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Body Dimension Among Indian University Women Cricket Bowlers

The purpose of this investigation was to analyze of Anthropometric variables among Indian university women cricket bowlers. Fifty women university cricket bowlers were selected from ten universities (Annamalai University, Thiruvaluvar University, Pune University, Veer Narmod South Gujurut University, Rajasthan University, Andhra University, Kakatiya University, Pondicherry University, Kerala University and Mumbai University) participated in south west inter university women cricket tournament organized by Jiwaji university, Gwalior during the year 2009-2010. The age of the subject ranged from 18 to 25 years as per the eligibility form. Their anthropometric (Length) measurements were taken from Arm span length (ASL), Total arm length (TAL), Arm length (AL), Fore arm length (FAL), Hand length (HL), Total leg length (TLL), Thigh length (TL), Lower leg length (LLL), and Foot length (FL) using flexible steel tape to the nearest 0.2 mm. The data was analysed by using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. Results: positive Correlation on the body dimensions found among Indian – university women cricket bowlers on arm span length, total arm length, fore arm length, hand length, leg length, lower leg length, and foot length (p≤ .05 & .01) but upper arm length have no correlation with hand length, total leg length, thigh length and foot length. Conclusion: Anthropometric (length) measurements have strong correlation among the Indian university women cricket bowlers.

Author: 
Parameswari, G. and Gopinath, V.
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