Brazier, Thomas A and Tallent, Jamie and Patterson, Stephen D and Howe, Louis P and Callaghan, Samuel J (2024) The physical profile of female cricketers: An investigation between playing standard and position. PLoS One, 19 (6). e0302647-e0302647. DOI https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302647
Brazier, Thomas A and Tallent, Jamie and Patterson, Stephen D and Howe, Louis P and Callaghan, Samuel J (2024) The physical profile of female cricketers: An investigation between playing standard and position. PLoS One, 19 (6). e0302647-e0302647. DOI https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302647
Brazier, Thomas A and Tallent, Jamie and Patterson, Stephen D and Howe, Louis P and Callaghan, Samuel J (2024) The physical profile of female cricketers: An investigation between playing standard and position. PLoS One, 19 (6). e0302647-e0302647. DOI https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302647
Abstract
The primary aim of this study was to present the physical profile of female cricketers. Secondary, was to assess any differences between playing standard (professional vs. non-professional) and position (seam bowler vs. non-seam bowler). Fifty-four female cricketers (professional seam bowler [n = 16]; professional non-seam bowler [n = 17]; non-professional seam bowler [n = 10]; non-professional non-seam bowler [n = 11]) undertook a battery of physical and anthropometric assessments during the off-season period. Participant's physical profile was assessed via the broad jump, countermovement jump, isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), 20 m sprint, run-2 cricket specific speed test, and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level-1 (Yo-Yo-IR1). The sum-of-eight skinfold measurement was also recorded for professional cricketers only. Differences between playing standard and position were assessed with a two-way ANOVA. Seam bowlers possessed a significantly (p < 0.04) greater stature and had a higher body mass than non-seam bowlers. Non-seam bowlers recorded significantly (p < 0.01) further broad jump, higher normalised peak vertical force during the IMTP, and ran greater distances during the Yo-Yo-IR1. Professional cricketers produced significantly further run distances for the Yo-Yo-IR1 and faster run-2 times for the dominant turning side than non-professional cricketers. This study provides valuable insights into the physical profile of female cricketers across playing standards and positions which practitioners can use to direct and enhance training outcomes.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Adult; Athletes; Athletic Performance; Cricket Sport; Female; Humans; Running; Young Adult |
Divisions: | Faculty of Science and Health Faculty of Science and Health > Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, School of |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 11 Jul 2024 18:43 |
Last Modified: | 11 Jul 2024 18:43 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/38764 |
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