Topic: Knocking in is this okay to do? (Read 1931 times)

imogzyboy · « **on:** March 25, 2013, 09:05:48 AM »

I'm just wondering if you bought a brand new bat and went straight into the nets against a bowling machine? Is this okay or is this just as bad as playing straight away with it!

Thanks

19reading87 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:09:31 AM »

That's a good question mate. One I've never been 100% sure of

toenails97 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:09:53 AM »

I'd always knock the toe and edge in a bit just incase you mis time one and crack it, does it have an anti scuff on?

Number4 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:10:46 AM »

Something I wouldn't do.... Always knock in first and roll the edges on the bath

imogzyboy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:12:03 AM »

It currently has just a clear sheet on that it comes with but I'm thinking of putting hammer edge on? Are they better? Or shall I just leave the one it has on it and put some edge tape on?

The_Bird · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:17:52 AM »

Keep the speed low and don't smash it and it should be ok

GarrettJ · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:23:26 AM »

Always knock your bat in for at least 2 hours solid until you can allow SOMEONE ELSE to whack it full pelt with your mallet without worrying it will get cracked

I use a round mallet (GN one) not the flatter ones, knocks it in better I feel

The_Bird · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:37:28 AM »

What bat is it?

ACM0608 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:39:13 AM »

I always personally knock mine in even if they have said they are pre knocked in bats. I would not risk using a bat until I have at least knocked in the edges and toe.

EaglesCC · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:40:53 AM »

If you�re planning on only knocking it in via a bowling machine then you�ll leave a huge area which is exposed � i.e. the edges and toe.

I think a mix of mallet and machine would be fine as the balls used in the machine are softer too.

Personally though I would at least knock in the edges first because I�m not good enough to get it in the sweet spot every time.

thedon · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2013, 10:46:53 AM »

What about if its pre knocked in?

Simmy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:08:54 AM »

knocking in.. yawn

GarrettJ · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:13:28 AM »

all bats need knocking in even if pre knocked in and it improves the performance.

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2013, 01:54:26 PM »

Work on the edges and toe for a while to protect them, even a BOLA ball can cause nasty damage.

But if you've done some work on the vulnerable parts of the bat, then facing a bowling machine is a brilliant way to help knock in the face of the bat.

jamesisapayne · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2013, 02:05:39 PM »

It's also a lot more fun too!

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