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Grains on a Cricket Bat: Choose a Better Bat with THIS 1 TIP! Buying a good cricket bat can be an expensive affair! Thus, it is of utmost importance that we understand the nuances of a good cricket bat such as the grains on a cricket bat. Why are there any grains on a cricket bat? What do these grains signify? In this post, we will understand the details about the grains on a cricket bat. Grains on a cricket bat are vertical lines present naturally on a bat. A good cricket bat has about 6 to 12 grains on it. Each grain represents 1 year of growth of that particular willow tree. Number of grains have a direct correlation with the quality of the cricket bat. So, how do you identify these grains and what else should you be aware about the grains when choosing a cricket bat? Let’s learn a bit more – How to Identify the Grains on a Cricket Bat? As we mentioned above, grains are nothing but vertical lines on a cricket bat. On some cricket bats, the grains or the vertical lines can be straigh...

1.Standing Sideways Always stand facing the bowler with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your body with your hips, keeping your back straight. As you hold the bat ready, point your non-dominant shoulder towards the bowler and make sure to keep your eyes on the ball. Your shoulders shouldn’t drop and must be at eye level at all times. If you are right-handed, you stand on the right side of the stump and if left-handed, you stand on the left side of the stump . 2.Hold the bat Always hold your bat tight and firmly. If you are right-handed, your left hand should be holding the end of the bat with the knuckles facing the bowler and your right hand should be placed above your left hand and hold the bat with 2 fingers and your thumb. Your thumb and the index finger should be in a V position for a better and a tighter grip. The opposite for left-handed batsmen. Make sure your hands are close to each other and the paddle of the bat should feel comfortable in your hands.  3.Grip ...