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The pull shot is a crucial horizontal batting stroke in cricket, used by batsmen to counterattack against seamers and disrupt spinners. This study aimed to analyse the mechanics of the pull shot in intervarsity level batsmen. The linear displacement of body segments and kinematic variables were examined to understand the execution of the pull shot. Five male cricket players from Visva-Bharati University, aged 22-26 years, participated in the study. Video footage of pull shots was captured and analysed using Kinovea software. The results revealed a reduction in stride length from back lift to follow-through, indicating a tightening of the stride as the batsman approached and executed the shot. The percentage of stride length relative to body height decreased during impact and follow-through. Kinematic variables such as knee angles, hip angles, shoulder angles, elbow angles, and bat blade position were also analysed. The findings contribute to the understanding of pull shot mechanics in intervarsity level batsmen. Further research with larger and more diverse samples, including female cricketers and elite-level players, is recommended to enhance the generalizability of the findings. The knowledge gained from this study can be utilized by coaches to improve training methodologies and enhance player performance in executing the pull shot effectively.