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How to Prepare Your Cricket Bat?

A common reason why cricket bats start to crack and deteriorate in its playability is that it hasn't been prepared correctly.

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How to Prepare Your Cricket Bat?

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  1. How to Prepare Your Cricket Bat How to Prepare Your Cricket Bat? ? A common reason why cricket bats start to crack and deteriorate in its playability is that it hasn't been prepared correctly. Learn how to prepare your cricket bat properly so you can maximise your batting performance.

  2. Step #1 - Oiling: Oiling the cricket bat is important so when the knocking in process occurs, the bat doesn't crack. The oil makes the bat more supple, decreasing tension so that the bat doesn't crack. Raw Linseed Oil should be used to oil your cricket bat. Using only a teaspoon of Raw Linseed Oil, rub the oil all over the cricket bat (except over the splice of the bat). When the first light coat of oil is applied, the bat should be left horizontally overnight. Another light coat of oil should be applied to the bat. Leave the bat in the same position overnight. It is important not to over oil the bat.

  3. Step #2 - Protective Facing: This is optional to you but it is highly recommended. A protective adhesive sheet should be applied to the bat. Most bats actually come with this sheet so at first, the whole oiling

  4. step applies once the sheet is removed. The protective sheet just protects the bat from the huge impact of the cricket ball. This protective sheet is optional but it is advised that it is used for the first year of use. Then it should be taken off and oil applied to the bat.

  5. Step #3 - Knocking In: This most important process in preparing your cricket bat and it is also the lengthiest process. Using a wooden mallet (available at cricket shops and most sport stores), light taps of the cricket

  6. bat should be made. Starting in the middle of the bat, lightly tap the bat and then work towards the edges. After a while, the tapping of the bat should gradually become a little bit harder. CONTACT US Address: 1461 N Milpitas Blvd Milpitas, CA 95035 Phone: 408.824.7220 Whatsapp: +1 4088247220

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