Equipment Guide

Equipment Guide

 

NOTE!! Do not buy a bat that is too big for your child (oh he will grow into it!) this will hinder performance and may cause physical harm.....this also applies to all equipment

Also.. until your child requires it, there is no need to buy an expensive bat

Shoes... we recommend that you buy cricket shoes with rubber soles.. as young players can use the same shoes for nets and artificial wickets as well as grass

Cricket bats....cricketers and all top coaches agree with suppliers and manufacturers that choosing the correct size bat is vital for the proper technical development of young cricketers. It is important that the bat is not too long and more importantly not too heavy to hinder correct strok play and good technique. Junior bats are scaled down in size and weight to meet this important requirement.

bat size

approx age

height of batsman

bat length

bat width

1

4-5

to 4'3"

25 1/4""

3 1/2"

2

6-7

4'3 -4'6"

27 3/4"

3 1/2"

3

8

4'6-4'9"

28 3/4"

3 3/4"

4

9-11

4'9-4'11"

29 3/4"

3 3/4"

5

10-12

4'11-5'2"

30 3/4"

4 "

6

11-13

5'2-5'6

31 3/4"

4"

Harrow

12-14

5'6-5'9

32 3/4"

4 1/6"

Full SH

15+

5'9-6'2

33 1/2"

4 1/4"

Full LH

15+

over 6'2"

34 3/8"

4 1/4"

Approx weights of junior bats - this can depend on whether the bat is English or Kashmir Willow. Kashmir Willow bats tend to be at the heavier end of the scales  set out below and are approximate (in lbs and oz)

Size 1

Size 2

Size 3

Size 4

Size 5

Size 6

Harr

1'11 - 1'13

1'12 - 2'0

1'13 - 2'1

2'1 - 2'3

2'2 - 2'4

2'3 - 2'5

2'5 - 2'7

Batting/ Keeping pads.... the critical measurement here is the approx distance ( unfortunately sizes can vary slightly from make to make) from the middle of the knee cap down to the instep - where the tongue of your shoe would sit. Please note that not all pads are available in every size shown here, but this guide should be a good help.

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length

Small Boys

30-32cm

Boys

32-35cm

Youths

36-38cm

Mens

39-43cm

Large Mens

44-48cm

Batting/ Keeping gloves.. a bit tricky this one! - but hopefully this will guide you in the right direction. It has been put together with the help of G&M and Slazenger. The critical measurement is from the start of the wrist to the tip of your longest finger, in a straight line. This again is only approx, but this guide should again be a good help in steering you in the right direction.

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length

Small Boys

165mm

Boys

175mm

Youths

190mm

Mens

210mm

Large Mens

225mm

Helmets. a good fitting helmet is worn with the peak protruding horizontally from the line of the eyebrows. It should feel firm but comfortable with no excessive movement in any direction. We suggest that you always fasten the chin strap for added comfort and security. To measure, run a tape measure around the middle of the forehead, just above the eyebrows, around the side - just above the ears to the 'bump' on the back of the head. Over time the internal padding will mould to the shape of the head. Warning!!! please ensure that a junior size cricket ball does not pass through the grill/guard!

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head circumference

Small Boys

51-52cm

Boys

53-54cm

Youths

54-56cm

Small Mens

56-58cm

Mens

58-60cm

 Large Mens

60-62cm

Shirts/tops and shorts / trousers ...in general cricket clothing, ie shirts and whites tend to be loose fitting for maximum comfort and ease of movement. Whites (trousers) are generally supplied with generous unfinished legs to enable adjustment to the correct fit. Sizes can vary from brand to brand.

to fit

waist

chest

Small Boys

24/26"

26/28"

Boys

26/28"

28/30"

Youths

28/30"

32/34"

Small

30/32"

36/38"

Med

32/34"

38/40"

Large

36/38"

40/42"

XL

38/40"

42/44"

2XL

42/44"

46/48"