Bowling for accuracy: stride length, thorax, and pelvis kinematics in elite lawn bowlers

This study compared stride, thorax, and pelvis kinematics between accurate and inaccurate forehand (FH) and backhand (BH) lawn bowl deliveries. Kinematics were assessed of 19 elite lawn bowls athletes completing FH and BH deliveries. No relevant differences where shown between accurate and inaccurate deliveries in stride length, thorax, or pelvis kinematics. Therefore, future research should investigate whether the there are differences in upper and lower limb kinematics that impact lawn bowling accuracy.