In the mechanics of movement unit we were given an assignment to study a specific skill and learn about the biomechanical principles that affected the phases of movement in a specific skill. Our group chose to investigate the components that made up the cricket bowl. We also investigated external forces that could affect the player. One biomechanical principle that affected the force producing movement was principal 7, the conservation of angular movement. This is the principle that explains the “spin” on the cricket ball when it is bowled. It was also interesting to find low physical hours could affect the movement of the ball and the player. For example, when the ball is released, Newton’s third law is applied. This occurs because the bowler is exerting a force onto the cricket ball, and as a result, the ball moves from a state of rest to a state of motion.
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