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member clubs - Colts Sections.
So
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The following are a guide as to
what size bat you should be using:-
|
Bat Size |
Height
(metres) |
Height
(Feet) |
Age |
|
1 |
upto 1.29m |
up to 4' 3" |
|
|
2 |
1.29 - 1.37 |
4' 3" - 4' 6" |
|
|
3 |
1.37 - 1.44 |
4' 6" - 4' 9" |
8 |
|
4 |
1.44 - 1.50 |
4' 9" - 4' 11" |
9-11 |
|
5 |
1.50 - 1.57 |
4' 11" - 5' 2" |
10-12 |
|
6 |
1.57 - 1.68 |
5' 2" - 5' 6" |
11-13 |
|
Harrow |
1.68 - 1.75 |
5' 6" - 5' 9" |
12-14 |
|
Full SH |
1.75 - 1.88 |
5' 9" - 6' 2" |
15+ |
|
Full LH |
over 1.88 |
over 6' 2" |
15+ |
Full
bat - weights
Light: 2lb 8oz - 2lb 10oz
Medium: 2lb 10oz - 2lb 12oz
Heavy: 2lb 13oz - 3lb
as you can see there is only two
ounces difference
between what is termed a light and medium bat.
Please Note: the above are a
guide,
you are an individual, so Paul and SurreyDowns.Org
suggest you seek assistance from your Cricket Clubs
ECB Qualified coach.
( ECB = England and Wales
Cricket Board )
ECB Directives and Guidelines
http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/publications/directives-and-guidance,97,BP.html
Cricket Skills from the BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/skills/default.stm |