Topic: Wearing a chest guard (Read 2789 times)

potzy248 · « **on:** July 24, 2013, 09:31:43 PM »

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?

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:34:37 PM »

Quote from: potzy248 on July 24, 2013, 09:31:43 PM

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

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:35:18 PM »

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?

toenails97 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:36:16 PM »

Stretton fox

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:45:00 PM »

http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/personal-protection-c1/chest-guards-c39/dukes-hypertec-pro-chest-guard-vest-p684

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:55:59 PM »

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?

Buzz · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:58:29 PM »

buy the aero one, comfortable and good value for what you need.

good on you for working so hard on the short ball.

Kez · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2013, 10:15:28 PM »

Quote from: potzy248 on July 24, 2013, 09:31:43 PM

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.

Giraffe208 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2013, 10:18:25 PM »

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

potzy248 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2013, 01:10:19 AM »

Quote from: Kez on July 24, 2013, 10:15:28 PM

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.

petehosk · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2013, 05:41:12 AM »

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!

ManHOOS · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2013, 05:50:47 AM »

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

tim2000s · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2013, 06:05:51 AM »

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.

mr_wickets · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2013, 06:45:31 AM »

I'd say the aero is the best off the shelf pad, but having upgraded to a stretton fox, aero isn't even close.

mdg20 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2013, 10:56:05 AM »

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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