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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: potzy248 on July 24, 2013, 09:31:43 PM
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I've had a look at a few other topics about wearing one and most of them tell you to harden up and so on.
Now I agree that I wouldn't wear one in a game, thats just asking for ridicule and short pitch bowling. But I have been doing a lot of work with fast short pitch stuff in the nets (Bowling machine cranked right up and bowling awkward bouncers and a coach using the "Sidearm" at very close range where you have a split second to react) needless to say I have been coming home with a fair few ball indents on my body. And yes it has taught me that if you hit the ball with your bat then it does not seem to hurt as much...I'm not a sissy, anyone who has packed down in the front row of a scrum will tell you the same, I'm just sick of being hesitant when I'm training with short pitch stuff.
Soooo whats the best chest guard to use for training purposes please?
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I've had a look at a few other topics about wearing one and most of them tell you to harden up and so on.
Now I agree that I wouldn't wear one in a game, thats just asking for ridicule and short pitch bowling. But I have been doing a lot of work with fast short pitch stuff in the nets (Bowling machine cranked right up and bowling awkward bouncers and a coach using the "Sidearm" at very close range where you have a split second to react) needless to say I have been coming home with a fair few ball indents on my body. And yes it has taught me that if you hit the ball with your bat then it does not seem to hurt as much...I'm not a sissy, anyone who has packed down in the front row of a scrum will tell you the same, I'm just sick of being hesitant when I'm training with short pitch stuff.
Soooo whats the best chest guard to use for training purposes please?
Stretton Fox :)
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I've always thought about getting one but I've struggled to see one I like. Having recently had a little look I was thinking about the Aero one - anybody used their chest guards before?
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Stretton fox ;)
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http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/personal-protection-c1/chest-guards-c39/dukes-hypertec-pro-chest-guard-vest-p684 (http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/personal-protection-c1/chest-guards-c39/dukes-hypertec-pro-chest-guard-vest-p684)
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Stretton Fox would most probably be the best protection that you can get, and I may be wrong but would people genuinely pay £50 for a chest guard that they're intending to only use for training?
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buy the aero one, comfortable and good value for what you need.
good on you for working so hard on the short ball.
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I've had a look at a few other topics about wearing one and most of them tell you to harden up and so on.
Now I agree that I wouldn't wear one in a game, thats just asking for ridicule and short pitch bowling. But I have been doing a lot of work with fast short pitch stuff in the nets (Bowling machine cranked right up and bowling awkward bouncers and a coach using the "Sidearm" at very close range where you have a split second to react) needless to say I have been coming home with a fair few ball indents on my body. And yes it has taught me that if you hit the ball with your bat then it does not seem to hurt as much...I'm not a sissy, anyone who has packed down in the front row of a scrum will tell you the same, I'm just sick of being hesitant when I'm training with short pitch stuff.
Soooo whats the best chest guard to use for training purposes please?
Sorry but I am one for practising as you you play. Another example batters having a net with sunglasses on really winds me up.
One drill that may help a friend with a tennis racquet and box of tennis balls his job is to bounce you and hit you- your job use the bat or get out the way and keep score.
just my thoughts.
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I'd suggest wearing whatever in practice you are going to wear in a game. If you are comfortable then you are more likely to perform. There is nothing wrong with added protection if the bowling you are facing warrants it. As you become more adept at playing the short ball then you might not want the chest guard anymore.
I'd agree with the thoughts of others that the Stretton Fox seems the best bet for quality of protection but they are obviously pretty costly
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Sorry but I am one for practising as you you play. Another example batters having a net with sunglasses on really winds me up.
One drill that may help a friend with a tennis racquet and box of tennis balls his job is to bounce you and hit you- your job use the bat or get out the way and keep score.
just my thoughts.
Agreed. But I'm trying to face this sort of stuff to get used to short pitch fast (80mph+) and I don't see any point in getting hit in the chest if you don't have to.
I have used the tennis balls as you say but that only does so much. I also wear an arm guard only in the nets. Just like rugby players wearing padded suits for contact I would imagine, limiting the damage.
Stretton Fox guards are a bit pricey for just training. Might look at Aero. Cheers.
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If you are working on this area of your batting game, and you want to avoid bruised ribs, then I would get one!
Good suggestions and the Dukes and Aero. Or if you want the best comfort, protection and yet light and not bulky then the Stretton fox! Depends on your budget I guess!
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Good thread OP
Nothing to do with sissy stuff or what people think, if you really want to improve your range of shots like pull, hook even back foot bowler back punch (T20 style) then wear a decent chest guard, this will give you more comfort while playing short balls no matter at what pace :)
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I'm of the opinion that what you wear in nets you play in. Once you are comfortable with the short ball, wearing a guard, regardless of how comfortable you are, psychologically it WILL be different out in the middle without one.
A mate of mine who is a former first class cricketer swore by this approach, down to wearing the same gear in nets as in matches so that he was always comfortable when it mattered.
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I'd say the aero is the best off the shelf pad, but having upgraded to a stretton fox, aero isn't even close.
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Its all well and good wearing in nets what you would out in the middle but if your working on a particular area for 30mins/1hr at a time the chances of you getting hit multiple times in the same spot is quite high compared with a game where you are going to get far less short balls. Id get one and as you get more confident in the shot then perhaps stop wearing it for training sessions.
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ive used the dukes vest guard when its required and seems to do me ok. few glancing blows it has dealt well with.
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What I would say about this is that the wearing of chest protectors in the sort of training that is described in this thread is becoming increasingly common. The question of whether you must train in the same gear as you play in is a different question. I think that's a matter of personal preference/obsession.
The other trend that we are seeing is the increasing use of chest protectors by bowlers who don't want to risk a rib injury. When Mickey Arthur was coach of South Africa he used to insist on all his fast bowlers wearing Aero chest protectors because the downside to the team of an injury far exceeded the slight inconvenience of having to wear one (especially one of our ones :D).
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As they say, protection first! ;) I'm definitely thinking of getting a P1 chest guard, simply so my minds at rest whilst I'm trying to play the short ball!