Category
Wearable Technology
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
This paper introduces a novel approach to advanced profiling by utilising a smart cricket ball (gyro sensor at its centre). It identifies the type of delivery and determines various physical and skill performance parameters. Five spin bowlers (finger and wrist spinners) were profiled using this new method. Four bowlers executed the correct delivery (side and topside spin), while one bowler unintentionally bowled top/topside-spin instead of side-spin. The study measured the ability to convert torque (T) into spin rate (ω) using the ratio of spin rate per unit torque (ω/T [rps/N/m]), which ranged from 98.2 (best, ω/T = 30.6/0.31) to 71.9 (worst, ω/T = 31.1/0.43). The profile analysis emphasises that relying solely on spin rate without considering other parameters is insufficient. The ω/T ratio emerged as a preferred parameter, offering a more comprehensive insight into spin bowlers' biomechanics.
Recommended Citation
Fuss, Franz Konstantin; Doljin, Batdelger; and Ferdinands, Rene E. D.
(2024)
"PROFILING OF SPIN BOWLERS WITH BIOMECHANICAL PARAMETERS DERIVED FROM A SMART CRICKET BALL,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42:
Iss.
1, Article 14.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/14
