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I set up a sock cricket rig in my house during the weekend as I didn't fancy the rain ::)

I put it up in the hallway with 2 sport socks round the ball (so as not to damage walls/people etc :D). Felt great for trying to hit straight - as sideways wasn't an option. I'm hoping it will pay off when nets start in a few weeks.
 
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Virendersingh.berthwal said:
Can u post a video or photo as well.
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I'll try (won't be in my home house until at least next weekend), it's a straightforward enough setup though - The entrance to our attic at home is in the ceiling of the hall. I just tied the string to a nail on one of the rafters so it was hanging down into the hall. Hall is about 1 metre wide - so no temptation for cross batted shots :laugh:
 
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Hi guys,

Just a quick question arising from reading the posts up till now - which out of Play-in-the-V and Eye-In would people recommend? I'm thinking of acquiring one of these two items, but not sure which.

Cheers.
 
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kamikenshin said:
Hi guys,

Just a quick question arising from reading the posts up till now - which out of Play-in-the-V and Eye-In would people recommend? I'm thinking of acquiring one of these two items, but not sure which.

Cheers.
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Hi kamikenshin, depends what you are after working on.

Most guys interested in this type of product are interested in improving hand/eye coordination. If this is the case then I would recommend the Eye In.

However, if you are interested in improving batting technique, then perhaps the weight of the V may be an advantage.

If you wanted to improve in both then perhaps I would still go for the Eye In, you could weight the bat for technique practise ;)
 
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Bearing in mind that Liz has given you the options, I would just add that in terms of value for money the eye-in is your friend. You can use it not only to help improve co-ordination but as Liz said by weighting it you'll get the same effect as the play-in-v bat.

Another option might be to get a but down cricket bat? Most places can offer from £12 -£20 and you get a proper bat except for the shoulders cut off. May be a little more robust and can be used with normal cricket balls if needed.
 
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Readers manufacture a practice bat roughly the width of a cricket ball, it's basically a slightly nicer version of the bat that comes with the eye-in. It's also suitable for nets :D
 
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Hi Everybody,

Cricketing season has ended;so I will continue practice on Weekends with my own custom made "Eye-In" Bat.
Check out the Photo alongwith the Tennis Bat & Tennis Ball.
 
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