Effects of Complex Training in Cricket Fast Bowlers

Not Applicable

Recruiting

Interventions: Other: Control Group
Other: Complex Training
Other: Conventional Training

Brief Summary: This study will be a randomized controlled trial and the data will be collected from National Cricket Academy and domestic cricket clubs. The sample size will be calculated by conducting a pilot study. There will be three groups. Group-A will be receiving Complex training, Group-B will be receiving Conventional training and Group C as a Control Group. Athletes with same physical fitness level will be recruited. There will be parallel assignment of the participants. Assessor will be kept blinded. All the parameters would be assessed at Baseline, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks. Physical fitness will be assessed through Field Testing. Bowling performance will be assessed through speed machine and Kinovea Software. Work capacity will be assessed through step testing. Muscle strength will be assessed through Dynamometer. Lastly, BMD will be assessed though Bone Densitometer.

Detailed Description: Cricket fast bowlers require a unique blend of speed, strength, power, and agility to excel in their role on the field. In recent years, Complex training has emerged as a popular training method to enhance these critical qualities among fast bowlers. Complex training involves combining strength exercises with explosive, sport-specific movements in a single training session, aiming to improve overall athletic performance. This study will be a randomized controlled trial and the data will be collected from National Cricket Academy and domestic cricket clubs. The sample size will be calculated by conducting a pilot study. There will be three groups. Group-A will be receiving Complex training, Group-B will be receiving Conventional training and Group C as a Control Group. Athletes with same physical fitness level will be recruited. There will be parallel assignment of the participants. Assessor will be kept blinded. All the parameters would be assessed at Baseline, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks. Physical fitness will be assessed through Field Testing. Bowling performance will be assessed through speed machine and Kinovea Software. Work capacity will be assessed through step testing. Muscle strength will be assessed through Dynamometer. Lastly, BMD will be assessed though Bone Densitometer.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Arm && Interventions

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical fitness (upper body muscular endurance)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by horizontal pull
Bowling performance (Ball speed)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be measured by Pocket Radar
Physical fitness (lower limb explosive power)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by 20-m sprint test
Bowling performance (accuracy)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be measured by Dartfish software
Physical fitness (aerobic capacity)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by Yo-Yo intermittent recovery Level 1 test
Physical fitness (upper body strength test)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by bench press \& bent over row
Physical fitness (lower body strength test)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by hex-bar deadlift
Bowling performance (RPE)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be measured by Borg scale
Physical fitness (linear speed capability)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by lower body vertical jump test
Bowling performance (run-up time)	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be measured by Dartfish software

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Work capacity	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by Step Testing
Muscle Strength	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by Hand-held Dynamometer
Bone Density	0 week, 6 week, 12 week	will be assessed by Bone Densitometer

Locations (1): Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Center
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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan