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 bat and ball

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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