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Cricket terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
B
- BS 7928:2013
- The British Standard for cricket helmets covering impact and ball penetration. Read the guide →
E
- English willow
- Salix alba caerulea grown mainly in England; light and responsive bat timber. Read the guide →
H
- Harrow
- The largest junior bat size, for tall teenagers. Read the guide →
K
- Kashmir willow
- Denser willow grown in Kashmir, used for durable, affordable bats. Read the guide →
- Knocking in
- Compressing a new bat's fibers with a mallet so it can face a hard ball. Read the guide →
N
- Neck guard
- A clip-on guard protecting the back of the neck below the helmet. Read the guide →
P
- Pick-up
- How light or heavy a bat feels when lifted, set by weight and balance. Read the guide →
S
- Short Handle (SH)
- The standard adult cricket bat size. Read the guide →