Effects of Chop and Lift Exercises on Kinetic ChainControl andPower in Pace and Spin Cricket Bowlers: A RandomizedTrial

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The Effects of Chop and Lift Exercises on Kinetic Chain Control and Power in Pace and Spin Bowlers: A Randomized Trail. PURPOSE: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of chop and lift exercises on kinetic chain control in cricket pace and spin bowlers. METHOD: Forty-two male participants were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Demographic data were collected, and written informedconsent was obtained. Participants were categorized into pace and spin groups based on their bowling style. Both groups followed a standardized 6-week trainingprogram, consisting of 12 sessions of kettlebell-based chop and lift exercises. Kinetic chain control and power were measured using the upper quarter Y-balancetest (UQYBT) and rotational medicine ball throw test (RMBT), with assessments performed on both dominant and non-dominant upper extremities before andafter the intervention. RESULT: Both pace and spin bowlers exhibited significant improvements in kinetic chain control and power, as evidenced by higher scores on the upper quarter y-balance test and the rotational medicine ball throw test (p<0.05). however, pace bowlers showed a greater mean improvement in the rotational medicine ball throw test compared to spin bowlers (p<0.05). no significant differences were found between groups in the upper quarter y-balance test for either dominant or non-dominant sides (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Chop and Lift exercises effectively enhanced kinetic chain control and power in both pace and spin cricket bowlers. while both groupsexperienced comparable gains in balance, pace bowlers achieved greater improvements in rotational power. these findings suggest that although chop andlift exercises are beneficial for both types of bowlers, they may be particularly effective in boosting explosive strength in pace bowlers