Which training boosts bowling accuracy? medicine ball vs. resistance bands

NCT ID NCT07440745

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two types of training—medicine ball throws and resistance band exercises—in 56 cricket bowlers aged 18 to 30. Over eight weeks, participants trained three times a week to see which method better improved upper body strength and bowling accuracy. The goal is to find a more effective way for bowlers to enhance their performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Medicine ball throw training and resistance band training

What this could lead to

If this trial shows one method is better, it could help cricket bowlers improve their strength and accuracy with a more effective training program.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to all bowlers. It compares two exercises, not a treatment for a disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saeed Ajmal International Cricket Academy, Faisalabad

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan