How to Knock in a Cricket Bat - Tips on How and Why you need to do it

Knocking in cricket bats is a crucial part of the preparation process.
This video will look at how you need to knock in cricket bats and why you need to knock these in - including some important tips on how to maximise the performance of your cricket bat.
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[@youasamaan]

Very informative vlog

[@ahsanmemon2156]

Very nicely explained, thank you.

[@stuartwhite1548]

Really useful video and extremely well explained. Looking forward to knocking in my new bat!

[@AJSportsUK]

Thank you Stuart. Glad you found the video useful :)

[@skylightbyshraddha]

it really work

[@umairbinijaz]

Informative and well explained tips about knocking a cricket bat.👍🏻

[@benny7498]

Can you knock in the edges at a 45 degree angle? I have seen some people do this but some dont…

[@AJSportsUK]

Hi Benny, you can do this but you have to be very careful so you do not end up hitting and damaging the right angle edge of the bat. Hence the glancing blows to the edge are a much safer option.

[@benny7498]

@@AJSportsUK thank you for your help!

[@abhishekhiwrale5938]

Good tips... Can you knock your bat with the Scuff sheet on?

[@AJSportsUK]

Hi Abhishek, yes you can knock a bat in with an scuff sheet on. This will not impact on the quality of the knocking in as long as the bat has been oiled correctly before the scuff sheet was applied.

[@lukie9196]

Personally I wouldn't use a mallet I was told by pro players there bats where only knocked using balls on mallets it means the bat get used to ball contact and also if the seam marks come up you'll know it needs more knocking in as you don't play with wooden balls.