| COLTS But we hope to give some news, of our member clubs - Colts Sections. So email us at colts@surreydowns.org The following are a guide as to what size bat you should be using:- Bat Size | Height (metres) | Height (Feet) | Age | 1 | upto 1.29m | up to 4' 3" | | 2 | 1.29 - 1.37 | 4' 3" - 4' 6" | | 3 | 1.37 - 1.44 | 4' 6" - 4' 9" | 8 | 4 | 1.44 - 1.50 | 4' 9" - 4' 11" | 9-11 | 5 | 1.50 - 1.57 | 4' 11" - 5' 2" | 10-12 | 6 | 1.57 - 1.68 | 5' 2" - 5' 6" | 11-13 | Harrow | 1.68 - 1.75 | 5' 6" - 5' 9" | 12-14 | Full SH | 1.75 - 1.88 | 5' 9" - 6' 2" | 15+ | Full LH | over 1.88 | over 6' 2" | 15+ |
Full bat - weights (for Adults) Light: 2lb 8oz - 2lb 10oz Medium: 2lb 10oz - 2lb 12oz Heavy: 2lb 13oz - 3lb as you can see there is only two ounces difference between what is termed a light and medium bat. Please Note: the above are a guide, you are an individual, so Paul and SurreyDowns.Org suggest you seek assistance from your Cricket Clubs ECB Qualified coach. ( ECB = England and Wales Cricket Board ) ECB Directives and Guidelines http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/publications/directives-and-guidance,97,BP.html Cricket Skills from the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/skills/default.stm |