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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: thedon on December 30, 2012, 09:54:57 PM

Title: Toe
Post by: thedon on December 30, 2012, 09:54:57 PM
Any ideas on how to make a toe grippy without putting a toe guard on?
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Post by: The_Bird on December 30, 2012, 10:01:35 PM
Shoe Goo?
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Post by: alba caerulea on December 30, 2012, 10:01:59 PM
Grippy?
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Post by: procricket on December 30, 2012, 10:04:50 PM
I use pva glue to seal and bond my toe
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Post by: thedon on December 30, 2012, 10:12:02 PM
Grippy?
I dont want the bat slipping when i tap
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Post by: alba caerulea on December 30, 2012, 10:16:53 PM
I dont want the bat slipping when i tap

The world has gone mad
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Post by: Bruce on December 30, 2012, 10:20:31 PM
The world has gone mad

Best quote ever.
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Post by: Johnny on December 30, 2012, 10:21:47 PM
Indeed, I'd suggest you're tapping it wrong.

Maybe buzz can sort you out ;P
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Post by: alba caerulea on December 30, 2012, 10:24:37 PM
I'll have a quick look through the Bob Woolmer book and see which technique he suggests
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Post by: Bruce on December 30, 2012, 10:32:23 PM
How/where/why would the bat slip whilst tapping at the crease?
Have you tried tapping your foot instead?
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Post by: thedon on December 30, 2012, 10:34:17 PM
Indeed, I'd suggest you're tapping it wrong.

Maybe buzz can sort you out ;P

never thought of it like that. Thats where ive been going wrong! lol
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Post by: thedon on December 30, 2012, 10:37:22 PM
I tap the bat just before the bowler releases the ball. Something that I feel counteracts my tendancy to do a front foot press
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Post by: tim2000s on December 30, 2012, 10:56:17 PM
Good god, you are mental... I find willow on earth to be particularly slip free. What on earth do you do to yours? :D
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Post by: Vitas Cricket on December 30, 2012, 11:07:07 PM
Why would you want it grippy?!

I want it to be Teflon coated, so I can confidently slide my bat in when running.
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Post by: Vulcan Cricket on December 30, 2012, 11:13:28 PM
why dont you get som 3m grip tape lol
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Post by: ammo on December 30, 2012, 11:22:28 PM
glue some sand paper on the bottom of it
How do your run between wickets with a grippy toe and how does it slip is the bat too small for you?
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Post by: Spanky on December 31, 2012, 12:15:13 AM
Are you training indoors on roll out matting when your suffering with you bat slipping in your stance?
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Post by: i12breakfree on December 31, 2012, 01:32:14 AM
In USA 99% pitches are artificial , turf / concrete pitches. So the bat does slip if the mat has a tear. I once played on such a pitch where the mat had a patch and it was taped up in the area where you put your bat for a RH batsmen stance. Not sure if the bat grip will help, but atleast that is the issue.
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Post by: alba caerulea on December 31, 2012, 02:06:33 AM
You shouldn't be leaning on your bat anyway

This is the most ridiculous topic I have seen for a while and I can't believe people are actually replying with serious suggestions  ???

Good luck with your grippy toes you bunch of nutters  :)
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Post by: i12breakfree on December 31, 2012, 02:27:15 AM
obviously its a wrong stance
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Post by: thedon on December 31, 2012, 10:48:15 AM
The world has gone mad

This is the most ridiculous topic I have seen for a while and I can't believe people are actually replying with serious suggestions  ???

If you havent got anything constructive to say and think this is such a riduculous topic, I suggest you keep your opinions to yourself.
Are you training indoors on roll out matting when your suffering with you bat slipping in your stance?

Yes I am fining this on the carpet type indoor matting. Bats with toe guards seem to be fine.
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Post by: Spanky on December 31, 2012, 10:54:43 AM
Noticed the last winter at indoor nets with one of my bats that had no toe guard on, I just left it and as soon as I played outside or on the rubbery proper indoor flooring there was no issue.

The last thing you want is a grippy toe as when you try to slide your bat in they grip and jar causing issues.
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Post by: Ciaran on December 31, 2012, 11:00:15 AM
If you know the fix is a Toe Guard, and you realise basically the whole forum thinks this is a mad question, may I suggest using a Toe Guard?
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Post by: thedon on December 31, 2012, 12:14:49 PM
Any ideas on how to make a toe grippy without putting a toe guard on?

If you know the fix is a Toe Guard, and you realise basically the whole forum thinks this is a mad question, may I suggest using a Toe Guard?

Read the original post before you comment.

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Post by: Ciaran on December 31, 2012, 12:21:40 PM
I did read it, and you basically realise its a stupid topic dont you?

Sho-glu or PVA glue roughed up would be your best bet, other than the obvious toe guard. Seeing as you know it doesnt happen with one it would make a lot more sense for you to just use one of them!
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Post by: tim2000s on December 31, 2012, 12:21:45 PM
Read the original post before you comment.
That is his point...
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Post by: FattusCattus on December 31, 2012, 12:48:55 PM
25 posts on this utterly bizarre thread.

Wow - we're really nerdy!
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Post by: ppccopener on December 31, 2012, 01:11:21 PM
this forum is a different gravy sometimes
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Post by: tushar sehgal on December 31, 2012, 01:49:43 PM
Not sure if you can do anything about making the toe more grippy but are you leaning on the bat expecting a short-pitch delivery? or tired?

Anything you put on like shoe goo or glue would come off quickly...