Cricket Skills and Rules: Run Out, Bat Parts and Power Hitting

Hitting big shots in cricket requires a combination of timing and understanding the sweet spot on the cricket bat. Learn the essential run out rules and how to properly wear protective guards.

Cricket player at bat, New York City

How to Wear a Cricket Guard

Like many sports, cricket is played with equipment such as sticks and balls that can come into contact with a player's body. One vulnerable area on males is, of course, the genital area.

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What Is the Cricket Rule for Run Out & Cross Over?

Even if cricket is your cup of tea, you may have a hard time following the in's and out's of the game. Especially the "out's." The Laws of Cricket are constantly being revised and upgraded and if someone isn't up-to-date, confusion on the lower levels of the game can occur.

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How to Hit Big Shots in Cricket

Hitting the ball out of the ground is one of most enjoyable aspects of playing cricket. The big shots are a series of shots used with the specific intention of hitting the ball in the air.

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Parts of a Cricket Bat

Cricket is a non-contact bat and ball sport with similarities to baseball. A batsman faces a bowler and attempts to hit a hard, leather-covered ball to score runs. Cricket bats are traditionally made of white willow wood that has been treated with linseed oil to make the wood waterproof and less likely to split.

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Skills in Cricket

Cricket requires a variety of skills that are commonly used in a number of sports. Hand-eye coordination, throwing or catching a ball, balance and intense, long-term concentration are just a few.

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