THE ACADEMY PROGRAMME
The first new bat size in 100 years. An important innovation from the
GM youth development and coaching scheme.
Lightness with power. Fills the void for junior batsmen who are too tall
for Harrow but are not ready for a Full Size bat.
Too often junior players use bats that are a size too big for them, particularly
when stepping from Harrow to Full Size.
Bats that are too heavy force the player to alter his grip trying to
lift the bat when playing a shot, bringing the bat down across the line
of the ball.
Likewise bats that are too long prevent the bat being picked up correctly
as the top of the handle gets in the way.
All top coaches agree that choosing the correct size bat is vital for
proper technical development.
The ACADEMY bat size enables a junior batsman to obtain power without
having to graduate too soon to a Full Size bat.
Special willow selection and custom blade and handle specifications produce
a light, compact bat which retains the driving power of a full size bat,
has an excellent pick-up and allows the aspiring player to concentrate
fully on developing batting technique. Gunn & Moore particularly recommend
Academy bats for players between about 5’6” and 5’9”.
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