Postural control in male ten-pin bowlers of different level of competitiveness

Abstract

Ten-pin bowling is considered a highly skilled recreational activity with players demonstrating various anthropometric and physiological characteristics. The purpose of the current study was to assess both static and dynamic body balance, in ten-pin bowlers of different level of competitiveness. Thirty four ten-pin bowlers who competed at a high (Level-A, n=17) and a lower level (Level-B, n=17) as well as eighteen individuals without experience in ten-pin bowling (Non-bowlers) participated in the study. Static balance was determined based on the anteroposterior (APd) and mediolateral displacement (MLd) of the center-of-foot-pressure (CoP) that was recorded during single-leg-stance with open and close eyes as well as with open eyes and head extension. Dynamic balance was determined based on the APd and MLd of CoP as well as the normalized distances reached during execution of the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) in the posterior, posterolateral and lateral directions. Significantly better dynamic balance, in terms of the distances reached during SEBT execution, was demonstrated by Level-A bowlers compared to Level-B bowlers and Non-bowlers. The differences between groups regarding APd and MLd, during both static and dynamic balance testing, were in general not significant. Our findings revealed that ten-pin bowlers who compete at a higher level demonstrate better dynamic balance ability. Sports scientists and coaches should be aware of these differences to optimize performance or distinguish ten-pin bowlers with different level of competitiveness.

Relationship of anthropometric measurement and handgrip strength in Malaysian recreational tenpin bowlers

“…Meanwhile the body height and the minimum breadth of the hand) were found to be significantly correlated in the multiple regression model analysis. In accordance with the present results, previous studies have demonstrated that height [29,30,31], BMI [32,33,34] and the length and dimensions of the forearm, arm, and hands were significantly correlated with handgrip strength [35,36,37].…”

Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci (AHP) ile Bowlingde Yetenek Seçimi

“…The literature on this topic is consistent with both the aforementioned study and our research findings. Stefopoulos et al (2020) conducted a study with male bowling athletes; their findings can serve as an example. These researchers examined athletes' postural control level and stated that the most important motor skills in bowling are dynamic balance, coordination, and hip flexibility.…”

“…The criteria that present requirements for talent selection in the bowling discipline were determined through bilateral interviews with expert coaches affiliated with the Turkish Bocce, Bowling, and Dart Federation, as well as through studies conducted in the literature on the bowling discipline (Kirschenbaum et al 1982;Tan et al, 2000;Crust, 2007;Hon et al, 2009;Fuss, 2009;Abdollahipour et al, 2017;Stefopoulos et al, 2020;Petrie, 2020). In this context, as seen in Table 3, four main criteria and their corresponding sub-criteria were identified as the criteria to be used for talent selection in the bowling discipline.…”