Pre-Knocked in Cricket Bats.
What are pre-knocked in cricket bats?
Bats that come “pre-knocked” in or “pre-prepared” (manufacturers follow this process before they ship the bats). Manufacturers may have employed special machinery to compress the bats and mimic the “Knocking-in” process. However, all manufacturers will still recommend knocking in the cricket bats for a short duration. Instead of knocking the bat in for long periods using a hardwood bat mallet, you could conduct short practice slip catches using an old cricket ball. Knocking the face further will be beneficial in developing overall performance.
Top Tips
- Inspect your bat regularly for any signs of damage or dryness due to a lack of oiling. This way, you can take preventative measures before your cricket bat breaks.
- When in the nets, please ensure that the bowlers use high-quality cricket balls and it will avoid damaging your cricket bats.
- Avoid getting the toe of the bat wet during matches and net practice.
- If cracks appear on the face and the edges of the cricket bat, sand them out and apply a covering of oil.
- During a season, sand the blade and edges of the cricket bat twice using sandpaper. Then apply covering oil.
Please Note:
One must know that the cricket ball is supposed to contact the blade in the middle of the bat. If the ball strikes the bottom or edges of the bat, it is considered a bad shot, and you cannot attribute the blade’s condition to any resulting damage.
When batsmen strike the ball from the edge or bottom of the bat, all bats will encounter damage. However, one must agree that a badly miss-timed shot can cause damage to the bat, and this is usually obvious on examination.
