Make the step up with some new cricket equipment

The summer is in full swing and the Ashes tests keep on coming. It’s a glorious time for cricket fans. One enthralling encounter after another. For many people when they were growing up cricket meant nothing more than a knock around in the garden or down at the beach. A bit of fun when the sun was shining. They never had the chance to play more seriously, which is a huge shame because it’s such a great game.

Cricket is one of those games where youngsters need access to specialist facilities and a bit of coaching. There’s only one place for that and that’s down at the local cricket club. It’s a wonderful opportunity to have the chance to step up from playing with friends and family and giving the sport a more serious try. Inspired by their idols heroics in test matches against the Aussies, more and more youngsters are keen to have a go.

A dedicated cricket shop can be hard to find on the high street. Modern sports stores are much more geared up towards clothing and trainers than serious equipment, which is why so many people are starting to look online for the supplies that they need. Here people can find the cricket equipment they need to get their kids started in the sport, all in one place and at the right price too.

Kitted out in pads, gloves and new helmet it’s time to head to the nets for some practice. Here aspiring batsmen can work on their shots and technique. Not everyone has the right temperament for batting, but that’s OK, maybe they can make it as a fast bowler or a spinner. Agile kids with cat like reflexes might want to give wicket keeper a go. Capitalise on their enthusiasm and help to give them a start in cricket. It’s a great sport at every level.