Athlete World

23/09/2026

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Mohit has exceptional talent. But talent alone isn’t what we’re analysing.

In this analysis, we look beyond pace: biomechanics, sequencing, efficiency, control, accuracy, movement quality and factors that may influence performance and injury risk.

Regarding the discussion around a possible “chuck”: our in-house analysis system does not indicate an obvious legal-illegal bowling action in the footage analysed. However, this should not be interpreted as an official clearance of the bowling action.

Under ICC regulations, an illegal bowling action is determined by measuring elbow extension between the bowling arm reaching horizontal and ball release, with an allowable tolerance of 15°. Formal determination requires the prescribed biomechanical assessment at an ICC-accredited testing facility.

Our online analysis is designed for performance and biomechanical assessment, not to replace laboratory testing or an official bowling-action assessment.

This video is shared for educational purposes, to help bowlers and coaches understand how biomechanics can influence pace, accuracy, efficiency, consistency and injury risk.

Pace matters. But pace is only one outcome of good biomechanics.

22/09/2026

14/09/2026

Why are so many people comparing Razaullah and Waqar Younis? 👀

Both bowlers fall into the past side-on, slingy fast-bowling category, but when we look closely at their biomechanics, some important differences emerge. 🏏

From cross-base alignment to hip-shoulder separation and coordination, there are subtle differences in how they generate and transfer force.

Waqar Younis demonstrated a greater degree of hip-shoulder separation with more refined coordination. That does not mean Razaullah has poor separation. He already shows good separation, but being a young fast bowler, there is plenty of room for further refinement.

One of the most noticeable differences is at front-foot contact. Razaullah shows significant front-foot collapse, whereas Waqar maintained a more controlled flexion-extension pattern through contact.

And remember, no single biomechanical factor tells the entire story. Every movement is connected through the kinetic chain. 🔗

Disclaimer: This analysis is purely for educational and learning purposes. It is not intended to criticise, judge, or prescribe changes to either bowler’s technique. Individual biomechanics must always be assessed in the context of the athlete.

Who would you like us to analyse next? 👇

11/09/2026

FEEDBACK FRIDAY | EP. 24 🏏

How much does your arm path really matter?

One of the benchmarks we discussed in this bowling analysis is arm path.

For a front-on bowler, excessive changes in the arm path can influence the direction in which force is transferred through the body. In practical terms, this can affect your line, length and bowling speed.

But there is an important catch:

Arm path should never be analysed in isolation.

A change in arm path can actually become a weapon when the rest of the bowling action is able to support it.

Think about Jasprit Bumrah.

His unique arm path works because it is supported by exceptional front-leg mechanics, strong front-foot contact and an efficient transfer of force through the kinetic chain.

But for many developing bowlers, the situation is very different.

If front-foot contact is unstable or poorly positioned, changing the arm path may not solve the problem. It can actually make the delivery direction and force transfer less consistent.

What did we find in Guneet’s action?

From a biomechanical perspective, several key factors were contributing to the inefficiency:

• Poor back-foot contact
• Poor front-foot contact and landing mechanics
• Early drop of the non-bowling arm
• Premature opening of the left side of the body
• Suboptimal kinetic-chain sequencing

These factors are connected.

This is exactly why bowling action analysis needs to look beyond isolated positions and focus on movement sequence, force transfer and individual biomechanics.

Watch the full Feedback Friday Ep. 24 to understand what we identified in Guneet’s action and why these changes matter.

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Drop your bowling video in the comments / DM us and tell us what you want feedback on. 👇

05/09/2026

No ball is not a crime.❗️

It is a technical problem that needs to be understood and corrected at its root cause.

For young fast bowlers, one of the most common reasons for repeated no-balls is an inefficient or inconsistent run-up-to-delivery pattern, particularly the relationship between the jump point and stride pattern.

Instead of simply telling a young bowler to “stop bowling no-balls,” we need to understand why the front foot is repeatedly crossing the popping crease.

Two important areas to address are:

1️⃣ Fix the jump point

The jump or take-off point needs to be consistent and appropriately positioned relative to the crease. An inconsistent jump point can alter the bowler’s momentum, body position, and landing location, increasing the likelihood of overstepping.

2️⃣ Develop a consistent stride pattern

The stride pattern needs to be developed progressively so that the bowler can reproduce the same movement sequence consistently.

And this is where many coaches and parents need to understand something important:

It does not happen in one or two days.

For growing fast bowlers, this is a long-term motor-learning process. As a young athlete grows, changes in height, limb length, strength, coordination, and body proportions can influence their running and bowling mechanics.

That is why the objective should not simply be to keep adjusting the bowler’s position at the crease every time their body changes.

Instead, we should develop movement patterns that remain adaptable as the athlete grows.

In Project 2026 | Episode 3, we have covered a specific drill designed to develop the underlying stride pattern and coordination of fast bowlers.

The key advantage is that the drill can be progressively applied across different age groups and stages of physical development, rather than relying on a single fixed distance or position.

The goal is simple:

Don’t just correct the no-ball. Correct the movement pattern that is creating the no-ball.

Because the no-ball is only the symptom.

The movement pattern is the problem we need to solve.