Physiological, movement and technical demands of centre-wicket Battlezone, traditional net-based training and one-day cricket matches: a comparative study of sub-elite cricket players

Vickery, Will; Dascombe, Ben J.; Duffield, Rob

doi:10.1080/02640414.2013.861605

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“…These results concur with previous data that has observed game-based training to provide a more matchspecific physical demand, particularly in regards to high-intensity performance for spin bowlers (21,22). The more closely matched loads resulting from centre-wicket practice is likely the result of the greater proportion of distance spent performing at a high-intensity, and less time between low-and high-intensity efforts.…”

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Comparison of the Physical and Technical Demands of Cricket Players During Training and Match-Play

Vickery

Duffield

Crowther³

et al. 2018

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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This study aimed to determine which training method (net-based sessions or centrewicket simulations) currently used in national level and U19 male players cricket provided a more physical and technical match-specific training response. The heart rate, rating of perceived exertion and movement patterns of 42 male, cricket players were measured across the various training and match formats. Video analysis was coded retrospectively to quantify technical loads based on the cricket skills performed. Magnitude based inferences were based on the standardization of effect and presented with ±90% confidence intervals. Regardless of playing position, differences in physiological demands between training modes and match-play were unclear, with the exception of higher heart rates in fielders during traditional net sessions (mean heart rate: d= -2.7 [-4.7; -0.7]; 75% of maximum heart rate: d= -1. [-3.6; 0.9]). In conclusion, centre-wicket simulations more closely matched the physical demands of a One-Day match within batsmen and spin bowlers, whereas traditional cricket training often exceeded match-specific demands.

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Comparison of the Physical and Technical Demands of Cricket Players During Training and Match-Play

Vickery

Duffield

Crowther³

et al. 2018

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…Reported HR across each of these approaches, as well as the simulated 7-over bout developed by Christie et al 3 have been shown to vary across studies (BATEX: 130-144 beats•min -1 ; The Battlezone: 164 ± 12 beats•min -1 ; 7-over bout: 145 ± 11 beats•min -1 ). 3,5,6, 28,32,33 Furthermore, HR during BATEX and 7-over bout increased with protocol progression, reaching 147-159 beats•min -1 by the final stage/over. 3,5,6,32 Subsequently, these simulated protocols appear to invoke comparable or greater HR than those evident during Twenty20 and One-Day game-play.…”

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“…Researchers have provided HR measurements for batsmen across actual games, simulated play, and training scenarios. Specifically, mean absolute HR of 149 ± 17 beats•min -1 have been observed during Twenty20 games in second-tier international batsmen, 8 while responses of 144 ± 13 beats•min -1 and 159 ± 12 beats•min -1 were reported in second-tier international 8 and first team club batsmen 28 during One-Day games, respectively. The reported HR data also demonstrate some important time-course responses with spikes in HR showing players reach 97% of HRmax and spend considerable proportions of batting time (63%) working above an intensity of 75% HRmax.…”

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“…The reported HR data also demonstrate some important time-course responses with spikes in HR showing players reach 97% of HRmax and spend considerable proportions of batting time (63%) working above an intensity of 75% HRmax. 28 Thus, while the overall mean HR in batsmen might be considered hard (73-78% of age-predicted HRmax), 29 periodic bursts of high-intensity efforts are required which suggests phosphocreatine (PCr) stores and the glycolytic energy system are relied upon for energy provision, placing the body into an oxygen deficient state and producing metabolic by-products. 30 Consequently, the oxidative energy system likely plays major roles not only in adenosine triphosphate resynthesis, but also in PCr restoration and lactate oxidation during lower-intensity activity.…”

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“…While limited HR data exist representative of actual game-play, a wider scope of studies have used simulated play and training scenarios to measure the internal responses of batsmen. 3,5,6, 28,32,33 Novel approaches such as BATEX 5,6,32 and The Battlezone 28,33 have been developed to replicate batting requirements during game-play. BATEX is a simulated batting innings consisting of 6 x 21-min stages with embedded rest periods, producing a performance duration indicative of scoring 100 runs in a One-Day international game.…”

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A Review of the Internal and External Physiological Demands Associated With Batting in Cricket

Scanlan¹,

Berkelmans²,

Vickery

et al. 2016

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

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Cricket is a popular international team sport with various game formats ranging from long-duration multiday tests to short-duration Twenty20 game play. The role of batsmen is critical to all game formats, with differing physiological demands imposed during each format. Investigation of the physiological demands imposed during cricket batting has historically been neglected, with much of the research focusing on bowling responses and batting technique. A greater understanding of the physiological demands of the batting role in cricket is required to assist strength and conditioning professionals and coaches with the design of training plans, recovery protocols, and player-management strategies. This brief review provides an updated synthesis of the literature examining the internal (eg, metabolic demands and heart rate) and external (eg, activity work rates) physiological responses to batting in the various game formats, as well as simulated play and small-sided-games training. Although few studies have been done in this area, the summary of data provides important insight regarding physiological responses to batting and highlights that more research on this topic is required. Future research is recommended to combine internal and external measures during actual game play, as well as comparing different game formats and playing levels. In addition, understanding the relationship between batting technique and physiological responses is warranted to gain a more holistic understanding of batting in cricket, as well as to develop appropriate coaching and training strategies.

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Cognitive, physical and physiological responses of school boy cricketers to a 30-over batting simulation

Goble

Christie

2016

Journal of Sports Sciences

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The purpose of this study was to assess how cognitive and physical performance are affected during a prolonged, fatigue-inducing cricket-batting simulation. Fifteen amateur batters from three Eastern Cape schools in South Africa were recruited (mean ± SD: age 17 ± 0.92 years; stature 1.75 ± 0.07 m; body mass 78.3 ± 13.2 kg). Participants completed a 6-stage, 30-over batting simulation (BATEX). During the protocol, there were five periods of cognitive assessment (CogState brief test battery, Melbourne, Australia). The primary outcome measures from each cognitive task were speed and accuracy/error rates. Physiological (heart rate) and physical (sprint times) responses were also recorded. Sprint times deteriorated (d = 0.84; P < 0.01) while physiological responses increased (d = 0.91; P < 0.01) as batting duration increased, with longest times and highest responses occurring in the final stage. Prolonged batting had a large effect on executive task performance (d = 0.85; P = 0.03), and moderate effects on visual attention and vigilance (d = 0.56; P = 0.21) and attention and working memory (d = 0.61; P = 0.11), reducing task performance after 30 overs. Therefore, prolonged batting with repeated shuttle running fatigues amateur batters and adversely affects higher-order cognitive function. This will affect decision-making, response selection, response execution and other batting-related executive processes. We recommend that training should incorporate greater proportions of centre-wicket batting with repeated, high-intensity shuttle running. This will improve batting-related skills and information processing when fatigued, making practice more representative of competition.

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Physiological, movement and technical demands of centre-wicket Battlezone, traditional net-based training and one-day cricket matches: a comparative study of sub-elite cricket players

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Comparison of the Physical and Technical Demands of Cricket Players During Training and Match-Play

Comparison of the Physical and Technical Demands of Cricket Players During Training and Match-Play

A Review of the Internal and External Physiological Demands Associated With Batting in Cricket

Cognitive, physical and physiological responses of school boy cricketers to a 30-over batting simulation

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