How to knock in a cricket bat ?

Question

Cricket bat has to hit a hard coke ball and many times it gets damaged. I want to know that how can I take care of my cricket bat and how can I knock in my bat to protect it and increase its durability.

Answer 1

You can't really tell if the bat is fully knocked in over the whole blade. The purpose for knocking in a bat is to form a thin hard layer on the outside of the bat to protect the soft willow from being damaged and increase the overall lifespan of the bat. 6 hours of juggling with a ball using a mallet and someone giving you gentle thrown downs is usually sufficient Along with good oiling.