A Study Of Improvement In Skill Acquisition And Performance In Batting Among Female Cricketers

Abstract

The present study is based on the effectiveness of a six-week training program regarding skill acquisition and batting performance in women's cricket at Visva Bharati University. Twenty female cricketers at university level between 18 to 25 years of age were randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group underwent a 6-week training program focused on refining the batting techniques through a combination of technical drills, video analysis, and feedback sessions. The control group, however, continued with their usual ways in exercise. The batting skills in each group were measured at baseline and after training using standard tests and video analysis for grip, stance, back lift and shot accuracy. The performance measures were compared involving pre- and post-training assessment by analysis: descriptive statistics were expressed in mean and standard deviation, and t-test performed in confidence interval of 0.05. The statistical analysis of results in all the tested batting techniques revealed the experimental group made statistically significant progress compared to the control group. Improvement was significant in grip stability, stance balance, backlift adjustment, and shot execution accuracy. From a positive perspective, the structured training program did enhance the participant's batting technique, thus clearly indicating the necessity for technical interventions in a targeted manner for superior cricket performances.