57 0.12

SS 651.93±473.17 826.58±562.29 653.41±436.05 0.21

AAv FS 367.62±188.99 170.06±81.53 229.35±113.66 1.40

SS 200.50±154.86 285.15±294.04 343.17±316.46 1.04

Tab F0.05 (2,9) =4.26 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

Table-2 reveals that calculated F-value of selected kinematical variables of tennis players in first and second serve at

preparatory phase in different three time periods of the match of tennis match is less than tabulated F-value. Hence

there are selected kinematics variables of selected subjects does not play significant role in first and second serve at

preparatory phase during three different stages of the Tennis match.

Table 3. Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during Force Generation Phase at

Initial, Mid & End Period of the Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

F- value Mean±SD Mean±SD Mean±SD

TA FS 11.75±2.63 10.50±1.29 10.00±3.74 0.43

SS 8.50±3.11 7.75±2.99 8.50±1.91 0.10

RH FS 4.03±0.47 3.99±0.23 3.55±0.43 1.88

SS 3.04±1.60 3.32±1.83 2.89±1.53 0.07

CD FS 1.12±0.54 0.81±0.10 0.76±0.10 0.27

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SS 1.65±1.60 1.73±1.64 1.64±1.60 0.00

TH FS 4.80±0.56 4.81±0.59 4.71±0.48 0.04

SS 4.78±0.62 5.10±0.82 4.52±0.31 0.88

Wv FS 860.95±133.46 836.91±74.44 795.23±188.90 0.23

SS 754.12±53.37 842.36±107.08 805.59±65.60 1.27

Ev FS 720.08±30.06 711.19±38.45 637.10±63.82 3.86

SS 641.11±62.55 696.23±49.20 666.43±76.05 0.75

Sv FS 409.13±18.85 386.14±24.41 367.72±46.29 1.67

SS 379.48±16.79 403.04±35.12 378.10±38.35 0.79

Pv FS 186.83±57.30 197.92±55.08 170.90±45.91 0.27

SS 191.70±62.18 197.92±55.09 175.66±54.28 0.12

Kv FS 162.32±50.56 187.57±11.45 153.10±41.38 0.87

SS 178.10±40.75 164.63±10.21 157.54±13.51 0.37

Av FS 151.20±55.47 171.80±29.77 123.42±24.65 1.55

SS 156.70±34.11 145.12±23.28 157.54±13.51 0.31

Tv FS 247.93±86.18 261.18±37.93 190.84±103.81 0.85

SS 228.14±92.64 210.97±62.42 216.50±48.74 0.06

Rv FS 1530.47±289.32 1498.55±187.30 1484.24±303.23 0.03

SS 1336.96±193.32 1491.90±168.47 1401.35±107.88 0.92

Bv FS 731.25±323.30 860.08±261.82 812.16±192.98 0.24

SS 675.55±236.32 730.54±184.13 683.12±146.86 0.10

WA FS 138.87±7.43 161.61±20.52 154.64±25.54 1.44

SS 136.30±23.11 151.50±13.81 120.03±41.24 1.23

EA FS 113.53±26.47 139.05±54.69 121.62±33.85 0.42

SS 88.31±23.20 100.81±6.03 101.40±14.85 0.82

SA FS 160.46±46.37 174.41±45.88 158.06±46.78 0.15

SS 148.74±52.57 154.55±45.99 128.56±8.20 0.45

PA FS 170.94±4.29 165.63±4.43 177.89±3.77 1.41

SS 165.70±6.51 163.91±4.72 165.51±4.28 0.14

KA FS 177.89±3.77 178.73±4.15 175.08±3.45 1.01

SS 179.67±6.02 165.18±26.67 175.98±1.99 0.91

AA FS 139.36±9.62 141.56±16.31 143.45±8.03 0.12

SS 149.11±7.51 136.26±18.47 155.57±7.63 2.55

WAv FS 1783.28±89.47 2049.09±579.17 1974.30±496.14 0.38

SS 1683.18±621.21 2519.40±695.23 2171.79±831.95 0.78

EAv FS 1683.18±438.70 1644.66±339.47 1798.28±298.28 0.19

SS 1308.69±380.67 1645.09±398.26 1670.64±552.80 0.80

SAv FS 499.80±74.35 477.54±185.27 408.01±74.53 1.47

SS 413.20±116.14 404.53±31.86 437.75±61.35 2.10

PAv FS 1982.33±453.79 1748.72±538.31 1520.34±460.40 0.91

SS 1091.78±650.74 1664.78±543.07 1901.32±524.14 1.42

KAv FS 1423.30±533.08 1432.29±546.39 1939.79±1039.79 0.63

SS 1745.57±701.90 1134.95±20.36 1430.80±545.33 0.57

AAv FS 821.59±519.56 1094.16±1447.99 1039.25±593.92 0.39

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SS 1604.21±876.42 1164.37±766.46 1686.18±540.92 0.58

Tab F0.05 (2,9) =4.26 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

Table-3 reveals that calculated F-value of selected kinematical variables of tennis players in first and second serve at

force generation phase in different three time periods of the match of tennis match is less than tabulated F-value.

Hence there are selected kinematics variables of selected subjects does not play significant role in first and second

serve at preparatory phase during three different stages of the Tennis match.

Table 4. Kinematics parameters of first and second serve during Follow through Phase at

Initial, Mid & End Period of the Match.

Variable Serve Initial Period Mid Period End Period

F- value Mean±SD Mean±SD Mean±SD

Wv FS 837.91±113.48 756.20±83.98 713.42±102.95 1.56

SS 729.71±96.30 770.59±151.02 716.35±55.24 0.27

Ev FS 420.72±27.52 396.40±25.85 368.71±35.35 3.04

SS 382.02±7.96 416.80±45.57 411.57±21.15 1.58

Sv FS 216.34±35.25 211.46±37.42 205.78±35.18 0.09

SS 235.85±27.55 227.43±20.53 215.64±19.10 0.80

Pv FS 168.48±47.49 194.01±22.39 176.27±39.94 0.47

SS 181.23±41.43 179.42±35.40 168.96±26.31 0.15

Kv FS 75.83±17.02 76.56±36.15 88.35±23.12 0.28

SS 75.64±15.53 80.96±28.14 75.80±20.86 0.08

Av FS 328.25±56.22 342.70±43.45 334.78±84.87 0.05

SS 323.24±78.22 344.19±51.38 317.52±36.77 0.23

Tv FS 399.18±63.19 428.49±47.34 407.88±80.65 0.21

SS 398.99±101.71 420.60±76.40 379.96±32.39 0.29

Rv FS 1786.71±316.22 1663.00±395.82 1311.45±249.87 2.29

SS 1371.55±115.23 1480.74±224.44 1376.80±137.32 0.55

Bv FS 4735.37±873.40 4236.08±447.94 5020.27±692.05 1.31

SS 3763.12±360.27 3856.11±490.26 3713.00±82.72 0.17

WA FS 146.86±18.94 143.73±7.24 140.90±5.91 0.24

SS 129.60±7.18 140.22±10.34 140.78±13.86 1.36

EA FS 159.17±10.60 138.03±39.28 140.95±24.82 0.69

SS 125.97±34.84 144.52±17.56 146.45±6.62 0.98

SA FS 134.74±8.10 118.08±18.98 150.12±19.55 3.81

SS 125.41±32.30 142.78±10.89 135.92±15.35 0.66

PA FS 157.54±4.87 160.08±10.14 161.35±6.97 0.26

SS 162.03±4.10 159.36±4.02 163.43±6.42 0.69

KA FS 172.97±16.68 184.32±16.01 168.95±16.79 0.93

SS 177.75±11.59 161.85±37.81 166.24±8.80 0.49

AA FS 119.76±11.67 128.77±12.02 123.39±11.71 0.59

SS 127.89±13.97 118.08±20.33 131.34±17.08 0.63

Wav FS 1219.91±523.83 1104.02±825.79 900.28±214.34 0.31

SS 1242.19±461.93 953.57±343.55 1107.08±458.05 0.46

EAv FS 1911.67±1033.24 1723.01±856.58 1725.99±542.85 0.53

SS 1659.29±780.01 1725.45±1089.08 1599.41±870.47 0.01

SAv FS 1540.91±710.73 1094.08±949.85 1665.34±823.28 0.52

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SS 1085.24±555.21 1443.88±657.58 1763.04±370.14 1.57

PAv FS 1324.92±315.77 1099.24±721.75 1145.30±868.73 0.12

SS 1170.28±23.42 1055.20±662.85 1201.26±768.32 0.07

KAv FS 1001.70±580.15 1466.09±545.44 1163.09±58.70 0.24

SS 1114.88±76.66 1415.84±559.06 1413.85±443.27 0.70

AAv FS 236.16±67.365 212.94±113.77 170.28±52.35 0.66

SS 317.07±270.03 135.19±73.08 322.95±66.05 1.66

Tab F0.05 (2,9) =4.26 *Significance at 0.05 levels.

Table-4 reveals that calculated F-value of selected kinematical variables of tennis players in first and second serve at

force generation phase in different three stages of Tennis match is less than tabulated F-value. Hence there are

selected kinematics variables of selected subjects does not play significant role in first and second serve at

preparatory phase during three different stages of the Tennis match.

CONCLUSION The result of the statistical analysis for tennis serve kinematics at initial, mid and end period as well as during

preparatory, force generation phase and follow through phase showed no significant differences. However

kinematics parameters tested have shown visible variation from initial to final as well as from preparatory to follow

through phase. Elliott (1988) found in his research that the linear velocities of various joints during tennis serves

progressively increased which is distinction of the present study. The results of Murray et al., 2001; Escamilla et al.,

2007 suggested that the kinematics and kinetics parameters decreases from initial to end period during baseball

pitching.

Angular velocities of the different kinematical parameters have mean variations in three phases (Preparatory, force

generation and follow through) between FS and SS, at initial, mid and end period of served during the tennis match.

In baseball, the trunk forward tilt angle and angular velocity at the instant of ball release are of higher magnitude for

higher velocity throwers, Matsuo et al., (2001) and Elliott (2006) suggested that the anteroposterior rotation of the

trunk enables internal rotation of the upper arm at the shoulder to play an important role in the Picher’s action. The joint angles of different parameters of the study have variation in FS &SS at initial, mid and end period of the

match. Matthew K.et al (2011) research results showed that peak joint angle and joint angle at impact were

significantly influenced by ball speed for all racket-side joints, except the elbow and shoulder. The horizontal

abduction angle shows that the upper arm is marginally in front of the shoulder alignment at this point in the service

action. While the magnitude of external rotation may seem extreme, it is similar to the 175° to 185° mean values

found for elite baseball pitchers (Dillman et al, 1993; Fleisig et al, 1999; Matsuo et al., 2001).

Result shows that the toss angle, reach height, reach distance and toss height have variations at three different stages

of match in different phases of the first and second serve. Mendes et al., (2013), the location and height of the tennis

ball toss becomes fundamental in the tennis serve, since these variables can help to identify tennis serve

effectiveness and impact location on the tennis racket. It was investigated that the serve performance of the elite

tennis players marks a partial difference in mean ball velocity on first serve rather than negligible difference was

observed in second serve of tennis at different stages of the match. Through above the conduct study inspite of

internal physiological changes of the elite tennis players, it is the kinematic manipulation cooperate to maintain the

serve performance in tennis player.

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INFLUENCE OF SPATIO-TEMPORAL PARAMETERS ON GAIT SPEED IN SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Ikram Hussain1, Syed Anayat Hussain

2, Fuzail Ahmad

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1. Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

2. Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

3. Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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Manuscript History:

Received: 12 February 2016

Final Accepted: 22 March 2016

Published Online: April 2016

Key words:Gait speed, Spatio-temporal.

*Corresponding Author

Fuzail Ahmad.

This paper explores the influence of gait speed on various time-distance

parameters. The approach consists of designing an experimental set up to

gather running data at fast gait speeds. A total of number of twelve school

children having mean and standard deviation (SD) of their age (yrs), bodyheight (cms) and body weight (kgs) as 5.25±0.13, 122.33 ± 7.79 and 21.16±

2.82 respectively were selected for the study. The Spatio-temporal gait

parameters were recorded during a complete gait cycle and were analyzed

using appropriate motion analysis software. The statistical analysis was done

using SPSSv17.0. The mean, standard deviation (SD) and correlation

coefficient (r) was determined to find out any relationship between the

selected Spatio-temporal parameters and gait speed. The results showed that

stride length (r=0.72) is significantly correlated with gait speed. Therefore,

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Introduction:-Locomotion (walking and Running) is one of the most common in human movements. The motion of the body is a

complicated process involving the coordination of neuromuscular and skeletal systems in order to have a smooth

and efficient locomotion (Kyriazis, 2012). It is one of the most complex tasks that we learn, but once learned itbecomes subconscious and automatic. The main purpose of walking/running is to transfer or move the body

efficiently and comfortably across the ground (Winter, 1984). Walking and running is one of the basic activities seen

in children helping them to develop their bones, nerves and muscles (Wang & Ji, 2012). Since the function and

independence of a child depends upon the treatment of any abnormality in walking or running, it is of prime

importance to timely assess any type of disorder if observed in walking or running with accuracy and objectivity

(Kyriazis, 2002).“Gait” is the term used to describe the characteristics of body motion (Baharuddin, Salim &

Hashim, 2009). It varies between the individuals and also varies from step to step within an individual. Gait consists

of coordinated complex and cyclic movements of body parts through a dynamic interaction of the internal and

external forces (Sacco & Amadio, 2000).The systematic study of human bipedal locomotion which is carried out

both by visual observation and usage of various instruments is termed as gait analysis (Benson, Fixens, Macinel &

Parsch, 2010).

The self-selected gait speed is increasingly being used as a major outcome source in the management of

neuromuscular diseases by clinicians (Pirpis et al. 2003) and it is necessary to determine how different gait

parameters change with gait speed (Vander Linden, 2002). In children the effect of both the gait speed and age must

be taken into consideration when analyzing the gait patterns (Stansfield et al. 2001), in view of the completed

researches the speed has been considered into account and the present study has been designed to investigate the

influence of spatio-temporal parameters on gait speed in school children.

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Methods:-Subjects:-

Twelve normal children (with no known neurological, orthopedic or developmental problems) aged 5-6 years old

school children were recruited for the study. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of their age (yrs), body height

(cms) and body weight (kgs) were, 5.25±0.13, 122.33 ± 7.79 and 21.16± 2.82 respectively. Further, the subjectswere selected in such a way that their anthropometrical measurements were of approximately same values to

eliminate their extrenous effect on study.

Procedure

Spatio-temporal gait data was obtained using a cannon camcorder which was positioned perpendicular to sagittal

plane on the left side of the subject at a distance of 8.5 meters from the mid of the calibrated running line/axis. The

subjects ran on the provided calibrated running line/axis for about 10 meters at fast speeds. The subjects were given

three trials and the best one was taken under consideration for analysis. The parameters assessed were, step length

(SL) (mts), stride length (StL) (mts), cadence (Cd) (steps/mint.), gait cycle duration (GC D) (sec.) and gait speed (GS)

(mts/sec.).

After obtaining the required video data, the recorded videos were carefully viewed and the best performance clips

were extracted for analysis which was done by appropriate motion analysis software.

Table 1 Definitions of the assessed parameters

Parameter Definition

Step length Distance from heel centre of one limb to the heel centre of opposite limb.

Stride length Distance between two consecutive heel centers of the same foot.

Cadence Number of steps per unit time usually expressed in steps/mint.

Gait cycle duration The period of time between the first contacts of two consecutive footfalls of the same

foot.

Gait speed Average horizontal speed of the body along the line of progression.

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Figure 1 Analyzing of Step and Stride Length.

Figure 2 Analyzing of Cadence & Gait velocity.

Figure 3 Analyzing of Gait cycle duration.

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Kinematics of Usain Bolt’s 100 m performance: A

Review Ikram Hussain1, Tawseef Ahmad Bhat2, Syed Anayat Hussain3

1Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 2Assistant Director, Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, University of Kashmir, Srinagar

3Lecturer Department of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir.

Abstract: The sprint event viz, 100m is considered as the blue riband event in the world, as athlete tries to cover the maximum

distance in the shortest possible time. This study was aimed to review the kinematics of Usain Bolt’s 100m performance. Bolt is

considered as the world’s highest profile athlete, through his success in the field of athletics, he has revolutionised the sprint

mechanics by his record breaking performances and has owned the name world’s fastest man and lightning bolt. In this study

the kinematics and physical characteristics of his best three performances was brought into light with the help of data retrieved

from the official website of IAAF, research papers and from many other citations. The 20 cm longer stride length, higher stride

frequency and high velocity helps him to maintain his momentum in the last stage of the 100 m race than his other counterparts

of the race, and finally makes him superior than other rivals. This longer stride length, higher frequency and high velocity may

be the reason, which makes him faster than other athletes of the world.

Key Words: Kinematics Mechanics, and Sprints.

I. INTRODUCTION

The 100 m sprint was officially introduced in the Modern Olympic Games in 1896, in Athens, Greece. The inaugural event was won by Thomas Burke, of the Unite States, with a timing of 12.00 seconds, (IAAF, 2009). This event is considered as the most attractive event of the athletics at the major championships, as almost all the spectators witness this event with full zeal and enthusiasm. The primary motive of this event is to cover the maximum distance in minimum possible time, and thus making it the world’s blue riband event of the athletics. The athlete who owns the record in 100 m event is given a prominent title, world’s fastest man. The world’s fastest sprinters run 100 m in just below 10 seconds. They run with an average velocity of 10 m/s, and take approximately 45 steps to complete the 100 m race, (Brüggeman, Koszewski and Müller 1999). The sprinters experience four different phases of speed during this short time and least number of steps they take, with reaction speed phase at the time of start, the acceleration phase, maximal speed phase and speed maintenance phase, (Smith, 2005). The current world record holder of the 100 m race is Usain Bolt of Jamaica with a timing of 9.58 s, and also holds the current 200m world record of 19.19 s both the world records set at Berlin in 12th International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), World Championships in Athletics 2009. The 100 m sprints performance of the Usain Bolt is of physical interest, because he achieves his speed and acceleration within no time as compared to the other 100 m sprinters. In this respect, the people of 21st century are enjoying the golden era of the athletics, especially because of the record breaking performance being given by the Usain Bolt, and has revolutionised the sprint mechanics. In the last 8 years of his career, he has improved the 100 m world record twice from 9.79 s to 9.69 s and from 9.69 s to 9.58 s (IAAF, 2013). The 10 s barrier in 100 m was broken in 1968 summer Olympic Games in Mexico. After that the record has been improved by 0.37 s from (1968 – 2009), with an increase in the performance by 3.72%. Mann and Herman (1985) have conducted a similar research and have found that the performance of the 100 m sprints depends upon the sprinting speed, stride length, stride frequency, and joint velocities. These kinematic parameters of the 100 m sprints are mutually dependent on each other; increase in both the parameters simultaneously is very difficult due their interdependency. Thus making change in one parameter will lead to the improvement of sprint velocity, as long as the other parameter does not change similarly (Hunter at el., 2004). Increasing frequency will lead to the decrease in stride length and vice versa. Thus the increase in the stride frequency is directly proportional to the decrease in the stride length, especially at the initial acceleration phase of the race (Mackala, 2007). Hunter et al. (2004) and Bezodias et al. (2008) have studied that relative importance of developing a long stride length or high stride rate remains inconsistent. Bezodias et al. (2008) have revealed that the stride frequency is the main contributor to the increase in velocity of sprint performance. However, Mero and Komi (1985), Gajer et al. (1999), Shen (2000) and Mackala

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(2007) have revealed that the stride length was more significant than stride frequency. Therefore, it is not clear how the kinematic parameters interact with each other. In context of the above research, the present study is structured to review the kinematics of Usain Bolts 100 m sprint performance.

II. STEREOTYPE OF USAIN BOLT Physically Usain Bolt is 196 cm in height, thus making him worlds one of the tallest sprinter. Bolt’s height is about 20 cm, 18.7 cm and 16.6 cm greater than the average height of the other counterparts of the 100 m (2012 Beijing Olympic Games, 2009 Berlin World Championships in Athletics and 2012 London Olympic Games). Despite of having greater height, Bolt has got heavy mass of about 93 kg which also makes him heavy contingent in terms of mass. Bolt was having higher body mass than his other rivals, Beijing 14.8%, Berlin 12.3% and 10.7% in London.

III. PERFORMANCE OF USAIN BOLT IN BRIEF

Usain Bolt is considered as the sprint king, he has won 9 Olympic gold medals viz, 3 gold medals at 2008 summer Olympic games in Beijing, 3 gold medals at 2012 summer Olympic games in London and 3 gold medals at 2016 summer Olympic games in Rio de Jenerio and has also 11 world athletic championship gold medals to his credit, viz, 3 gold medals at the 2009 world athletic championships in Berlin, 2 gold medals at 2011 world athletic championships in Daegu, 3 gold medals at 2013 world athletic championships in Moscow and 3 gold medals at 2015 world athletic championships in Beijing, besides this he has also won a gold medal in relay race at common wealth games held at Glasgow, Scotland in 2014 respectively. Since Beijing Olympics 2008, he has lost only one 100 m final at Daegu, South Korea due to false start, since then he has ruled the 100 m, 200 m and 4 X 100 m relay races. He became the only sprinter in the world to defend his Olympic titles thrice in a row at three consecutive summer Olympics viz, 2008, 2012 and 2016. He made a clean sweep of triple treble of gold medals in Olympics thus has own the title “Lightening Bolt”. He has also won three 100 m gold medals in world athletic championships out of his four appearances, the only time he could not won his 100 m gold medal was at Daegu world athletic championships 2011, because of his false start that lead him to the disqualification in the final. Bolt has completed all his fastest 100 m races at an average of 41.13 strides. He starts his race with smaller baby steps at the beginning of the race and covers 2.45 meter with one stride. Stride length which is inversely linked to the frequency, which is 0.30 Hz lower (IAAF, 2009). Each 100 m section of Beijing was similar to that of Berlin and London. The average difference is 0.02, however clear differences were seen in the first 10 meters and last 10 meters. Bolts first 10 meters at Berlin was slower by 0.04 s to that of Beijing Olympics 2008, which cost him about 0.07 s compared to the time needed for the last 10 m in Berlin, so, if Bolt had started the 100 m race at Berlin world championship in the same way as he did at Beijing Olympics, then he would have definitely improved his 100 m performance to sub 9.50 s. Another significant difference was found in the last 10 meters of the race, (IAAF, 2009). As per the above facts, it is evident that Bolt would be able to cover first 10 m in 1.85 s. As per the analysis made by his coach Glen Mills at Beijing Olympics 2008, the way Bolt was running at Beijing Olympics, he could have finished his 100 m race in just 9.52 s, if he had not slowed down to start pre mature celebration of his victory from the 80 meters, as none of the other athletes was close to him. This pre mature celebration cost him to finish in 9.69 s.

IV. STATISTICS OF BOLT’S THREE BEST 100 M PERFORMANCES

Table 1: Statistics of Bolt’ 100 m performance with timing, since 2008 Year Event Competition Venue Place Time

(Seconds)

2008 100 m Olympic Games Beijing, China Ist 9.69 2009 100 m World Athletic Championships Berlin, Germany Ist 9.58 2011 100 m World Athletic Championships Daegu, South Korea Disqualified ---------- 2012 100 m Olympic Games London, United

Kingdom Ist 9.63

2013 100 m World Athletic Championships Moscow, Russia Ist 9.77 2015 100 m World Athletic Championships Beijing, China Ist 9.79 2016 100 m Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Ist 9.81

1. Data retrieved from IAAF –Berlin 2009. 2. Data from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt

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The data retrieved from the sources presented in Table 1, shows the Bolt’s statistics of 100 m performance since 2008. The table reveals that Bolt’s has given his best performance sub 9.70 s in 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, 2009 world athletic championships and 2012 Olympic Games in London respectively. In this paper the kinematics of these three best performances were taken into account.

Table No: 2 Usain Bolt’s Physical Characteristics: Parameters Olympic Games

Beijing 2008 World Championship Berlin 2009

Olympic Games London 2012

Age in years 22 23 26 Body Mass (Kg) 90 90 93 Body Height (m) 196 196 196 BMI (kg/m2) 23.4 23.4 24.2

1. Data retrieved from Mackala, K., and Anti, M., (2013). 4. Data retrieved from www.BBC.uk/sport/olimpics/2012/athletes Table 2, reveals the morphological characteristics of Usain Bolt’s three best performances in 100 m.

Table No: 3 Numerical characteristics of selected kinematic variables in the 100 m sprint of usain Bolt. Kinematic variables Olympic Games

Beijing 2008 World Championship Berlin 2009

Olympic Games London 2012

Time [s] 9.69 9.58 9.63 Velocity [m/s] 10.32 10.44 10.38 Stride Frequency[H] 4.24 4.23 4.29 Number of Strides

All 41.1 40.92 41.4

Take off from Left Leg.

20.7 20.1 20.9

Take off from Right Leg.

20.4 20.8 20.5

Stride Length (meter) 2.43 2.47 2.41 1. Data retrieved from Mackala, K., and Anti, M., (2013). 2. Data retrieved from IAAF –Berlin 2009. Table 3, reveals the basic kinematic parameters of Usain Bolt’s three best performances in 100 m

Table No: 4 Statistics of the above three performances Kinematic parameters Average SD V Time [s] 9.63 0.06 0.57

Velocity [m/s] 10.38 0.06 0.58

Stride Frequency[Hz] 4.25 0.03 0.76

Number of Strides

All 41.13 0.25 0.61

Take off from Left Leg 20.57 0.42 2.02

Take off from Right Leg. 20.57 0.21 1.01 Stride Length (meter) 2.44 0.03 1.25

1. Data retrieved from Mackala, K., and Anti, M., (2013). 2. Data retrieved from Waren Doscher. 4. Data retrieved from IAAF –Berlin 2009.

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Table 4, reveals the average performance of Usain Bolt’s three best performances. The table reveals that Bolt completed all three fastest 100 m races at an average of 41.13 strides, with a stride frequency of 4.25 HZ, and with a running velocity of 10.38 m/s.

V. DISCUSSION

The 100 m sprints event is very individual and mainly depends upon the athlete’s morphological and kinematic parameters. The study reveals that that the impact of the Usain Bolt’s biological characteristics viz, body height and body mass son the stride length and stride frequency gives him an edge to be faster in the 100 m event, because of the above characteristics Bolt attained the title, sprint king of 100 m. The longer limbs enable him to propel very fast during sprinting. The high stride frequency makes him to maintain the fast speed till the finishing line. The study also reveals that Bolt takes just 41.13 strides on average to complete 100 m race, an average stride length of 2.44 m, average stride frequency of 4.25 Hz and with an average velocity of 10.38 m/s. Bolt’s body height and lower limbs make him faster than other rivals and moreover his 20 cm longer stride length helps him in the last stage of the race to propel fastely towards victory (Mackala and Mero 2013). As mentioned above, it is clear that stride length has a great impact on the stride frequency; change in one parameter may affect another (Hunter et al., 2000). The elongated stride length is attained with the help of strength and power, and this stride length ultimately leads to the production of high velocity during sprinting (Hunter et al., 2004). Thus Bolt’s strength and power may be the reason for his higher stride length and high velocity at the time of sprinting.

VI. CONCLUSION

The main purpose of the study was to review the kinematic characteristics of the Usain Bolt’s 100 m performance. The study reveals that following kinematic characteristics viz, stride frequency, stride length, time and velocity define an efficient performance of Bolt in 100 m race. On the basis of the above mentioned data, the study reveals that Bolts higher stride frequency and longer stride length helps him maintain the top speed till the finishing line. In context of the above study, it is noteworthy that the main focus in the 100 m race should be on the optimal interaction between stride frequencies and stride length, which would finally lead to the production of high velocity. Thus, coaches and trainers should ponder upon the certain training programmes, which would help the athletes to develop their strength and power, so that they can enhance their stride length and stride frequency and there by ultimately helping them to maintain the velocity throughout the race.

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Prof. Ikram Hussain Sayed Mohammad AyubDepartment of Physical Education, Research Scholar

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Muslim University,Aligarh, UP Aligarh, UP

Abstract

Sprint is an act of running over a short distance (or near) at top speed. The intensity of sprintdepends upon muscle fibers type and the flexibility. Sprint in the Athletics is a well-knownphenomenon in the modern age as part and parcel of speed. In Athletics event, it is a part oftrack event in which an athlete has to compete against the time

Keywords: Sprinting, Neuromuscular coordination, Force, Speed.

Introduction

A well-known fact that sprinting is an activity that underlet on the neuromuscularcoordination and on the caliber of the central nervous system for fend as many breaking andfriction movements as possible.

Mechanically, sprinting is not a complex skill, according to neurologically aspect sprinting iscomplex series or sequence of firing by motor neurons to activate the muscles to move thehuman lever system in order to effectively apply force. As we know a sprinter performancelaid down by the force and speed with which muscles can contract and relax and, because ofthe cyclic motion, the correct timing of the change from contraction (force application) torelaxation.(USATF 1999,Schmolinsky 1983,Plaff 2001).

The purpose of developing this paper will give the effective 12 week generic preparation statefor 100 meter male university sprinter

Performance Factor in Sprinter

The aim of sprinter in 100m race is to attain the highest maximal horizontal velocity. For elitesprinter this velocity is developed over the course of 43- 46 strides (men) which that make upthe 100m race. A stride consists of a support and a recovery phase. The sprinter horizontalpropulsion only produced during the support phase. The support leg applies force against theground in a backward downward direction (the action) and the ground “reaction” result in thehorizontal propulsion in a forward upward direction.

There is very inappreciable time available for the sprinter to apply force during the supportphase. At the point of maximum velocity, the sprinter foot is only on the ground 0.08 to 0.09seconds during the support phase. So, the sprinter must be able to effectively apply force and

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during this short time period to maintain horizontal velocity. So, alone characteristic the needof sprinting having the ability to apply force in very short time period.

According to Mathematical term, the sprinting velocity is the product of stride length andstride frequency. These two factor are interact in 100m; after that they have reach the certainpoint following a phase of mutually increasing (within the first 50m) an increase in eitherparameter will result in a corresponding decreased in the other(i.e. if the sprinter increasedhis stride length after 50m that the stride rate(frequency) must be decreased). This point inthe race depends on many factors like body type, power production, training status, fatiguelevel, etc, and individual to each athlete. So there is an optimal stride length and frequency

for each athlete.Biomechanical factors in the 100m Sprint.

100 meter sprint is fundamentally divided into different phase:

1 The reaction phase at the start

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1. The reaction phase at the start2. The acceleration phase (increased in speed)3. The phase of maximum speed (constant speed)4. The decelerations phase(decreasing in speed)5. The finish

1. The reaction time: (The time between the start signal to the first movement of the sprint)at the point of reaction phase the sprinter use the resistance of the starting blocks tostart acceleration him from a complete rest position. An explosive force production in avery short time is play a vital role for a successful start.

After the start signal the sprinter must develop horizontal force up to reaching 1.5 timesbody weight in less than 0.4seconds. So the reaction time is respectively small veryimportant to overall phase of the races. However the desired psychological advantage atthe start can last through to the finish.

2. Acceleration phase: In this phase leaving the block by the sprinter and increased hisrunning speed by continually increasing stride length and stride frequency. Actuallythese segments begins with the full block clearance and conclude when their no furtherpositive change in velocity and depending on the level of the sprinter this segment occursfrom approximately 2 meter to 25-50 meters. The greater velocity developed by thesprinter the longer the acceleration phase.

3. Maximum speed (velocity) phase: Started at 50m to 80m where the sprinters cover thedistance of 20m to 30m at their highest speed. This segment begins when there is nofurther positive change in velocity begins. Stride length and stride frequency vary amongsprinters and each will have an optimal ratio for maximum velocity. In other word we can

say that is also the phase where the ground contact times are the shorter.4. The deceleration phase: The final 10m to 20m constitute the deceleration phase. Thisphase start when assuming negative changes in velocity and it will end 2 to 4 stridebefore the finishing line. The length of this segment is dependent on the length of theacceleration and maximum velocity segment.

5. The finish: The last final 2 or 4 strides is the decisive stage of the race especially betweensprinter with the minimal different in ability. The norm of completion rule is that theclock stops when the sprinter trunk of the body passes the finish line. A strong forwardlean is an advantage to the sprinter. This can be achieved by flexing the hip whilesimultaneously swinging back the arms.

Table I for a summary of important biomechanical factor for the 100meter sprint (Pfaff2001, Seagrave et al., Schmolinsky 1983, IAF Biomechanical Research Project 1997, Dyson1977)

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Table I: Important biomechanical data of the 100m sprinter USAIN BOLT in (2009),Berlin, World Championship*

100m Men

World Record 9.58s (2009), Berlin

Reaction time at the start 0.09-0.12s

Duration of acceleration 45-60m

Maximum speed 10.44m/s

Average speed 12.42m/s

Position of maximum speed 45-60

Stride length 2.47m

Stride frequency(strides/s) 4.23mNumber of strides/100m All -40.92 (Take off from LL-20.1, Take off

from RL – 20.8)

*modified from IAAF Biomechanics Research Project (2009)

Athlete Characteristics

Coordination: Is an ability to use different part of the body together smoothly andefficiently, as same as in the skill of sprinting demand a high rate of movement requiredgreat coordination of nervous system control, it’s often overlooked in many trainingprograms and it is the most critical aspect of effective sprinting.

Speed: Speed is an important factor in sprinting. Speed is closely tied to coordination(nervous system again) the ability to move the limbs at high velocities and express power

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through those movement to propel the body down the track at high velocities.

Strength/ Power sprinter must overcome their own inertia as quickly as possible,development of the ability to produced large amount of power with the muscles involved isabsolutely necessary.

Flexibility: Is refer to the absolute range of movement in a joint or series of joint, so thegood sprinters possess a high degree of flexibility in a hips and ankles. Increased flexibilityallow for loss muscle resistance through any given range of motion

Reaction time: Reaction time is the amount of time it takes the respond to a stimulus ashort reaction time is a must for an event that is over in 10-12 second.All elite sprinter have short reaction times (0.12-0.19 second) (Schmolinsky 1983, Bowermanet. al. 1991, Belloti, Pfaff. 2001).For the sprint event, Torim (1988) identifies physical performance capacities and theirimportant rank for the sprint. The table is also given an accurate description of the demand

of the 100m sprint.

Table II: Physical Performance capacity and importance rank for sprints.(1= most important)

CAPACITY 100M

Reaction Speed 3

Acceleration 2

Maximal Speed 1

*From Torim (1988)

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Vol. IV, Issue 3/ June 2016

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Role of Yoga for Development Motor Learning of

School Boys

Dr. RAJENDRA SINGH

Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education

AMU Aligarh

DHARMENDRA KUMAR SINGH

GAGAN KUMAR

Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education

AMU Aligarh

Abstract:

The purports of this study was to investigate the role of yoga to

develop motor learning of school boys. Fifty (50) male school boys were

randomly selected as subjects for the purpose of this study from

Brilliant Public School, Aligarh. The age group of the subjects was in

between 12-16 years which was recorded from the school registers.

They were divided randomly into two groups of 25 each. Group A

acted as experimental group (yogic group) and Group B acted as

control group (no treatment group).The selected motor learning was

measured by Adams Sports-Type Motor learning test . The collected

data from both the groups were taken before and after the experiment

and was statistically analyzed by using t-test. The results of this study

showed that the motor learning of the experimental group has

increased significantly through yoga in comparison with the motor

learning of the control group.

Key words: Yogic practices, Motor Learning, School Boys

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INTRODUCTION

Yoga has been advocated as way of life. Yoga, which

encompasses several techniques including physical postures,

breathing techniques (Pranayama) and meditation, has become

very popular on account of its applications in health related

issues. According to the great sage Patanjali, the withdrawal of

sense organs from their worldly objects is yoga. Further, it may

be relevant to recount here that the historical concept of yoga

was different from that concept of yoga which has been

expounded by Patanjali. Malick (2000) proved the utility of

Yoga practices such as stretching and relaxation for improving

rifle shooting performance among the personnels of Indian

Defense.

Motor learning is a change, resulting from practice or a

novel experience, in the capability for responding. Motor

learning is also called skill learning. Everyday life is full of

activity that demand motor learning. It also defined motor

learning a fairly permanent change in the person’s capacity for skilled performance as a result of practice or experience.

Schmidt (1977) defined a motor programme as a multitude of

commands that travel from the central nervous system to the

muscles, and which are defined prior to the movement.

Motor learning is a process of acquiring, completing and

using motor information, knowledge, experience, and motor

programmes (Adams, 1976). It is closely connected with mental

abilities, motor abilities, foreknowledge, the cognitive and

connative characteristics of an individual as well as his

familiarity with the theoretical bases of movement technique.

In further Medical dictionary defined the Motor learing the

process of improving motor skills through practice, with long-

lasting changes in the capability for responding. The

cerebellum and basal nuclei play a major role in the such

coordination. The present study wanted to examine the effect of

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yoga to develop motor learning of school boys and also find out

any significant improvement among school boys.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

The objective of this study was to analyze the role of yoga on

motor learning of school boys.

METHODOLOGY

The study was formulated as a true random group design,

consisting of a pre-test and post-test. The subjects were fifty

(n=50) randomly selected to two equal groups of 25 School

Students each. The age ranged from 12 to16 years. Among the

two groups, the control group was strictly under control,

without undergoing any special activity. The experimental

group ‘A’ had to undergo with the experimental treatments.

Group A was provided yogic practices to school students for a

period of twelve (12) weeks, six days in a week from 6.00 to 7.00

AM in the Brilliant Public School, Aligarh. The control group

was not allowed to participate in any kinds of training

programmes, except their routine works. The Adams sports-

type Motor learning test consists of four items i.e of wall volley

test, lying tennis ball Catch and ball bounce test, basketball

shooting test. The subjects were trained for a period of 12-

weeks and after this period significant improvement was

measured in motor learning of school students .The data were

analyzed by applying t-test technique. The level of significance

was set at 0.05.

Schedule of yogic practice

12 weeks training program (6 days in a week) of asana and

Pranayam which were previously selected was conducted.

Duration, frequencies and repetition was increased after each 4

week. Relaxation asana was performed in supine and prone

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position after each asana (Shavasana & Makarasana). The

training program i.e. names of various Asanas and Pranayam

with their positions, number of frequencies, duration of

excecution and recovery time, is presented below.

12 weeks Name of Asana Duration of

asana

Frequency Recovery

Between

repetition

Recovery

between

next

asana

Standing asana

1- Trikon asana. 20 sec. each side 2 15 sec 25 sec

2- Ardhchandrakar asana. 15 sec each side 2 15 sec 25 sec

3- Tadasana. 25 sec. 4 5 sec 20 sec

4- Veerbhadrasana. 20 sec each side 2 20 sec 30 sec

Asanas in lying position

1- Pavanmuktasana. 20 sec 3 10 sec 30 sec

2- Naukasana. (both side) 15 sec 2 15 sec 30 sec

3- Sarvangasana. 25 sec 2 20 sec 30 sec

4- Bhujangasana. 30 sec 2 15 sec 30 sec

5- Halasana. 20 sec 2 20 sec 45 sec

6- Shalabhasana. (both leg) 15 sec 2 15 sec 30 sec

7- Dhanurasana. 15 sec 2 15 sec 30 sec

8- Chakrasana. 15 sec 2 15 sec 30 sec

Asanas in sitting position

1-Ardha-Matsyendrasana 15 sec each side 2 20 sec 45 sec

2-Pashchimottanasana. 15 sec. 3 15 sec 40 sec.

3- suptavajrasana. 20 sec 2 15 sec -

Anulomvilom 25

(each nostril)

2

Bhramari 10-15 times

Om chanting 2-5 min

*Relaxation asana was performed in supine and prone position after each

asana. (Shavasana & Makarasana)

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Table-1: Mean, Standard Deviation, Std. error mean, and t-value of

Experimental group.

Group Variables Test N Mean SD Std.error

mean t –value

Experimental

Group

Wall volley Pre Test 25 27.52 6.29 1.26

5.06* Post Test 25 31.36 5.31 1.06

Lying Tennis

Ball Catch

Pre Test 25 4.40 1.94 .39 3.89*

Post Test 25 5.28 1.84 .37

Ball Bounce

Test

Pre Test 25 51.52 10.04 2.01 6.68*

Post Test 25 58.88 8.73 1.74

Shooting Test Pre Test 25 4.56 1.53 .30 5.20*

Post Test 25 5.64 1.22 .24

Tabulated value = 1.68, df= 48, level of significance 0.05, *significant

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It is evident from the table – 1 that there is significant

differences exist between the Pre test and Post Test among the

wall volley, Lying tennis ball catch, Ball bounce and shooting

test , since the calculated ‘t’ value 5.06, 3.89, 6.68 and 5.20

respectively, which is greater than the tabulated value (1.68)

significance at 0.05 level.

Therefore there is significant difference exist in wall

volley, Lying tennis ball catch, Ball bounce and shooting test of

Pre Test and Post Test.

Fig.1: Graphical representation of Mean of wall volley, Lying tennis

ball catch, Ball bounce and shooting test variables of Exp. group.

Table- 2: Mean, Standard Deviation, Std.error mean, and t-value of

Control group

Group Variables Test N Mean SD Std.error

mean t –value

Control

Group

Wall volley Pre Test 25 24.80 6.37 1.27

1.03** Post Test 25 25.16 5.73 1.14

Lying Tennis

Ball Catch

Pre Test 25 3.12 .93 .18 0.94**

Post Test 25 3.28 .98 .19

Ball Bounce

Test

Pre Test 25 39.20 7.39 1.48 0.97**

Post Test 25 39.68 7.16 1.43

Shooting Test Pre Test 25 3.44 1.32 .26 1.00**

Post Test 25 3.64 .99 .20

Tabulated value = 1.68, df= 48, level of significance 0.05, *significant,

**insignificant

It is evident from the table – 2 that there is insignificant

differences exist between the Pre test and Post Test among the

wall volley, Lying tennis ball catch, Ball bounce and shooting

test , since the calculated ‘t’ value 1.03, 0.94, 0.97 and 1.00

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respectively, which is lesser than the tabulated value (1.68)

required to be significancant at 0.05 level.

Therefore there is insignificant difference exist between

Pre test and Post Test among the wall volley, Lying tennis ball

catch, Ball bounce and shooting test.

Fig. 2: Graphical representation of Mean of wall volley, Lying tennis

ball catch, Ball bounce and shooting test variables of Control Group.

It was observed by the t-test, that findings of experimental

group improved motor learning significantly with the help of

four motor learning test parameters and as mentioned above,

all the tabulated value was 1.68, df , 48 and were significant at

0.05 level of confidence.

RESULTS

The calculation of mean of the yogic group, pre and post test is

presented in the table 1. Using the means, standard deviation

and standard error mean of the group ‘t’- ratio was computed to

find out whether there was any significant difference among

the scores of pre and post tests. Experimental group Pre and

Post calculated t- value of wall volley is 5.06, Lying tennis ball

catch 3.89, Ball bounce 6.68, and basketball shooting test 5.20

respectively. All the calculated t-value are greater than the

tabulated t- value (1.68) so there is a significant difference

between the scores of before treatment and after treatment of

experimental group. Control group Pre and Post calculated t-

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value of wall volley is 1.03, Lying tennis ball catch 0.94, Ball

bounce 0.97 and basketball shooting test 1.00 respectively. All

the calculated t-value are lesser than the tabulated t- value

(1.68) so there is insignificant difference between the scores of

before treatment and after treatment of control group.

Significant difference in this study is due to the selected yogic

practices in experimental group that included asanas,

pranayamas and Om chanting undergone by the group for a

period of twelve weeks.

DISCUSSION AND FINDING:

Based on statistical analysis of data it was concluded that

twelve weeks of yogic practices caused significant improvement

in motor learning of school boys. The learning of motor skill is

mainly depending on preparation of movement through

kinesthetic vestibular tactical receptor and functional

mechanics of central nervous system. Through yogic asanas the

kinesthetic sense of proprioceptors may improve significantly.

The present study supported these earlier findings by Garrote

(1979) and Singh (2010). Yoga improves concentration which

are helpful to improve accuracy. The results are in agreement

with the result of the previous research findings. (Deasi, 1979;

Singh 1996; Kennison and James. E. (1967) determined the

effect of yogic practices to develop the skill and accuracy.

Shirley et al (1994) conducted a study on the improvement in

static motor performances following Yogic training in school

children, which showed a significant difference after the

training period.

These observations suggest that yoga helps to improve

motor learning. This study is also supported by Pratap (1968)

and Kocher (1974) which emphasized the importance of yogic

asanas for improving performance in motor learning. Through

yogic practice perception of depth can be improved significantly

Sahu and Gharote, (1985). Perception is major factor which

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may affect the performance in accuracy. K. Pradeep et al (2014)

also noted that exercises and yogic asanas improve lying tennis

ball catch ability.

CONCLUSION

The selected yogic practices did contribute to the improvement

of motor learning among the school boys of Brilliant Public

School. Yogic asanas improve the strength, flexibility and

posture, pranayama improves the cardiorespiratory system and

‘om’ chanting improves the concentration which is helpful to improve motor learning among the sports persons and school

boys. Based on the finding it is concluded that selected yogic

practices could be of great contribution to improve motor

learning in adolescence.

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A review was carried out to identify published work on use of material into thehandle of cricket bat for its design and manufacturing. As the time andpopularity of the game surprisingly increases, little research had been done forthe advancement of the equipments when there is no restriction on the use ofmaterials, such as composite materials, carbon fiber, titanium etc. As the newLaw came into effect from 1 st October 2008, all these bats were ruled to be incontravention of the Laws of cricket and have since been withdrawn. And Tofurther improvement in the performance of cricket bat, without violating the rulesof the game, advance materials are to be used. And such advancements,together with use of stiff and lightweight composite materials, have engenderedmany designs would be explored in the future. Innovation is limited in cricketwhere the rules insist that the use of predominant material in cricket bat mustbe, for the blades-use of willow (100%) only and for the handles–total (90%)volume of bat handles should consist of cane, wood and/or twine with the other(10%) for other purpose like reducing vibration.

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Comparative Study of Critical Factors affecting Intervarsity Sports

Dr. Merajuddin Faridi

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to critically compare the factors affecting sport from

the perspective of undergraduate and postgraduate sportspersonsat Aligarh Muslim

University. The survey approach was adopted for collecting data by using a comprehensive

questionnaire developed by Prasad (1993) and personal interviews. The questionnaires were

administered on experts, coaches, and sports persons of Aligarh Muslim University.

Wherever needed, the subjects were personally interviewed for getting more detailed

information. In addition to the above methods, information was also obtained through office

record reports and broachers. The subjects, 15 administrators, 15 coaches, and 50 players for

the present study were randomly selected from the various residential halls of Aligarh

Muslim University. „t‟ test was employed to explore the difference among the various

categories of subjects on critical factors influencing the Intervarsity sports. Furthermore, to

find the differences among various categories of subjects on the everyday items of the

questionnaire,the „Kruskal-Wallis‟ test was employed. The results of the study revealed

thatSignificant differences were not found between the mean scores of Under Graduate and

Post Graduate sportsperson.

Keywords: Factors, Affecting Sport, comparative

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Introduction

Howell (1994) has also pointed out that “Sport has a very prominent role in modern

society. It is important to an individual, a group, and a nation – indeed the world. There are,

for example, more nations competing in the Olympic games than they are participating in

United Nations deliberations”. Throughout the world, sports has a widespread appeal among

people of all ages and both sexes. Sports competitions offer us heroes and heroines – ideal

people that we can look up to, and achievements that we can marvel at. For many youths,

sports stars are better known than the leading politicians of a country.

The sports activities have all the more become an essential part of the modern push-

button civilization. Numerous researchers have revealed that most of the diseases were

caused due to physical inactivity. Thus, it has become necessary by every human being

irrespective to one‟s age and sex to follow a routine schedule of physical activities to

maintain the optimum level of health and vigor to effectively discharge the routine works on

one hand and also to have some surplus energy which could be utilized towards the growth

and development of the society. It has been noticed that a sense of well-being has prevailed,

and the present-day society has become more health-conscious when compared to the earlier

generation. A more significant part of the social practice sports for the sake of health,

physical fitness, and mental poise. Whereas those who wanted to excel in any sporting event

at the national and international level, have to follow a more strenuous and scientifically

designed training schedule for a prolonged period to reach the peak of their performance.

In view of increasing value of sports in the society, a systematic approach to train the

athletes for higher performance and provide them exposure in competition was realized with

the result that various associations, federations, committees, and organizations came into

existence. The revival of modern Olympic games in Athens in 1896 provided a befitting

climax when sports began to assume the central role in the cultures of all the countries. The

Supreme body to control, co-ordinate and monitor the modern Olympic games, the

International Olympic Committee came into existence in 1894 with its permanent

headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. The federation International de Football Association

(FIFA) was formed in 1904, the formation of Imperial Cricket Conference (ICC) in 1909, the

federation International de Hockey (FIH) was formed on 7th Jan 1924 with its headquarter at

Vienna (Austria) and International Badminton Federation was formed in 1934. The Asian

Games Federation was formed in New Delhi in 1949. Like Olympic games, the Asian Games

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are also held on the pattern of the Olympics every four years, and the countries affiliated

have to be Asian Countries. The formation of these bodies gave birth to highly organized

sports competitions both at international and national levels. The sports are being organized

at everyUniversity. Keeping all these things in mind, the researcher thought to conduct a

study on Critical Factors affecting Intervarsity Sports.

Methodology

At the outset,the survey approach was adopted for collecting data by using a

comprehensive questionnaire developed by Prasad (1993) and personal interviews. The

questionnaires were administered on experts, coaches, and sports persons of Aligarh Muslim

University. Wherever needed, the subjects were personally interviewed for getting more

detailed information. In addition to the above methods, information was also obtained

through office record reports and broachers of Aligarh Muslim University. The subjects, 15

administrators, 15 coaches, and 50 players for the present study were randomly selected from

the various residential halls of Aligarh Muslim University. „t‟ test was employed to explore

the difference among the various categories of subjects on critical factors influencing the

Intervarsity sports. Furthermore, to find the differences among various categories of subjects

on the everyday items of the questionnaire,the „Kruskal-Wallis‟ test was employed.

Results and Discussion

TableIndicating the comparison between the mean scores of Under Graduate and Post

Graduate sports persons on items related to critical factors influencing the Intervarsity sports:

Group N Mean SD t-values P

Item-1: Playfield faci lities

Under Graduate 21 3.44 1.75

1.01 > 0.05

Post Graduate 29 3.73 1.67

Item-2: Indoor gymnasium faci lities

Under Graduate 21 2.32 1.01

0.92 > 0.05

Post Graduate 29 2.47 0.89

Item-3: Services of some other reputed coaches

Under Graduate 21 2.57 1.29

5.06 < 0.01

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Post Graduate 29 4.66 0.53

Group N Mean SD t-values P

Item-4: Methods of coaching used by coaches

Under Graduate 21 2.51 1.29

3.60 <0.01

Post Graduate 29 1.37 1.02

Item-5: Behavior of coaches 0.78 > 0.05

Under Graduate 21 3.08 1.06

Post Graduate 29 3.21 0.96

Item-6: Sympathetic attitude of coaches

Under Graduate 21 3.63 0.95

0.06 > 0.05

Post Graduate 29 3.64 0.93

Item-7: Monitoring the progress of performance

Under Graduate 21 3.60 0.72

4.90 < 0.01

Post Graduate 29 2.75 0.99

Item-8: Criteria of Selection of players for coaching camps

Under Graduate 21 2.14 1.20

3.99 < 0.01

Post Graduate 29 3.96 1.30

Item-9: Encouragement received from parents for rigorous training

Under Graduate 21 3.24 1.23

5.45 < 0.01

Post Graduate 29 4.20 6.74

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In the above table Significant differences were not found between the mean scores of

Under Graduate and Post Graduate sports persons playfield facilities,(t = 1.01, p > 0.05),

indoor gymnasium facilities (t = 0.92, p > 0.05), behavior of coaches (t = 0.78, p > 0.05),

sympathetic attitude of coaches(t = 0.06, p > 0.05),

Under Graduate sports persons scored significantly higher than the Post Graduate

sports persons on services of some other reputed coaches(t = 4.15, p <0.05), methods of

coaching used by the coaches (t = 3.60, p < 0.01), monitoring the progress of performance (t

= 4.90, p<0.01), criteria of Selection of players for coaching camps(t = 3.99, p < 0.01),The

data computed through Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance by ranks to examine the

differences between the subjects on playing facilities, equipment, and incentives are

presented here.

Playing facilities

Concerning playing facilities, table value indicated that the probability associated

with the occurrence is smaller than the set level of significance. It is concluded that the

perception of administrators, coaches, and players concerning playing facilities varies

significantly.

Incentives

In the case of incentives, the table value indicated that the probability associated with

the occurrence is more significant than the set level of significance. It is concluded that the

perception of administrators, coaches, and players concerning incentives did not differ

significantly.

Reputed Coach

As far as the reputed coach is concerned, the table value indicated that the probability

associated with the occurrence is more significant than the set level of significance.

Therefore, it is concluded that the perception of administrators, coaches, and players

concerningthe reputed coach did not differ significantly.

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Conclusion

It is concluded that Significant differences were not found between the mean scores

of Under Graduate and Post Graduate sportspersonon; playing facilities,indoor gymnasium

facilities, the behavior of coaches, a sympathetic attitude of coaches. The undergraduate

sports persons scored significantly higher than the Post Graduate sports persons on services

of some other reputed coaches; methods of coaching used by the coaches, monitoring the

progress of performance, and criteria of Selection of players for coaching camps.The findings

suggest that the Aligarh Muslim University Games Committee seems to have great concern

about creating the largest playing facilities and sports infrastructure in order to create a

sporting environment for the masses in the University. The finding also revealed that the

University Games Committee provides the incentives for the excellent performance of its

athlete at All India, North Zone Intervarsity Sports Competitions.

The main aim of establishing the University Games Committee was to nurture the

talent under the specialized coaches in order to produce elite sportspersons who could bring

laurels to the state during national and international competitions. It is observed that the

University Games committee has succeeded to a minimal extent in the achievement of this

goal.

The University Games Committee does not hold meetings of administrators very

frequently to share the views on policy matters, including the development of sports, and

there is a lack of communication between senior administrators and coaches.

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Role of Media in the Promotion of Sports

Dr. Merajuddin Faridi

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to know the role of Media in the Promotion of Sports. The

survey design was used to collect, collate, and analyze data by employing the instrumentation of

interview and Questionnaire developed by Sahu (2005) and modified by the researcher. The

sample of the study was the print media persons (n = 20) of Aligarh, related to different print

media houses; they were randomly selected. Frequency tables and simple percentages were used

to analyze and interpret the data. The result of the study revealed that Media does not play its

proper role in promoting the sport in Aligarh.

Keywords: role of Media, promotion, sports.

Introduction

Media is a technical system, which consists of printed and electronic communication, which

communicates rapidly and simultaneously with a large percentage of the population.The element

in the communications process by which the message is transmitted is known as media.The

Media affects sport itself, as well as teams and individuals; the Media includes any form of

promotion of sport, such as:

TV and Radio - Show (or commentate on) matches and competitions. There are also

highlights; documentaries and quiz show about sports.

Cable and Satellite TV - These show events on a pay-per-view basis

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Internet - All teams and dominant athletes have their websites where you can find all

kinds of information about the team/athlete/matches

Newspapers and Magazines - Print predictions and results, as well as articles about

athletes and clubs

Books and Films - Biographies are big business for ex-sports players

Technology is fundamental to the coverage of sport in the media. Not only does it allow

all of these forms of media to be possible, but it also allows features like photo finishes,

instant replays, split times,etc

Positive Effects; The media coverage of sport has sound effects:

Money - Media companies pay for the rights to show a sporting event. Also, sports

shown on the TV generate more sponsorship

Education - People learn the rules of the sport from watching it on TV

Role models - Seeing good sportspeople on TV and in newspapers makes them a role

model for people to look up to

Inspiration - Media brings sport to people who may not usually get to experience it

otherwise. This can encourage people to get involved

Coaching aid - Watching professionals on the TV can help you see how a technique

should be performed which could help your performance

Negative Effects; The media can also harm sport:

Bias - Only accessible sports get much attention on the TV and in newspapers etc. This

does not help encourage people into the less popular sports

Lack of Attendance - For matches that are shown on TV, ticket sales often drop

Overload - There is much sport onTV nowadays, some say too much.

The media must be considered as clients. Effective relations with media outlets

will provide significant opportunities for communicating marketing concepts and

product information with other clients and customers. Radio, television, and

newspapers are the traditional media sources with which the sports marketers must become

familiar, by providing a high-quality service to the media, all marketing functions can be

enhanced.

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Profiles of Major Media Types

Medium Advantages Limitations Internet Allows messages to be customized, reaches

specific market interactive capabilities.

Culture, audience

characteristics, hard to

measure effectiveness. Newspaper Flexibility; timeliness; good local market

coverage; broad acceptability; high

believability.

Short life; poor

reproduction quality;

small pass-along

Television Good mass market coverage; low cost per

exposure; combines sight, sound and motion;

appealing to the senses.

High absolute costs; high

culture; fleeting exposures;

less audience selectivity.

Direct

Mail

High audience selectivity; flexibility, no ad

competition within the same medium; allows

personalization.

Relatively high cost

per exposure.

Radio

Good local acceptance, high geographic and

demographic selectivity; low cost.

Audio only, fleeting

exposure; low attention

(“the half-head”medium) Magazines High geographic anddemographic selectivity;

credibility and prestige, high-quality

reproduction, long life, and good pass-along

readership.

Long advertisement

purchaselead time; high

cost, noguarantee of

position.

Outdoor Flexibility; high repeatexposure; low cost; low

message competition; good positional

selectivity.

Little audience selectivity;

creative limitations.

Methodology

The survey design was used to collect, collate, and analyze data for this study employing the

instrumentation of interview and Questionnaire developed by Sahu (2005) and modified by the

researcher. The sample of the study was the print media persons (n = 20) of Aligarh related to

different print media houses; they were randomly selected. Frequency tables and simple

percentages were used to analyze and interpret the data.

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Results and Discussion

Table 1 representing the frequency and percentage of respondents satisfied with the

functioning of print media in Aligarh city?

Types of response Frequency of response Percentage Chi-square

YES 8 40%

2.4

NO 12 60%

Table 1. revealed that 40% of print media personalities gavethe response that they are satisfied with

the functioning of print media in Aligarh City, while 60% of respondentsgave their responses

negatively.The chi-square analysis was carried out to check the divergence of the responses. The

obtained x2 value of 31.40at 0.05 level of significance was lesser than the tabulated x2 value

of 2.4. This clearly indicates that a significant difference was not found in the pattern of

response for the item satisfied with the functioning of all print media in Aligarh City.

Table 2 represents the frequency and percentage of responses: satisfied with the coverage

of mega sports events by print media is Aligarh city?

Types of response Frequency of response Percentage Chi-square

YES 14 70%

15*

NO 06 30%

*Significant x2m5 (01) = 3.84

Table 2. revealed that 70% of print media personalities gave the response that they are

satisfied with the coverage of mega sports events by print media in Aligarh City, while 30%

responded negatively.The chi-square analysis was carried out to check the divergence of the

responses. The obtained x2 value of 31.40at 0.05 level of significance is greater than the

tabulated x2 value of 15. This clearly indicates that a significant difference was found in the

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pattern of response for the item satisfied with the coverage of mega sports events by print media

is Aligarh City.

Conclusion

It is concluded that the Media does not play its proper role in promoting the sport in

Aligarh. It was seen that the Media’s functioning related to the promotion of sport was not

satisfactorily. It was also seen that the media are covering only the mega-evens of sport.

Furthermore, it is concluded that due to the lesser media coverage of sport, the sport and the

sportspersons of the area are getting lesser recognition. Hence the media should pay more

attention to the coverage of sports in Aligarh so that the name, fame, and the economy of the area

can be generated.

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TECHNOLOGY

JOINT EFFECT OF STRIDE LENGTH AND STRIDE WIDTH ON RUNNING

PERFORMANCE Dr.Naushad Waheed Ansari*

* Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

(U.P.)India

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.160901

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to describe joint effect of stride length and stride width on running performance of

100m sprinters and 5000m distance runners during completion. Twenty runners (Ten100m sprinters & Ten

5000m distance) from All India Athletic Meet were selected for the study. The aged ranged from 18-25years,

height ranged from 1.56-1.85 m, body weight ranged from 49 - 75 kg were of subjects. The subject’s running

motion was recorded using two Synchronised video cameras. One was secured to 2m behind 100m starting line

for recording stride width and second was secured 18m away from first lane and 50 m from starting line in filed

area for recording the stride length. Softwares MPEG, Photo Studio, SthSDVD , Coral-5 , Coral –9 , Player, and

SPSS Software were used to analysed recorded data. F- Test has been applied to know the joint effect of stride

length and stride width on running performance timings. The result was found that joint effect of stride length

and stride width have significant effect on sprinter’s running while joint effect of stride length and stride width

have no significant effect on 5000m long distance running. Statistical significance was set at P< 0.05.

INTRODUCTION A significant component of running performance of a sportsperson and prevention from injury is correct running

style. Correct running style and running mechanics help to an athlete for make more efficient runner, run easier,

faster and improve their running economy whereas poor running form is a cause of slow running and decrease

athlete’s running efficiency and also can even be the cause of many running injuries.

Running as a form of exercise which one of the other natural body movements that humans are blessed with.

Every human being runs in different running style. Two major categories of athletes in running events of track

and field are sprinting and distance running. Differences between these two groups are distance running

concentrates on the economy of body movement whereas power and speed are associated with sprinting. During

close to finish line of the any race, economy of movement gives way to speed. Nowadays, sprinting is not

simply running fast and same as distance running is not simply running long. For separate of these two running

categories, there are distinct variations in running technique and form.

Distance runners represent the foot-strike is often near the heel in an effort to absorb impact, and the feet are

lifted no higher than necessary to complete each stride. Little vertical oscillation is found among distance

runners, while arm motion is primarily for proper counterbalance (Williams and Cavanagh, 1987). Running

speed is determined by two factors, the length of stride and frequency of stride. For increasing the running

speed, one or both of these factors must be increased. Length of stride is dependent primarily upon leg length

and the power of the stride. Leg speed (frequency) is mostly dependent upon speed and strength of muscle

contraction as well as neuro-muscular coordinator in running. (Shaw, 1998)

The running speed increases when stride length remains constant and stride rate increases. Similarly, if stride

rate remains constant then stride length increases resulting increase in speed (Enoka, 1994). The stride length is

again related with the range of motion about a joint (quantity) and the pattern of displacement (quality). As the

runner goes from a walk to a run the angular displacement around about the knee joint increases. Likewise, the

range of motion around both shoulder and elbow joints also increases as a person goes from walk to a sprint

(Vaughan, 1984). As the length of the race increases beyond 400m normally regarded as the longest sprint

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event. The athlete’s stride length and stride frequency are both substantially reduced; so too are the range and

vigor of most of athlete’s actions. The forcefulness of the extension of the hip, knee and ankle joints during the

driving phase is reduced (Hay, 1993)

To rationalize a movement as an efficient one, it is very important to investigate the movement first. Some time,

it is very difficult for a human eye to analyse all the movements of various body segments and joints at the same

time, so this has been potentiated by technical advances including faster cameras and marker systems which

eliminate the need to hand digitize frame after frame of video. The best method to analyse or evaluate various

movements is called cinematography. This is a quantitative method which is very accurate but at the same time

costly and time consuming. The role of cinematography in biomechanical research involves form of recording

motion to a sophisticated means of computer analysis of better efficiency. Over the years, new techniques in

filming and timing have been perfected to aid the research in achieving accurate time measurements of both

simple and complex locomoting patterns. (Newton and Arononcher, 1996)

However, researchers have committed their time to study the running complex motion of track events by

investigative the relevant biomechanical variables. These includeStride length also contributes to the success of

a runner (Cavanagh, 1987;Nummela et al., 2007). When a runner increases speed, stride length increases even

with a self-selected optimal stride lengths displayed by each runner (Nummela et al., 2007). Further research can

identify characteristics in stride lengthdisplayed by each group at various speeds. Mercer, Black, Branks and

Hreljac (2001) have studied stride length effects on ground reaction forces during running. Aron, Robert and

Aaron (2003) have studied kinematic determinants of early acceleration in field sport athletes.

Due to the complex nature of running motion, Coaches and sports scientists are taking interest to identifying the

factors that affect running performance. Identifying variations in the biomechanical attributes between athletes

of special talent is important, but All India athletes are rarely available in the same place and at the same time.

Thus data collection during competitions is a good solution. Since athletes perform to their best during

competitions, this should result in the best performance data. Such comparative studies can provide joint effect

of stride length and stride width into the key biomechanical variables that potentially differentiate running

performance. There is, however, a paucity of studies comparing athletes of a All India level. The main aim of

the present study was to establish joint effect of stride length and stride width on running performance of

sprinters as well as distance runners. It was also hoped that our findings would provide new information for

technique training of sprinter and distance endurance runners.

METHODOLOGY Twenty runners (Ten sprinters & Ten 5000m distance) from All India Athletic Meet were selected for the study.

The aged from 18-25years, height ranged from 1.56-1.85 m, body weight from 49 - 75 kg were of subjects.

Table-1 has shown anthropometric description of subjects. All subjects were free from any physical injury at the

time of video recording. The subject’s running motion was recorded using two Synchronised Panasonic F15 S-

VHS video cameras in a field setting. Two video cameras were projected on rigid tripod stands. One was

secured to 2m behind 100m starting line for recording Step Width (SW) and second was secured 18m away

from first lane and 50 m from starting line in filed area for recording the Stride Length (SL). SL and SW are

represented by elgon figures 1& 2. The locations of the cameras were chosen such that the optical axes of the

cameras intersected at 90 degrees at both planes namely Sagital plane, and Frontal plane. Once positioned of the

cameras was over, the zoom on the camera was adjusted in order to see that the four selected sprinter’s stride of

the whole motion during the 100meter sprint were recorded into video tape. The sampling rates of the video

cameras were 25 frames per second. In order to eliminate the effect of blurring at the time of video recording,

the shutter of the cameras was fixed with a high speed (1/1000th of a second). Softwares like MPEG, Photo

Studio, SthSDVD , Coral-5 , Coral –9 , Player, and SPSS Software were used to analysed recorded data. F- test

has been applied to know the joint effect of Stride Length and Stride Width on sprinter’s running on

performance timings. Statistical significance was set at P< 0.05.

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Table –1

Anthropometric Data of the Subject

Variable Range

(Min - Max)

M SD

Thigh Length (cm) 7.62

(38.1-45.72)

42.04 2.11

Lower Leg Length (cm) 3.81

(41.91-45.72)

43.28 1.27

Shoulder Girth (cm) 8.63

(32.01-40.64)

37.30 2.48

Leg Length (cm) 11.43

(85.09-96.52)

90.50 2.98

RESULT For applying F-test we assume r1=Performance timing of the subject (sec.), r2=stride length (m) and r3= stride

width (m).

r2

12 + r2

13 – 2r12r13r23

1 – r2

23

H0 : 1.23 =0 (there is no significant)

Vs H1 : 1.23 >0 (there is significant)

R2

1. 23 =

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Table-2

5000m long Distance

running

F-

Value

100m Sprint F-

Value

r12 -0.20

2.17

r12 -

0.86

45.55 r23 -0.09 r23 -

0.09

r13 -0.05 r13 -

0.05

F.05;2,08= 2.17

Table-2 revealed that the calculated F in 5000m long distance running is less than tabulated F.Therefore the

joint effect of S.L and S.W does not play a significant role on 5000m long distance running mechanics. Since

the calculated F in 100m sprint is greater than tabulated F. Therefore the joint effect of S.L and S.W play a

significant role on 100m sprint running mechanics.

DISCUSSION The result of this study indicated that the joint effect of the stride length and stride width was significant in

sprint while the joint effect of the stride length and stride width was not significant in 5000m distance running.

Increased speed is the characteristic of running and achieved by increased horizontal force when it is impossible

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the preferred stride rate. At stride rates greater than preferred, most of the energy was absorbed by the knee and

ankle. At stride rates lower than the preferred, most of the energy was absorbed by the knee.

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INFLUENCE OF SPATIO-TEMPORAL PARAMETERS ON GAIT SPEED IN SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Ikram Hussain1, Syed Anayat Hussain

2, Fuzail Ahmad

3.

1. Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

2. Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

3. Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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Manuscript History:

Received: 12 February 2016

Final Accepted: 22 March 2016

Published Online: April 2016

Key words:Gait speed, Spatio-temporal.

This paper explores the influence of gait speed on various time-distance

parameters. The approach consists of designing an experimental set up togather running data at fast gait speeds. A total of number of twelve school

children having mean and standard deviation (SD) of their age (yrs), body

height (cms) and body weight (kgs) as 5.25±0.13, 122.33 ± 7.79 and 21.16±

2.82 respectively were selected for the study. The Spatio-temporal gait

parameters were recorded during a complete gait cycle and were analyzed

using appropriate motion analysis software. The statistical analysis was done

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using SPSSv17.0. The mean, standard deviation (SD) and correlation

coefficient (r) was determined to find out any relationship between the

selected Spatio-temporal parameters and gait speed. The results showed that

stride length (r=0.72) is significantly correlated with gait speed. Therefore,

while making an assessment of gait patterns in children for the management

of neurological diseases, the impact of gait speed should be given due

consideration.

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Introduction:-Locomotion (walking and Running) is one of the most common in human movements. The motion of the body is a

complicated process involving the coordination of neuromuscular and skeletal systems in order to have a smooth

and efficient locomotion (Kyriazis, 2012). It is one of the most complex tasks that we learn, but once learned it

becomes subconscious and automatic. The main purpose of walking/running is to transfer or move the body

efficiently and comfortably across the ground (Winter, 1984). Walking and running is one of the basic activities seen

in children helping them to develop their bones, nerves and muscles (Wang & Ji, 2012). Since the function and

independence of a child depends upon the treatment of any abnormality in walking or running, it is of prime

importance to timely assess any type of disorder if observed in walking or running with accuracy and objectivity

(Kyriazis, 2002).“Gait” is the term used to describe the characteristics of body motion (Baharuddin, Salim &

Hashim, 2009). It varies between the individuals and also varies from step to step within an individual. Gait consists

of coordinated complex and cyclic movements of body parts through a dynamic interaction of the internal and

external forces (Sacco & Amadio, 2000).The systematic study of human bipedal locomotion which is carried out

both by visual observation and usage of various instruments is termed as gait analysis (Benson, Fixens, Macinel &

Parsch, 2010).

The self-selected gait speed is increasingly being used as a major outcome source in the management of

neuromuscular diseases by clinicians (Pirpis et al. 2003) and it is necessary to determine how different gaitparameters change with gait speed (Vander Linden, 2002). In children the effect of both the gait speed and age must

be taken into consideration when analyzing the gait patterns (Stansfield et al. 2001), in view of the completed

researches the speed has been considered into account and the present study has been designed to investigate the

influence of spatio-temporal parameters on gait speed in school children.

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Methods:-Subjects:-

Twelve normal children (with no known neurological, orthopedic or developmental problems) aged 5-6 years oldschool children were recruited for the study. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of their age (yrs), body height

(cms) and body weight (kgs) were, 5.25±0.13, 122.33 ± 7.79 and 21.16± 2.82 respectively. Further, the subjects

were selected in such a way that their anthropometrical measurements were of approximately same values to

eliminate their extrenous effect on study.

Procedure

Spatio-temporal gait data was obtained using a cannon camcorder which was positioned perpendicular to sagittal

plane on the left side of the subject at a distance of 8.5 meters from the mid of the calibrated running line/axis. The

subjects ran on the provided calibrated running line/axis for about 10 meters at fast speeds. The subjects were given

three trials and the best one was taken under consideration for analysis. The parameters assessed were, step length

(SL) (mts), stride length (StL) (mts), cadence (Cd) (steps/mint.), gait cycle duration (GC D) (sec.) and gait speed (GS)

(mts/sec.).

After obtaining the required video data, the recorded videos were carefully viewed and the best performance clips

were extracted for analysis which was done by appropriate motion analysis software.

Table 1 Definitions of the assessed parameters

Parameter Definition

Step length Distance from heel centre of one limb to the heel centre of opposite limb.

Stride length Distance between two consecutive heel centers of the same foot.

Cadence Number of steps per unit time usually expressed in steps/mint.

Gait cycle duration The period of time between the first contacts of two consecutive footfalls of the same

foot.

Gait speed Average horizontal speed of the body along the line of progression.

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Figure 1 Analyzing of Step and Stride Length.

Figure 2 Analyzing of Cadence & Gait velocity.

Figure 3 Analyzing of Gait cycle duration.

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Gait Cycle Duration: A Determining Factor of Gait Maturity in Children

Ikram Hussain1, Syed Anayat Hussain2

1Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India; 2Lecturer, Department of Youth Services & Sports, Jammu & Kashmir, India.

ABSTRACT

Aim: To explore one of the temporal characteristic of running gait (Gait Cycle Duration) in children and determine its relationship

with the selected body characteristics

Methodology: Twenty school going children of 5 years age consisting of both genders were selected for the study. To obtain

the required data, an experimental setup was designed consisting of caliberated running path and a cannon camcorder Legria

SF10 operating at shutter speed of 1/2000 and frame rate of 50 Hz. The obtained video data was analyzed using Silicocoach7

motion analysis software. The statistical analysis was done by SPSSv 17.0 to determine the relationship of gait cycle duration

with the selected body characteristics.

Results: No significant relationship was found between the gait cycle duration and body characteristics, however a striking fea-

ture got extracted that the gait cycle duration of 5 years old children was shorter than that of adults.

Conclusion: The results concluded from the study could be of great use to clinicians to assess the gait maturation or abnormal-

ity in the gait of children. Further, the changes in the gait cycle duration could reflect improvement in gait over time..

Key Words: Body Characteristics, Gait Cycle Duration, Motion Analysis

Corresponding Author:

Ikram Hussain, Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India.

E-mail: [email protected]

Received: 10.02.2017 Revised: 28.02.2017 Accepted: 18.03.2017

INTRODUCTION

Gait is the manner in which we move our body across the

environment. It is a complex phenomenon which consists of

alternating rhythmical swinging forward of the leg and foot

strike involving the coordination of almost all the joints and

muscles of the body (Slaton, 1984). In case of children, im-

mature control of posture and gait results in unsteadiness in

locomotion and thereby having large stride-to-stride fluctua-

tions and frequent falls (Breniere & Brill, 1988). By the time

children grow in age (approx. above 3-years old), their gait

tends to become relatively mature and a more stable walk-

ing/running pattern is observed (Sutherland, Olshen, Biden

& Wyatt, 1998). Even after this age, development of neu-

romuscular control and locomotor function continues. With

maturation, experience and motor learning, movements and

postural adjustments in children tend to become automated

to meet the new demands and situations (Scott, 1967). How-

ever, the criteria applied in determining the mature gait is

rather controversial. Many factors like stride and step length,

stride width, foot placement angle, cadence etc have been

used to measure children’s gait. One such factor which has

been taken into consideration in current study is “gait cycle

duration”.

Statham and Murray suggest that gait cycle duration dur-

ing free walking is shorter in pre-school children than in the

adult and that cycle duration tends to lengthen as age increas-

es (range; 0.68 sec at 1 years of age to 0.96 sec at 5 years

of age). However, little information is available about the

variability of gait characteristics (gait cycle duration) with

growth and maturation and same has been tried to find out in

this study, if the subject’s changing characteristics (age, sex,

weight, height and leg length) is having significant influence

on gait cycle duration. Thus, the present study will provide

an insight into the development of neuromuscular control in

children. Also, it will help in removing the size related vari-

ability in results of various studies where subjects of differ-

ent body characteristics are taken into consideration through

normalization of gait parameters.

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MATERIALS AND METHODS

SubjectsA group of 20 children (5 years old) containing both genders

participated in this study. Before examining the subjects, the

consent from their parents was received. Children who had

any disorders likely to affect gait were excluded. The mean

and standard deviation (SD) of their age (yrs), body height

(cms) and body weight (kgs) were 5.28±0.21, 120.75±8.34

and 20.65±3.01 respectively.

ProtocolThe required gait data was obtained using a Legria SF10 can-

on camcorder operating at shutter speed of 1/2000 and frame

rate of 50 Hz, positioned perpendicular to sagittal plane on

the left side of the subject at a distance of 8.5 meters from

the mid of the calibrated running line/axis. The subjects ran

on the provided calibrated running line/axis for about 10 me-

ters at fast speeds. The subjects were given three trials to

trace out the best which would be considered for analysis.

The filming procedure took not more than 15 minutes. After

filming, each child was asked to remove his or her shoes and

socks. Then, measurement of height, weight and the distance

from the right anterior iliac spine to the floor (leg length)

was taken.

After obtaining the required video data, the recorded videos

were carefully viewed and the best performance clips were

extracted for analysis which was done by Siliconcoach7

motion analysis software. The “gait cycle duration” was as-

sessed to determine its relationship with the selected body

characteristics of a child. The gait cycle durations were re-

corded from heel strike to successive heel strike of the same

foot.

Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients were cal-

culated to determine the strength of relationship between gait

cycle duration and sex, age, height, weight and leg length.

RESULTS

Table 1 presents individual characteristics and average cy-

cle durations for each subject. The age ranged from 5 to 5.7

years, height from 106 to 135 cms, weight from 16 to 27 kgs

and leg length varied from 50 to 69 cms. Individual mean

cycle durations ranged from 0.44 to 0.62 sec with an overall

sample mean cycle duration of 0.52 sec ± 0.05 sec

Table 1: Subject Characteristics and Gait Cycle Duration.

Subjects Age Sex Weight Height Leg Length Gait Cycle Duration

(Years) M/F (Kgs.) (Cms.) (Cms) (Sec.)

1 5.4 Male 21 124 60 0.52

2 5.1 Male 21 127 61 0.48

3 5.1 Female 16 106 51 0.52

4 5.6 Female 17 120 57 0.58

5 5.4 Male 22 128 61 0.48

6 5.2 Male 18 113 52 0.54

7 5.7 Male 20 114 57 0.44

8 5.3 Female 20 120 59 0.62

9 5.4 Female 19 117 57 0.5

10 5.7 Male 21 125 62 0.56

11 5.2 Male 27 133 69 0.56

12 5.1 Male 21 128 63 0.46

13 5.1 Female 27 135 68 0.62

14 5.1 Female 21 122 58 0.62

15 5.4 Male 20 118 59 0.48

16 5.1 Male 21 121 59 0.52

17 5.4 Male 25 129 64 0.48

18 5.2 Female 21 121 59 0.48

19 5 Female 19 108 54 0.52

20 5.1 Male 16 106 50 0.5

Mean 5.28 0 20.65 120.75 59 0.524

SD 0.21 0 3.01 8.34 4.98 0.05

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The subjective notations I made during filming procedure

suggest that most of the children were feeling somewhat hes-

itating and uncomfortable and were showing extra cautious

attitude. Also few subjects did not maintain the proper swing

of their arms during running. Inspite of this, no relationship

existed between postural attitudes or upper extremity posi-

tion and the duration of corresponding gait cycles.

Table 2 represents the correlation of gait cycle duration and

the selected individual characteristics. I found that no sig-

nificant relationships between cycle duration and subject

characteristics.

Table 2: Pearson-Product-Moment Coefficients

Age Weight Height Leg Length

Gait Cycle Duration

Age 1

Weight -0.03 1

Height 0.10 0.87 1

Leg Length 0.10 0.93 0.95 1

Gait Cycle Duration

-0.13 0.17 0.19 0.16 1

*Significance level at 0.05

Tab r 0.05

(19) = 0.45

DISCUSSION

The mean gait cycle duration of 5 years old children as deter-

mined through the current study is 0.52 sec, which is shorter

in comparison to adults (Statham & Murray, 1971). The rea-

sons for this is however not clear, but Statham and Murray

suggest that;

1) The shorter cycle duration or increased cadence could

be an attempt by children to decrease the lateral dis-

placement of their high centre of gravity. Murray had

found that, faster gait speeds in adults decreased the

lateral displacement of centre of gravity, and then as

such as child grows older and centre of gravity gradu-

ally descends, the gait cycle duration also lengthens.

Our results also seem to support this hypothesis.

Another explanation for shorter gait cycle duration in chil-

dren as compared to adults is reported by Saunders and his

associates who suggest that;

2) The shorter cycle duration could be the lack of acqui-

sition of six determinants of mature gait in children

(pelvic tilt, pelvic rotation, knee flexion at mid-stance,

foot and knee coordination at heel and toe-off and

lateral displacement of pelvis). If this could be the

reason, then cycle duration should lengthen to same

extent as that of adult by the time a mature gait is

achieved. Sutherland and his associates also suggest

the same. From their data, it was reported that cycle

duration rapidly increased during initial periods of

walking/running until 3 years of age. Then after, this

increase continues but at a slower rate. This suggests

that cycle duration is directly related with acquisition

of gait determinants.

Although no significant relationship was determined be-

tween gait cycle duration and body characteristics of chil-

dren in our study, yet relationships may exist if some other

age group is considered or a larger sample is studied. If the

significant relationship is determined, it could be of use to

clinicians to assess further maturity or abnormality in gait

in childhood. Changes in gait cycle duration could reflect

improvement in gait over time.

CONCLUSIONS

The mean running gait cycle duration in 5 year old children

is shorter than adults; many reasons have been put forth as

discussed in the content of discussions. The results as de-

picted by our study are consistent with the results of other

studies showing a trend of increasing of gait cycle duration

with age. However, further studies need to get completed in

order to determine the feasibility of using gait cycle duration

as a tool for measuring gait maturity or abnormality in clini-

cal setting.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors acknowledge the immense help received from

the scholars whose articles are cited and included in refer-

ences of this manuscript. The authors are also grateful to au-

thors/ editors/ publishers of all those articles, journals and

books from where the literature for this article has been re-

viewed and discussed.

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Figure 1: Experimental protocol.

Figure 2: Initial phase of gait cycle (Heel Strike)

Figure 3: Toe-Off phase of Gait Cycle.

Figure 4: Terminal Strike phase of gait cycle and recording of

total gait cycle duration.

A BIOMECHANICAL INVESTIGATION OF PROMINENT KINEMATIC

FACTOR IN DRAG FLICK

Ikram Hussain1, Fuzail Ahmad1*, Mohd. Tanveer Khan1

1Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, INDIA

*Corresponding Author

Abstract

Drag flick being one of the most offensive and frequently used techniques during penalty corner in field

hockey requires better understanding of its complex nature in order to make the skill efficient and accurate.

The aim of the present study was to determine the kinematic factors which were significantly related to ball

velocity during drag flick, thereby proposing the possible suggestions to improve skill efficiency. Six male

intervarsity hockey players specialist in drag flicking from Aligarh Muslim University and LNIPE, Gwalior ,

who’s ranged in age from 18-24 years, height ranged between 174-182 cm and weight ranged 59.4-66.8 kg

were recruited for the study. The kinematic data was obtained by using two Canon Legria SF-10 camcorders.

The subjects were asked to perform 15 consecutive drag flick trails from stationary ball position. Out of 15

trails best 6 successful trails were selected for each subject and were taken under consideration for analysis.

Trail was defined as successful every time the ball hit the target whose dimensions were predetermined. The

obtained videos data were analyzed using Max TRAQ 3D motion analysis software. The ball velocity was

measured from ball-stick contact to the point of release of the ball. The factor analysis and product moment

correlation statistical analysis was done using SPSSv.16. The results revealed that, left wrist velocity and

acceleration, left elbow acceleration, both right and left shoulder angular velocity, left pelvic angular velocity,

right knee velocity and acceleration, and left knee angular magnitude and angular velocity were significantly

related with ball velocity and hence it is suggested that players should concentrate on these factors during

training of the drag flick technique.

Keywords: Drag flick, kinematic factors, Max Traq 3D, technique and performance.

Introduction The drag flick was introduced in the early 1990’s by Dutch player Taco Hajo Van Den Honert, it is one of the

most offensive weapons in relation to field hockey used by skilled players all over the world, from international level right down to local leagues, as a set play during penalty corners. Besides being used during

penalty corners, it is also frequently used during field play as a strong pass to break lines. It is one of the most

successful methods for scoring goals (Laird & Sutherland, 2003; Mosquera et al., 2007). As the penalty corner

is a set piece, a range of different plays, formations and unique routines can be rehearsed during training.

Because of this it has become one of the most important facets of the modern game. The drag flick is the best

offensive technique which is approximately 1.4 to 2.7 times more efficient than hitting or pushing the ball

towards the goal during penalty corner (McLaughlin, 1997; Piñeiro et al., 2007; Yusoff et al., 2008). Drag

flick techniques has added to new dimensions in the execution of penalty corner and therefore needs better

execution technique and accuracy especially during scoring. For better understanding of the technique, one has

to study the movement patterns during the performance of drag flick. Therefore, biomechanical analysis is

becoming increasingly important in this regard to understand its complex nature.

Many sports biomechanists have analyzed about drag flick and found stance width and drag distance to be the

variables most highly correlated with the principal criterion ball velocity. McLaughlin (1997) and Gómez et al.

(2012) focused upon identifying the differences in kinematic variables of drag flicking depending upon the

shot location and found a significantly greater negative angular velocity of the stick when flicking to the right

than to left. López de Subijana et al., (2010); López de Subijana Hernández et al., (2011); has described the

importance of creating sequential maximal velocities – from proximal to distal – of the hips, shoulders, hands

and then to stick, was emphasized. The significance of performing these maximal velocities in this order has

also been acknowledged as an important link transferring the momentum to stick and finally to ball

maximizing the ball velocity. However, due to procedural difference and low variable consideration in

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previous researches, this study is designed to determine the underlying kinematic factors which are

determinant during drag flick and enhancing the performance of technique.

Methodology The study was conducted on six Intervarsity level male specialized hockey players from Aligarh Muslim

University and LNIPE, Gwalior, aged 18-24 years. Their height ranged between 174-182 cm and weight

between 59.4-66.8 kg. Three dimensional (3D) setup was established for the study and kinematic parameters

and successful scores were used as criterion for the study. The kinematic data was obtained by using two

Canon Legria SF-10 camcorders which were placed at right side of the subjects at a distance of 13m and 17m

away from the stationary ball position, mounted at height of 1.2m from the ground. The frame rates of these

cameras were set on 50 hz and speed 1/1000. Subjects were instructed to wear proper kit in order to give their

best performance clip for analysis. The subjects were asked to perform 15 consecutive drag flick trails from

stationary ball position. Out of 15 trails best 6 successful trails were selected for each subject and were taken

under consideration for analysis. Trail was defined as successful every time the ball hit the target whose

dimensions were predetermined.

The obtained data was analyzed using Max TRAQ 3D motion analysis software. The ball velocity was

measured from ball-stick contact to the point of release of the ball. In order to find out the determinant

kinematic factors and inter relationship between various factors, the factor analysis and Pearson’s product moment correlations was applied respectively. The statistical analysis was done using SPSSv.16. with level of

significance fixed at 0.05.

Results & Discussion The main objective of the study was to extract the determinant factors which were significantly related with

ball velocity and hence the efficiency of drag flick. The results and its discussion are represented as below:

Table 1: Descriptive analysis of fifty kinematic parameters

S. No. Kinematic Variables Code Mean SD

1. Wrist left velocity WLV 24.20 30.65

2. Elbow left velocity ELV 9.32 6.82

3. Shoulder left velocity SLV 7.33 4.50

4. Pelvic left velocity PLV 4.37 2.41

5. Knee left velocity KLV 4.32 2.76

6. Ankle left velocity ALV 3.73 2.48

7. Toe left velocity TLV 3.90 2.35

8. Wrist right velocity WRV 12.87 5.53

9. Elbow right velocity ERV 19.35 28.24

10. Shoulder right velocity SRV 9.30 6.66

11. Pelvic right velocity PRV 5.32 3.44

12. Knee right velocity KRV 15.12 16.35

13. Ankle right velocity ARV 21.65 19.61

14. Toe right velocity TRV 20.58 21.17

15. Wrist left acceleration WLA -38.36 101.34

16. Elbow left acceleration ELA -20.27 30.33

17. Shoulder left acceleration SLA -12.72 19.61

18. Pelvic left acceleration PLA -18.12 26.43

19. Knee left acceleration KLA -13.58 19.25

20. Ankle left acceleration ALA -3.25 8.27

21. Toe left acceleration TLA -7.39 7.57

22. Wrist right acceleration WRA 3.07 105.83

23. Elbow right acceleration ERA -3.18 85.34

24. Shoulder right acceleration SRA -1.70 23.10

25. Pelvic right acceleration PRA -0.56 11.73

26. Knee right acceleration KRA 7.16 118.54

27. Ankle right acceleration ARA 24.43 118.96

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28. Toe right acceleration TRA 58.55 83.74

29. Elbow left angular magnitude ELAM 118.11 17.98

30. Shoulder left angular magnitude SLAM 66.82 33.42

31. Pelvic left angular magnitude PLAM 72.34 21.86

32. Knee left angular magnitude KLAM 104.63 27.51

33. Ankle left angular magnitude ALAM 93.58 41.87

34. Wrist right angular magnitude WRAM 115.15 20.52

35. Elbow right angular magnitude ERAM 112.68 22.38

36. Shoulder right angular magnitude SRAM 82.23 22.90

37. Pelvic right angular magnitude PRAM 85.01 27.54

38. Knee right angular magnitude KRAM 103.54 32.22

39. Ankle right angular magnitude ARAM 84.43 32.37

40. Elbow left angular velocity ELAV -56.72 261.80

41. Shoulder left angular velocity SLAV -5.45 169.39

42. Pelvic left angular velocity PLAV 102.80 135.33

43. Knee left angular velocity KLAV 68.54 123.76

44. Ankle left angular velocity ALAV -7.16 98.57

45. Wrist right angular velocity WRAV 21.08 287.36

46. Elbow right angular velocity ERAV -74.35 147.64

47. Shoulder right angular velocity SRAV 36.27 157.44

48. Pelvic right angular velocity PRAV -59.59 272.14

49. Knee right angular velocity KRAV 13.40 223.13

50. Ankle right angular velocity ARAV -105.32 200.15

51. Ball velocity Ball 87.57 148.48

Table 1 shows the descriptive statistics analysis of fifty one kinematic parameters of the drag flicker. The mean

and standard deviation (SD) of the kinematic parameters were taken for the study.

Factor Analysis: The purpose of factor analysis is to explore the under lying factors that explains the correlations among a set of

variables. The relationship of each variable to the underlying factor is expressed by so called factor loading.

Table 2: Representing Factor loading of factor I

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Pelvic left velocity PLV 0.740

2 Knee left velocity KLV 0.868

3 Pelvic right velocity PRV 0.883

4 Knee right velocity KRV 0.904

5 Ankle right velocity ARV 0.765

6 Shoulder left acceleration SLA 0.520

7 Elbow right acceleration ERA 0.565

8 Shoulder right acceleration SRA 0.684

9 Pelvic right acceleration PRA 0.397

10 Toe right acceleration TRA 0.692

11 Pelvic left angular magnitude PLAM 0.643

Factor I (Table 2): The highest factor loading of 0.904 is attributed to knee right velocity as shown in the above

table. The right knee velocity acts as a medium of transference of momentum from the toe to the pelvis which

during swinging action carries the ball forward due to the conservation of momentum, thus generating the

speed of the ball to maximum during drag flick.

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Table 3: Representing Factor Loading of factor II

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Wrist left velocity WLV 0.853

2 Elbow left velocity ELV 0.823

3 Ankle left velocity ALV 0.579

4 Toe left velocity TLV 0.810

5 Wrist right velocity WRV 0.844

6 Elbow right velocity ERV 0.764

7 Shoulder right velocity SRV 0.743

8 Toe right velocity TRV 0.813

9 Ankle left acceleration ALA 0.514

10 Toe left acceleration TLA 0.416

11 Shoulder left angular magnitude SLAM 0.710

12 Ankle left angular magnitude ALAM 0.749

13 Shoulder right angular magnitude SRAM 0.554

14 Ankle right angular magnitude ARAM 0.642

15 Shoulder left angular velocity SLAV 0.537

16 Ankle left angular velocity ALAV 0.345

Factor II (Table 3): Wrist left velocity exhibits significant positive factor loading of 0.853. Flicking is all in the

wrists. The wrist needs to rotate the stick enough so that stick face is angled to throw the ball into the air, but

not so far that the ball will slip over the head while performing the push action. Besides wrist right velocity,

elbow left velocity and toe left velocity are also responsible for swinging of the particular articulation and

transfer the moment to their relative parts of the body that play a dominant role in factor II.

.000

.100

.200

.300

.400

.500

.600

.700

.800

.900

1.000

Factor

I

Factor

II

Factor

III

Factor

IV

Factor

V

Factor

VI

Factor

VII

Factor

VIII

Factor

IX

Factor

X

Factor I

Factor II

Factor III

Factor IV

Factor V

Factor VI

Factor VII

Factor VIII

Factor IX

Factor X

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Table 4: Representing Factor Loading of factor III

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Shoulder left velocity SLV 0.544

2 Wrist left acceleration WLA 0.625

3 Pelvic left acceleration PLA 0.200

4 Wrist right acceleration WRA 0.433

5 Elbow right angular velocity ERAV 0.521

6 Pelvic right angular velocity PRAV 0.155

7 Ankle right angular velocity ARAV 0.249

Factor III (Table 4): The table depicts the maximum factor loading for Wrist left acceleration (WLA) which is

0.625, thus playing a significant role in factor III. The players are having their left hand closer to their bodies,

so that they can create a greater angle in order to increase the acceleration of left wrist during cross over step.

Furthermore, the work of the left shoulder is pointing in the direction of drag flick and wrapping the stick

around and below the left shoulder for enhancement of the shoulder left velocity.

.000

.100

.200

.300

.400

.500

.600

.700

.800

.900

Factor II

WLV

ELV

ALV

TLV

WRV

ERV

SRV

TRV

ALA

TLA

.000

.100

.200

.300

.400

.500

.600

.700

SLV WLA PLA WRA ERAV PRAV ARAV

Factor III

SLV

WLA

PLA

WRA

ERAV

PRAV

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Table 5: Representing Factor Loading of factor IV

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee left angular magnitude KLAM 0.713

2 Wrist right angular magnitude WRAM 0.589

3 Elbow left angular velocity ELAV 0.316

Factor IV (Table 5): The maximum factor loading is of knee left angular magnitude which is 0.713 as evident

from the above table. The knee left angular magnitude is responsible for production of momentum and

transferring it from one part to another with the help of degree of knee angles as well as horizontal

displacement. The other two factors are prime prelude for augmentation of ball velocity and enhancement

performance in the area of drag flick.

Table 6: Representing Factor Loading of factor V

S.no. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee right acceleration KRA 0.457

2 Elbow left angular magnitude ELAM 0.446

3 Pelvic right angular magnitude PRAM 0.414

Factor V (Table 6): The knee right acceleration is having maximum factor loading of 0.457. The amorousness

of this factor is providing a channel to develop or reduce acceleration with the phases of knee right horizontal

displacement that is efficacy of the drag flick skill. The other parameter is the elbow left angular magnitude

that maintains the coordination between both hands and sticks.

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

KLAM WRAM ELAV

Factor IV

KLAM

WRAM

ELAV

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Table 7: Representing Factor Loading of factor VI

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee right angular magnitude KRAM 0.511

2 Shoulder right angular velocity SRAV 0.798

Factor VI (Table 7): The factor loading of shoulder right angular velocity is 0.798 which is maximum, playing

a tremendous effect in this factor. Basically the shoulder right contains all short pocket of forces that are taken

from various lower parts of body and produced maximum angular velocity.

Table 8: Representing Factor Loading of factor VII

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee left acceleration KLA 0.386

2 Ankle right acceleration ARA 0.700

3 Pelvic left angular velocity PLAV 0.709

4 Knee right angular velocity KRAV 0.561

0.39

0.4

0.41

0.42

0.43

0.44

0.45

0.46

0.47

KRA ELAM PRAM

Factor V

KRA

ELAM

PRAM

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

KRAM SRAV

Factor VI

KRAM

SRAV

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Factor VII (Table 8): The maximum factor loading is of pelvic left angular velocity equal to 0.709. During the

rotation of the body the angular velocity of the pelvic changes from right negative to left positive, because left

leg raises and then swings with the help of left side of the hip. The ankle right acceleration is providing

momentum to its lower extremities for shifting the whole weight from right to left feet and it becomes easier to

perform skill of drag flick.

Table 9: Representing Factor Loading of factor VIII

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Shoulder left angular velocity SLAV 0.439

Factor VIII (Table 9): The factor loading of shoulder left angular velocity is 0.439. The left shoulder is pointed

in the direction of the goal, doing this aid in the accuracy and increases the angular velocity keeping the ball on

target

Table 10: Representing Factor Loading of factor IX

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Elbow left acceleration ELA 0.569

2 Elbow right angular magnitude ERAM 0.499

3 Wrist right angular velocity WRAV 0.301

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

KLA ARA PLAV KRAV

Factor VII

KLA

ARA

PLAV

KRAV

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

SLAV

Factor VIII

SLAV

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Factor IX (Table 10): The maximum factor loading is of elbow left acceleration equal to 0.569. It starts with

slower movement but with the passage of time gradually increases due to generated and transfer force from

segment to segment. The elbow right angular magnitude is also boon due achieving angles, swing and

displacement to encourage ball velocity during drag flick.

Table 11: Representing Factor Loading of factor X

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee left angular velocity KLAV 0.505

Factor 10 (Table 11): The factor loading of knee left angular velocity is 0.505 that is a single prominent factor

loading in factor 10. The work of this parameter is bending and swinging knee to increases angular velocity

that is necessary for enhancement of ball velocity.

Table 12: Correlation of Factors with Ball velocity.

Correlations

Factors Ball

WLV 0.91

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

ELA ERAM WRAV

Factor IX

ELA

ERAM

WRAV

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

KLAV

Factor X

KLAV

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KRV 0.09

WLA -0.10

ELA -0.28

KRA -0.06

KLAM -0.15

SLAV 0.22

PLAV -0.11

KLAV 0.00

SRAV -0.14

The correlation of factors with ball velocity is represented through graphs as below;

Figure 1: The wrist left velocity is exhibiting

significant positive correlation with ball velocity

which is 0.91thereby playing a significant role in

enhancing the performance of drag flick in hockey.

Figure 2: The knee right velocity is having a

positive correlation of 0.09 with ball velocity. The

graph shows the gradual increase in the rate of

knee right velocity with ball velocity.

Figure 3: The correlation coefficient of wrist left

acceleration is -0.10 that is demonstrating

significant negative correlation with wrist left

acceleration and ball velocity.

Figure 4: The elbow left acceleration is exhibiting

a correlation coefficient of -0.28 with elbow left

acceleration and ball velocity. It is supported by

the other parameters with the help of negatively

affect for ameliorate performance while drag flick

in hockey.

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

0 200 400 600

WLV

BALL VELOCITY

WLV

Linear

(WLV)

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

0 200 400 600

KR

V

BALL VELOCITY

KRV

Linear

(KRV)

-150

-100

-50

0

50

100

0 200 400 600

WLA

BALL VELOCITY

WLA

Linear (WLA)

-100

-50

0

50

0 200 400 600

ELA

BALL VELOCITY

ELA

Linear (ELA)

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Figure 5: The correlation coefficient of knee right

acceleration is -0.06 associated to direction

towards negative correlation with ball velocity and

knee right acceleration in hockey.

Figure 6: The correlation coefficient of knee left

angular magnitude is -0.15 that is associated to

negative correlation with angular magnitude and

ball velocity. Basically, it provides direction like

shoulder articulation towards target area. At the

time of flicking, the body weight shifts from

backward to forward due to production of less

angular magnitude in left knee.

Figure 7: The shoulder left angular velocity is

having significantly positive correlation of 0.22

with ball velocity and shoulder left angular

velocity.

Figure 8: The pelvic left angular velocity is a

negative correlation coefficient of a -0.11 with ball

velocity and its parameters. Basically, the left side

of pelvic is going to be like some fix moment

which creates an opportunity to increase the

momentum to the right side of pelvic thereby

increasing its angular velocity.

Figure 9: The knee left angular velocity is 0.00

having neither positive nor negative correlation

with ball velocity and knee left angular velocity.

Figure 10: The shoulder right angular velocity is

having a negative correlation coefficient of -0.14

with ball velocity and shoulder right angular

velocity.

-400

-200

0

200

0 200 400 600

KR

A

BALL VELOCITY

KRA

Linear (KRA)

0

50

100

150

200

0 200 400 600

KLA

M

BALL VELOCITY

KLAM

Linear

(KLAM)

-400

-200

0

200

400

0 200 400 600

SLA

V

BALL VELOCITY

SLAV

Linear

(SLAV)

-400

-200

0

200

400

0 200 400 600

PLA

V

BALL VELOCITY

PLAV

Linear

(PLAV)

-200

0

200

400

600

0 200 400 600

KLA

V

BALL VELOCITY

KLAV

Linear (KLAV)

-400

-200

0

200

400

600

0 500 1000

SR

AV

BALL VELOCITY

SRAV

Linear

(SRAV)

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Conclusion: In this study of kinematic analysis of body during drag flick, various kinematic factors were determined which

were effecting the skill and were significantly related with ball velocity. These include, left wrist velocity and

acceleration , left elbow acceleration, both right and left shoulder angular velocity, left pelvic angular velocity,

right knee velocity and acceleration, and left knee angular magnitude and angular velocity. Hence, we can

conclude that the above determinants should be given due consideration in order to enhance the efficiency of

drag flick.

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Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad, Nidhi RaniDepartment of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

Correspondence to: Fuzail Ahmad, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.

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AbstractThis paper mainly used the two dimensional videograph analysis technique to analyze the Three Point Shootperformance of Basketball and to acquire relevant bio-kinematics parameters of the execution of the motion at threedifferent positions ie: right side guard position, left side guard position and centre position. Mainly including the lossrate of body horizontal and vertical velocity of the ball, Wrist angle, Elbow angle, Shoulder angle, Hip angle, Kneeangle, Ankle angle, Release height, Release angle and Release velocity, in order to analyze the recording in a moreconvenient way, we divide Three Point Shooting exertion movement in three phases as Preparation and BallElevation phase, Stability and Ball Release phase and Inertia and Follow through phase. Six highly skilled active,north zone intervarsity level, right handed shooters male basketball players were participated in this study. Duringthe Three Point Shooting stages, the initial release shooting velocity of the basketball is 6.89 m/s. The average angleof throwing ball is about 46.61°, with the mean of posture angle remain as 184.52°. And the releasing height of theball is 2.33 m. This investigation provides kinematics indicators and technical guidance for the training of Three PointShoot for basketball players.

Keywords: Three Point Shoot, Two dimensional analyses, Bio-kinematic, Guard positions

Cite this paper: Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad, Nidhi Rani, Investigation of Bio-Kinematic Elements of Three PointShoot in Basketball, International Journal of Sports Science, Vol. 7 No. 4, 2017, pp. 163-169. doi:10.5923/j.sports.20170704.02.

Article Outline1. Introduction

2. Methodology

2.1. Selected Variables

2.2. Procedure of Biomechanical Analysis

2.3. Procedure of Criterion Measurement for Testing

2.4. Statistical Procedure

3. Result and Discussion

4. Conclusions

1. Introduction

Basketball is a popular sport in the world. Basketball is founded in January, 1892, though it has been ignored bypeople in the latter half century, after Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, it is fast popular all around the world, whilein modern times, basketball national level competitions mainly are China CBA, America NBA. Internationalcompetitions mainly include basketball world championship, Olympic Games, Stankovic Cup (Guang, 2014).Basketball players need to put much effort on training shooting skill and try their best to stop opponents to scorein a game. Therefore shooting technique is one of the core techniques in basketball movement. Excellentbasketball shooters have a beautiful arch, input the proper backspin, and minimize the lateral deviation from theoptimal shot path plane. They manipulate their shoulder, elbow and wrist to produce the optimal ball speed, angleand angular velocity at release. It is vital to analyze the kinematics of the shooting arm to understand goodshooting. Knudson (1993) proposed six key teaching points for jump shots based on many basketball shootingstudies, and mentioned that biomechanical studies have not clearly identified the optimal coordination of humanjoint actions.

Shooting is the basic way to get score in basketball and for this reason it is the most frequently used technicalaction (Hey, 1994). The jump shot is distinguished as the most important of all the shooting actions (Hess, 1980).

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Miller (1996) has discussed the relationship between basketball shooting kinematics, distance and playingposition. Chin (2002) also analyzed the basketball shooting of different distances and movements. Some previousstudies (Elliott, 1992; Miller & Bartlett, 1993; Okazaki & Rodacki, 2012) measured shooters’ shoulder, elbow andwrist joint motions at release for shooting, and reported the effect of increased shooting distance. In this paper,we weigh against successful and unsuccessful kinematics of Three Point Shooting at different positions and findout key actions of the selected kinematics to produce the optimal release speed, angle and backspin in executingthe Three Point Shooting motion at left & right guard position and center position.

2. Methodology

Six highly skilled active, right handed shooters male and female basketball players were participated in this study.All players were playing in north zone intervarsity level. All of the participants were practicing according to theirteam’s regular training schedule. All the subjects were playing from all the post guards, forwards, and centers.The participants were free of any kind of musculoskeletal injuries at the time of data collection. The placement ofthe cameras and the calibration frame was adjusted accordingly to the experimental setup and motion of theexecution of the Three Point Shoot.

Figure 1. Illustration of the motion of Three Point Shoot

2.1. Selected Variables

In three point basketball shooting different parameters play a great role for making a shot ‘successful’ and‘unsuccessful’ shooting in the performance such as psychology, physiology and anthropometry of the player andetc. But here researcher selected only the biomechanical parameters, and worked on it and try to find out theeffect of selected biomechanical parameters on the successful and unsuccessful three Point Shoot of basketball.The selected biomechanical variables in the study were as:

2.2. Procedure of Biomechanical Analysis

The researcher selected the standard basketball court for data collection. The experimental set-up was arrangedon the half side of the court for the research data in the department of Physical Education, Aligarh MuslimUniversity, Aligarh. The 3D point shooting area was selected for the study. The three positions of data collectionwas (1) shooting right side guard position, (2) left side guard position, and (3) centre position. The motion of theshooting was recorded on the right side of the 3 D point shooting area. Two Canon HF S-10 cameras wereadopted for the process of Videography. The camera placed on the right side of the motion to capture on thesagittal plane was coined as Cam_1 and Cam_2 respectively. The first camera was placed perpendicular to thebody position of the subject to capture the movement of the subjects for close-up recording and the second wasplaced behind of the first camera and perpendicular to the height of release of the ball position capturing thewhole motion of the ball from the hand of the subject after release to the basket or ring. Three experimentalsetups was arranged and layout to capture the movement of the Three Point Shoot as Setup A, Setup B and SetupC for the recording of the Three Point Shoot executed on right side guard position, Center position and left sideguard position respectively [Figure: 2, 3, 4, 5]. All six subjects of the study were educated for the data collection.The markers were placed on the subject’s right wrist joint point, elbow joint point, shoulder joint point, hip jointpoint, knee joint point, ankle joint point, toe and heel respectively. The instruction about data collection andwarm-up time was provided to the subjects. The video cameras were set on 1/2000 of shutter speed and wereput on recording mode for the video recording. After warm-up every subjects performed Three Point Shooting tentimes on all the setups (ie: Setup A, Setup B & Setup C). Three best trails were selected after playing varioustimes on the video playback system and the best-suited trails have opted. The shortlisted trails were slashed andedited. The edited videos were analyzed with the help of Silicon Coach Pro 8.1 Motion analysis to obtain the datafor further analysis.

In this study Wrist angle, Elbow angle, Shoulder angle, Hip angle, Knee angle, Ankle angle, Release height,Release angle and Release velocity were measured to draw and built the conclusion. The wrist angle measuredbetween palm and forearm. The Elbow angle measured between forearm and upper arm. The shoulder anglemeasured between torso and upper arm. The hip angle was measured between torso and upper leg. The kneeangle was measured between upper leg and lower leg. The ankle angle was measured between lower leg and foot.The release height was measured by the vertical distance from the floor to the center of the ball. The releaseangle of the ball was measured when the ball release from the players hand in execution phase. The releasevelocity measured by the speed of the ball at the time of execution. The trajectory was observed from ball releaseto the drop of the in the basket or ring.

Figure 2. Point of Location of Data Collection as Right and Left Guard Position and Center

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Position

Figure 3. Experiment Set-up A at Right Guard Position. Camera 1 placed 9.50 meter awayfrom the plane of execution, at 1.28 meter high and Camera 2 placed at 15.40 meter, at1.56 meter high

Figure 4. Experiment Set-up B at Right Guard Position. Camera 1 placed 10.40 meteraway from the plane of execution, at 1.28 meter high and Camera 2 placed at 13.27 meteraway, at 1.80 meter high

Figure 5. Experiment Set-up C at Right Guard Position. Camera 1 placed 7.52 meter awayfrom the plane of execution, at 1.30 meter high and Camera 2 placed at 12.11 meter, at1.45 meter high

2.3. Procedure of Criterion Measurement for Testing

Figure 6. Illustration of the measurement of Release height and angle of release

2.4. Statistical Procedure

The acquired data was given an appropriate statistical treatment to draw a conclusion in this investigation. In thisstudy, descriptive statistics were applied to the successful and unsuccessful shot; mean and standard deviation ofall variables were computed in the first phase of data analysis. In the second phase paired t-test was applied toknow the difference in the selected biomechanical variables between the successful and unsuccessful Three PointShoot. All statistical functions were performed with the SPSS (v.17) software. In all statistical analyses, thesignificance threshold was set at p< 0.05. The degree of freedom was 50.

Figure 7. Measurement of Release angle, entry angle, and release height of ball at thetime of execution through Silicon Coach

3. Result and Discussion

Table 1. Descriptive statistics of the Democratic profile of the subjects

The purpose of the present study was to determine the kinematic influence for the selected fundamental skill ie:Three Point Shooting. This skill is divided into three phases such as Phase I Preparation and Ball Angle, Phase IIStability and Ball Release, Phase III Inertia and Follow Through. In phase I, the parameters wrist angle, elbowangle, shoulder angle, hip angle, knee angle, ankle angle, were selected for the analysis; Table 2 reveal the resultthat no significant differences are found in the body joints angles during the phase I, but there were calculationdifferences (random) between the successful and unsuccessful shooting (Diar, 2014). During the study it wasobserved that the wrist angle displayed for successful Three Point Shoot as Mean ± SD = 139.26 ± 15.65 and forunsuccessful Three Point Shoot Mean ± SD = 139.42 ± 18.71, The elbow angle for successful Three Point Shootas Mean ± SD = 69.38 ± 14.03 and for unsuccessful shot Mean ± SD = 65.00 ± 12.16. Shoulder angle forsuccessful & unsuccessful as 78.42 ± 23.93 & 73.65 ± 19.38 respectively. The subjects displayed hip angle forsuccessful as 162.61 ± 6.03 and 163.03 ± 7.55 for unsuccessful. The knee angle and ankle angle for successfulshot were 112.11 ± 6.03 & 84.42 ± 7.75, whereas for unsuccessful as 111.61 ± 6.22 & 83.07 ± 6.18respectively. No significant changes were showed on Knee angle and ankle at the initial stage (extension) of theexecution (Diar, 20214; Nassaif & Mazer, 1979). The p>0.05 for the all the body angles examined during phase I.Least mean difference among the selected kinematics variables were observed between the successful andunsuccessful during Three Point Shoot.

Table 3, shows significant difference in shoulder angle in making the score during Stability and Ball Releasephase. The selected parameters for the phase II were wrist angle, elbow angle, shoulder angle, hip angle, kneeangle, ankle angle, release height, release angle and release velocity. The wrist angle for successful &unsuccessful are 142.88 ± 1.39 & 145.57 ± 14.98 and elbow angle shows 155.11 ± 17.92 & = 150.84 ± 15.28(as Mean ± SD). But both wrist and elbow angle displays a no significant result. Similarly, Diehl, Tant, Emmoms,Osbon shows 175.20 as wrist and 157.8 as elbow angle in his study which was also not significant.

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Table 2. Comparison of Kinematic variables in Preparation and Ball Angle phase during Three Point Shoot among Boys

Graph 1. Graphical representation of Means of the selected kinematic variables ofSuccessful and Unsuccessful Three Point Shoot of Boys Basketball Players duringPreparation and Ball Angle phase

Table 3. Phase II Stability and Ball Release among Boys

The mean and sd for shoulder angle for successful Three Point Shoot is 119.50 ± 9.83 and for unsuccessful it is114.50 ± 8.39. Diar, 2014 and Rojas, 2000 also supports that a significant result in angle of shooting armshoulder joint at the end of the preparatory phase was showed due to the player is used to lap the ball near hischest with full flexion of the elbow joint. Shoulder angle towards the end of the pushing in flight in favor of shot inmaking it successful. Hip angle, the boys display the hip angle for successful as 184.07 ± 3.85 and for

unsuccessful as 184.96 ± 4.57. The 5th variable knee angle, the boys display the knee angle for successful ThreePoint Shoot as Mean ± SD = 168.88 ± 7.96 and for unsuccessful Three Point Shoot Mean ± SD = 171.26 ± 8.31.No significant change was observed in the angular contrast for the knee joint at the ball release stage (Rojas,2000). And the ankle angle successful Three Point Shoot was 131.96 ± 9.32 and for unsuccessful 134.88 ± 5.79.

Chung et al. (2004) suggest that the ball release from finger was a key factor; the kinematics chain was from theshank, thigh, trunk, upper arm and forearm segments which also influences release height. Comparable outcomehas being promoted by this examination, release height was 233.43 ± 12.89 (cm) for successful, whereas forunsuccessful the Mean ± SD was 232.25 ± 15.21(cm). The ball variables as release angle and release velocity forsuccessful and unsuccessful Three Point Shoot are also shown as not significant in this study, with very leastmean difference as 0.70 & 0.27.

Inertia and Follow Through is the third and last phase of the Three Point Shoot. Table 4, shows wrist angle as theonly significant value among all the selected variables. Wrist flexion in the meantime and the forefinger compelset out toward the end is accord with human body development mechanics principle, index finger, and metacarpal

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is one of the longest, in this way, the longest and the working separation to dial out to the ball from this side, isuseful to quicken the speed and exactness of basketball accuracy (Zhen, 2015).

Graph 2. Graphical representation of Means of the selected kinematic variables ofSuccessful and Unsuccessful Three Point Shoot of Boys Basketball Players during Stabilityand Ball Release phase

Table 4. Phase III Inertia and Follow Through among Boys

From table 4 it was observed wrist angle for successful as 149.42 ± 12.91and for unsuccessful as 141.80 ±13.82. The elbow angle as 156.80 ± 18 & 154.76 ± 19.03. Shoulder angle as 114.73 ± 31.09 and as 106.00 ±28.01 respectively. The mean and SD of lower extremities as hip, knee and ankle angles for successful ThreePoint Shoot are 171.50 ± 10.77, 160.19 ± 5.73 and 113.96 ± 11.37, whereas for unsuccessful 173.15 ± 9.82,161.46 ± 5.68 and 117.30 ± 8.37 respectively. No significant changes were showed on Hip, Knee and Ankle angleat the end of absorption stage (flexion).

In general, no significant differences were see final variables of the body joints angles and the ball variablesexcept the shoulder angle during Stability and Ball Release shot arm's shoulder jointed-push stage during flying ofball and wrist angle during Inertia and Follow Through for providing the direction and spin to make the three pointsuccessful to be attempt at random differences from any position out of three shot line. We have referred toshortcomings in the angles of the starting body.

Graph 3. Graphical representation of Means of the selected kinematic variables ofSuccessful and Unsuccessful Three Point Shoot of Boys Basketball Players during Inertiaand Follow Throughphase

4. Conclusions

Three Point Shooting abilities contain an assortment of laws and principles of human movement, among them, thedevelopment mechanics content assumes a significant part. While shooting from any position out of three pointline, elbow ought to aim at the ring. Shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers and the ball ought to be on a similar plane ofthe movement, in this way when the ball is tossed towards the basket ring for the successful score. In themeantime, players likewise need to utilize fingers to control and shoot the ball. The pointing point ought to be therear edge of the basket ring, in light of the fact that in the wake of discharging the shot, the ball is turningnoticeable all around. Considering the parabolic trajectory the ball may go into the basket ring when going for thetrailing edge of the basketball ring, the scoring rate will be approx. 70.00% higher.

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COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF YOGIC

PRACTICES AND RECREATIONAL

EXERCISES ON EMOTIONAL AND

BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS AMONG

JUVENILE DELINQUENTS

1 2Dr. Rajendra Singh and Gagan Kumar1Associate Professor, Department of Physical

Education A.M.U. Aligarh .2Research Scholar, Department of Physical

Education A.M.U. Aligarh .

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ABSTRACT :

his study aims to investigate the comparative

effects of yogic practices and recreational Texercises on emotional and behaviour problems

among juvenile delinquents. Fifty (50) juvenile boys,

age ranging 14-17 years were selected as subjects

from Government Juvenile Home (Boys), Mathura

(UP). They were divided randomly into two groups of

25 each. Group ‘A’ acted as yogic practices group and

Group ‘B’ acted as recreational exercises group.

Emotional and Behaviour problems of subjects were

rated by their supervisors on ‘Emotional and Behavior

Problem scale (EBPS) developed by McCarney &

Arthaud in pre and post intervention sessions. As

intervention, subjects were administered with selected

yogic practices and recreational exercises for a period

of 12 weeks. Paired samples t-test was used to see the

significance of difference between pre and post scores.

Results indicate a significant change in scores of EBPS

from pre to post rating sessions. This study concludes

that both the interventions are helpful to reduce the

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symptoms of emotional and behavior problems,

however yogic practices have greater effect in

reducing the symptoms in comparison to recreational

exercises.

Yogic practices, Recreational exercises,

Juvenile delinquents.

Juvenile delinquents are the kids conspiring to

hurt their teachers, teenagers shooting people and

committing rapes, young thugs running gangs and

terrorizing neighbourhood, and showing no regret

when they get caught (Welch, Fenwick & Robert,

1997). Due to media sensationalism, the public

continues to have belief that the crime of violent

juveniles is rising and getting out of control (Shepherd,

1999). Generally this moral panic is the part of an

alarmist reaction to crime (Welch et al., 1997). There is

still no “magic bullet” to cure juvenile delinquency, but

at some certain levels, juvenile delinquents need

specialized training program to develop positive

behaviour. Such training programmes have been the

products of extensive researches in concerning fields

which initially are administered over some specified

subjects to check its reliability under controlled

conditions. Yogic practices i.e. asanas, pranayams,

kriya and recreational exercises are some such

programmes.

The ancient science of yoga discovered by our

Sages and Saints thousands of years back has become

in modern age a way of life, a cure for a number of

physical and mental diseases. It is an efficient remedy

for stress and tension. As the problem of deviant

behaviour of children has become a matter of great

concern in all over the world, the art and science of

yoga has a lot to offer for not only juvenile delinquents

but to all the children in terms of their health as well as

complete well-being. Yoga helps to correct the deviant

behaviour in juvenile delinquents and cultivates

conscious awareness and increase self-awareness. It is

believed that yoga has a great role to play in

transformation of juvenile’s life. Yoga is known as one

of the surest remedies for physical and psychological

ailments. Yoga makes the organs of the body active in

KEYWORDS :

INTRODUCTION

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their functioning and has good effects on the internal functioning of the human body (Iyengar, 2005).

Leisure and recreation by the involvement in physical activity also has become an area of growing

interest in present years. Specifically, participation in physical and outdoor leisure and recreational activities

have been associated with increased happiness, lower levels of depressive symptoms and life satisfaction, and

improved health and social functioning. Furthermore, involvement in physical exercises may promote active

lifestyle and associated health benefits. Participation in recreation exercises and regular physical activities has

been associated to reduced depressive symptoms, decreased stress and anxiety, improved self-concept, self-

esteem and self-acceptance, changes in anti-social behaviour, and enhanced psychological well-being.

In this present study, the analysis of comparative effect of selected yogic practices and recreational

exercises has been measured to check the reliability of aforementioned activities. The analysis of data of

subjects gathered before and after the interventions revealed that the yogic practices group and recreational

exercise group have shown significant level of reduction in emotional and behaviour problems among juvenile

delinquents. This gives us a clear idea that the reduction in the symptoms was specifically due to our

interventions i. e. Yogic practices and recreational exercise.

The objective of this study was to analyze the comparative effect of yogic practices and recreational

exercises on emotional and behavior problems among juvenile delinquents.

The study was formulated as a true random group design, consisting of a pre and post-test. Fifty

subjects, age ranging 14 to17 years were selected from Government Juvenile Home (Boys), Mathura. Subjects

were administered with selected yogic practices and recreational exercise for a period of four 12 weeks, five days

in a week at juvenile Home. The subjects’ behavior was rated by their supervisors on ‘Emotional and Behavioral

Problem scale (EBPS). Paired samples t-test was used to see the significance of comparative difference between

pre and post scores. Results indicate a significant change in scores of EBPS from pre to post rating sessions. The

level of significance was set at 0.05.

12 weeks training program (5 days in a week) of asana, Pranayam and meditation which were previously

selected was conducted. Subjects of yogic practices group, group ‘A’ were administered with selected yogic

practices. They performed above selected asana, pranayama and meditation as yogic practices. The final posture

of each asana was maintained in between 10-20 seconds or as per the holding capacity of individual in the

beginning. This holding time in final posture and frequency of the asanas and pranayama were increased after

each four weeks. Frequency of asanas increased for two to three times. Shavasana and Makarasana were

performed after each asana of lying position, according to their position, to bring the rate of heart beat and

breathe in normal range.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

METHODOLOGY

Training programs

Table 1. Training programme for yogic practices

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Asana

Pranayama and Kriya

Standing position Lying position Sitting position

1. Trikonasana 1. Sarvangasana 1. Paschimottanasana 1.Anulom-Vilom

2.Vrikshasana 2. Chakrasana 2. Ardhmatsyendrasana 2.Brahmari

3. Halasana 3. OM Chanting

4. Bhujangasana 4. Meditation

6. Shalabhasana

7. Dhanurasana

Table 2. Training program of recreational exercises

Statistical Analysis

Table 3. Comparison of means between pre and post test of both the groups.

Fig.1: Graphical representation of Mean of emotional and behavior problems of both the groups.

DISCUSSION

Subjects of recreational exercises group, group ‘B’ were administered with selected recreational

exercises. They performed above selected six recreational games as recreational exercises. Two games were

played every day and each game was played for 15 minutes in the beginning. There was 5 minute rest between

the games. Duration of games was increased after each four weeks for specific time as per the schedule.

Paired samples t-test was used to see the significance of difference between pre and post scores. It is

evident from the table – 3 that there is significant differences exist between the Pre-test and Post test scores in

emotional and behavior problems. Since the calculated ‘t’ values of yogic practices are 10.23 and 9.00

respectively, which is greater than the tabulated value 2.06, significance at 0.05 level.

Therefore there is significant difference exist in the symptoms of emotional and behavior problems

between Pre Test and Post Test.

One of the important aims of yoga is to attain tranquillity of the mind and create a sense of well-being,

feelings of relaxation, improved self-confidence, improved efficiency, increased attentiveness, lowered

irritability, and an optimistic outlook on life (Arora S. and et.al 2008). As the present study emphasises, the Yogic

practices are objectively effective in improvement in the symptoms of emotional and behaviour problems. The

findings of this study seem to be in consonance with the studies of Innes et al (2005) and Brotto et al (2009) who

assert that yogic practices result in increased feelings of satisfaction, self-confidence, well-being and self-

control. This study is also supported by the study of Serwacki and Cook-Cottone (2012), who reviewed 12

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Day Recreational Games 1 to 4 weeks 5 to 8 weeks 9 to 12 weeks

Monday &

Thursday

Musical chair &

Blind man’s buff

30 minute 40 minute 50 minute

Tuesday & Friday

Dodge ball & Burning balls

30 minute 40 minute 50 minute

Wednesday Stole the meet &

Lemon race

30 minute 40 minute 50 minute

Group Mean Mean difference SD T Sig. (p)

Pre Post Pre Post

Yogic Practices 53.52 45.28 8.24 12.41 9.81 10.23 <.001

Recreational Exercises 50.88 45.28 5.60 9.93 8.40 9.00 <.001

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preliminary studies of yoga in schools and concluded that the yoga interventions exerted positive effects on

emotional balance, attentional control, cognitive efficiency, anxiety, negative thought patterns, emotional and

physical arousal, reactivity, and negative behavior.

In an effort to draw out the influence of a possible confounder to Yoga, this study has included another

experimental group that is recreational exercises. To testify research considered an extra experimental group

and to have a comparative view that how far Yoga is different from recreational exercise to achieve the stated

outcomes. The findings of this study clearly indicate that recreational exercises are capable enough to reduce the

negative behaviour amongst the juvenile delinquents. This is however worth mentioning that in terms of

comparative efficacy, Yoga is far superior to recreational exercises to reduce the symptoms of negative

behaviours. For the evidence of support, Ross et al (2010) found that Yoga and exercise both seem to help the

healthy and diseased populations but yoga may be as effective as or better than exercise at improving a variety of

health-related outcome measures. Likewise, Ramajayam et al (2016), on the basis of their review write that

evidence suggests that yoga interventions appear to be equal and/or superior to exercise in most outcome

measures. Emphasis on breath regulation, mindfulness during practice, and importance given to maintenance of

postures are some of the elements which differentiate yoga practices from physical exercises.

The data obtained suggest that yogic practices and recreational exercises help in reducing inappropriate

behavior and depression among juvenile delinquents and increase the feelings of satisfaction, self-confidence,

well-being and self-control. Yogic practices with asanas, pranayam and meditation work directly on the brain and

the endocrine system, therefore on the mind and emotional levels of the child, helping to re-establish harmony.

On the basis of statistical analysis of data it was concluded that 12weeks of yogic practices and recreational

exercises caused significant reduction in emotional and behavior problems among juvenile delinquents while

yogic practices are more effective in reducing the symptoms of emotional and behaviour problems.

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CONCLUSION

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A BIOMECHANICAL INVESTIGATION OF PROMINENT KINEMATIC

FACTOR IN DRAG FLICK

Ikram Hussain1, Fuzail Ahmad1*, Mohd. Tanveer Khan1

1Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, INDIA

*Corresponding Author

Abstract

Drag flick being one of the most offensive and frequently used techniques during penalty corner in field

hockey requires better understanding of its complex nature in order to make the skill efficient and accurate.

The aim of the present study was to determine the kinematic factors which were significantly related to ball

velocity during drag flick, thereby proposing the possible suggestions to improve skill efficiency. Six male

intervarsity hockey players specialist in drag flicking from Aligarh Muslim University and LNIPE, Gwalior ,

who’s ranged in age from 18-24 years, height ranged between 174-182 cm and weight ranged 59.4-66.8 kg

were recruited for the study. The kinematic data was obtained by using two Canon Legria SF-10 camcorders.

The subjects were asked to perform 15 consecutive drag flick trails from stationary ball position. Out of 15

trails best 6 successful trails were selected for each subject and were taken under consideration for analysis.

Trail was defined as successful every time the ball hit the target whose dimensions were predetermined. The

obtained videos data were analyzed using Max TRAQ 3D motion analysis software. The ball velocity was

measured from ball-stick contact to the point of release of the ball. The factor analysis and product moment

correlation statistical analysis was done using SPSSv.16. The results revealed that, left wrist velocity and

acceleration, left elbow acceleration, both right and left shoulder angular velocity, left pelvic angular velocity,

right knee velocity and acceleration, and left knee angular magnitude and angular velocity were significantly

related with ball velocity and hence it is suggested that players should concentrate on these factors during

training of the drag flick technique.

Keywords: Drag flick, kinematic factors, Max Traq 3D, technique and performance.

Introduction The drag flick was introduced in the early 1990’s by Dutch player Taco Hajo Van Den Honert, it is one of the

most offensive weapons in relation to field hockey used by skilled players all over the world, from international level right down to local leagues, as a set play during penalty corners. Besides being used during

penalty corners, it is also frequently used during field play as a strong pass to break lines. It is one of the most

successful methods for scoring goals (Laird & Sutherland, 2003; Mosquera et al., 2007). As the penalty corner

is a set piece, a range of different plays, formations and unique routines can be rehearsed during training.

Because of this it has become one of the most important facets of the modern game. The drag flick is the best

offensive technique which is approximately 1.4 to 2.7 times more efficient than hitting or pushing the ball

towards the goal during penalty corner (McLaughlin, 1997; Piñeiro et al., 2007; Yusoff et al., 2008). Drag

flick techniques has added to new dimensions in the execution of penalty corner and therefore needs better

execution technique and accuracy especially during scoring. For better understanding of the technique, one has

to study the movement patterns during the performance of drag flick. Therefore, biomechanical analysis is

becoming increasingly important in this regard to understand its complex nature.

Many sports biomechanists have analyzed about drag flick and found stance width and drag distance to be the

variables most highly correlated with the principal criterion ball velocity. McLaughlin (1997) and Gómez et al.

(2012) focused upon identifying the differences in kinematic variables of drag flicking depending upon the

shot location and found a significantly greater negative angular velocity of the stick when flicking to the right

than to left. López de Subijana et al., (2010); López de Subijana Hernández et al., (2011); has described the

importance of creating sequential maximal velocities – from proximal to distal – of the hips, shoulders, hands

and then to stick, was emphasized. The significance of performing these maximal velocities in this order has

also been acknowledged as an important link transferring the momentum to stick and finally to ball

maximizing the ball velocity. However, due to procedural difference and low variable consideration in

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previous researches, this study is designed to determine the underlying kinematic factors which are

determinant during drag flick and enhancing the performance of technique.

Methodology The study was conducted on six Intervarsity level male specialized hockey players from Aligarh Muslim

University and LNIPE, Gwalior, aged 18-24 years. Their height ranged between 174-182 cm and weight

between 59.4-66.8 kg. Three dimensional (3D) setup was established for the study and kinematic parameters

and successful scores were used as criterion for the study. The kinematic data was obtained by using two

Canon Legria SF-10 camcorders which were placed at right side of the subjects at a distance of 13m and 17m

away from the stationary ball position, mounted at height of 1.2m from the ground. The frame rates of these

cameras were set on 50 hz and speed 1/1000. Subjects were instructed to wear proper kit in order to give their

best performance clip for analysis. The subjects were asked to perform 15 consecutive drag flick trails from

stationary ball position. Out of 15 trails best 6 successful trails were selected for each subject and were taken

under consideration for analysis. Trail was defined as successful every time the ball hit the target whose

dimensions were predetermined.

The obtained data was analyzed using Max TRAQ 3D motion analysis software. The ball velocity was

measured from ball-stick contact to the point of release of the ball. In order to find out the determinant

kinematic factors and inter relationship between various factors, the factor analysis and Pearson’s product moment correlations was applied respectively. The statistical analysis was done using SPSSv.16. with level of

significance fixed at 0.05.

Results & Discussion The main objective of the study was to extract the determinant factors which were significantly related with

ball velocity and hence the efficiency of drag flick. The results and its discussion are represented as below:

Table 1: Descriptive analysis of fifty kinematic parameters

S. No. Kinematic Variables Code Mean SD

1. Wrist left velocity WLV 24.20 30.65

2. Elbow left velocity ELV 9.32 6.82

3. Shoulder left velocity SLV 7.33 4.50

4. Pelvic left velocity PLV 4.37 2.41

5. Knee left velocity KLV 4.32 2.76

6. Ankle left velocity ALV 3.73 2.48

7. Toe left velocity TLV 3.90 2.35

8. Wrist right velocity WRV 12.87 5.53

9. Elbow right velocity ERV 19.35 28.24

10. Shoulder right velocity SRV 9.30 6.66

11. Pelvic right velocity PRV 5.32 3.44

12. Knee right velocity KRV 15.12 16.35

13. Ankle right velocity ARV 21.65 19.61

14. Toe right velocity TRV 20.58 21.17

15. Wrist left acceleration WLA -38.36 101.34

16. Elbow left acceleration ELA -20.27 30.33

17. Shoulder left acceleration SLA -12.72 19.61

18. Pelvic left acceleration PLA -18.12 26.43

19. Knee left acceleration KLA -13.58 19.25

20. Ankle left acceleration ALA -3.25 8.27

21. Toe left acceleration TLA -7.39 7.57

22. Wrist right acceleration WRA 3.07 105.83

23. Elbow right acceleration ERA -3.18 85.34

24. Shoulder right acceleration SRA -1.70 23.10

25. Pelvic right acceleration PRA -0.56 11.73

26. Knee right acceleration KRA 7.16 118.54

27. Ankle right acceleration ARA 24.43 118.96

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28. Toe right acceleration TRA 58.55 83.74

29. Elbow left angular magnitude ELAM 118.11 17.98

30. Shoulder left angular magnitude SLAM 66.82 33.42

31. Pelvic left angular magnitude PLAM 72.34 21.86

32. Knee left angular magnitude KLAM 104.63 27.51

33. Ankle left angular magnitude ALAM 93.58 41.87

34. Wrist right angular magnitude WRAM 115.15 20.52

35. Elbow right angular magnitude ERAM 112.68 22.38

36. Shoulder right angular magnitude SRAM 82.23 22.90

37. Pelvic right angular magnitude PRAM 85.01 27.54

38. Knee right angular magnitude KRAM 103.54 32.22

39. Ankle right angular magnitude ARAM 84.43 32.37

40. Elbow left angular velocity ELAV -56.72 261.80

41. Shoulder left angular velocity SLAV -5.45 169.39

42. Pelvic left angular velocity PLAV 102.80 135.33

43. Knee left angular velocity KLAV 68.54 123.76

44. Ankle left angular velocity ALAV -7.16 98.57

45. Wrist right angular velocity WRAV 21.08 287.36

46. Elbow right angular velocity ERAV -74.35 147.64

47. Shoulder right angular velocity SRAV 36.27 157.44

48. Pelvic right angular velocity PRAV -59.59 272.14

49. Knee right angular velocity KRAV 13.40 223.13

50. Ankle right angular velocity ARAV -105.32 200.15

51. Ball velocity Ball 87.57 148.48

Table 1 shows the descriptive statistics analysis of fifty one kinematic parameters of the drag flicker. The mean

and standard deviation (SD) of the kinematic parameters were taken for the study.

Factor Analysis: The purpose of factor analysis is to explore the under lying factors that explains the correlations among a set of

variables. The relationship of each variable to the underlying factor is expressed by so called factor loading.

Table 2: Representing Factor loading of factor I

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Pelvic left velocity PLV 0.740

2 Knee left velocity KLV 0.868

3 Pelvic right velocity PRV 0.883

4 Knee right velocity KRV 0.904

5 Ankle right velocity ARV 0.765

6 Shoulder left acceleration SLA 0.520

7 Elbow right acceleration ERA 0.565

8 Shoulder right acceleration SRA 0.684

9 Pelvic right acceleration PRA 0.397

10 Toe right acceleration TRA 0.692

11 Pelvic left angular magnitude PLAM 0.643

Factor I (Table 2): The highest factor loading of 0.904 is attributed to knee right velocity as shown in the above

table. The right knee velocity acts as a medium of transference of momentum from the toe to the pelvis which

during swinging action carries the ball forward due to the conservation of momentum, thus generating the

speed of the ball to maximum during drag flick.

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Table 3: Representing Factor Loading of factor II

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Wrist left velocity WLV 0.853

2 Elbow left velocity ELV 0.823

3 Ankle left velocity ALV 0.579

4 Toe left velocity TLV 0.810

5 Wrist right velocity WRV 0.844

6 Elbow right velocity ERV 0.764

7 Shoulder right velocity SRV 0.743

8 Toe right velocity TRV 0.813

9 Ankle left acceleration ALA 0.514

10 Toe left acceleration TLA 0.416

11 Shoulder left angular magnitude SLAM 0.710

12 Ankle left angular magnitude ALAM 0.749

13 Shoulder right angular magnitude SRAM 0.554

14 Ankle right angular magnitude ARAM 0.642

15 Shoulder left angular velocity SLAV 0.537

16 Ankle left angular velocity ALAV 0.345

Factor II (Table 3): Wrist left velocity exhibits significant positive factor loading of 0.853. Flicking is all in the

wrists. The wrist needs to rotate the stick enough so that stick face is angled to throw the ball into the air, but

not so far that the ball will slip over the head while performing the push action. Besides wrist right velocity,

elbow left velocity and toe left velocity are also responsible for swinging of the particular articulation and

transfer the moment to their relative parts of the body that play a dominant role in factor II.

.000

.100

.200

.300

.400

.500

.600

.700

.800

.900

1.000

Factor

I

Factor

II

Factor

III

Factor

IV

Factor

V

Factor

VI

Factor

VII

Factor

VIII

Factor

IX

Factor

X

Factor I

Factor II

Factor III

Factor IV

Factor V

Factor VI

Factor VII

Factor VIII

Factor IX

Factor X

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Table 4: Representing Factor Loading of factor III

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Shoulder left velocity SLV 0.544

2 Wrist left acceleration WLA 0.625

3 Pelvic left acceleration PLA 0.200

4 Wrist right acceleration WRA 0.433

5 Elbow right angular velocity ERAV 0.521

6 Pelvic right angular velocity PRAV 0.155

7 Ankle right angular velocity ARAV 0.249

Factor III (Table 4): The table depicts the maximum factor loading for Wrist left acceleration (WLA) which is

0.625, thus playing a significant role in factor III. The players are having their left hand closer to their bodies,

so that they can create a greater angle in order to increase the acceleration of left wrist during cross over step.

Furthermore, the work of the left shoulder is pointing in the direction of drag flick and wrapping the stick

around and below the left shoulder for enhancement of the shoulder left velocity.

.000

.100

.200

.300

.400

.500

.600

.700

.800

.900

Factor II

WLV

ELV

ALV

TLV

WRV

ERV

SRV

TRV

ALA

TLA

.000

.100

.200

.300

.400

.500

.600

.700

SLV WLA PLA WRA ERAV PRAV ARAV

Factor III

SLV

WLA

PLA

WRA

ERAV

PRAV

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Table 5: Representing Factor Loading of factor IV

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee left angular magnitude KLAM 0.713

2 Wrist right angular magnitude WRAM 0.589

3 Elbow left angular velocity ELAV 0.316

Factor IV (Table 5): The maximum factor loading is of knee left angular magnitude which is 0.713 as evident

from the above table. The knee left angular magnitude is responsible for production of momentum and

transferring it from one part to another with the help of degree of knee angles as well as horizontal

displacement. The other two factors are prime prelude for augmentation of ball velocity and enhancement

performance in the area of drag flick.

Table 6: Representing Factor Loading of factor V

S.no. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee right acceleration KRA 0.457

2 Elbow left angular magnitude ELAM 0.446

3 Pelvic right angular magnitude PRAM 0.414

Factor V (Table 6): The knee right acceleration is having maximum factor loading of 0.457. The amorousness

of this factor is providing a channel to develop or reduce acceleration with the phases of knee right horizontal

displacement that is efficacy of the drag flick skill. The other parameter is the elbow left angular magnitude

that maintains the coordination between both hands and sticks.

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

KLAM WRAM ELAV

Factor IV

KLAM

WRAM

ELAV

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Table 7: Representing Factor Loading of factor VI

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee right angular magnitude KRAM 0.511

2 Shoulder right angular velocity SRAV 0.798

Factor VI (Table 7): The factor loading of shoulder right angular velocity is 0.798 which is maximum, playing

a tremendous effect in this factor. Basically the shoulder right contains all short pocket of forces that are taken

from various lower parts of body and produced maximum angular velocity.

Table 8: Representing Factor Loading of factor VII

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee left acceleration KLA 0.386

2 Ankle right acceleration ARA 0.700

3 Pelvic left angular velocity PLAV 0.709

4 Knee right angular velocity KRAV 0.561

0.39

0.4

0.41

0.42

0.43

0.44

0.45

0.46

0.47

KRA ELAM PRAM

Factor V

KRA

ELAM

PRAM

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

KRAM SRAV

Factor VI

KRAM

SRAV

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Factor VII (Table 8): The maximum factor loading is of pelvic left angular velocity equal to 0.709. During the

rotation of the body the angular velocity of the pelvic changes from right negative to left positive, because left

leg raises and then swings with the help of left side of the hip. The ankle right acceleration is providing

momentum to its lower extremities for shifting the whole weight from right to left feet and it becomes easier to

perform skill of drag flick.

Table 9: Representing Factor Loading of factor VIII

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Shoulder left angular velocity SLAV 0.439

Factor VIII (Table 9): The factor loading of shoulder left angular velocity is 0.439. The left shoulder is pointed

in the direction of the goal, doing this aid in the accuracy and increases the angular velocity keeping the ball on

target

Table 10: Representing Factor Loading of factor IX

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Elbow left acceleration ELA 0.569

2 Elbow right angular magnitude ERAM 0.499

3 Wrist right angular velocity WRAV 0.301

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

KLA ARA PLAV KRAV

Factor VII

KLA

ARA

PLAV

KRAV

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

SLAV

Factor VIII

SLAV

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Factor IX (Table 10): The maximum factor loading is of elbow left acceleration equal to 0.569. It starts with

slower movement but with the passage of time gradually increases due to generated and transfer force from

segment to segment. The elbow right angular magnitude is also boon due achieving angles, swing and

displacement to encourage ball velocity during drag flick.

Table 11: Representing Factor Loading of factor X

S.No. Kinematic Variables Code Factor Loading

1 Knee left angular velocity KLAV 0.505

Factor 10 (Table 11): The factor loading of knee left angular velocity is 0.505 that is a single prominent factor

loading in factor 10. The work of this parameter is bending and swinging knee to increases angular velocity

that is necessary for enhancement of ball velocity.

Table 12: Correlation of Factors with Ball velocity.

Correlations

Factors Ball

WLV 0.91

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

ELA ERAM WRAV

Factor IX

ELA

ERAM

WRAV

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

KLAV

Factor X

KLAV

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KRV 0.09

WLA -0.10

ELA -0.28

KRA -0.06

KLAM -0.15

SLAV 0.22

PLAV -0.11

KLAV 0.00

SRAV -0.14

The correlation of factors with ball velocity is represented through graphs as below;

Figure 1: The wrist left velocity is exhibiting

significant positive correlation with ball velocity

which is 0.91thereby playing a significant role in

enhancing the performance of drag flick in hockey.

Figure 2: The knee right velocity is having a

positive correlation of 0.09 with ball velocity. The

graph shows the gradual increase in the rate of

knee right velocity with ball velocity.

Figure 3: The correlation coefficient of wrist left

acceleration is -0.10 that is demonstrating

significant negative correlation with wrist left

acceleration and ball velocity.

Figure 4: The elbow left acceleration is exhibiting

a correlation coefficient of -0.28 with elbow left

acceleration and ball velocity. It is supported by

the other parameters with the help of negatively

affect for ameliorate performance while drag flick

in hockey.

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

0 200 400 600

WLV

BALL VELOCITY

WLV

Linear

(WLV)

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

0 200 400 600

KR

V

BALL VELOCITY

KRV

Linear

(KRV)

-150

-100

-50

0

50

100

0 200 400 600

WLA

BALL VELOCITY

WLA

Linear (WLA)

-100

-50

0

50

0 200 400 600

ELA

BALL VELOCITY

ELA

Linear (ELA)

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Figure 5: The correlation coefficient of knee right

acceleration is -0.06 associated to direction

towards negative correlation with ball velocity and

knee right acceleration in hockey.

Figure 6: The correlation coefficient of knee left

angular magnitude is -0.15 that is associated to

negative correlation with angular magnitude and

ball velocity. Basically, it provides direction like

shoulder articulation towards target area. At the

time of flicking, the body weight shifts from

backward to forward due to production of less

angular magnitude in left knee.

Figure 7: The shoulder left angular velocity is

having significantly positive correlation of 0.22

with ball velocity and shoulder left angular

velocity.

Figure 8: The pelvic left angular velocity is a

negative correlation coefficient of a -0.11 with ball

velocity and its parameters. Basically, the left side

of pelvic is going to be like some fix moment

which creates an opportunity to increase the

momentum to the right side of pelvic thereby

increasing its angular velocity.

Figure 9: The knee left angular velocity is 0.00

having neither positive nor negative correlation

with ball velocity and knee left angular velocity.

Figure 10: The shoulder right angular velocity is

having a negative correlation coefficient of -0.14

with ball velocity and shoulder right angular

velocity.

-400

-200

0

200

0 200 400 600

KR

A

BALL VELOCITY

KRA

Linear (KRA)

0

50

100

150

200

0 200 400 600

KLA

M

BALL VELOCITY

KLAM

Linear

(KLAM)

-400

-200

0

200

400

0 200 400 600

SLA

V

BALL VELOCITY

SLAV

Linear

(SLAV)

-400

-200

0

200

400

0 200 400 600

PLA

V

BALL VELOCITY

PLAV

Linear

(PLAV)

-200

0

200

400

600

0 200 400 600

KLA

V

BALL VELOCITY

KLAV

Linear (KLAV)

-400

-200

0

200

400

600

0 500 1000

SR

AV

BALL VELOCITY

SRAV

Linear

(SRAV)

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Conclusion: In this study of kinematic analysis of body during drag flick, various kinematic factors were determined which

were effecting the skill and were significantly related with ball velocity. These include, left wrist velocity and

acceleration , left elbow acceleration, both right and left shoulder angular velocity, left pelvic angular velocity,

right knee velocity and acceleration, and left knee angular magnitude and angular velocity. Hence, we can

conclude that the above determinants should be given due consideration in order to enhance the efficiency of

drag flick.

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Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad, Nidhi RaniDepartment of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

Correspondence to: Fuzail Ahmad, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.

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AbstractThis paper mainly used the two dimensional videograph analysis technique to analyze the Three Point Shootperformance of Basketball and to acquire relevant bio-kinematics parameters of the execution of the motion at threedifferent positions ie: right side guard position, left side guard position and centre position. Mainly including the lossrate of body horizontal and vertical velocity of the ball, Wrist angle, Elbow angle, Shoulder angle, Hip angle, Kneeangle, Ankle angle, Release height, Release angle and Release velocity, in order to analyze the recording in a moreconvenient way, we divide Three Point Shooting exertion movement in three phases as Preparation and BallElevation phase, Stability and Ball Release phase and Inertia and Follow through phase. Six highly skilled active,north zone intervarsity level, right handed shooters male basketball players were participated in this study. Duringthe Three Point Shooting stages, the initial release shooting velocity of the basketball is 6.89 m/s. The average angleof throwing ball is about 46.61°, with the mean of posture angle remain as 184.52°. And the releasing height of theball is 2.33 m. This investigation provides kinematics indicators and technical guidance for the training of Three PointShoot for basketball players.

Keywords: Three Point Shoot, Two dimensional analyses, Bio-kinematic, Guard positions

Cite this paper: Ikram Hussain, Fuzail Ahmad, Nidhi Rani, Investigation of Bio-Kinematic Elements of Three PointShoot in Basketball, International Journal of Sports Science, Vol. 7 No. 4, 2017, pp. 163-169. doi:10.5923/j.sports.20170704.02.

Article Outline1. Introduction

2. Methodology

2.1. Selected Variables

2.2. Procedure of Biomechanical Analysis

2.3. Procedure of Criterion Measurement for Testing

2.4. Statistical Procedure

3. Result and Discussion

4. Conclusions

1. Introduction

Basketball is a popular sport in the world. Basketball is founded in January, 1892, though it has been ignored bypeople in the latter half century, after Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, it is fast popular all around the world, whilein modern times, basketball national level competitions mainly are China CBA, America NBA. Internationalcompetitions mainly include basketball world championship, Olympic Games, Stankovic Cup (Guang, 2014).Basketball players need to put much effort on training shooting skill and try their best to stop opponents to scorein a game. Therefore shooting technique is one of the core techniques in basketball movement. Excellentbasketball shooters have a beautiful arch, input the proper backspin, and minimize the lateral deviation from theoptimal shot path plane. They manipulate their shoulder, elbow and wrist to produce the optimal ball speed, angleand angular velocity at release. It is vital to analyze the kinematics of the shooting arm to understand goodshooting. Knudson (1993) proposed six key teaching points for jump shots based on many basketball shootingstudies, and mentioned that biomechanical studies have not clearly identified the optimal coordination of humanjoint actions.

Shooting is the basic way to get score in basketball and for this reason it is the most frequently used technicalaction (Hey, 1994). The jump shot is distinguished as the most important of all the shooting actions (Hess, 1980).

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Miller (1996) has discussed the relationship between basketball shooting kinematics, distance and playingposition. Chin (2002) also analyzed the basketball shooting of different distances and movements. Some previousstudies (Elliott, 1992; Miller & Bartlett, 1993; Okazaki & Rodacki, 2012) measured shooters’ shoulder, elbow andwrist joint motions at release for shooting, and reported the effect of increased shooting distance. In this paper,we weigh against successful and unsuccessful kinematics of Three Point Shooting at different positions and findout key actions of the selected kinematics to produce the optimal release speed, angle and backspin in executingthe Three Point Shooting motion at left & right guard position and center position.

2. Methodology

Six highly skilled active, right handed shooters male and female basketball players were participated in this study.All players were playing in north zone intervarsity level. All of the participants were practicing according to theirteam’s regular training schedule. All the subjects were playing from all the post guards, forwards, and centers.The participants were free of any kind of musculoskeletal injuries at the time of data collection. The placement ofthe cameras and the calibration frame was adjusted accordingly to the experimental setup and motion of theexecution of the Three Point Shoot.

Figure 1. Illustration of the motion of Three Point Shoot

2.1. Selected Variables

In three point basketball shooting different parameters play a great role for making a shot ‘successful’ and‘unsuccessful’ shooting in the performance such as psychology, physiology and anthropometry of the player andetc. But here researcher selected only the biomechanical parameters, and worked on it and try to find out theeffect of selected biomechanical parameters on the successful and unsuccessful three Point Shoot of basketball.The selected biomechanical variables in the study were as:

2.2. Procedure of Biomechanical Analysis

The researcher selected the standard basketball court for data collection. The experimental set-up was arrangedon the half side of the court for the research data in the department of Physical Education, Aligarh MuslimUniversity, Aligarh. The 3D point shooting area was selected for the study. The three positions of data collectionwas (1) shooting right side guard position, (2) left side guard position, and (3) centre position. The motion of theshooting was recorded on the right side of the 3 D point shooting area. Two Canon HF S-10 cameras wereadopted for the process of Videography. The camera placed on the right side of the motion to capture on thesagittal plane was coined as Cam_1 and Cam_2 respectively. The first camera was placed perpendicular to thebody position of the subject to capture the movement of the subjects for close-up recording and the second wasplaced behind of the first camera and perpendicular to the height of release of the ball position capturing thewhole motion of the ball from the hand of the subject after release to the basket or ring. Three experimentalsetups was arranged and layout to capture the movement of the Three Point Shoot as Setup A, Setup B and SetupC for the recording of the Three Point Shoot executed on right side guard position, Center position and left sideguard position respectively [Figure: 2, 3, 4, 5]. All six subjects of the study were educated for the data collection.The markers were placed on the subject’s right wrist joint point, elbow joint point, shoulder joint point, hip jointpoint, knee joint point, ankle joint point, toe and heel respectively. The instruction about data collection andwarm-up time was provided to the subjects. The video cameras were set on 1/2000 of shutter speed and wereput on recording mode for the video recording. After warm-up every subjects performed Three Point Shooting tentimes on all the setups (ie: Setup A, Setup B & Setup C). Three best trails were selected after playing varioustimes on the video playback system and the best-suited trails have opted. The shortlisted trails were slashed andedited. The edited videos were analyzed with the help of Silicon Coach Pro 8.1 Motion analysis to obtain the datafor further analysis.

In this study Wrist angle, Elbow angle, Shoulder angle, Hip angle, Knee angle, Ankle angle, Release height,Release angle and Release velocity were measured to draw and built the conclusion. The wrist angle measuredbetween palm and forearm. The Elbow angle measured between forearm and upper arm. The shoulder anglemeasured between torso and upper arm. The hip angle was measured between torso and upper leg. The kneeangle was measured between upper leg and lower leg. The ankle angle was measured between lower leg and foot.The release height was measured by the vertical distance from the floor to the center of the ball. The releaseangle of the ball was measured when the ball release from the players hand in execution phase. The releasevelocity measured by the speed of the ball at the time of execution. The trajectory was observed from ball releaseto the drop of the in the basket or ring.

Figure 2. Point of Location of Data Collection as Right and Left Guard Position and Center

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Position

Figure 3. Experiment Set-up A at Right Guard Position. Camera 1 placed 9.50 meter awayfrom the plane of execution, at 1.28 meter high and Camera 2 placed at 15.40 meter, at1.56 meter high

Figure 4. Experiment Set-up B at Right Guard Position. Camera 1 placed 10.40 meteraway from the plane of execution, at 1.28 meter high and Camera 2 placed at 13.27 meteraway, at 1.80 meter high

Figure 5. Experiment Set-up C at Right Guard Position. Camera 1 placed 7.52 meter awayfrom the plane of execution, at 1.30 meter high and Camera 2 placed at 12.11 meter, at1.45 meter high

2.3. Procedure of Criterion Measurement for Testing

Figure 6. Illustration of the measurement of Release height and angle of release

2.4. Statistical Procedure

The acquired data was given an appropriate statistical treatment to draw a conclusion in this investigation. In thisstudy, descriptive statistics were applied to the successful and unsuccessful shot; mean and standard deviation ofall variables were computed in the first phase of data analysis. In the second phase paired t-test was applied toknow the difference in the selected biomechanical variables between the successful and unsuccessful Three PointShoot. All statistical functions were performed with the SPSS (v.17) software. In all statistical analyses, thesignificance threshold was set at p< 0.05. The degree of freedom was 50.

Figure 7. Measurement of Release angle, entry angle, and release height of ball at thetime of execution through Silicon Coach

3. Result and Discussion

Table 1. Descriptive statistics of the Democratic profile of the subjects

The purpose of the present study was to determine the kinematic influence for the selected fundamental skill ie:Three Point Shooting. This skill is divided into three phases such as Phase I Preparation and Ball Angle, Phase IIStability and Ball Release, Phase III Inertia and Follow Through. In phase I, the parameters wrist angle, elbowangle, shoulder angle, hip angle, knee angle, ankle angle, were selected for the analysis; Table 2 reveal the resultthat no significant differences are found in the body joints angles during the phase I, but there were calculationdifferences (random) between the successful and unsuccessful shooting (Diar, 2014). During the study it wasobserved that the wrist angle displayed for successful Three Point Shoot as Mean ± SD = 139.26 ± 15.65 and forunsuccessful Three Point Shoot Mean ± SD = 139.42 ± 18.71, The elbow angle for successful Three Point Shootas Mean ± SD = 69.38 ± 14.03 and for unsuccessful shot Mean ± SD = 65.00 ± 12.16. Shoulder angle forsuccessful & unsuccessful as 78.42 ± 23.93 & 73.65 ± 19.38 respectively. The subjects displayed hip angle forsuccessful as 162.61 ± 6.03 and 163.03 ± 7.55 for unsuccessful. The knee angle and ankle angle for successfulshot were 112.11 ± 6.03 & 84.42 ± 7.75, whereas for unsuccessful as 111.61 ± 6.22 & 83.07 ± 6.18respectively. No significant changes were showed on Knee angle and ankle at the initial stage (extension) of theexecution (Diar, 20214; Nassaif & Mazer, 1979). The p>0.05 for the all the body angles examined during phase I.Least mean difference among the selected kinematics variables were observed between the successful andunsuccessful during Three Point Shoot.

Table 3, shows significant difference in shoulder angle in making the score during Stability and Ball Releasephase. The selected parameters for the phase II were wrist angle, elbow angle, shoulder angle, hip angle, kneeangle, ankle angle, release height, release angle and release velocity. The wrist angle for successful &unsuccessful are 142.88 ± 1.39 & 145.57 ± 14.98 and elbow angle shows 155.11 ± 17.92 & = 150.84 ± 15.28(as Mean ± SD). But both wrist and elbow angle displays a no significant result. Similarly, Diehl, Tant, Emmoms,Osbon shows 175.20 as wrist and 157.8 as elbow angle in his study which was also not significant.

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Table 2. Comparison of Kinematic variables in Preparation and Ball Angle phase during Three Point Shoot among Boys

Graph 1. Graphical representation of Means of the selected kinematic variables ofSuccessful and Unsuccessful Three Point Shoot of Boys Basketball Players duringPreparation and Ball Angle phase

Table 3. Phase II Stability and Ball Release among Boys

The mean and sd for shoulder angle for successful Three Point Shoot is 119.50 ± 9.83 and for unsuccessful it is114.50 ± 8.39. Diar, 2014 and Rojas, 2000 also supports that a significant result in angle of shooting armshoulder joint at the end of the preparatory phase was showed due to the player is used to lap the ball near hischest with full flexion of the elbow joint. Shoulder angle towards the end of the pushing in flight in favor of shot inmaking it successful. Hip angle, the boys display the hip angle for successful as 184.07 ± 3.85 and for

unsuccessful as 184.96 ± 4.57. The 5th variable knee angle, the boys display the knee angle for successful ThreePoint Shoot as Mean ± SD = 168.88 ± 7.96 and for unsuccessful Three Point Shoot Mean ± SD = 171.26 ± 8.31.No significant change was observed in the angular contrast for the knee joint at the ball release stage (Rojas,2000). And the ankle angle successful Three Point Shoot was 131.96 ± 9.32 and for unsuccessful 134.88 ± 5.79.

Chung et al. (2004) suggest that the ball release from finger was a key factor; the kinematics chain was from theshank, thigh, trunk, upper arm and forearm segments which also influences release height. Comparable outcomehas being promoted by this examination, release height was 233.43 ± 12.89 (cm) for successful, whereas forunsuccessful the Mean ± SD was 232.25 ± 15.21(cm). The ball variables as release angle and release velocity forsuccessful and unsuccessful Three Point Shoot are also shown as not significant in this study, with very leastmean difference as 0.70 & 0.27.

Inertia and Follow Through is the third and last phase of the Three Point Shoot. Table 4, shows wrist angle as theonly significant value among all the selected variables. Wrist flexion in the meantime and the forefinger compelset out toward the end is accord with human body development mechanics principle, index finger, and metacarpal

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is one of the longest, in this way, the longest and the working separation to dial out to the ball from this side, isuseful to quicken the speed and exactness of basketball accuracy (Zhen, 2015).

Graph 2. Graphical representation of Means of the selected kinematic variables ofSuccessful and Unsuccessful Three Point Shoot of Boys Basketball Players during Stabilityand Ball Release phase

Table 4. Phase III Inertia and Follow Through among Boys

From table 4 it was observed wrist angle for successful as 149.42 ± 12.91and for unsuccessful as 141.80 ±13.82. The elbow angle as 156.80 ± 18 & 154.76 ± 19.03. Shoulder angle as 114.73 ± 31.09 and as 106.00 ±28.01 respectively. The mean and SD of lower extremities as hip, knee and ankle angles for successful ThreePoint Shoot are 171.50 ± 10.77, 160.19 ± 5.73 and 113.96 ± 11.37, whereas for unsuccessful 173.15 ± 9.82,161.46 ± 5.68 and 117.30 ± 8.37 respectively. No significant changes were showed on Hip, Knee and Ankle angleat the end of absorption stage (flexion).

In general, no significant differences were see final variables of the body joints angles and the ball variablesexcept the shoulder angle during Stability and Ball Release shot arm's shoulder jointed-push stage during flying ofball and wrist angle during Inertia and Follow Through for providing the direction and spin to make the three pointsuccessful to be attempt at random differences from any position out of three shot line. We have referred toshortcomings in the angles of the starting body.

Graph 3. Graphical representation of Means of the selected kinematic variables ofSuccessful and Unsuccessful Three Point Shoot of Boys Basketball Players during Inertiaand Follow Throughphase

4. Conclusions

Three Point Shooting abilities contain an assortment of laws and principles of human movement, among them, thedevelopment mechanics content assumes a significant part. While shooting from any position out of three pointline, elbow ought to aim at the ring. Shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers and the ball ought to be on a similar plane ofthe movement, in this way when the ball is tossed towards the basket ring for the successful score. In themeantime, players likewise need to utilize fingers to control and shoot the ball. The pointing point ought to be therear edge of the basket ring, in light of the fact that in the wake of discharging the shot, the ball is turningnoticeable all around. Considering the parabolic trajectory the ball may go into the basket ring when going for thetrailing edge of the basketball ring, the scoring rate will be approx. 70.00% higher.

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The Level of Stress in Male and Female School Students

Zamirullah Khan Abul Barkat Lanin Naseem Ahmad

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Abstract

This study aimed at the level of stress in male and female school students. For the purpose of the study the researcher randomly selected 64 school students aged between 14-18 years. To collect the data researcher used students stress scale (SSS) developed by Dr. Zaki Akhtar (2011). During collection of data researcher used means and method fit for this scale. The result of the study showed boys having much more stress in comparison to girls. The study concluded that school boys are more stressful than school girls.

Introduction

Stress is an integral part of our life. Stress could be positive as well as negative. When we are doing our work properly and systematically then it is because of positive stress or eustress but when we lose our rhythm for same work, it is negative stress or distress. So, stress is good in one way and bad in other way. Hans Selye (1956) first popularized the concept of “stress” in the 1950s. Selye theorized that all individuals respond to all types of threatening situations in the same manner, and he called this the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).

Lazarus & Folkman (1984) defined that, stress is a mental or physical phenomenon formed through one’s cognitive appraisal of the stimulation and is a result of one’s interaction with the environment. The existence of stress depends on the existence of the stressor. Chang’s Dictionary of Psychology Terms, stress is “a state of physical or mental tension that causes emotional distress or even feeling of pains to an individual” (Lai et al., 1996). Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013) stated that stress is a complex phenomenon. It largely depends on one's temperaments, environmental conditions, experiences and situations. It is experienced by every individual in any one situations or the other. It is a part of life and it is generated by constant changing situations that one has to face. It refers to an internal state, which results from frustration or under dissatisfactory conditions. To a certain extent in every one's life it is unavoidable, because it is complex in nature. It is a part of fabric of life. But it can be managed to some extent. Piekarska (2000) pointed out that the essential factors for the formation of stress are frequent and strong. There is a related connection between the results of stress and psychological and personality characteristics. Selye (1976) stated that in most approaches stress now designates bodily processes created by circumstances that place physical or psychological demands on an individual. Selye (1976) theories that focus on the specific relationship between external demands (stressors) and bodily processes (stress) can be grouped in two different categories: approaches to `systemic stress' based in physiology and psychobiology (among others,) and approaches to psychological stress' developed within the field of cognitive psychology. McGrath (1982) said that the external forces that impinge on the body are called stressors. Feng (1992) and Volpe (2000) defined stressor as anything that challenges an individual’s adaptability or stimulates an individual’s body or mentality. Stress can be caused by environmental factors, psychological factors, biological factors, and social factors. It can be negative or positive to an individual, depending on the strength and persistence of the stress, the individual’s personality, cognitive appraisal of the stress, and social support. Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013) in their study found that majority of boys expressed high level of stress and moderate stress compared to girls. Whereas majority of girl students exhibited low level of stress compared to Boys. Chiang (1995) proposed that school is one of the main sources of stress among adolescents. Such stress comes from too much homework, unsatisfactory academic performance, preparation for tests, lack of interest in a particular subject, and teacher’s punishment. Generally, parents are very concerned about their children’s academic achievement and moral behaviors. Parents expect their children not only to respect teachers and follow moral norms but also become elite in the future. Chang & Lu (2007) suggested that academic institutions have different work settings compared to nonacademic and therefore one would expect the difference in symptoms, causes, and consequences of stress. Stevenson & Harper (2006) pointed out that stress in academic institutions can have both positive and negative consequences if not well managed. Goodman (1993) revealed that students have different expectations, goals, and values that they want to fulfill, which is only possible if the students’ expectations, goals, and values are integrated with that of the institution. Goodman (1993) stated that stressors affecting students can be categorized as academic, financial, time or health related, and self- imposed.

After going through available literature in hard copy as well as soft copies on internet the researcher found that sufficient work has not been done in this area. So researcher goaded to carry out this investigation to fill the gap in the domain of knowledge. The type of stress which is analysed in this paper is distress among school going students.

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Methodology

The purpose of the present study was to know the level of stress among school going children.

Sample

The sample of the present study was taken from Jawahar Navodaya School Bareilly (U.P.). For the purpose of the study 42 male and 22 female students were randomly selected. Their age ranged between 14-18 years.

Tools used The researcher used students stress scale developed by Dr. Zaki Akhtar (2011) Jamshedpur. The scale consisted of 51 statements related to the major kind of stress prevalent in students at adolescent age, and all kinds of situations faced by students.

Statistical Technique Used

Descriptive statistical technique, Mean and Standard Deviation were used

Mean SD N

Boys 158.96 11.40 42

Girls 163.57 5.63 22

RESULTS

Gender STRESS LEVELS TOTAL

Very High

Stress

High Stress Moderate

Stress

Low Stress Very Low

Stress

Boys 08 12 12 05 05 42

Girls 00 03 04 09 06 22

From the table it is evident that most of the boys showing very high stress (Boys 19% and girls 0%) and high stress (boys 28.5% and girls 13.6%) as well as moderate stress where as girls are having 18.1% and boys 28.5%.

DISCUSSION

From the result we can find out that majority of girls have shown low stress and very low stress. Some research worked on level of stress showing the same result i.e., research work done by Vijaya and Karunakaran (2013). This study resulted that boys are much more stressful than girls. There can be many reason for this, it may be their parents expectation from them or it may be boy’s high goal and target for their bright and successful career. Teachers should take care of male students and try to resolve their problems which are responsible for their high stress. Parents also can play a vital role to reduce the stress of their children as they are more close to them. Chiang (1995) has also stated that generally parents are very concerned about their children’s academic achievement and moral behaviors. Parents expect their children not only to respect teachers and follow moral norms but also become elite in the future. School is also a best medium to work on the stress level of the students and treat them accordingly as it is revealed by the Goodman (1993) that students have different expectations, goals, and values that they want to fulfill, which is only possible if the students’ expectations, goals, and values are integrated with that of the institution.

Conclusions

The researcher concluded that schools going male students are more stressful in comparison to female students.

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Chiang, C. X. (1995). A Study of Stress Reactions among Adolescents. Chinese Journal of School Health, 26, 33-37.

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he p r esen t st udy w as

designed to invest igate the Tdifference in the mechanism

of fence jumping by Athlete Horse.

The aim of the study was to find the

difference in mechanics between

different types of jump designed in

the show jumping circuit . Twenty

show-jumper horses were selected

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2 Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh M uslim University, Aligarh.

through video mot ion analysis software to getter the kinemat ic data. The main technical aspects of specific proof

of jumping the horse over the different type of fences was examine from the kinemat ic point of view. Using the

M ot ion analysis software – M ax Traq 2D, the study received a series of kinemat ic parameters (t ime, posit ion,

angles) discussed specific issues in research, processing and interpretat ion leading to the general conclusion, that

Successful jumping i.e. crossing the designed jumps are in?uenced by take-off distance, jumping velocity and

forelimb ?exibility. Select ion of horses for superior jumping capacity and performance can be aided by kinemat ic

analysis, which may shorten t raining t ime and improve performance.

Biomechanics, Athlete horse, show jumping, Kinemat ics, mot ion Analysis Software.

The world of games and sports is ever expanding with increasing intensity of competition and enlarging

scientific studies of human movements. The intense complex movement for the top level performance in sports

calls for great amount of physical capacity, Physiological capacity, Psychological capacity and mechanical capacity

too (Hay, 1993). To make the mechanical movement efficient and effective a mechanical development is require.

For fulfilling the purpose a Biomechanical evaluation techniques are adopted.

A sport on horseback was the part of training to be a good soldier. The attractive natures of the horse and

his versatility have appealed to man for longer, probably, than history relates. For centuries the horse was the

principal means of transport but now the emphasis has moved from utility to pleasure. Gradually different breeds

of horses and ponies have been selected, developed and improved to suit a wide variety of equestrian activities,

and those lucky enough to have enjoyed contact with horses realize that they have much more to offer than

faster, noisier and lifeless alternatives (Roberts, 1989). They are easy to train and unusually adaptable - the same

horse can be successful in eventing, show jumping, dressage, racing, team chasing, and etc. One of the greatest

attractions of riding is that it can be enjoyed at every level, according to skill and experience either as active

KEYWORDS:

INTRODUCTION :

and given t rails on type of jumps.

This inquiry was conducted on the

a t h l e t i c h o r ses t h a t w e r e

specializes in the show jumping

event . Two cameras were placed to

record the video of the jumps. First

camera was placed on right side of

the jump and second camera in

front of the jump. Successful jumps

were selected, slashed, digitalized

participants or interested spec¬tators (Watson, 1989).

Show jumping is a relatively new equestrian sport. Which came into force in England in the 18th century.

A jumping competition is one in which combination of the horse and competitor is tested under various

conditions over a course of obstacles. It is a test intended to demonstrate the horse’s freedom, its energy, its skills

and its obedience in jumping and the competition’s horsemanship.

Jumping competition had been taken place after the Second World War. It appears that the first

competition for show-jumping took place in Paris in 1866. In 1912, show jumping was included in the Olympic

Games for the first time (FEI, n.d.). At that time eight countries got together to draw up the rules for some

guidelines for show jumping, i.e: Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the United States

of America. There are five types of show jumping events in the equestrian sports i.e.: Topscore, Knockout

jumping, Rescue relay, Puissance and six bars.

The main complexity in show jumping event seems to be the obtaining high jumping performance of the

horse over the fence in as short as possible time, generating maximum power, maintain the balance, reducing

the injury and having great efficiency (Morgan, 1962).

Various authors introduces the methods for assessing the variability of horse and human movement and

superior methods for data analysis specific to horse movement in jumping event. The methods used to obtain

such information must satisfy the scientific requirements in terms of confidence and accuracy of the

methodology for their application. For kinematic characteristics, Real-time motion analysis is the essential tool

in monitoring sportive technique, on is an and involves the existence of an operational system through which the

data that are acquired by using software technology, can be processed, interpreted and exploited for accurate

description and awareness of the technical issues. (Payton & Bartlett, 2008).

The study aim to bring out the specific kinematic element to jump by the horse in show jumping event.

To draw the conclusion the study finds the difference in the jumping the obstacle successfully.

The research protocol followed during the investigation was presented in five sections as preliminary

investigation, selection of subjects, filming procedure, selection of trails and selection of frames for analysis.

For the study one Jumping mare of age of five year old and height = 170 cm was examined to jump

parallel jump at the height & width of 100 cm and 80 cm respectively. The mare was academy-level jumping

horse at national division in an equestrian sports club in India. Participating mare was free from musculoskeletal

injury/pathology at the time of data collection.

A Canon camera was used to record motion of the horse while jumping the obstacle i.e: parallel bar

jump. A 2-D kinematic data from the right extremities of the horse at 50 Hz was captured from each trail

performing maximal jumping with a 4 stride run up and an approach. The jump was positioned such that it

allowed the horse to take clear jump over the parallel jump. In accordance to the protocol the camera was

position perpendicular to sagittal plane of the jumping motion to record the full motion. Two Dimensional

calibrating frame was used to calibrate the video of the jumping motion of the horse over the obstacle.

The Angles of Joints (Elbow, Knee, Stifle and Hock), Velocity during Different phases (Take-off, In-flight

and Landing) and Stride length were selected as the parameter of the study. A t-test statistical procedure was

used to draw the result.

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Result and Discussion:

Table no. 1

Table no. 2

CONCLUSION:

REFERENCES

The analysis of data table-1 shows that there is a significant differences exist between both the

successful jumps and unsuccessful jumps in Velocity (Vt) during Take-off phase, Velocity (Vf ) during In-flight

phase and Stride Length as obtain‘t’ ratio is greater than the required ‘t’ value of 2.228. Whereas insignificance

differences in velocity of landing (Vl ) exist between both successful jumps and unsuccessful jumps.

The analysis of data table-2 shows that there is a significant differences exist between both the

successful jumps and unsuccessful jumps in Stifle joint angle (SA) during jumping the fence as the obtain‘t’ ratio

is greater than the required ‘t’ value of 2.228.

Whereas insignificance differences is found in Elbow joint angle (EA), Knee joint angle (KA) and Hock

joint angle (HA) between both the jumps.

The study present some reference values on biomechanics of jumping of horse over the fence. The

Stride length of the horse before Take-off is directly proposal to the velocity during jump. Velocity during landing

may affect the successful jump. Elbow joint angle and stifle joint angle helps the horse to cross over the fence.

Whereas, Knee joint angle and Hock joint angle assist the horse during Take-off.

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International Wquitation Science Symposium. Melbourne, Australia.

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Variables

No. Mean. S.D t-value

Vt SS 06 7.48 0.46

3.231* US 06 6.05 0.99

Vf SS 06 5.90 0.35

4.249* US 06 5.08 0.32

Vl SS 06 6.85 0.29

1.079 US 06 6.62 0.44

SL SS 06 2.28 0.26

3.566* US 06 1.76 0.25

Variables

No. Mean. S.D t-value

EA SS 06 118.17 10.03

1.995 US 06 128.83 8.42

KA SS 06 179.33 0.817

0.286 US 06 179.17 1.169

SA SS 06 100.17 3.76

3.166* US 06 111.50 7.92

HA SS 06 125.33 3.88

0.224 US 06 126.00 6.16

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jumpers bias outcome of selection event? Livestock Science, 102, 163-170.

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Ikram Hussain

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Aligarh.

Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh M uslim University, Aligarh.

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Jyoti Maan1, Ikram Hussain2 and Kalpana Sharma3

1Amity School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Amity University,Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201 313, Uttar Pradesh, India

2Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University,Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

3Amity School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Amity University,Noida 201 313, Uttar Pradesh, India

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KEYWORDS Sports. Benchmarking. University. Teaching. Report. Evaluation

ABSTRACT The present paper was undertaken with an objective to find the existing process of curricular deliveryof physical education program. A systematic search of the review of literature was undertaken from 1985 to 2016.Studies were included if they were having a component of physical education with special reference to teachereducation. Findings from reviews, papers and abstract from 1985 to 2016 were analyzed. The qualitative meta-analysis revealed that physical education curriculum differs from country to country and within the institutions inthe country (India). University or colleges do not have same functional and delivery process in India. It wasconcluded that the objectives of teacher education program in physical education vary as the result of geographicaldifferences at national and international platform. It was concluded that curriculum in India needs to be benchmarkedglobally to prepare students with the global career options in physical education and sports.

INTRODUCTION

Physical Education teacher preparation pro-gram is a critical and essential component ofcurricula in primary, elementary, secondary anduniversity level. It plays a vital role to preparefuture sports leaders. The curriculum enablesstudents to innovate new things, to become ac-tive learner and help them in developing the ra-tionale and objective approach towards theirheritage environment, tradition and culture. Hard-man and Marshall (2000) reported at Berlin Phys-

allocation, subject status, material, human andfinancial resources, gender and disability issuesand the quality of program delivery. Accordingto Joseph et al. (2014) ensuring physical educa-tion curricula is the responsibility of physicaleducators, with ultimate accountability restingwith the profession; and ensuring quality phys-ical education experiences for every student callsfor advocacy by the profession; and profession-al physical educators are primary caregivers ofstudents with regard to physical education; andschools are primary venues through which phys-

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ical Education World Summit in November 1999in a report by the World Health Organisationwhich has provided an insight into the situationof physical education worldwide. They confirmeda decline and/or marginalization of physical ed-ucation in schools in many countries of the worldwith perceived deficiencies in curriculum time

ical education should be delivered. Improvementin Physical education is not only desirable butit is urgently required to fill the gap betweenwhat students learn and how they apply thislearning. Policy makers have formulated a finecurriculum but they have ignored the real con-ditions in the school or colleges. The differencebetween this reality and present curricula hasmade this whole program futile. Physical educa-tion is considered as the least important subjectamong all academic subjects.

Many nations carry out sample evaluationof their teacher training program in order to de-velop teacher training curricula. How teachers

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are being prepared and how they ought to beprepared are important questions in order to for-mulate the plan for preparing a teacher. Physicaleducation program is facing an uphill task ofproviding meaningful learning experiences foryouths. With the changing time, a universal pro-gram of health and physical education pedago-gy is emphasized by Mohanty (2010). PhysicalEducation is perceived as a non-educationalactivity in Asian countries with special focus onIndia and Pakistan. Physical Education is gener-ally not even a part of the curriculum. There isno special provision in physical education fordisabled students. Physical Education is con-sidered as unfeminine; therefore girls are restrict-ed to take part in Physical Education activities.Curriculum of physical education in Asian coun-tries does not meet the requirement of presentsociety. Teacher education should be endowedwith the latest trends and concept of global rel-evance which are important for universalizationof teacher education as observed by Hardmanand Marshall (2000).

Curriculum Assessment of any institution hasstarted with goal and objective of program andend with student learning outcome structure. Itis essential to know that what students shouldknow by the end of course work. The assess-ment program of curriculum of any institutionincludes accreditation, unit of assessment, cri-teria of assessment, curricular designing andplanning, curriculum transaction and evaluation,research development and extension, infrastruc-ture, learning resources, students support pro-

sion to curriculum makers, policymakers,physical education personnel’s and stake-holders toward reconstructing curriculumand its development and delivery with glo-bal prospective.

To intend guidelines for reconstruction ofthe curriculum of Physical Education basedon the outcomes of the study.

To highlight the differences and similaritiesin the curriculum of physical educationteacher preparation program and process-es of physical education.

METHODOLOGY

The study reviewed literature having curric-ular reference to teacher education, curriculumanalysis, benchmarking, standards or physicaleducation, advocacy. Survey studies and reportsof the various international and national agen-cies have been referenced. All reviews includedwere published papers (print or online) reportsup to 2016. Studies which were directed towardidentifying achievement were excluded. Themeta-analysis was conducted to identify policyframeworks, uniformity of curriculum, levels ofdelivery, facility availability, financial assistance,time allotment, literature of the subject, instruc-tional process, evaluation and assessment,teacher education, implementation, inclusivity,innovative approach, and monitoring etc. Theseareas were reviewed from the studies to identifythe gaps as well as make recommendationsaccordingly.

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gression organisation and help in contributingto nurturing worldwide competencies amongstudents and teachers as emphasized by NAAC(2007).

Physical education as a subject is being stud-ied at the senior secondary level of education.The addition of physical education in the presentday curriculum of education has proved to be ofgreat help to students. University has widenedits scope. It is contributing in the field of teachereducation by broadening its functions and thesefunctions can be the basis of formulation of na-tional educational policy.

Objectives

The aim of the paper is: To analyze physical education curriculum

transaction globally. It may provide envi-

RESULTS

Twenty national and international studiesregarding the status of physical education inschools and colleges were reviewed. The re-viewed studies have been briefed as under bythe scholar. University Grants Commission(2013) has drawn attention to the new globallycompetitive world. The need is not only for phys-ical education as an integral part of curriculumonly but physical education should be intro-duced with wider scope by including new sub-jects like sports marketing, health managementetc. at the university level. Also, physical edu-cation program should focus on creating a pos-itive attitude among students by including yoga.Present curriculum of physical education at high-er education is not dynamic and needs revision.

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It does not have sports marketing which meetsthe requirements of modern society. A numberof inventory of sports were suggested for re-structuring the curriculum of physical educa-tion by Nijhawan et al. (2008).

The curriculum of physical education is notbeing implemented properly in Mumbai city col-leges due to the poor condition of resourcesavailable there. Physical education is not a com-pulsory subject in the curriculum. Asai (2012)reports that coach facilities and play fields fordifferent sports need to be provided to raise thestandard of sports. The status of sports andphysical education in Indian society is deprived.There is a need to revise curriculum of physicaleducation to improve the status of physical ed-ucation suggests Somaraya (2012).

Physical education needs to be introducedas an integral subject in colleges. Many prob-lems have been reported by the teacher in refer-ence to status of physical education programssuch as, inadequate financial assistance and timeallotment and resources. No college has sub-scribed to journals of physical education in theirinstitutions reports Swain (2013). The teachershave a similar and positive opinion towards therestructured curriculum at undergraduate levelin Kerala. The higher authorities must confine

is a certain gap in between quality and quantityof teacher education. The role of teacher educa-tor is very challenging in requisites of trainingskills, research guidance, teaching aspect, cur-riculum designing and policy making which donot find a position in existing curricula. It is sug-gested that modifications should be broughtabout in the preparation of teacher educatorswith new dimensions. It should be systematical-ly developed on empirical basis reports Mahal(2011). Doðan and Altun (2013) conducted astudy on teachers’ perception towards the ef-fectiveness of curriculum mapping in three per-spectives, short range planning, long-range plan-ning and standard alignment. It shows curricu-lum mapping is an effectual tool for curriculumplanning. The most influential factors are teach-ing experience, devoted time and self-knowl-edge, feedback for teachers of Turkey. The studyshows teachers who have more experiencespend more time and prior knowledge of curric-ulum mapping as an effective tool.

Song (2013) found that attitude of teachers,students and organisation towards physicaleducation curriculum is to reframe health andphysical education practice. Analysis of curric-ulum of higher education in China is an accumu-lative effort to show a vision to develop a newmodel of physical education curriculum. Teach-

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steps to eliminate the minor limitations in therestructured curriculum at undergraduate level.Then only the higher education of the state canwithstand the challenges of the globalized erasuggests Santhosh (2014).

To prepare teacher educator through M.Ed.curricula reflects the demand of high quality ofteachers in school. There is no coordination andlinkage between curriculum of school educationand teacher education so that there is an urgentneed to formulate the curriculum on basis ofteacher’s reviews reports Yadav (2013). TheWorld Health Organization (WHO) (2000) report-ed the status of physical education in schoolsworldwide that has perceived it as non-educa-tional activity in Asian countries with specialfocus on India and Pakistan. Physical Educa-tion is generally not even a part of the curricu-lum. There is no special provision in physicaleducation for disabled students as observed byHardman and Marshall (2000).

It has been revealed that quality of M.Ed.program has not sustained the effect of global-ization. Content analysis is being done of M.Ed.curricula of different universities of India. There

er Education improvement project shows theparameter to know the improvement of prospec-tive teachers program. This project was done inGrambling University, LA. The project highlight-ed some indicators as curriculum revision, stu-dent assessment, faculty development, programmonitoring and instructional development sug-gests Mills (1985-86).

Teacher perception towards the effectivenessof curriculum planning is investigated. It showscurriculum mapping is an effectual tool for cur-riculum planning. The most influential factorsare teaching experience, devoted time, self-knowledge and feedback. It showed special ef-fects on their professional development andchoices in future (Dogan 2013).

Evaluation of physical education programwas done on the basis of some indicators suchas course content; course objectives; curricu-lum development; curriculum evaluation; edu-cational resources; elementary secondary edu-cation; faculty development; mission state-ments; physical education; program evaluation;student educational objectives as reported byArmstrong et al. (1996).

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Physical Education Teacher Education (un-der-graduate training program) was investigat-ed through some descriptors like worldview ori-entation, underpinning discourse, curricula,structure and organization of Canada. The re-sult was analyzed on the basis of views of 36teachers from 20 different universities. Physicaleducation teacher education in Canada as sug-gested by the author’s needs to be relooked inlight of the changing societal and student needsfor globally, socially and culturally responsivephysical education teacher education Melny-chuk et al. (2011). The Global Forum for PhysicalEducation Pedagogy was organized in SouthAfrica in 2014. It focused on reframing the phys-ical education pedagogy. A hundred profession-als included from fifty countries spoke aboutthe contemporary challenges faced by the teach-er educator of physical education. It emphasizedto promote global best practices states Naul etal. (2012). Mihaela and Iulian (2015) have foundin their qualitative study that curricular physicaleducation activities differ at primary and sec-

reviewed the perspectives and relevance of thenational curriculum framework 2009, in the his-torical perspective of the development of theframework.

A comparative study of selected nationalpolicies of different five countries which areAustralia, UK, Hungary, Sweden and France isbeing done on best practices in sport and phys-ical activity for health promotion. It shows eachcountry has a different approach in nationalpolicies to promote physical activity and health.Policies are not self-implemented. Some coun-tries have made policies to promote only healthstatus. On another hand, some have a focus onbest practices. There is a gap in best practicesamong different countries. On the basis of thereport five components; capacity, consultation,coordination, and communication and commit-ment are summed up. These are building blocksto promote sports, health and physical activitynationwide reports Ivarsson (2014).

Thomson and Robertson (2014) analyzed thecurriculum policies of thirteen provinces and

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ondary levels despite having common infrastruc-ture requirements.

PECAT is a tool for analyzing written physi-cal education curriculum to conclude how inti-mately they align with national standards forthe high quality physical education program. Itconducts a clear, complete and consistent anal-ysis of physical education curriculum. It intro-duces to assess the high quality of physicaleducation program on some parameters: goal,overview, lesson plan, and assessment of stu-dent learning, instruction preparation, learningexperiences and curriculum alignment as report-ed by Wechsler et al. (2006).

Curriculum evaluation is an important part ineducational processes. Different evaluation pro-cedures, methods and instruments are used inOman. It consists of, mission and vision of cur-riculum evaluation, aims and learning objectivesand outcomes, methods and approaches, re-sources, instruction time, assessment, teachertraining, management and evaluation researchinto stakeholders’ needs and expectations inOman and also developing specific learning out-comes for each grade of the curriculum as stud-ied by Al-Jardani (2012). Mann and Sharma(2015) studied the teacher preparation programin physical education and found differences inthe physical education curriculum delivered invarious institutions. Mondal et al. (2015) have

territories by using a framework based on tradi-tional and emerging physical education modelin the literature. The findings of the study showthat, the learning outcome and philosophies ofcurriculum policies replicate largely more tradi-tional physical education models. This authorsuggests the physical education policy shouldbe revised in the light of present social realitiesthrough a broader understanding of physicalactivity and wellness.

DISCUSSION

It has been observed that policy frameworkis not put into practice. There is a certain gap inuniformity of curriculum across the country.There is currently no vacancy for physical edu-cation teachers at primary level in India (UGC2003). Various problems have been reported byteachers in reference to the status of physicaleducation program such as, inadequate finan-cial assistance, time allotment and resources.Odisha Higher Education faced the criticism inthe context of curriculum, instructional practic-es and evaluation system. M.Ed. curricula re-flect the demand of high quality of teachers inschool.

There is no coordination and linkage betweencurriculum of school education and teacher ed-ucation. Most of the universities do not provide

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minimal facilities of sports to the students onthe university campus. It has been seen thatmany features influenced the status of sports ina country such as implementation of subject sta-tus, academic issue curriculum aim, content,monitoring and equity, resources. Physical Edu-cation is perceived as non-educational activityin Asian countries with special focus on Indiaand Pakistan. There is no special provision inphysical education for disabled students. Actu-al implementation regularly does not meet upwith legal expectations. It has been noted thatthe quality of M.Ed. program has not sustainedthe effect of globalization. This study was con-ducted to identify the problem in teacher Educa-tion Program in four countries. There are lots ofdisparities in the teacher education program in

ferent countries. On the basis of the report, itcan be said that it is a sum up five components;capacity, consultation, coordination, and com-munication and commitment. These are buildingblocks to promote sports, health and physicalactivity nationwide. It introduces to assess ahigh quality of physical education program onsome parameters: goal, overview, lesson plan,and assessment of student learning, instructionpreparation, learning experiences and curricu-lum alignment. Evaluation of physical educationprogram is done on the basis of some indicatorssuch as course content; course objectives; cur-riculum development; curriculum evaluation;educational resources; elementary secondaryeducation; faculty development; mission state-ments; physical education; program evaluation;

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term of program duration, curriculum weight age,curricular areas and its execution at secondarystages in four countries. It has been examinedthat focus on theory, infrastructure, ICT facility,transaction method are very pitiable in four coun-tries. There is no correlation between preservesteacher education curriculum and school curric-ulum. There is a certain gap in between qualityand quantity of teacher education. A critical andcontent analysis is being done of M.Ed. curricu-la of the different universities of India for pre-service teacher education program in India.

The status of sports and physical educationin Indian society is underprivileged. Teachereducation improvement project shows the pa-rameter to know the improvement of prospectiveteachers program. The project done in GramblingUniversity Los Angles (1985-86) highlighted someindicators such as curriculum revision, studentassessment, faculty development, program mon-itoring and instructional development. Analysisof curriculum of higher education in China is ac-cumulative effort to show a vision to develop anew model of physical education curriculum.

It is concluded that curriculum content, struc-ture, objective and evaluation pattern is realis-tic. A lot of research directed toward finding so-lutions to the issues and problems of physicaleducation are desired. Physical EducationTeacher Education (undergraduate training pro-gram) was investigated through some descrip-tors like worldview orientation, underpinningdiscourse, curricula, structure and organizationof Canada. Curriculum evaluation is an impor-tant part in educational practices. It is revealedthat there is a gap in best practices among dif-

student educational objectives.The major differences are seen in the objec-tives of Physical Education Program among thecountries due to the social and economic factorof every country. This study analyzed the cur-riculum policies of thirteen provinces and terri-tories by using a framework based on traditionaland emerging physical education model in theliterature.

The finding of the study shows that the learn-ing outcome and philosophies of curriculumpolicies replicate largely more traditional physi-cal education models (European states, Canadi-an Analysis). Physical Education professionalsneed to address the quality physical educationprogram delivery with dedicated outcomes.

CONCLUSION

It is found out that there has been a consid-erable difference between national standards ofphysical education in India and other countries.The difference in physical education objectivesdue to the social and economic development ofeach country was analyzed. In India, presentcurriculum does not prepare students with glo-bal career option, only traditional career optionis provided to the future leader of sports. It isevident that there have been some variation, in-discretion, and gaps between proposed curricu-lums. The policy framework is not put into prac-tice. There are certain gaps in uniformity of cur-riculum across the country. All studies signifiedthat the status of physical education is under-privileged in India. Facilities, resources, time al-lotment, financial assistance and learning re-

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sources are extremely poor. It is not perceivedas an educational activity. It is found that thereis no coordination and linkage between curricu-lum of school education and teacher education.On the basis of review of 12 national studies, itis found that teachers, students, stakeholdersand administrators have a positive attitude to-wards formulating the curriculum in the light ofglobal practices whereas training skills, researchguidance, teaching aspect, curriculum design-ing and policymaking areas need to be strength-

es and financial assistance are extremely poor inIndia. Curriculum assessment is required to eval-uate the efficacy and accountability of teacherpreparation program. This study will help to-ward the development of the standard curricu-lum of physical education.

In the light of the study and the nature of thestudy the following conclusions have beendrawn. It is concluded that curriculum content,structure, objective and evaluation pattern isrealistic. On the other hand, teacher education

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ened. Most of the studies have supported thatthere is a certain gap in between quality andquantity of teacher education and higher edu-cation faced the criticism in the context of cur-riculum, instructional practices and evaluationsystem in India.

International studies show some perspec-tives towards physical education curriculum. Itreveals that curriculum assessment or evalua-tion is an ongoing process in some countriesassessment and evaluation pattern is most im-portant part of educational practices. It is con-cluded that curriculum content, structure, ob-jective and evaluation pattern is realistic. Mostof the studies reveal this evaluation pattern phys-ical education program consisting of some indi-cators such as course content; course objec-tives; curriculum development; curriculum eval-uation; educational resources; elementary sec-ondary education; faculty development; missionstatements; physical education; program evalu-ation; student educational objectives curricu-lum mapping is also applied to update the cur-riculum. It is an effective tool to nurture the teach-er education program of physical education.Each country has different approaches in na-tional policy, research area, facilities, teachingand learning practice. Technology is extremelygood to promote physical education program.

This meta-analysis of national and interna-tional studies provide a new starting point forphysical education teachers, personnel and oth-er stakeholders with the goal of developing thecurricula that meet the unique need and interestof learners at the school level or community lev-el. It is concluded that the teacher educationpreparation program at various institutions aredifferent as their objectives vary as the result ofgeographical difference on the national and in-ternational platform. Present curriculum in Indiadoes not prepare students with the global ca-reer option. It is concluded that facilities, resourc-

program in physical education to contribute tothe substance outcome based education pro-viding learner with the opportunities and chal-lenges of the profession. It is suggested thatbefore reforming a curriculum it is necessary toexecute the facilities, resources and teacher’savailability in college.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The paper recommends curriculum revisionin physical education. The curriculum could bedesigned benchmarking with the internationaltrends. Courses should be reframed in conso-nance of global practices. Physical educationshould be introduced with wider scope by in-cluding new subjects like sports marketing,health management etc. Revised curriculumshould be able to provide with new career op-tion so that courses of physical education mightattract the youth more widely. There is an ur-gent need to upgrade the facility resources likeplay field, gymnasium, laboratory, library, sportsequipments and swimming pool in school andcolleges. Government policymakers and quali-fied educators should take responsibilities toexecute the policies according to the resourcesand professional standards. To raise the stan-dard of teacher preparation program all proce-dure should be uniform in all colleges/ universi-ty. Policymakers and government agenciesshould deal with the existing need of infrastruc-ture and resources for a sustainable outlook ofphysical education. Physical education seemsto have proficient the same status as other sub-jects. There is concern about teacher supply andquality: insufficiency and inadequacy of appro-priately qualified physical education teachersare widely evident, particularly at the primaryschool level. There is need to explore more inter-national trends in national settings through ed-ucational trips. It gives more exposure to the

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students on the international platform. Thus thefollowing recommendations are being present-ed as result of this meta-analysis:

i. Curriculum revision is urgently requiredto meet the demand of high excellenceprogram of physical education.

Final Report. Manchester: University of Manches-ter.

Ivarsson V 2014. Best Practices in Sport and PhysicalActivity for Health Promotion: A Comparative Studyof Selected National Policies. Lausanne: Swiss Fed-eral Office for Public Health.

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ii. Courses should design in the light of needof sports industry/school/colleges. Suchcourses should be reframed in conso-nance of global practice.

iii. Physical education should be introducedwith wider scope by including new sub-jects like sports marketing, health man-agement etc.

iv. New career options to physical educa-tion to attract the youth more widely.

v. Facility resources like playfield, gymna-sium, laboratory, library, sports equipmentand swimming pool in school and colleg-es are upgraded.

vi. Qualified educators to take responsibili-ties to execute the policies according tothe resources and professional standards.

vii. Uniformity in teacher preparation programin physical education to procedure com-petitive product.

viii. Teacher supply and quality be ensuredproportionately at all levels.

ix. International benchmarking in physicaleducation be promoted.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The researchers acknowledge the facilityprovided by Amity University, Uttar Pradesh tothem to conduct the research work.

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IMPROVED DESIGN OF JOINT ASSEMBLY

AND THEIR PARTS FOR CRICKET BAT WITH

DETACHABLE HANDLE

Ashish Kumar Katiyar

Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.) India

Syed Tariq Murtaza, Ph.D

Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.) India

Er. Shamshad Ali

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engg. Section, University Polytechnic,

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.) India

ABSTRACT

The improved design of joint assembly & their parts, made up of non wood

material are presented. After finding out volume of non-wood material from a

referenced handle based on constraint measurement, from which joint assembly would

be prepared, with the help of this joint assembly the handle would be attached or

detached. The design and manufacturing process of the joint assembly with their parts

has been presented in this paper as per the Law 5-the bat of MCC, 2017 which

quantify the use of non-wood materials up to only one-tenth part from the total volume

of the handle.

Key words: Designing, Joint Assembly, Referenced Handle, Modified Handle, Non-

wood Material, Cane wood (Calamus manan).

Cite this Article: Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Syed Tariq Murtaza and Shamshad Ali,

Improved Design of Joint Assembly and their Parts for Cricket Bat with Detachable

Handle, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology 9(6), 2018,

pp. 360–366.

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1. INTRODUCTION

This is predominantly marked within the tennis racket design and developments, even

though, much of these improvements only make marginal improvement to the performance

[1]. However as with many sports, the increasing demand among consumers for the latest

high performance sport equipments, now a day’s research is fuelling scientifically and engineered by sports manufacturers particularly for golf club, baseball bats, tennis rackets and

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hockey sticks, researcher together with the use of stiff, lightweight composite materials has

spawned many novel features & design, in comparison to cricketing equipment which has

seen no such development despite the sport’s popularity.

It was noted that now a day’s performance rather than cost that is the overriding

consideration in the design and manufacture of modem sporting equipment. The extensive

development and modernisation of equipment as with tennis rackets has not been so apparent

in cricket bats, which often make cricket bats seem antiquated. Modern sports equipment, for

games such as cricket, baseball and golf is the subject of increasing amount of research [2].

Equipment design has proved a particularly useful tool with utmost work to date concerning

on the performance of the equipment. Material selection, design processing and craftsmanship

are a critical parameter to choose assembly design and methodology.

Cricket bats have seen relatively little technical development. The lack of

development is due to the rules restricting on the use of non-wood material in the cricket bat

[3]. It is suggested that the handle offers the most scope for improvements in bat performance

[4]. However, improvements to the handle remain relatively unexplored [5]. Considerable

research has been undertaken in the attempt to improve the design of Joint Assembly and their

parts to enhance the performance of sporting equipment. The researcher derive a maximum

benefit from the available resources to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or

optimization of a structural design of a joint assembly and their parts for a cricket bat with

detachable handle in cricketing equipment [6].

The aim of this study was to design & develop a joint assembly and their parts from a

known amount of volume (i.e. 21.49 cm3) of a referenced handle [7] which was constraint on

its geometrical parameters [8] for a modified handle. This study is conducted in order to

further the researcher work would be employed to an applied research work which is going on

to examine the performance & reliability of non-wood materiel used into cricket bat handle

that mainly focuses on the use of non-wood material from which the joint assembly was

made. The ultimate goal of adopting this procedure is to relating the results to a particular

situation on the above mentioned invention.

2. METHODOLOGY

The geometry of joint assembly was prepared to improve the quality of design in Auto

CAD (2018) software to increase the productivity. And the advanced & novel (CNC)

machining processing methods and techniques presented here and were applied to the design

that enabled the development of joint assembly to produce new types of equipment with

enhanced properties, as well as improving the overall design of sporting goods.

2.1. Constraint of Joint Assembly and their Parts

The joint assembly and their parts are made to be constraint accordingly from the one-

tenth part of the total volume of the referenced handle of constraint geometrical parameters

[8], and for constraining the volume of non-wood material from which Joint Assembly and

their Parts were prepared by using the procedure [7].

2.3. Material Constraint

For the making of joint assembly any advanced composite material would be used as

per the new modified Rule 5 (the bat) of MCC, which allows only 10% of ‘non-wood’ material from the total volume of the handle. And for remaining 90% should be

predominantly made up of cane wood i.e. Calamus manan with 3 rubbers springs [9].

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2.4. Design and Description of Joint Assembly and their Parts

The cricket bat handle is shown in Figure 1 which is divided into two parts i.e. lower

and upper part as shown in Figure 1(a) & 1(b) respectively. The joint assembly & their parts

are shown in Figure 2. The joint assembly is made of Adaptor, Sleeve, locking screw &

locking pin as shown in Figure 2(a), 2(b), 2(c) & 2(d) respectively. In order to change overall

length of the cricket bat, upper parts of the handle having different lengths but same

dimension of the adaptor are used.

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Adaptor has also a hole of 2 mm diameter and the center of this hole is 5 mm apart

from its right end as shown in Figure 2(a). The one end of the detachable handle is driven into

the hole of the adaptor and a lock pin is also inserted into a hole of 2 mm diameter for

fastening the adaptor with the detachable handle, the adaptor has external threads on its left

end; the length of threaded portion is 9.5 mm as shown in Figure 3.

The sleeve remains attached to one end of the lower part of the handle and the adaptor

remains attached to one end of the upper part of the handle. The sleeve has a hole of 2 mm

diameter and center of this hole is 5 mm apart from its left end as shown in Figure 2(b). The

wedge shaped end of the lower part of the handle is fixed with the blade of cricket bat,

another end of the lower part of the handle is driven into the sleeve and locking pin is inserted

into 2 mm hole for fastening the sleeve with this end as shown in Figure 4. The sleeve has

internal threads on its right end; the length of threaded portion is 10 mm. A hole of 5 mm

diameter is provided in the right end of the sleeve, the center of this hole is 6 mm apart from

the right end of the sleeve.

The adaptor also has 32.5 mm diameter up to 23 mm from its right end and 33.5 mm

diameter from 23 mm up to 25 mm in order to provide flanges on the adaptor and the sleeve

has 32.5 mm diameter up to the length of 20 mm from its left end and 33.5 mm diameter from

20 mm up to its right end in order to keep the wrapped thread in its proper position.

To attach the upper part to the lower part of the handle, the threaded portion of adaptor

is driven into the internal threaded portion of the sleeve and a lock screw is driven into the 5

mm diameter threaded holes provided into the both adaptor & sleeve to lock the assembly as

shown in Figure 5.

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To detach the upper part of the handle from lower part of the handle, the lock screw is

loosen and is drawn out from the 5 mm diameter holes of adaptor and the sleeve. After that

adapter attached with the upper part of the handle is loosen and drawn out from the threaded

portion of the sleeve.

In this way the overall length of the cricket bat can be changed by using upper part of

the handle having different lengths. In figure 6 the front and side view of the assembled

handle with the lower & upper part of handle by using Joint Assembly was showed.

3. CONCLUSIONS

The present method of designing and manufacturing of the joint assembly & their

parts is based on 10 % volume from the total volume of the cricket bat handle as only 10%

volume of non wood material is permissible according to law 5-the bat [3]. The 21.49 cm3

volume of material was used to make the joint assembly and their parts [7]. The material used

for making of handle would be Singapore cane with 3 rubber spring [9], and for joint

assembly it should be made up of any advanced composite material that meet out the demands

according to the mechanical & physical properties of cane wood, without changing the

general playing properties of handle in relation to the referenced handle.

4. SUGGESTION FOR FUTURE WORK

The future aspect of this newly designed joint assembly, the materials to be used for

manufacturing must have high strength to weight ratio, high stiffness, and flexibility. The

advanced fiber composite materials compatible with the manufacturing processes may be used

for manufacturing the joint assembly. Further the design would be modeled with different

handle’s geometry and the placement of Joint Assembly may also be shifted as per the requirements or need of the days.

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no. 3, pp. 50–53, 1998.

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[9] A. K. Katiyar, S. T. Murtaza, and S. Ali, ‘Utilization, Processing, Grading And Manufacturing Process Of Laminated Cane Handles (Calamus Manan)’, IOSR J. Sport. Phys. Educ., vol. 5,

no. 3, pp. 5–8, 2018.

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Experimental Method to Determine the Volume of Cricket BatHandle to Ensure 10% Volume of Non-wood Material

Ashish Kumar Katiyar , Syed Tariq Murtaza , Ph.D., Shamshad Ali

1.Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India2.Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India3.Associate Professor, Mechanical Engg. Section, University Polytechnic, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.)India

Citation : Ashish Kumar Katiyar,Syed Tariq Murtaza,Shamshad Ali, Experimental Method toDetermine the Volume of Cricket Bat Handle to Ensure 10% Volume of Non-woodMaterialInternational Journal of Sports and Physical Education 2018 ,4(2) : 8-12

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As per the law 5 the-bat with appendix-B pertaining to the materials in handle, the researcher quantifiedthe use of non-wood materials other than cane, wood or twin is only one-tenth part from the total volumeof the handle. The experiment carried out on Grade 'A' handles, was short in size and round in shape,made up of finest quality of Singapore cane or Rattan Manau (Calamus Manan) four pieces of laminatedwith 3 rubber insertions. A referenced cricket bat handle was used that is constraint by its geometrical

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parameters. The aims of this study were to experimentally measure and numerically determine the 10%volume of Non-wood material from the total volume of the handle for making joint assembly & their partsfor a detachable cricket bat handle. So, the experiment was conducted by using water displacementmethod and by using some mathematical formulas to find out the total volume of handle from which 10%of non-wood material is determined. And the preceding study revealed that (21.49 cm3) volume of non-wood material would be used, from which the joint assembly and their parts prepared finally.

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Utilization, Processing, Grading And Manufacturing Process Of

Laminated Cane Handles (Calamus Manan)

Ashish Kumar Katiyar1, Syed Tariq Murtaza, Ph.D. 2, Shamshad Ali 3

1. Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India.

2. Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India.

3. Associate Professor, Mechanical Engg. Section, University Polytechnic, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India.

Corresponding Author: Ashish Kumar Katiyar1

Abstract: During the middle of the first decade this century, bat makers began innovating with handle designs,

altering and going over through the high quality of material that is predominantly constructed and produced

from rattan (also known as cane wood). The handle is made from cane with strips of cork or rubber dividing the

cane into sections running the length of the handle, this construction has been designed to give the handle

suitable damping and stiffness properties. By having good physical properties like moisture content, density,

and mechanical properties like flexibility, stiffness, durability, lightness and having natural strength to resist the

capacity of force produced by the ball impacting over 100mph, due to these characteristics that are needed into

the cricket bat handles, rattans are considered as unique multifunctional raw materials for the manufacturing

and construction of cricket bat handle by the different sports manufacturing industries.

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I. Introduction Cricket bat handles have been manufactured in the same manner for over 168 years. The process, from

the time of harvest, may have become a little more mechanised over the years, but is still essentially the same as it was in the 1850’s (Laver & Wood, 2017).

Cricket bats were originally made out of a single piece of wood including the handle (Gunn & Moore, 2001). This meant there was no shock attenuation when the bat struck the ball. The bat would have jarred in the hands of the batsman every time they hit the ball. To overcome this problem, bats were made out of two pieces of timber, usually just another piece of willow spliced into the handle.

In the 1850’s there was another evolution to the handle, with cane used to minimize the ‘sting’ of impact and provide flexibility (Barty-king, H., 1979), later on solid Manau Cane, being introduced in 1853 (Colleyer, 1993). This subsequently improved the balance of the bat, but still did not adequately attenuate the shock. In 1856 canes were split and laminated back together with rubber between the canes (Edlin, H., L., 1973). This technique dealt with the jarring, and the 1850’s technology has stood the test of time.

This paper presents a state of art report on largest rattan genus (Calamus), exported from Southeast

Asia, mainly used by cricket bat manufacturers in India. This report specify history and utilization of raw rattan,

their importance of processing and grading, important applications, uses and finally this report furnish a

profound and handy knowledge incorporating all steps involved in manufacturing process or making of

laminated cane handles from raw material and also identify the research needs.

HISTORY OF RATTAN UTILIZATION

There is a long history of rattan utilization in Asia and Malaysia. Rattans were pulled from the forest and traded down rivers to coastal entrepreneurs who marketed them on to traders in Singapore (Dransfield, 1992). Export of raw rattan cane are sourced from Southeast Asia especially in Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore (Manau or Sarawak) and also harvested from the jungles of Sumatra.

The term rattans (also canes) is collectively applied to the long, slender, pliable and joined stems of certain spiny, trailing or climbing palms belonging to subfamily Calamoideae (J Dransfield. 2002) that also includes tree palms such as Raphia (Raffia) and Metroxylon (Sago palm) and shrub palms such as Salacca (Salak) (Uhl & Dransfield, 1987). There are 13 different genera of rattans that include in all some 600 species. Rattan is also known as manila, or malacca, named after the ports of shipment Manila and Malacca City, and as manau (from the Malay rotan manau, the trade name for Calamus manan canes in Southeast Asia) (Johnson, Dennis V. 2004). The largest rattan genus is Calamus, distributed in Asia except for one species represented in Africa. The climbing habit is associated with the characteristics of its flexible woody stem, derived typically from a secondary growth, makes rattan a liana rather than a true wood.

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Commercially the finest quality canes that dominate international market are species of Calamus, e.g. C. Maman, C. Caesius and C. Trachycoleus. Owing to strength and resilience, rattans are used for making handle of hockey sticks and cricket bats. A good example is the First Division of Sarawak Cane, where up to twelve different species of rattan have been cultivated, supplying in a variety of cane colours and texture that are integrated into high quality cane put them to countless practical use and aesthetic artefacts. Their utility has been based on a unique combination of features such as abundance (in past), strength, low weight, durability, lustrous finish and beauty for the use of particularly in the making of household articles, furniture, tool handles, lifting heavy items and in bridge construction, sports equipments etc.

II. Manufacturing Process Of Laminated Cane Handle Processing and Grading of Raw Rattan

The canes are imported and transported in 2 basic thicknesses, thick and thin pole lengths of around 3 metre and graded by straightness and evenness of the stranding. They are initially cured or boiled in oil improve the strength properties of rattan cane (Yudodibroto, 1985) after that the canes are washed and air-dried in an open area for several weeks. Before being graded the canes go through the process of sulphur fumigation in a chamber with external container burning sulphur. The fumigation process uses the sulphur fumes to bring out the best of the canes’ colour, while at the same time as killing any borer that may be present in the cane. The fumes are carried into the chamber by a flue, and the canes are smoked overnight, sometimes up to 24 hours, until an even colour is obtained. After that the canes are graded according to the Stem diameter and evenness of diameter along the length (Razak, W., Tarzimi, M., & Arshad, O., 2001). Then it was cut down into the pieces of 1.5 metres (60 inches) in length for further actions.

Process of Making Laminated Handle

The best pieces of cane that was thick in diameter and straight with even strands along the length are chosen for this study. The most popular pattern used for making handle from large diameter cane for long or short in length had been typically consist of 4 pieces of cane with 3 rubber inserts. Between the cane section rubber or cork is inserted before the handle is glued, sanded and spliced together using twine (Edlin, H., L., 1973). Cane for the short handles is firstly sawn to the right length of 480 mm and then three cuts are made along the length, then the cane was split and separated into 4 pieces. The first cut, straight down the middle of the cane along the length and the second and third cuts are made either side of the middle cut from top to bottom of the cane.

Now, the faces planed to ensure a good gluing surface and glued together with three cork or rubber laminations used for shock absorption. A single piece of cork/rubber of 170 mm long and 0.5 mm thick is then placed into the middle cut and remaining two piece of rubber/cork of 160 mm long and 0.5 mm thick is then placed into either side of the middle section. A wedge is jammed into the middle cut allowing glue to be applied thoroughly, followed by a piece of fibreboard of 60 mm in length, Two more pieces of latex bonded cork in rectangular strips of 70 mm in length of 2 mm thick and width half the diameter of the handle are then glued together and positioned within the handle composite along their thinnest edge are then applied with glue and used to fill the other two cuts.

The handle is tied up and left to dry for 24 hrs, Once dry the handle is untied, next is to cut the remaining wedge out from the cleft, that is positioned within the centre of the handle 'sandwich' to approximately 80% of its length from the final element to the handle. The reason for including the wedge is to increase the depth of the handle towards its base as many bat models exhibit a deep cross section towards the shoulder of the bat. The handle needs to accommodate this deep cross section to ensure a continuous surface over the back of the blade for following machining. The freshly glued handles are stacked and wedges are used to separate the handles and provide some compression to aid the adhesion of all elements. Process and Technique Involved for Finishing and Shaping of the Handle

Once the glue has cured the handles are cross cut to the exact length and sawn to the required handle length and set aside for machining because when the laminated handles get there they will be about half to twice as thick as the finished handle.

The first stage of the manufacturing process is to turn the handles on a lathe, which reduces them down close to the width required to go into a bat. The top part of the handle is then shaped according to the constraint measurements. The circular profile of the handles is machined between centres on a copy-shaping machine with a rotating cutter and the handle is rotated slowly to produce a round section. Handles are turned to an appropriate size however, various profile patterns exist for the different sizes for example, and the handles may be turned to produce either long or short in length and round and oval in shape.

In the second stage, the base of handle is ready for cutting the splice and sawn so as to it is fitted through the precise splicing of the handle into the blade. A splicing saw is used to cut the deep V into both blade

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and handle, using special jigs, this cut needs to be carefully made so the join between the handle and the blade fit together tight and perfectly fitting is vital to achieving both balance and performance of the bat.

On the third stage, the splice of handle and blade has been cut then the handle can be fitted in to the blade using a mallet. Before fitting against each cleft the handles are checked and make sure that it has reached to the base of the joint then, the handle are aligned to set slightly forward of the blade, according to the bow and the particular characteristics of the blade and glued together by using PVA adhesive to ensure a strong joint is made. The bat is then clamped and left to dry/cure for a minimum of 15 hours or an overnight. After the due course of time, the adhesive is strong enough for further machining.

On the fourth stage, the bare Cane handles are wounded / covered with a layer of traditional linen/ cotton thread which is applied on a custom made binding lathe. The bat is mounted in the lathe which is controlled using a foot treadle; the handle is brushed with glue and whipped with the twine which provides strength to the splice and throughout the length of the handle. The winding process begins at the top of the handle and the string is stapled upon reaching the shoulders of the bat. It is believed that the string adds structural support to the handle increasing flexural rigidity and also the tension applied during winding acts to compress the handle reinforcing the integrity of glued components.

On the fifth and final stage, the rubber grip is added to the handle on top of the wound string, increasing the diameter of the handle and gives a surface with substantial grip against the batsman's gloves. The tubular rubber grip has a diameter smaller than the handle and so must be strained to fit the handle. This is achieved through expanding the rubber tube over the inside of a larger diameter pipe by removing the air between the two. The handle is then positioned inside the pipe and the vacuum released, the rubber attempts to regain its original shape tightly enveloping the handle.

Each handle is then weighed together with the accompanying rubber handle grip to measure the mass of the finished product. The handles are stamped to register according to their shape and size, corresponds to the mass of the bat.

III. Discussion The source of the material used for the making of cane handles from South East Asia. (Grant, C.1998b)

suggested that the handle offers the most scope for improvements in bat performance. However, improvements to the handle remain relatively unexplored (John & Li, 2002). So, we have experimented with making handles with the constraint measurements on selected geometrical parameters (Katiyar, Murtaza, & Ali, 2018a), although we also purchase raw materials of handles in their most basic form and then they are processed, shaped and finished according to the need we make our handles with careful craftsmanship to reduce the chance of oddness into the handle’s profile for determining the volume of the referenced handle (Katiyar, Murtaza, & Ali, 2018b).

IV. Conclusion The first solid Manau cane handles were used in 1853, they were deemed to cause too much vibration

which made the bat painful to hold therefore rubber laminations were introduced in 1856, the same handle materials as cane wood that has the tenacity and high in strength with rubber to dampen down the shock of the ball hitting the bat are used to this day. Three years later in 1856, handles took the form they have maintained until now. The handles that are used now a day that is similar to those were used in the 1850’s. However, the procedures adopted in this current study are believed to be a more thorough investigation than was previously published literature. Therefore this study will identify the required materials and manufacturing process of handles which might offer an alternative or out-perform the cricket bat handle (Calamus Manan) that is currently used.

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DETERMINING GEOMETRICAL PARAMETERS FOR

A REFERENCED CRICKET BAT HANDLE

Ashish Kumar Katiyar1i,

Syed Tariq Murtaza2,

Shamshad Ali3

1Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education,

A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India 2Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education,

A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India 3Associate Professor, Mechanical Engg. Section, University Polytechnic,

A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) India

Abstract:

This work had been intended to set and determine the geometrical parameters for a

referenced cricket bat handle for our purpose, due to geometric variations found in the

handles. By reviewing related literature based on past research work carried by many

researcher on cricket bat. The criterion used for selecting and determining major

parameters of the handle with some new technical parameters with reference to more

traditional design based on to other performance-oriented geometrical features widely

employed in commercial designs of cricket bat made by the different manufacturers’ of sporting equipment in present. And so far, some new and typical geometrical

parameters are considered and established for a referenced Cricket bat handle, which in

turn used in a cricket bat with having a detachable handle for further study.

Keywords: Cricket bat, detachable handle, joint assembly, Cricket bat with detachable

handle

1. Introduction

Now a day’s cricket is renowned all along each corner of the globe and it also preserves a long history and tradition. It had been noticed and observed in comparison to other

sports very little improvements had been done into the structural design to advance the

performance of Cricket bat since its origin (Katiyar, Murtaza, & Ali, 2016). During the

present century different blade & handles, geometrical shapes have been modeled using

different materials. But innovative features of commercial designs of bats are restricted

to variation in geometry of the back of the blade. Within the boundaries of the game

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rules, numerous enhanced bat designs with material alteration had been preceded to

commercial production (Katiyar, Murtaza, & Ali, 2016a). In which includes laminated

cane handles with rubber spring introduced aiming to reduce the vibration produced

from the blade to the handle on impact of ball and the blade is also improved through

perimeter weighting (Grant, 1998). However, these changes were still far from

optimum.

Due to deep conservatism of MCC, strictly restrict all those types of equipment

which came out due to the enhancement of technologies, that had proven benefit only

to the batsmen in the modern rules of the games (MCC, 2017). Only English Willow

used to improve the blade design and perimeter weighting in which no change to the

material composition is allowed, but for handle where there is no limitation to the

innovative possibilities and rules do not strictly restrict to change design or improve the

structure. MCC has left their door open for any possibilities to alter material

composition, or inclusion of any additional instrument into the handle; however, these

changes come under the boundaries of law 5 the bat (MCC, 2017). As in result to that an

innovative Cricket bat (993/DEL/2014 A, 2014) with detachable handle comes out.

The dynamics of a Cricket bat handle are determined from its geometry and

material composition, and the performance characteristics of handle are accessed by

testing physical & mechanical properties associated with the handle such as flexural

stiffness, density, bat model shapes and natural frequencies. So, for this reason

geometrical parameters of handle are the prime concern to conducted such type of work

aiming to determine geometrical parameters for a referenced cricket bat handle for our

purpose due to geometric variations found into the handles for making a cricket bat

with detachable handle (Ali, Murtaza & Katiyar, 2016).

2. Material & methods

The main object of this study is to further the results of the researchers S. Ali, & S. T.

Murtaza (993/DEL/2014 A, 2014), who mainly focused upon developing detachable

handle of cricket bat. By reviewing literature based on past work carried out on cricket

bat research by many researchers such as C. Grant and S. A. Nixon (Grant et al., 1996) &

S. Fisher (Fisher, 2005). The criterion used for selecting and determining major

parameters of handle with some newly technical parameters with reference to more

traditional design, based on to other performance-oriented geometrical features.

So, in keeping the view of geometrical parameters of Cricket bat as described by

many researchers and their findings associated to bat research widely employed in

commercial designs of cricket bat made by the different manufacturers’ of sporting equipment presently. And so far the researcher determines the following Technical

geometric parameters of a cricket bat handle such as (Full handle, Handle outside the blade,

handle inside the blade, handle in the neck region, Diameter of Handle, and Rubber insertions)

which are used to describe a referenced handle in respect to features of a more

conventional cricket bat handle as given in table 1.

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Table 1: Geometrical Parameters of a Referenced Cricket Bat Handle

S.No. Main Parameters of Handle Technical Parameters Symbol

1 Full Handle Total Length of Handle TLOH

2 Handle Outside the Blade

Total Length of Handle Outside the Blade TLOB

Length of Top Part LTP

Length of Middle Part LMP

3

Handle Inside the Blade

Total Length of Handle Inside the Blade TLHIB

Length of Handle Inside Blade from Neck Point LHIBNP

Thickness of handle at Neck Point THNP

Thickness of handle at Bottom Point THBP

Breadth of handle at Neck Point BHNP

Breadth of handle at Bottom Point BHBP

4 Handle In Neck Region Total Length of Handle in Neck Region TLHN

Tapered Angle of handle in spine TAHS

5 Handle Diameter Diameter of Handle’s Top Part DHTP

Diameter of Handle’s Middle Part DHMP

6 Rubber Insertions Middle Insertion of Rubber MRI

Side Insertion of Rubber SRI

3. Brief Description of the Design

As in the above Table 1 all the parameters related to cricket bat handle are already

described, and it is also better to know the full specification and limitation as lay down

by the MCC regarding dimensions of the bat. Although the dimensions of a bat may be

ranged much depending upon the need of the individual player.

A bat is used to hit a bounce-delivered ball. The basic structure of cricket bat

consists of a handle, and a blade. Here basic requirements and measurements from Law

5- the bat (MCC, 2017) is presented, for more detailed specifications see Appendix B.

The total length of the bat should be 96.52 cm/38 in, along with the insertion of lower

part of the handle into the blade. The width, depth and edges of blade of the bat shall

not exceed from 10.8cm/4.25in, 6.7cm/ 2.64in / and 4.0cm /1.56in respectively. Apart

from the size 6 and less, the total length of handle shall not exceed 52% from the overall

length of the bat.

Designing of Cricket bat handle with the help of the Auto CAD software had

been done and presented in figure 1. Apart from the handle, the rest part of bat is called

blade. The blade of bat is made of wood, and the blade has a face, a back, a toe, sides,

and shoulders. The face of the blade is the main striking surface which is either flat or

has a slight convex curve. The opposite surface is called back. The shoulders, sides, and

toe are the remaining surfaces, separating the face and the back. The shoulders, one on

each side of the handle, are along that portion of the blade between the first entry point

of the handle and the point at which the blade first reaches its full width. The toe is the

surface opposite to the shoulders taken as a pair. The sides, one each side of the blade,

are along the rest of the blade, between the toe and the shoulders.

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Figure 1: Designing of Cricket bat

The handle is a straight shaft used for holding the bat, and it should be made

predominantly of cane and/or wood. The one end of the handle that is wholly outside

the blade is to be defined as upper part of the handle. The other end of the handle is

inserted into a recess in the blade as a means of joining the handle and the blade. This

lower portion of the handle is used purely for joining the blade and the handle together.

It is not part of the blade but, the blade shall be considered to extend also to this lower

portion of the handle.

4. Discussion

The proportions and manufacturing of the bat are predetermined by MCC, which is the

sole authority and responsible to amend the major rules of cricket, and which had been

continuously made changes with developments in the technology and use of advance

materials. The major changes had been done in the following eras (MCC, 1962; MCC,

1980; MCC, 2008; MCC, 2010 & MCC, 2017). As consequence of material restrictions,

most cricket bat developments are geometry related. An accurate model could aid

developers in predicting the effect of changes to design of a bat (Allen, Fauteux-Brault,

James, & Curtis, 2014). Various metrics are being used to access the performance of bat

simply determine by testing material’s physical & mechanical properties of bat. As suggested by many experts of cricket bat research that following nine major parameters

to be taken care of before construction and utilisation of cricket bat in which player’s comfort and performance is determined i.e. ‘Sweet Spot, Centre of Percussion (COP), Coefficient of Restitution (COR), Rigid Body Approximation, Moment of Inertia (MOI),

Collision Replication, Bat Substitution, Bat Vibration, Forces between Bat and Ball’ (Kilpatrick, Mulcahy, & Blicblau, 2016). The dynamics of Cricket bat handle is as

important as mechanical and physical of properties of bat. Over above to all those

characteristics the prime concern goes to the geometry and material composition of

cricket bat. The dimensions of a bat vary depending upon the need of individual player

as suggested by (Fisher, 2005) and can be ranges significantly. Ashby (1999) noted that a

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structure’s design is the contribution of the functionality, the geometric parameters and material properties. Therefore, the performance can be maximised by correctly selecting

a material and optimum geometric dimensions. So, the geometrical parameters and

material composition are the main factor which are always to be kept prior to design

and construction of bat to determine performance and comfort of player.

5. Conclusions

The preceding study is intended to determine and set new geometrical parameters for a

referenced cricket bat handle due to geometric variations found in the handle. For this

purpose, the researcher went through a thorough literature review to find out the

published and unpublished research work carried out by many researchers, to improve

the performance and effectiveness of handle’s design and geometry of cricket bat in relation to geometrical parameters, which are prime concern to player’s comfort. And it had been noticed and observed that little improvements had done into the structural

design during the present century with different blade & handle materials and in

accordance to that, their geometry shapes have been modelled. However, very less

work found in comparison to other sports. The researcher made the comparison on

basis of past work and prevalence of more traditional designs of cricket bat handle, and

so far some new and typical geometrical parameters are considered and established for

a referenced Cricket bat handle, which in turn would be used in a cricket bat with

having a detachable handle (Murtaza, Ali, & Katiyar, 2016) employed for further

research work.

Conflicts of interest

No author has any conflicts of interest to declare.

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he p r esen t st udy w as

designed to invest igate the Tdifference in the mechanism

of fence jumping by Athlete Horse.

The aim of the study was to find the

difference in mechanics between

different types of jump designed in

the show jumping circuit . Twenty

show-jumper horses were selected

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2 Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh M uslim University, Aligarh.

through video mot ion analysis software to getter the kinemat ic data. The main technical aspects of specific proof

of jumping the horse over the different type of fences was examine from the kinemat ic point of view. Using the

M ot ion analysis software – M ax Traq 2D, the study received a series of kinemat ic parameters (t ime, posit ion,

angles) discussed specific issues in research, processing and interpretat ion leading to the general conclusion, that

Successful jumping i.e. crossing the designed jumps are in?uenced by take-off distance, jumping velocity and

forelimb ?exibility. Select ion of horses for superior jumping capacity and performance can be aided by kinemat ic

analysis, which may shorten t raining t ime and improve performance.

Biomechanics, Athlete horse, show jumping, Kinemat ics, mot ion Analysis Software.

The world of games and sports is ever expanding with increasing intensity of competition and enlarging

scientific studies of human movements. The intense complex movement for the top level performance in sports

calls for great amount of physical capacity, Physiological capacity, Psychological capacity and mechanical capacity

too (Hay, 1993). To make the mechanical movement efficient and effective a mechanical development is require.

For fulfilling the purpose a Biomechanical evaluation techniques are adopted.

A sport on horseback was the part of training to be a good soldier. The attractive natures of the horse and

his versatility have appealed to man for longer, probably, than history relates. For centuries the horse was the

principal means of transport but now the emphasis has moved from utility to pleasure. Gradually different breeds

of horses and ponies have been selected, developed and improved to suit a wide variety of equestrian activities,

and those lucky enough to have enjoyed contact with horses realize that they have much more to offer than

faster, noisier and lifeless alternatives (Roberts, 1989). They are easy to train and unusually adaptable - the same

horse can be successful in eventing, show jumping, dressage, racing, team chasing, and etc. One of the greatest

attractions of riding is that it can be enjoyed at every level, according to skill and experience either as active

KEYWORDS:

INTRODUCTION :

and given t rails on type of jumps.

This inquiry was conducted on the

a t h l e t i c h o r ses t h a t w e r e

specializes in the show jumping

event . Two cameras were placed to

record the video of the jumps. First

camera was placed on right side of

the jump and second camera in

front of the jump. Successful jumps

were selected, slashed, digitalized

participants or interested spec¬tators (Watson, 1989).

Show jumping is a relatively new equestrian sport. Which came into force in England in the 18th century.

A jumping competition is one in which combination of the horse and competitor is tested under various

conditions over a course of obstacles. It is a test intended to demonstrate the horse’s freedom, its energy, its skills

and its obedience in jumping and the competition’s horsemanship.

Jumping competition had been taken place after the Second World War. It appears that the first

competition for show-jumping took place in Paris in 1866. In 1912, show jumping was included in the Olympic

Games for the first time (FEI, n.d.). At that time eight countries got together to draw up the rules for some

guidelines for show jumping, i.e: Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the United States

of America. There are five types of show jumping events in the equestrian sports i.e.: Topscore, Knockout

jumping, Rescue relay, Puissance and six bars.

The main complexity in show jumping event seems to be the obtaining high jumping performance of the

horse over the fence in as short as possible time, generating maximum power, maintain the balance, reducing

the injury and having great efficiency (Morgan, 1962).

Various authors introduces the methods for assessing the variability of horse and human movement and

superior methods for data analysis specific to horse movement in jumping event. The methods used to obtain

such information must satisfy the scientific requirements in terms of confidence and accuracy of the

methodology for their application. For kinematic characteristics, Real-time motion analysis is the essential tool

in monitoring sportive technique, on is an and involves the existence of an operational system through which the

data that are acquired by using software technology, can be processed, interpreted and exploited for accurate

description and awareness of the technical issues. (Payton & Bartlett, 2008).

The study aim to bring out the specific kinematic element to jump by the horse in show jumping event.

To draw the conclusion the study finds the difference in the jumping the obstacle successfully.

The research protocol followed during the investigation was presented in five sections as preliminary

investigation, selection of subjects, filming procedure, selection of trails and selection of frames for analysis.

For the study one Jumping mare of age of five year old and height = 170 cm was examined to jump

parallel jump at the height & width of 100 cm and 80 cm respectively. The mare was academy-level jumping

horse at national division in an equestrian sports club in India. Participating mare was free from musculoskeletal

injury/pathology at the time of data collection.

A Canon camera was used to record motion of the horse while jumping the obstacle i.e: parallel bar

jump. A 2-D kinematic data from the right extremities of the horse at 50 Hz was captured from each trail

performing maximal jumping with a 4 stride run up and an approach. The jump was positioned such that it

allowed the horse to take clear jump over the parallel jump. In accordance to the protocol the camera was

position perpendicular to sagittal plane of the jumping motion to record the full motion. Two Dimensional

calibrating frame was used to calibrate the video of the jumping motion of the horse over the obstacle.

The Angles of Joints (Elbow, Knee, Stifle and Hock), Velocity during Different phases (Take-off, In-flight

and Landing) and Stride length were selected as the parameter of the study. A t-test statistical procedure was

used to draw the result.

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Result and Discussion:

Table no. 1

Table no. 2

CONCLUSION:

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successful jumps and unsuccessful jumps in Velocity (Vt) during Take-off phase, Velocity (Vf ) during In-flight

phase and Stride Length as obtain‘t’ ratio is greater than the required ‘t’ value of 2.228. Whereas insignificance

differences in velocity of landing (Vl ) exist between both successful jumps and unsuccessful jumps.

The analysis of data table-2 shows that there is a significant differences exist between both the

successful jumps and unsuccessful jumps in Stifle joint angle (SA) during jumping the fence as the obtain‘t’ ratio

is greater than the required ‘t’ value of 2.228.

Whereas insignificance differences is found in Elbow joint angle (EA), Knee joint angle (KA) and Hock

joint angle (HA) between both the jumps.

The study present some reference values on biomechanics of jumping of horse over the fence. The

Stride length of the horse before Take-off is directly proposal to the velocity during jump. Velocity during landing

may affect the successful jump. Elbow joint angle and stifle joint angle helps the horse to cross over the fence.

Whereas, Knee joint angle and Hock joint angle assist the horse during Take-off.

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Variables

No. Mean. S.D t-value

Vt SS 06 7.48 0.46

3.231* US 06 6.05 0.99

Vf SS 06 5.90 0.35

4.249* US 06 5.08 0.32

Vl SS 06 6.85 0.29

1.079 US 06 6.62 0.44

SL SS 06 2.28 0.26

3.566* US 06 1.76 0.25

Variables

No. Mean. S.D t-value

EA SS 06 118.17 10.03

1.995 US 06 128.83 8.42

KA SS 06 179.33 0.817

0.286 US 06 179.17 1.169

SA SS 06 100.17 3.76

3.166* US 06 111.50 7.92

HA SS 06 125.33 3.88

0.224 US 06 126.00 6.16

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Ikram Hussain

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Aligarh.

Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh M uslim University, Aligarh.

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Correspondence: Zamirullah Khan (Ph.D.), Head and Professor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University,

Aligarh, INDIA, Emails: [email protected].

MEASURING AEROBIC CAPACITY OF CRICKET PLAYERS OFF AND ON THE HIGH

ALTITUDE ASTRAND-RYHMING SUB MAXIMAL AEROBIC TEST

ZAMIRULLAH KHAN1*, WASEEM HASSAN RAJA1, NASEEM AHMED KHAN2 1Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, INDIA.

Emails: [email protected] 2Mumtaj P.G. College, Lucknow University, Lucknow, INIDA.

How to cite this article: Khan, Z., Raja, W.H., & Khan, N.A. (September, 2019). Measuring aerobic

capacity of cricket players off and on the high altitude Astrand-Ryhming sub maximal aerobic test. Journal

of Physical Education Research, Volume 6, Issue III, 46-49.

Received: August 02, 2018 Accepted: July 25, 2019

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to find out the aerobic capacity of cricket players. Researcher selected geographically

two region of India to measure Aerobic capacity of same cricket players “on” high altitude (Kashmir, J&K), & “off” high altitude (Aligarh, U.P.). For the purpose of study, 30 subjects were selected. For measuring aerobic capacity researcher used Astrand-Ryhming Sub-maximal Aerobic Test. The test was conducted on the same Cricket

Players in Kashmir & in Aligarh Muslim University Campus and recorded the efficiency of aerobic capacity of subjects. The descriptive statistical mean was calculated to measure the aerobic capacity efficiency of cricket

players. The result of the study revealed that there was a significant difference of cricket player’s aerobic capacity efficiency.

Keywords: Aerobic capacity efficiency, aerobic training, physical fitness, Astrand-Ryhming Sub maximal.

1. INTRODUCTION

Aerobic capacity is the maximum amount of oxygen that the body can utilize during an exercise session,

usually measured during a brief period of high-intensity exercise. It is possible for a person to improve his

or her aerobic capacity. For athletes, their aerobic capacity also known as Vo2 max, short for volume of

oxygen maximum is an important aspect of their physical fitness (Sheokand, 2007). Vital capacity is the

maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation. It is equal to the

sum of inspiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and expiratory reserve volume (Miller-Keane & O’Toole, 2003). Aerobic capacity is not the same as lung capacity, which is simply the volume of air that a person’s lung can hold.

Aerobic capacity is perhaps the most important area of any fitness programme. Research clearly

indicates that acceptable levels of aerobic capacity are associated with a reduced risk of high blood pressure

coronary heart disease, obesity, diabetes, some forms of cancer, and other health problems in adults

(Mohammad, & Tareq, 2016). The evidence record the health benefits of physical activity has been

summarized most concisely in physical activity and health (Mohammad, 2017).

The American college of sports medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise on “any activity that

uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature”. Theoretically, the

more oxygen you can use during high level exercise, the more ATP (energy) you can produce. Sports

training is a pedagogical process, based on scientific principles, aiming at preparing sportsmen for higher

performances in sports competitions. There is less oxygen at higher altitude, an athlete will generally have 5

percent decrease in Vo2 max results with a 5,000 feet gain in altitude. Living at an altitude for a month

enhances subsequent endurance performance, probably by increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the

blood through an increase in production of red blood cells (Coote, 1995). Aerobic exercise helps in

reducing the risk of diabetes. Another important aspect is the psychological benefit of aerobic activity as it

reduces anxiety and depression (Mohammad, 2016). The United States President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports defined the term physical fitness as “the ability to carry out daily tasks with stamina and

alertness without undue fatigue, with more energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and to meet unexpected

emergencies” (Clarke, 1976).

Despite its long history and global appeal, relatively little is known about the physiological and

other requirements of cricket. It has been suggested that the physiological demands of cricket are relatively

mild, except in fast bowlers during prolonged bowling spells in warm conditions. However, the

physiological demands of cricket may be underestimated because of the intermittent nature of the activity

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and the generally inadequate understanding of the physiological demands of intermittent activity (Noakes,

& Durandt, 2001). The purpose of the present study was to determine aerobic capacity of cricket players

“off” and “on “the high altitude Astrand-Ryhming Sub Maximal Aerobic Test.

2. METHODS AND MATERIALS

2.1 Sample and Sampling Technique

It was decided to conduct the study of measuring aerobic capacity of cricket players “off” and “on” the high altitude Astrand-Ryhming Sub Maximal Aerobic Test. For this study it was required to design the test. For

the purpose of study 30 male subjects were selected from AMU, Aligarh, India.

The test measures two geographical region of India i.e., High and Low altitude. For conducnting

the experiment Kashmir was decided as High altitude and for Low altitude A.M.U. campus Aligarh, U.P.

was considered. Astrand-Ryhming Sub maximal Aerobic capacity Test was applied for the collection of the

data. The test was conducted to Measuring Aerobic Capacity of same cricket players “off” and “on” the high altitude. Subjects were selected through simple random sampling method. The age of the selected

subjects were ranged from 21-28 years.

2.2 Apparatus used for Data Collection

For obtaining data stepping benches (40×40 cm high), Metronome, Stopwatch, and Stethoscope were used.

2.3 Test Administrations

Data on above cited variable were obtained with the standard procedure. The cricketers were asked to

perform stepping on a 40 cm high bench. Before the commencement of the test a demonstration of the four

count ‘up-up-down-down’ step test to be performed at a rate of 22.5 steps per minute was given to the

participants. Further, the subjects were asked to get ready for the exercise. At the signal ‘Go’ the subjects start stepping up-up-down-down (four counts for step exercise) and the timer switches on the stopwatch.

After one minute of exercise the timer announces, ‘stop for pulse count.’ The position, and announces for

the restart of exercise. Thus, the pulse count was taken after each minute of exercise was same; it was

considered to have reached a steady stage. In case the steady stage was not reached, the pulse count after the

fifth minute was considered for the scoring. This procedure was applied twice for collecting data on high

and low altitude.

2.4 Data Analysis

Obtained data was analyzed by using paired sample t-test, before that raw data was tabulated and

standardized for statistical analysis. All statistical functions were performed on SPSS v.19 software, and it

was decided to level of significance will be taken at 0.05 with 28 degree of freedom.

3. RESULTS

Table 1: Mean, standard deviation, and t-test of Astrand Ryhming sub maximal aerobic test

Variables Mean S.D. Df t-test

Cricket Players in Kashmir 133 12.95 28 2.12*

Cricket Players in Aligarh 126.5 10.5

*p<0.05

It can be observed from the Table 1 that the calculated mean and standard deviation “off” and “on” the high altitude Kashmir and Aligarh for same group of Cricketers by using of Astrand-Ryhming sub

maximal aerobic test are 133 (12.95) and 126.5 (10.5), respectively. The calculated paired sample t-

value is 2.12. The table value at 28 degree of freedom is 1.70 with 0.05 levels of significance which

means there is significant difference found between “off” and “on” high altitude aerobic capacity of

same group of cricketers.

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Figure 1: Mean, standard deviation, and t-test of Astrand-Ryhming sub maximal aerobic test “off” & “on” in Kashmir and in Aligarh

4. DISCUSSION

It is observed from the finding of the study that the mean ‘off and on’ high altitude cricket players were found significant different. The result shows that at Kashmir cricket players have high aerobic capacity than

Aligarh. It is recognized that physiological fitness is much needed for high level performance such as

aerobic and anaerobic capacity, heart rate, and vital capacity. Blood pressure etc. Tremblay, Colley,

Saunders, Healy, and Owen, (2010) preaches that fast bowling is predominantly an anaerobic activity which

requires an aerobic base. Physiological requirement of player playing at different positions are different. In

some games like cricket every skill requires a different physiological status; the batsmen may have different

physiological status than a pace bowler or wicketkeeper (Negi, & Pritam, 2012). Living at an altitude for a

month enhances subsequent endurance performance, probably by increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity

(Coote, 1995). Cricket is one such sport which needs stamina and physical endurance as well. The

cardiovascular adaptations, respiratory rate or breathing frequency at a high altitude, effect the aerobic

capacity of cricket players The selected cricket players are by birth in (high altitude) Kashmir, this is one of

the factor that high altitude players having such a high aerobic capacity than sea level in (Aligarh). Bärtsch

and Saltin, (2008) it is clear there is a large endurance component in the game of cricket and particularly

fast bowling. Cricket is game which needs physical endurance, thus Altitude training is a popular method

athletes utilize, especially aerobic endurance of athletes. The high altitude players to achieve higher vital

capacity than low altitude players. Ahsan and Mohammad (2018) argued that residing at high altitude leads

to rise in vital capacity. The result of the present study may be different than the earlier findings may be

because less number of sample as well as the level of participation in sport.

5. CONCLUSION

On the basis of Astrand Ryhming sub maximal aerobic test, it is concluded that high altitude cricket players

were better in Aerobic Capacity, heart rate, vital capacity than low altitude cricket players.

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ISSN: 2456-4419 Impact Factor: (RJIF): 5.18 Yoga 2019; 4(1): 125-126 © 2019 Yoga www.theyogicjournal.com Received: 06-11-2018 Accepted: 09-12-2018 Brij Bhushan Singh Supervisor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Utter Pradesh, India Yogendra Sharma Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Utter Pradesh, India Correspondence Yogendra Sharma Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Utter Pradesh, India

An attitude study of high and low performance of

Indian male sprinters

Brij Bhushan Singh and Yogendra Sharma

Abstract

Current study aimed to assess the attitude toward physical education and physical activity of Indian male

100, 200 and 400 m. high and low performer sprinters. For the purpose of this study, data on attitude was

collected through Jimmie Ishee (25/09/2001) scale from 79th All India Inter-University Athletics (Men &

Women), Championship 2018-19 held at (Mangalagangothri) Karnataka, from 25 to 29, Nov., 2018 and

22nd Federation-cup National Senior Athletics Championship 2018 held at NS-NIS (Patiala), Punjab

from 5th to 8th March 2018.

Keywords: Low performance, Indian male sprinters, physical activity

Introduction

Athlete’s attitudes towards physical education and physical activity have a significant role in his performance. Positive attitudes are an important steady steering wheel driving the athletes

towards performance enhancement. They are the dynamics of human action. Bartholomew,

(2000) [1].

Aim of the study

The present study aimed to assess the Attitude toward physical education and physical activity

of 100, 200 and 400 m. sprinters.

Methodology

For the purpose of this study, data on attitude was collected through the standard inventory on

attitude toward physical education and physical activity (APEPA), developed by Jimmie Ishee

(25/09/2001) from 79th All India Inter-University Athletics (Men & Women), Championship

2018-19 held at (Mangalagangothri) Karnataka from 25 to 29 November, 2018 and 22nd

Federation-cup National Senior Athletics Championship 2018 held at NS NIS (Patiala), Punjab

from 5th to 8th March 2018.

The questionnaire was distributed to the subjects and method was explained for filling the

response by the researcher.

Test Administration

The coaches and subjects (Athletes) were consulted personally and their sincere cooperation

was solicited. Respondents were called to a common place when they were not busy and had

enough time to spare for testing. Necessary instructions were passed on to the athletes before

the administration of each test inventory. The researcher motivated the athletes respondents by

promising to send a separate abstract of the conclusions of his study to each of the subjects.

Confidentiality of responses was assured so that the subject would not camouflage their real

feelings. No time limit for filling in the questionnaire was set but the subjects were made to

respond as quickly as possible once the instructions are clearly understood by them. As soon

as subject completed questionnaire.

There are seven scales in the scoring and scholar awarded following points against score

achieved by sports persons.

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* 72 and above -- Excellent.

* 64 – 71 -- Very good.

* 56 - 63 -- Above average.

* 40 - 55 -- Average.

* 32 – 39 -- Below average.

* 24 - 31 -- Poor.

* Below 23 -- Very poor.

5 Point Likert Scale were use for calculating the data

Results and discussion

Table 1: Scoring and Interpretation of High and Low performer

Sprinters

Event Level N Total score Interpretation

100 m HP 15 53.13 Average

LP 15 54.60 Average

200 m HP 15 52.67 Average

LP 15 58.67 Above average

400 m HP 15 52.67 Average

LP 15 57.67 Above average HP high Performer

LP low Performer

Fig 1: Scoring High and Low performer of 100, 200 & 400 m.

Above results indicated, the 100 m sprinters in high and low

performance were having average attitude towards physical

education and sports activity.

200 m high performer sprinters were having average and Low

performer were having above average Attitude towards

Physical Education and Sports activity

The high performers of 400 m sprinters are having average

attitude rating towards physical education and physical

activity where as the low performers are having above

average attitude rating towards physical education and

physical activity.

Cho (1991) [3] in a significant study found that Korean

national athletes and coaches had a favourable attitude

towards athletic participation, they had favourable attitude

towards self-concept and character development including

social, moral and general aspects. Female national athletes

had more favourable attitude towards athletics participation

than their male counterparts. International athletes had more

favourable attitude towards athletic athletes. Korean national

coaches had more favourable attitude towards athletics

participation than national level athletes.

Christie (1997) [2] studied the effects of a physical fitness

concept curriculum, on attitude, knowledge and fitness levels

of Ninth grade physical education students. The attitude

towards physical education and conceptual knowledge of

physical fitness concepts were significantly affected by the

physical fitness concept curriculum (P =. 04). The overall

results showed that the students reported more positive

attitudes and greater conceptual knowledge from involvement

in the concept curriculum.

References

1. Bartholomew MA. Knowledge and Attitude of first

division soccer players of Goa towards Drug, Alcohol

and smoking. Published thesis Jiwaji University,

Gwalior, 2000.

2. Christie BA. Effects of physical fitness concepts

curriculum on attitude knowledge and fitness levels of

ninth grade physical education students. Dissertation

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3. Cho Kwang Min. Attitude of Korean national athletes

and coaches towards athletics participation. Dissertation

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4. Gautam GK. A study on psycho-physical profile of

Indian elite male weightlifters of different weight

categories. Published thesis Aligarh Muslim University,

India, 2014.

5. Ishee J. Questionnaire measures attitude toward physical

activity, Concepts in Physical Education, 2001.

6. Krecik GJ. Attitude of high school students towards

physical education activity. Completed Research. 1986;

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ISSN: 2456-0057 IJPNPE 2019; 4(1): 209-210 © 2019 IJPNPE www.journalofsports.com Received: 08-11-2018 Accepted: 11-12-2018 Brij Bhushan Singh Supervisor, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Utter Pradesh, India Yogendra Sharma Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Utter Pradesh, India Correspondence Yogendra Sharma Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Utter Pradesh, India

A study on somatotype of top Indian male 100 m.

sprinters

Brij Bhushan Singh and Yogendra Sharma

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the somatotype profile of 100 m sprinters. Ten anthropometric dimensions i.e.

stature (height), body mass (weight), four skin folds (triceps, sub scapular, supra spinal, medial calf), two

bone breadths (bi-epicondylar humerus and femur), and two limb girths (arm flexed and tensed, calf)

were collected from 12 top ranking athletes participating in 22nd Federation cup National Senior

Athletics Championship 2018 held at NS NIS (Patiala), Punjab from 5th to 8th March 2018.

Keywords: Somatotype, sprinters

Introduction

Sheldon believed that Somatotype was fixed through genetic morphological traits but the

present view is that the Somatotype is phenotypical and thus amenable to change under the

influence of growth, ageing exercise and nutrition Carter and Heath, (1990) [1]. The 100 m.

sprinters require powerful quick action of the muscles for success in the event for this a

specific type of physique is developed under the influence of heredity and training. The

purpose of this study was to asses the somatotype of top ranking 100 m. sprinters of the

country.

Methodology

For the purpose of this study, top 12 ranking athletes were selected from 22nd federation cup

national senior athletics championship 2018 held at NS NIS (Patiala), Punjab from 5th to 8th

March 2018.

The appropriate anthropometrical techniques and instruments approved by ISAK (1986) [4]

were used for measuring ten anthropometric dimensions i.e. stature (height), body mass

(weight), four skin folds (triceps, sub scapular, supra spinal, medial calf), two bone breadths

(bi-epicondylar humerus and femur), and two limb girths (arm flexed and tensed, calf). The

following descriptions are adapted from Carter and Heath (1990) [1].

These measurements were put into the formulae given by Heath and Carter (1990) [1]. The

following somatotype for each of the chosen athletes was derived from the calculation.

Table 1: Somatotype rating of top Indian male 100 m sprinters

S. No. Endomorph Mesomorph Ectomorph

A. 1. 2.42 4.64 0.76

A. 2. 2.6 4.57 2.06

A. 3. 2.74 5.34 1.58

A. 4. 2.4 3.98 3.01

A. 5. 2.55 5.52 1.55

A. 6. 2.63 3.14 1.15

A. 7. 2.56 4.45 0.73

A. 8. 2.86 3.97 2.15

A. 9. 2.75 5.15 1.74

A. 10. 2.62 3.88 2.91

A. 11. 2.35 6.93 0.84

A. 12. 1.97 4.18 2.36

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Table 2: Mean and SD of Endomorph, Mesomorph and Ectomorph

Somatotype N Mean Std. Deviation

Endomorphy 12 2.66 0.49

Mesomorph 12 4.66 1.07

Ectomorph 12 1.83 0.71

Graphical Illustration of Somatotype Mean and SD

Results and discussion

It is evident from the results that 100 m sprinters are having

maximum mesomorphy in their somatotype followed by

endomorphy than ectomorphy. As is seen the 100 m sprinters

are very muscular with broad shoulders and powerful arms.

Their greater endomorphy component is also characterised by

their wider bones in shoulder arms and leg areas and not by

excess fat. The mesomorphy strong musculature gives them

quick and powerful movements for running the distance in

shortest possible time.

The average somstotype of different groups in male Indian

track sprint events is 2.4-3.7-3.3 for 100 m and 200 m. 2.0-

3.9-3.4 for 400 m. Sodhi & Sidhu (1984) [5].

De Garay et al., (1974) [2]; Tanner (1964) [4]. Found that the

average somatotype of the sprinters was 2.5-5.5-3.0 studied

137 competitors of Olympic, British Empire and

Commonwealth games. This sample represented a little over a

third of all those at Rome who had achieved the Olympic

standard.

References

1. Carter JEL, Heath BH. Somatotyping-Development and

Applications. Cambridge University Press; Cambridge,

1990.

2. De. Garay AL, Levins L, Carter JEL. Genetic and

Anthropological studies of Olympic Athletes. Acadmic

Press, New York, Londan, 1974.

3. Heath BH, Carter JEL. A modified somatotype method,

American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 1967;

27:57-74.

4. ISAK. International Standards for Anthropometric

Assessment. Under dale, S A., International Society for

the Advancement of Kin-anthropometry, 1986.

5. Sodhii SH, Sidhu LS. Physique and selection of

sportsman ‘a kinenthropometric study’ Punjab publishing house, Patiala, 1984.

6. Tanner JM. The Physique of Olympic Athletes, London

George Allen and Unwin Ltd, 1964, 76.

Formulation of Sport Management Strategic Planning using SWOT Analysis

Author(s):

Iftikhar Ahmad Wani

Dr. Merajuddin Faridi*

Designation & Institution:

Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, AMU, Aligarh

*Assistant Professor at Department of physical education AMU, Aligarh

Communication:

[email protected], +917780808935, +917065246187

Abstract

This analysis aimed to bringforward the procedure and significance of SWOT

analysis in the formulation of Strategic Planning in sports management. To serve the mission,

the researcher consulted several books and journals to collect the information. An online

search was also done in this regard through Google Scholar, Scopus, ResearchGate,

ScienceDirect, and Shodhganga. The studies that focused on the formulation of Strategic

Planning based on SWOT analysis and were in English Language only were selected for the

consideration of the study. The outcomes of the survey disclosed that there are six (6)

essential phases of doing a SWOT analysis, which is critical for every organization to

consider before formulating any effective strategic planning for managing the sport. These

phases have been explained in the main content of this article.

Keywords: Strategic Planning, Sports Management, SWOT analysis

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Introduction

SWOT is a fundamental concept showing the significance of internally and externally

powers to consider the origins of a competitive edge. This is a critical analytical method that

must be added with the comprehensive strategic, resource,organizational, andeconomic

research.SWOT aidsin regulating whether an organization’s core problems revolve around a

need to revise policy, a need to strengthen the execution of the plan, or both.SWOT review

can typically help to represent a strategic administrative scenario and determine what work

needs to be done and, therefore, what decisions are likely to be put at both the individual and

the organizational level. The approach aims to look at the actual success of the "strengths and

weaknesses" of the organization and the future "opportunities and threats" of the organization

by fully recognizing the aspects which occur in the external world.“SWOT” is a strong

concept that can be put into action for individuals, schools, groups, organizations, or even

proposals (David, 1997).

SWOT analysis is a strategy which is commonly for use in strategic planning. The

characters are for "Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats." Since its introduction

in the 1950s and 1960s, SWOT analysis has been a fundamental method in strategic planning

and is still widely used today(Hill and Westbrook, 1997).The SWOT method (Learned et

al., 1965) was developed as the primary technique tool for analyzing case studies from earlier

Harvard Business School efforts.Since Learned et al. (1965) concluded the study,

educational debates occurred in different business schools around the United States,

concentrating on organizational "strengths and weaknesses," and linking them to

"opportunities and threats"(Mintzberg et al., 1998).A business strategy conference was then

hosted at Harvard in 1963: the SWOT analysis was widely discussed and considered an

important method for "strategic planning.".

Even though many models and frameworks have arisen, SWOT has remained

virtually unchanged–all these are iterations in the same context. SWOT has been a basic

conceptual model in which several fields of study and practice in strategic management were

focused in one way or the other. SWOT study is a method for “strategic planning”; This is the

initial move in several strategic iterations (Dyson, 2002; Hindle, 1994).SWOT analysis can

assist in evaluating the best match between external trends“opportunities and threats” and

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internal resources when used correctly. An operative strategy is the single that harnesses the

potential of the organization by leveraging its “strengths” and mitigate the risk by either

fixing or offsetting for the “weaknesses”.

Methodology

This analysis is descriptive. Many books and journals were deemed to identify the

information that was important and needed. An internet search was performed via Google

Scholar, Scopus, Researchgate, ScienceDirect, and Shodhganga to ascertain the identity of all

studies relevant to the field. Only some studies that concentrated on Management Strategic

Planning using SWOT Analysis and were in English were selected.

Results and Discussion

There are several differences in the fundamental SWOT analysis, and although

practically every consulting organization has its protocol, they all adopt the very

similaruniversal steps:

I) “Establish the intent of the SWOT analysis:”The very openingphase in

“SWOT” is just to establish the specific goal that must be expressly agreed by all

members in the mechanism; it is sensibly carried out since neglect to correctly

identify the end-state amounts to a waste of resources and probably organizational

failure(Dyson, 2002).

II) “Provide participants with a description of the SWOT analytics

procedures:”Once the target is identified and accepted, The second stage is that

of explaining the process to the members in the SWOT analysis. This stage is

essential for the communication to participants of the complete essence of the

SWOT analysis.Future meetings should be explained and scheduled at this stage,

with the expectation that all participants will participate in all sessions. This is

important as a diverse participant base can result in results that not everyone

agrees with, and no consensus is reached.

III) “Request participants to assess their organization, listing their strengths,

weaknesses, opportunities, and risks:” this phase incorporates the most common

elements of SWOT analysis: request the membersto execute a workbook detailing

the “strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats”presently facing the

“organization.”

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a) Based on Strengths (internal strengths and competencies – everything that we

possess).

b) Reducing weaknesses (lack of proven strengths and expertise-what, we have

little or no).

c) Enable opportunities (positive external conditions-what we can get).

d) Alleviate detrimental consequences (external adverse conditions – that we

could lose).

“Strengths and weaknesses” are perceived as interiorfeatures that can be

managed and implemented.“Opportunities and threats” are exteriorfeaturesthat are

uncontrollable and shape the external context in which the organization’s success.

"Strengths" are attributes of success including a highly competitive role,

"weaknesses" are other attributes that hinder the organization from achieving that

competitive edge. At around the same time, "opportunity" is increased to match

the concepts and assets of the organization(Hatton et al., 1992).Organizational

Strengthis the attribute that contributes to something and makes it so unique.

Compared to something else, Strength means something is more beneficial. In this

context, force refers to a positive, helpful, and innovative characteristic.

Organizational Weaknesses relate to not possessing the quality and competency

required for something. Weakness means that something is more detrimental

when likened to something else. In this respect, vulnerability is a trait that is

negative and unfavorable. Opportunities mean a suitable circumstance or

environment for operation. Chance is an advantage, and it is the driving force for

action. It has a positive and beneficial value for this. The threat is a circumstance

or condition that endangers an activity’s actualization. This applies to an adverse

case. It has a negative characteristic that should be avoided for this reason.

IV) “Merge the worksheets in one single sheet:”When personal contributions have

all been collected, the challenge now is to integrate these responses into a broader

picture with all viewpoints on “organizational strengths, weaknesses,

opportunities, and threats.”This can be achieved in a digital format that could be

circulated to each person, and more generally on wall posters or computer-

screens, which can show a picture on a large screen to promote dialog.

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V) “Indulge the team in discussion and discuss the description of each

object:”Promotingplanneddiscussion can be the component of the SWOT review

through the utmost significant possible for enhancing member viewpoints.So it is

appropriate to ask questions like:How could this danger be an opportunity as well?

Moreover, is that potential also involving threats? Moreover, How could the

“Strength become a weakness”? Responses to these queries will stretch managers

innovativevisions into selectingpractical approaches and new customs of doing

things regarding reported issues (Thompson, 1993).

VI) “Create concrete actions to move ahead:”A practical consequence of the

strategic dialog is the formation of a strategy for engagement, Considering the

areas to be accomplished or the anticipated end-state to be accomplished as a

consequence of the “SWOT” study (Mintzberg, 1987).The aim of SWOT is “to

draw on the strengths, resolve weaknesses, take full advantage of opportunities,

and the consequences of threats.” SWOT will, hence, be utilized to recognize

problems that are deemed necessary to the organization’s current and potential

success (Hill and Westbrook, 1997).Such essential mattersshould be identified

and closely monitored during any initiative, plan, or decision being planned,

enforced, and evaluated (Koch, 2000; Thompson, 1993).Upon conducting the

perception-based research,quality time must be used to assess the factors under

review. Following the analysis and comparison of choices, the aim is to determine

how to minimize the number of possibilities (Hill and Westbrook, 1997;

Mintzberg, 1987; Thompson, 1993) (Chermack & Kasshanna, 2007) (Chang

& Huang, 2006) (Gurel & Tat, 2017)).

Conclusion

It would appearimpartial to say that the review of SWOT as a strategic framework

resource for sports management has not yet been thoroughly recorded. There are considerable

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chances to research the SWOT analysis in greater detail, which would add weight to the value

of their tests. All quantitative and qualitative research orientations provide these possibilities.

The researcher concludes that SWOT analysis is a highly useful tool to help

sportsorganizations stay fit within internal and external environments.

SWOT analysis is fundamental when formulating a strategy. The study of potential

opportunities and challenges is specifically aimed at determining how a sportsorganization

can take advantage of opportunities and escape risks while facing an uncontrollable outside

setting. A review of internal strengths and weaknesses primarily aims at determining how a

sports organization conducts its interior work, such as management. This article has presented

six (6) essential phases of doing SWOT Analysis of any sports organization which should be

followed, and the best strategic planning for managing different sport should be formulated.

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