How to Choose a Cricket Bat That's Right For You

A simple rule of thumb is to have the youngster stand upright with their arms down by their sides. Then place the bat to the side of the leg with the bat touching the ground. The ideal cricket bat will have the top of the handle level with the wrist bone.
If you ask any youngster the name of their favourite batsman they will nearly always come up with the latest big hitter in Twenty20 cricket. Having watched their hero repeatedly launch the ball over the boundary the cricketing wannabes will often be seen attempting to copy the stroke every other delivery they receive. Therefore a lightweight bat will allow exciting shots to be executed and keep the enthusiasm flowing for the game.
Having chosen an appropriate size of cricket bat other factors will need to be considered. If the cricket bat is to be used to hit a hard ball then you must opt for a bat made from English willow. This type of wood will be more responsive to the hard ball, being of a springy nature. Generally a youngster (under 11 years of age) will learn the basics of batting against soft balls and so will only require a Kashmir willow cricket bat. It is a lot cheaper, costing a third to half the price of English willow.
Adult cricket bats
Choosing an appropriate cricket bat for an adult player is just as tricky.
How much to pay is in all probability the first question. Try to consider how often you play and train at the game and it brings things into perspective. A cricketer who performs in two matches a week and attends nets regularly will be perfectly justified in spending a little bit more on a cricket bat than someone who is an occasional player.
A character who might not spend a fortune on his bat is the first team opening bowler who will want to put his feet up after the interval before taking his bat out to the middle. In all likelihood his innings will be brief - unless his team mates underperform - being expected to add a speedy extra thirty runs on the board. Sadly a few big swings will be punishing on his trusty blade, particularly when trying to dig out a Yorker for a single.
The opening batsman's job is to see off the new ball. Against the swing and seaming delivery his main consideration could be in the choice of the weight of his cricket bat which will allow deft shot play and last second adjustments. If only for a wicket that resembles a newly pressed flat shirt front every time we go to the crease!

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