Can this technology end the throwing debate?
A Brisbane university hopes to take the controversy out of throwing following the development of strap-on technology that can tell immediately whether a bowler’s action is illegal, reports the Australian .
Peter English
25-Feb-2013
A Brisbane university hopes to take the controversy out of throwing following the development of strap-on technology that can tell immediately whether a bowler’s action is illegal, reports the Australian.
The device uses electronic sensors to measure the degree of elbow extension from the time the bowling arm reaches a horizontal level to the ball's release ... Griffith University project leader Daniel James said the device would help remove controversy "and let people get on with playing the game".
"Once somebody has developed an arm action, it is very hard to correct on the day,” Dr James said. “But as a training tool this device could be invaluable, especially for developing athletes.
Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo