- Holiday Coaching Courses - What can I expect for my child? Start Them Young
- Why playing cricket is good for your child
- Batting practice for children
- Buying a cricket bat
Buying a Bat
One of the biggest problems young cricketers have is self inflicted - they are given a bat that is far too big and heavy for them. As a rule, children should reach the age of 16/17 before they use a full size bat. Below that age, make sure they can pick a bat and hold it comfortably in the back swing position, with one hand if necessary.
Children often want to have a heavy bat to hit the ball harder but if a bat is too heavy they won't be able to generate the bat-speed required to really give the ball a good whack!
