Bowling fitness

Re: Bowling fitness

Agreed.

In reality there is no such thing as 'general fitness', everything is highly specific. Those who have a sports background will remember the SAID Principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand).

Of course there is some crossover between different types of fitness but mostly it is lost unless you are doing something highly specific.

great point swghayward79
 
Re: Bowling fitness

Liz Ward said:
manee said:
May I inquire about a bowling resistance exercise and how to tweak it to turn it from an idea to reality. I attach a cricket ball (with string attached) to a chin up bar. I then lift the ball above the bar and partake in having my arm in the position at delivery and pulling at the ball (which isn't going anywhere). Would this be a good one to hold for a period of time or one to do explosively?

We are talking isometrics here. See http://www.simplycricket.net/stretching-questions-t2046.0.html

One thing to remember [other than problems with BP] is that isometric exercises only strengthen the muscle at the angle held during the exercise. As you can imagine, not at all functional for cricket ;)

You need to provide resistance through movement; weighted/control balls would be my preference.

Although I am certainly not disregarding the advice, I have chosen not to use weighted balls as an experience with them in the previous season had disasterous effects for my length. However, I have used the sentiment to wrap a resistance band around a chin up bar - what sort of bowling motion should I partake in with it? Currently, I am stretching it from about 75 to 105 degrees, where I hold the position for about a second before it before letting it pull me back and repeating ten times.
 
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Although using a resistance band is an option, it is not ideal because resistance is only felt at the end of the extension. By holding the position, you are only strengthening the muscle at that angle, which is no use to you in cricket. You need to move through the whole bowling motion. Remember: Train movement, not individual muscles!!!! :D

I have to say that, in the absence of a cable machine, the weighted/light/control balls is the best option. Where do you think the problem lay the last time you tried this?
 
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I'll try it again, but I lost all control over length when I used it and could not even pull one shorter, effectively.

Are there any useful exercsies with resistance bands?
 
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I am going to have access to a gym and go twice a week starting in September focussing mainly, initially on cardio; but on the strength front, what gym machines will be most useful for me?
 
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I am not a big fan of resistance machines, however, they are good to start you off. If you follow the instructions and sit or lie where you are supposed to, they will keep you in correct posture. Use them all.

My advice would be to get hold of the gym's PT and asked them to give you a programme. If they are any good, it should be specific. If in doubts, let us know what you have been given.

Good luck!
 
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