2006-12-09 02:55:47 · 8 answers · asked by Cooldude 1 in Sports ➔ Cricket
A naturally finished modern cricket bat cannot be used immediately after production, as it is likely to be damaged. The willow begins in an uncompressed and raw state and must be treated. One of the most important phases it must undergo is that of "Knocking-in". This compresses the exposed wood and allows it to be more resistant, whilst simultaneously improving the spring and response of the blade. "Knocking-in" should begin on the edges of the blade, as they are the most likely areas for early cracks to appear.
To further improve endurance, a thin layer of linseed oil should be applied to the main face of the bat. It should then be stored horizontally overnight to allow the oil to saturate the bat. After three to four hours "Knocking-in" a further thin layer should be added. At this point the bat is ready to be used in gentle catching sessions or warm-ups until it has had sufficient experience of the ball.
"Knocking-in" can be performed in a number of ways; using a ball in the hand with gentle tapping, using a custom designed mallet (requires caution) or by machine (in recent years, bat manufacturers have begun to sell bats that are "ready-to-use", but despite this implication their preparation is infrequently complete).
2006-12-09 15:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To maintain a cricket bat, before it is used, it must be knocked in with a bat mallet to compress the willow. After that it needs to be oiled with linseed oil. You have two choices from there. 1: Oil the bat 3-4 times during the year with a light coat, wiping all excess off and not oiling the splice. 2: Fit a sheet of Extratec to the blade of the bat. Extratec helps to protect the face of the bat and you only need to oil the back of the bat, not the front as it is protetced by the Extratec. I recommend oiling the bat, although Extratec can be easier, the layer causes the willow lose a very tiny percentage of its rebound qualities. This will not impact the performace of the bat though
2006-12-09 08:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jesse F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After smashing the crickets with the bat it is important to remember to wash it off. The dried crickets will start to rot the wood after a while. Once the bat is washed off let it air dry. This will help prevent to wood from cracking. Once it is dry put a nice furnature polish over it to prtect it till the next time you go and smash crickets, spiders, etc.
Or just switch over to a aluminum bat. You can just wash this off under the sink. To get a nice shine from the aluminum try polishing it with mag wheel polish. With a little elbow grease you can get the bat to shine like chrome.
2006-12-09 03:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by acidcrap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never play with it when its raining , and it will be as good as anything . ive heard a lot about oiling but the companies that make bats are using good nice wood now . we dont need to worry about all the mundane things . though it is advised to play straight , the more you middle the ball the longer the life of the bat would be , the more you edge it ,the sooner it will break
2006-12-09 21:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
linseed oil - wipe it on with a cloth leave it in a dust free area then wipe of the excess, do this frequently
2006-12-09 02:58:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil it with linsed oil and don't use water.Wipe the dust.Applt stokers on it.
2006-12-09 02:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by Ashwin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
handle it with its stairing and push its cluch and drive it carefully and if u have a accident with me i will fight with u ok.
2006-12-09 10:05:56 · answer #7 · answered by happy chinkoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-12-09 03:23:09 · answer #8 · answered by rushabh169 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋