The Physical Determinants of Bat Speed in Elite Female Cricketers
Absolute upper-body pulling strength, dominant rotational power, and absolute total-body isometric strength are critical qualities for power-hitting training in female cricketers. Practitioners may include these findings in their program design to better support female athletes.
Authors
- Jonathan Freeston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4383-1712)
- Kate M. Edwards (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3429-5989)
- Sean G.J. Hardy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9949-1000)
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Major League Baseball (US)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2025-0093
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00