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Sports Biomechanics and Motor Control Research Group

Cricket


Prof Mark King talks about his cricket research

The Cricket Research branch of Sports Biomechanics aims to gain understanding of the techniques used in cricket to optimise performance, prevent injury and ensure legality of the game is upheld. Such research, for example, can explain what characteristics of fast bowling technique associate with bowling velocity or lumbar bone stress injuries.

Much of the research undertaken at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in collaboration with the England and Wales Cricket Board since 2004. The results of the research at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have had an impact upon coaching practice across the whole game, and also at an individual bowler level.

The biomechanics and motor control research at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is utilises both elite male and female cricketers and is complimented by research using computer simulations models. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is one of only 5 sites globally, accredited as an ICC testing centre for bowling legality analysis.

Any enquires into biomechanics cricket research should be directed towards Prof Mark King.

Specific areas:

Current Staff

Current PhD Students

External Collaborators

Cricket PhD Graduates

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Experts in Sport podcast

In July 2023 Prof Mark King was interviewed by Dr Stuart McErlain-Naylor about the 19 Years of Biomechanics Research into Elite Cricket Bowling. Professor King details the attributes of fast cricket bowling, as well as diving into techniques and ways to avoid injuries. Additionally, Prof King explains what happens during biomechanics testing sessions, as well as what characteriseselite athletes.

The pair also discussed the impact of AI, including how it may play a part in the future of elite cricket biomechanics.