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[mujju]

Hey guys ... Does using a heavy bat in the nets helps with timing and the bat speed ?have heard some people do.. Your thoughts on it guys?..i personally never tried it though.. Cheers 

[Nickauger]

Use the forum search function mate. Been discussed before

[Leddster138]

I've tried using a heavy bat for the first half of a net and swapping half way through to see if there is much of a difference. I've seen baseball players swing two/three bats together before going out to bat. However the major difference between a baseball player and a cricket player doesn't have to deal with variable bounce and spin/sideways movement. I found a heavy bat just restricted what shots I could play. I found myself not really using sideways shots like the sweep and pull and tended to hang around on the front foot. If this is your aim then it's good to try. I don't believe it affects your timing if you're watching the ball closely.

[mujju]

Use the forum search function mate. Been discussed before

oops i am sure i missed that ..sorry

[mujju]

I've tried using a heavy bat for the first half of a net and swapping half way through to see if there is much of a difference. I've seen baseball players swing two/three bats together before going out to bat. However the major difference between a baseball player and a cricket player doesn't have to deal with variable bounce and spin/sideways movement. I found a heavy bat just restricted what shots I could play. I found myself not really using sideways shots like the sweep and pull and tended to hang around on the front foot. If this is your aim then it's good to try. I don't believe it affects your timing if you're watching the ball closely.

thanks mate will give it try ..