https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/5F3SM

doi no.: 05-2016-44975451, DOI Link :: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2021-42495383/IJPESAS/V11/I2/A20

AFFILIATIONS:

1. Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Dr. CV Raman University, Kargi Road Kota Bilaspur C.G.
2. Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Dr. CV Raman University, Kargi Road Kota Bilaspur C.G.

The grip is one of the basic batting skills in cricket. It is referred to how a batsman holds the bat. It is the most essential part of batting skills because a comfortable and correct grip gives a batsman chance to execute a range of shots with flair. So the present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of six weeks mental imagery intervention on batting skills namely conventional V grip among U-19 male cricket players. To conduct the study 50 male cricket players enrolled in various cricket academies in Bilaspur were selected as sample. The age range of the subjects was 17 to 19 years. The other criterion for selection was participation as a specialist batsman in a district level tournament. The convenience sampling method was used for the selection of subject. The grip used by the batsman was assessed by the batting coach. A six weeks mental imagery intervention program prepared by the researcher in consultation with a research supervisor and experts in the field of sports psychology was used in this study. The mental imagery intervention program was based on PETTLEP model suggested by Holmes & Collins (2001). It includes P as physical, E as Environment, T as Task, T as Timing, L as Learning, E as Emotions and P as perspective respectively. The mental imagery program was of 60 minutes duration and of 05 days a week. The data on the correctness of grip used by a batsman was collected thrice i.e. before the start of mental imagery intervention, after three weeks from the start of the program and after six weeks after commencement of the intervention program. A significant increase in technique to hold to bat was observed during six weeks mental imagery intervention. It was concluded that mental imagery is a useful technique to improve the technique of a batsman to hold the bat i.e. grip on the bat.

Keywords : Mental imager, Conventional "V" grip, batsman.

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