How to Select the Right Cricket Bat
I was recently asked to provide information from my parents on how to choose the right cricket ball. Most of them want to buy their child a new bat for Christmas. They want to buy the best bat suitable for their child, but they obviously never want to spend too much money.
First, you need to discuss what size bat your child will need. It is relatively easy to use this ECB height chart. See the note below to double check the size is correct.
Size 1 .............. Ages 4 to 5 ....... Height - 4 feet to 4 feet 3 inches ......... Height of a bat - 27 inches
Size 2 ............... Age from 6 to 7 ....... Height - from 4'3 "to 4'6" ..... Height of a bat - 28 inch
Size 3 ............... Age 8 .............. Height - from 4'6 "to 4'9" ..... Bat height - 29 inches
Size 4 ............... Age 9 to 10 ..... Height - from 4'9 "to 4'11" ... Bat height - 30 "
Size 5 ............... Age from 10 to 12 ... Height - from 4'11 "to 5'2" .... Bat height - 31 "
Size 6 ............... Ages 12 to 14 ... Height - 5'2 "to 5'4" ..... Bat Height - 32 "
Harrow ............. Ages 13 to 15 .... Height - 5'4 "to 5'8" ..... Bat Height - 33 "
Short handle .... Age 15+ ........... Height - from 5'8 "to 6'4" ..... Height of a bat - 33.5 "
Long Handle .... Age 15 + ........... Height - 6ft 4 "+ ............... Bat Height - 34.5"
You need to measure your child's height first and then look at the chart to see which size is right for you. If you have a bat that needs to be double checked to make sure it is the correct size, do the following. Place the child upright and the bat on the right side of the body. In a natural position, the arms hang to the sides, the fingertips should not be below the shoulder of the bat. If your child is growing rapidly, you can wait until his growth rate slows down.
Two types of willow are used in the manufacture of a cricket bat: English willow and Kashmir willow. English willow grows more slowly, the grains are closer together and usually of higher quality. Each type of wood also has different varieties. The bat should not have knots on the surface, although small nodules can often be found on the back or on the sides, but they must be very small or the life of the bat, even at the lowest level, will not last long.
When our youngest player's parents ask which racket to buy, I usually suggest the Kashmir Willow bat. Bats can be relatively cheap, around £ 25, but they can also cost up to £ 85. How can I justify my parents' spending on a cricket racket if they are likely to grow by the end of the season. A bat around 30 pounds would be a good enough standard and last at least a year, depending on the child's height. Young players at this age will have neither the strength nor the strength to break the Kashmiri bat. It is worth noting that most of them are still playing Kwik Cricket, but some of them are starting to play with cricket balls (hard ball).
Try choosing a small cricket bat with finger guards as this will save the bat's life as less moisture will pass through the toe of the bat. If he doesn't have a finger, apply linseed oil to that area regularly.
When you search for Junior Bat, you will find that most of them are about the same price, in fact some of them are the same bat with different stickers on it. Buying an adult bat is another matter and should be treated accordingly. The qualities of bats vary greatly and I would not suggest Kashmir willow bats over 13 years old. The price rises sharply, but so does the quality.
It should be noted that how much money was spent making a quality bat is reflected in the retail price, but sometimes more is spent on marketing and sponsoring bat-related players. I will quite often look for a decent racket that is not sponsored by Test Cricketer as it will be around £ 100 cheaper. Same quality but less marketing budget.
When you receive a new bat, prepare it before use. Some manufacturers claim it will be squeezed in by now, but check again. You may have to knock an old ball in your sock for up to 8 o'clock. You may even need to apply a couple of coats of linseed oil.
First, you need to discuss what size bat your child will need. It is relatively easy to use this ECB height chart. See the note below to double check the size is correct.
Size 1 .............. Ages 4 to 5 ....... Height - 4 feet to 4 feet 3 inches ......... Height of a bat - 27 inches
Size 2 ............... Age from 6 to 7 ....... Height - from 4'3 "to 4'6" ..... Height of a bat - 28 inch
Size 3 ............... Age 8 .............. Height - from 4'6 "to 4'9" ..... Bat height - 29 inches
Size 4 ............... Age 9 to 10 ..... Height - from 4'9 "to 4'11" ... Bat height - 30 "
Size 5 ............... Age from 10 to 12 ... Height - from 4'11 "to 5'2" .... Bat height - 31 "
Size 6 ............... Ages 12 to 14 ... Height - 5'2 "to 5'4" ..... Bat Height - 32 "
Harrow ............. Ages 13 to 15 .... Height - 5'4 "to 5'8" ..... Bat Height - 33 "
Short handle .... Age 15+ ........... Height - from 5'8 "to 6'4" ..... Height of a bat - 33.5 "
Long Handle .... Age 15 + ........... Height - 6ft 4 "+ ............... Bat Height - 34.5"
You need to measure your child's height first and then look at the chart to see which size is right for you. If you have a bat that needs to be double checked to make sure it is the correct size, do the following. Place the child upright and the bat on the right side of the body. In a natural position, the arms hang to the sides, the fingertips should not be below the shoulder of the bat. If your child is growing rapidly, you can wait until his growth rate slows down.
Two types of willow are used in the manufacture of a cricket bat: English willow and Kashmir willow. English willow grows more slowly, the grains are closer together and usually of higher quality. Each type of wood also has different varieties. The bat should not have knots on the surface, although small nodules can often be found on the back or on the sides, but they must be very small or the life of the bat, even at the lowest level, will not last long.
When our youngest player's parents ask which racket to buy, I usually suggest the Kashmir Willow bat. Bats can be relatively cheap, around £ 25, but they can also cost up to £ 85. How can I justify my parents' spending on a cricket racket if they are likely to grow by the end of the season. A bat around 30 pounds would be a good enough standard and last at least a year, depending on the child's height. Young players at this age will have neither the strength nor the strength to break the Kashmiri bat. It is worth noting that most of them are still playing Kwik Cricket, but some of them are starting to play with cricket balls (hard ball).
Try choosing a small cricket bat with finger guards as this will save the bat's life as less moisture will pass through the toe of the bat. If he doesn't have a finger, apply linseed oil to that area regularly.
When you search for Junior Bat, you will find that most of them are about the same price, in fact some of them are the same bat with different stickers on it. Buying an adult bat is another matter and should be treated accordingly. The qualities of bats vary greatly and I would not suggest Kashmir willow bats over 13 years old. The price rises sharply, but so does the quality.
It should be noted that how much money was spent making a quality bat is reflected in the retail price, but sometimes more is spent on marketing and sponsoring bat-related players. I will quite often look for a decent racket that is not sponsored by Test Cricketer as it will be around £ 100 cheaper. Same quality but less marketing budget.
When you receive a new bat, prepare it before use. Some manufacturers claim it will be squeezed in by now, but check again. You may have to knock an old ball in your sock for up to 8 o'clock. You may even need to apply a couple of coats of linseed oil.
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