Abstract

Background: Fast bowlers are considered some of the most influential players on the cricket field. Bowling in cricket involves an initial run-up, numerous rotations and circumduction of a straight arm about the glenohumeral joint to propel a ball at a batsman. Major contributor to high level fast bowling performance is the velocity at which a bowler can deliver the ball. Fast bowlers have a high risk of Injuries which may be caused by a number of factors, such as postural defects, poor bowling technique as well as high physical demands.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of throwers ten program on performance in fast bowlers.

Objectives: To find out the effect of throwers ten program on speed and accuracy by using Tacho meter and coin test in fast bowlers. 

Methodology: 48 subjects were approached in which 30 participants were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and consent were taken.Each of 15 participants were divided in Group A (Experimental group) and Group B (Control group). Throwers ten program was given to experimental group and control group was told to follow their regular activity. Pre and post evaluation was done. 5 sessions for 3 week protocol was admitted.

Results: Experimental group showed significant improvement in speed and accuracy calculated from Tacho meter and coin test was 200.8 rpm to 219.8 rpm and 16.8cm to 8.6cm respectively as compared to the control group in which there is no improvement seen in arm speed and accuracy 198.4rpm to 197rpm and 18.4cm to 17.6cm respectively.

Conclusion: In this study we concluded that Throwers ten program improves performance in fast bowlers.

Keywords: Arm Speed, Accuracy, Fast Bowlers, Throwers Ten Program.