Getting Started

USAcricketman · 08-08-2004, 07:16 PM

Hi, im 17 and just learned how to play cricket. I fell in love with this sport the instant i played it. But im trying to buy a starter set for back yard use mainly. Im trying to not spend alot of cash. I need somthing that wont brake after a couple uses. I found one set that seemed alright but im sceptical that its plastic. http://www.thesportsauthority.com/pr...ductId=1365621

Tell me what you think for getting started.

NikhilN · 08-08-2004, 07:41 PM

The thing is very cheap...not sure if you should buy it cause it doesnt look right to me

age_master · 08-08-2004, 08:10 PM

thats sort of thing is fine for mucking around in the backyard, though tennis balls are better than whatever comes with that.

another way would be to contact the closest cricket side to you and seeing if they have any old equiment they could give you...

where in the US do you live?

USAcricketman · 08-08-2004, 11:41 PM

I live in Chicago, IL

USAcricketman · 08-08-2004, 11:49 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

this looks semi quality for a price i can aford. If any one can send me links from ebay or other stuff like that it would be very much appreciated.

USAcricketman · 09-08-2004, 12:16 PM

What is a willow bat?

Neil Pickup · 09-08-2004, 01:35 PM

Willow = A type of Tree

rodderss · 10-08-2004, 04:49 PM

well normally you can pick up a slazenger v 600 package for twenty pounds here with wood stumps , beginenrs bat , rubber ball keeper gloves , good for twenty pounds ,

Langeveldt · 10-08-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodderss

well normally you can pick up a slazenger v 600 package for twenty pounds here with wood stumps , beginenrs bat , rubber ball keeper gloves , good for twenty pounds ,

Willow bats will be more expensive for you when you do make the step up..

You will have to import them if you are from Chicago.. However if you have some cricket friends, Im sure you can get hold of a guy who can import them from the subcontinent. Thats usually the cheapest way...

These guys are brilliant
http://www.cricketbat.co.za/products...id=1&B1=Select

They offer all sorts of different prices, and all the equipment you will need if you are importing.. But watch you don't get stumped up on any import taxes (think that is just a European thing though)

rodderss · 12-08-2004, 02:04 PM

there not english willow are they generally not the starter set , you can pick up this set for around 20 squids in england like i said before

Cloete · 12-08-2004, 04:08 PM

It depends what you're after mate. If you're looking for a backyard set then that first Alec Stewart set is tops for that!

If you're looking to play cricket at some later stage in an organised environment you'll be wanting the english willow bat for use on a leather ball.

USAcricketman · 03-09-2004, 02:57 PM

Yah i stopped posting for a little while because school started. I got a cricket tennis set and im pleased with it. Seems very stable and will last me as long as im goofin off in the back yard.

Heheheh Leather balls

Don · 03-09-2004, 03:49 PM

well when u are looking to step up a bit i suggest a kashmir willow bat.that would be better for beginning level of cricket and its cheaper too.

cameeel · 31-03-2005, 03:32 AM

Good luck with your cricket USACricketMan

Nnanden · 31-03-2005, 04:35 AM

Great to see you loving it mate, keep it up! Backyard cricket rocks hard...

08-08-2004, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
USAcricketman Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 8	Getting Started Hi, im 17 and just learned how to play cricket. I fell in love with this sport the instant i played it. But im trying to buy a starter set for back yard use mainly. Im trying to not spend alot of cash. I need somthing that wont brake after a couple uses. I found one set that seemed alright but im sceptical that its plastic. http://www.thesportsauthority.com/pr...ductId=1365621 Tell me what you think for getting started.

08-08-2004, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
age_master Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 15,777	thats sort of thing is fine for mucking around in the backyard, though tennis balls are better than whatever comes with that. another way would be to contact the closest cricket side to you and seeing if they have any old equiment they could give you... where in the US do you live? __________________ Member of CW Green Kerry O'Keefe - Worlds funniest Commentator

09-08-2004, 12:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
USAcricketman Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 8	Willow=Plastic What is a willow bat?

09-08-2004, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Neil Pickup Cricket Web Staff Member / Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 26,361	Willow = A type of Tree __________________ MSN Messenger: minardineil2000 at hotmail dot com \| AAAS Chairman CricketWeb Black \| CricketWeb XI Captain ClarkeWatch: We're Watching Rikki - Are You? Up The Grecians - Exeter City FC Completing the Square: My Cricket Web Blog

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rodderss Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: burnham england Posts: 5	slazenger there not english willow are they generally not the starter set , you can pick up this set for around 20 squids in england like i said before

08-08-2004, 11:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
USAcricketman Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 8	I live in Chicago, IL

08-08-2004, 11:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
USAcricketman Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 8	http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting this looks semi quality for a price i can aford. If any one can send me links from ebay or other stuff like that it would be very much appreciated.

10-08-2004, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
rodderss Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: burnham england Posts: 5	well normally you can pick up a slazenger v 600 package for twenty pounds here with wood stumps , beginenrs bat , rubber ball keeper gloves , good for twenty pounds ,

12-08-2004, 04:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cloete International Captain Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suncorp Stadium Posts: 7,004	It depends what you're after mate. If you're looking for a backyard set then that first Alec Stewart set is tops for that! If you're looking to play cricket at some later stage in an organised environment you'll be wanting the english willow bat for use on a leather ball. __________________ CWXI Regular - Member of CW Black Blacks ftw

03-09-2004, 02:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
USAcricketman Cricket Spectator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 8	Thanks eveyone Yah i stopped posting for a little while because school started. I got a cricket tennis set and im pleased with it. Seems very stable and will last me as long as im goofin off in the back yard. Heheheh Leather balls

03-09-2004, 03:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Don State Vice-Captain Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: trinidad Posts: 1,235	well when u are looking to step up a bit i suggest a kashmir willow bat.that would be better for beginning level of cricket and its cheaper too. Last edited by Don; 03-09-2004 at 03:51 PM.

31-03-2005, 03:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
cameeel International Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6,902	Good luck with your cricket USACricketMan __________________ Proud Member of the Melbourne Demons ,'97,'98,'99,'05-'13 Supporter of Melbourne Demons FC, Aston Villa FC, and the Flyers "This tournament is a joke. Grass is for cows, I'm never coming back." - Marat Safin

31-03-2005, 04:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,186	Great to see you loving it mate, keep it up! Backyard cricket rocks hard... __________________ Jesus saves proudly supporting Liverpool FC

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