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Transition to a heavier ball in ten-pin bowling
Citation
Goh, W. X., Chow, J. Y., Komar, J., Luqman Aziz, Rossi, M. M., Boey, D., & Lee, M. J. C. (2024). Transition to a heavier ball in ten-pin bowling. ISBS Proceedings Archive, 42(1), Article 141. https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/141
Author
Goh, Wan Xiu
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Luqman Aziz
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Rossi, Marcel M.
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Boey, Desmond
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Lee, Marcus
Abstract
This study investigated how developmental ten-pin bowlers can better transit to a heavier ball by comparing differences in performance outcomes and movement execution between two ball weights. Eight pre-transited bowlers bowled 10 first-frame trials each in two ball weight conditions: normal (NB) and heavy (HB); of which 3 trials were analysed. Full body joint kinematics were recorded via a 3D motion capture system. Paired sample t-test on performance outcome, joint kinematics and kinetics was conducted. No differences in performance outcome and peak joint velocities were found (p>0.05). Bowling with the HB resulted in higher peak elbow extension moment and quicker third step, with differences in left shoulder rotation and ankles abduction during the movement (p<0.05). Results suggest strengthening of the musculature around the shoulder and arm to prepare for the transition.
Date Issued
2024
Publisher
Northern Michigan University
Journal
ISBS Proceedings Archive
Description
The paper was presented at the 42nd International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Salzburg, Austria: July 15-19, 2024