I have been playing cricket with soft cricket ball. I am thinking that i should start playing cricket with the hard cricket ball. Hope it does not hurts a lot and that won't deter me from playing proper cricket over the years. Before i start learning to play proper cricket i want some basics to be known from the knowledgeable posters over here on few aspects about batting to begin with. Can someone answer these three questions. I will add few more questions later on.
So here are the questions
(1) What are the different types of cricket bats and which are they? Which should i buy and what factors should i consider before buying a cricket bat.
(2) If the bat gets spoiled due to some part of wood getting chopped due to an edge, will it become useless. What are other considerations.
(3) How thick should be the MAT wicket be. Please tell approximate thickness because we are going to buy one for the first time.
Cricket basics
posted on 15/2/12
My best advice would be to join a local village team. They should have the facilities for you to get a decent net.
Bats are a very personal choice. I prefer a bat with a heavy middle, as I like to get my hands through the ball when I play my shots. Other people will want a lighter bat for more wristy play.
As long as the face and leading edges are not affected, the bat should be fine. I used to use a lot of tape on my favourite bats to prolong their life.
With regards to the ball hurting, one simple fact about cricket is that you will get hit by the ball at some point, and it will hurt. You can use pads and other protective gear, but the ball has a habit of finding a way through. The secret is to not let on that it has hurt, especially if you are batting. As a bowler I'd immediately try to home in on a weak spot if the batter showed me one.
To end off, I'd just say enjoy the game, it's a great one, bruises and all....
posted on 15/2/12
Join the local cricket club and all your questions will be answered.
Learn what there is to learn from a coach not a brother/uncle/friend etc....good luck young fella..
posted on 15/2/12
My questions still remain unanswered though.
(1) What are the different types of cricket bats and which are they? Which should i buy and what factors should i consider before buying a cricket bat.
(2) If the bat gets spoiled due to some part of wood getting chopped due to an edge, will it become useless. What are other considerations.
(3) How thick should be the MAT wicket be. Please tell approximate thickness because we are going to buy one for the first time.
posted on 15/2/12
Murdoch already told you....
1. Purchasing a bat is like getting fitted for a mouth guard, it's up to the individual requirements.
2. Tape up the edges is about all you can do the lengthen the life of the bat....then get a new bat.
3. Your local cricket team can answer this.....no good getting something 6mm if they use 3mm....defeats the purpose of home practice with 2 completely different bounce tops.
Good luck.
posted on 15/2/12
Just answering your bat bit of your question, i suggest going to a specialist cricket shop if available...luckily theres a fantastic one near me....and have a few swings in the shop itself...becareful not the break anything! you dont want anything too heavy i.e tendulkar like...as your back will get hurt in the long term and you want full control of your swing. get a bat with a good pick up and easy flow when you play a cover drive and cut shots. The type of bat depend on how you play, i suggest a light bat if your a proper player, i,e like the classic shots or a heavier bat if your an afridi. DO NOT GET MONGOOSE whatever you do! seeing as your new i say get a light bat so you can play all the shots in the book and then move onto something heavier the more you play. Theres no real answer as to whats the best bat as its an individual aspect...its just got to feel right! like i said, go into a shop and have a feel of a few bats, youll soon know which is right for you..hope this helps.
posted on 15/2/12
......and sit yourself down when you look at the price tag......
posted on 16/2/12
Good to see that there are some replies, but what are the different types of bats available?
posted on 16/2/12
Keep yourself seated U12572 we will get Strauss & Cook to pay you a visit and explain it all to you so as you don't have to leave the house.....