• Mr. D. Sujinraj
• Dr. M. Rajkumar

Objective and aim of this study: The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between kinematic analysis of selected bat swing metrics and body kinematic variables on execution of cover drive in cricket. Participation: Ten male university-level cricketers (Age: 20.60 ± 0.8 years, Height: 170.70 ± 4.7 cm, Weight: 65.90 ± 4.8 kg) were selected from the Department of Physical Education, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641046, India. Methods and measures: The performance variable examined in this study was the cover drive and technique of the subjects on cover drive in batting was collected on the basis of the judge evaluation. Alongside selected bat swing metrics, such as Back lift angle, downswing angle, Bat face angle and follow through angle. Data collection utilized the latest version of the Stance Beam smart cricket bat sensor for analytic protocols. Additionally, body kinematic variables such stance width (distance between front foot and back foot), Right elbow angle, Left elbow angle, Right knee angle, Left knee angle, Front ankle angle and Back ankle angle were analysed. During data collection, two-dimensional (2D) videography was performed, and the recorded videos were analysed and finalized using Kinovea software as the filming and analysis protocol. Performance skill was assessed using a standardized scoring system. Statistical technique: Descriptive statistics and Pearson coefficient correlation ('r') statistics are used at 0.05 level of significance to analyse a correlation between the variables. The study's findings did correspond to the hypothesis formulation. Result: The results showed that selected bat swing metrics and body kinematic variables are significantly interrelated; however, their direct relationship with cover drive performance was found to be insignificant. Coaches and players are encouraged to focus on comprehensive biomechanical analysis and integrated training approaches to develop these aspects, aiming to achieve technical excellence in cricket batting.

Stance beam smart cricket bat sensor, Kinovea software, Body Kinematic variables, bat swing metric and cricket players.

"KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF SELECTED BAT SWING METRICS AND BODY KINEMATIC VARIABLES ON EXECUTION OF COVER DRIVE IN CRICKET", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no.g532-g540, August-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508660.pdf

"KINEMATIC ANALYSIS OF SELECTED BAT SWING METRICS AND BODY KINEMATIC VARIABLES ON EXECUTION OF COVER DRIVE IN CRICKET", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no. ppg532-g540, August-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508660.pdf