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Background: A bowler came to me complaining of persistent thigh pain despite seeking treatment from multiple physiotherapists. Upon initial observation, her athletic form appeared sound, leaving me puzzled as to the source of her lingering discomfort. Upon closer examination, I identified issues with her foot positioning and noticed another issue in her bowling action. Following a few days of rehabilitation, she underwent a week of training at my clinic.

Watch the videos and assess the variances in the following aspects btw red and blue:
– Bowling run-up
– Rate of arm rotation
– Utilization of spine
– Flow of the head at release

These subtle adjustments, though barely perceptible at first glance, can significantly impact a bowler’s performance.

Question: What role does weight training play in this context?

Weight training doesn’t contribute to enhancing a bowler’s pace. Unlike a single javelin throw, bowling involves numerous repetitions. Thus, the focus should be on refining the efficiency of each of these repetitions. Many of my former students have experienced injuries from time to time (every season, every IPL) due to this stupid notion of training with weights for strength.

Question: Why do I opt not to use a speed gun?

I don’t rely on speed guns; they lack reliability.

Instead, I prioritize instilling a sense of speed, ease, and power from within the bowler. My objective is to enhance a bowler’s natural abilities, rather than fixating on a specific speed. While an increase in pace may naturally occur, my primary focus lies in refining a bowler’s mechanics to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and injury prevention. Consequently, I concentrate on their footwork, spinal alignment, and head positioning, as the arm movement typically aligns with the spine’s motion.
It’s rather surprising that despite having hundreds of cricket physios and coaches in my network, many either refuse to grasp this concept or simply overlook it, believing it’s not within their purview. However, it is indeed your responsibility to prioritize the health of bowlers. So, I urge you to pay heed, gentlemen. One doesn’t require a specific title to educate on anatomy or mechanics. Take the initiative to learn and understand these crucial aspects. It will undoubtedly benefit you and those you work with. Its ok…keep your friendship with your trainers. Knowledge won’t disturb it.

Ques: How many bowlers more before you learn the nuances of training one?