League Bat and Trap

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Set of Bat and Trap and 2 balls for the Kentish pub game of Bat and Trap
Superior robust trap made from solid Oak wood with metal fittings and hinged painted wicket
Trap and bat hand-made in England by an experienced craftsman
All components made to specification suitable for bat and trap leagues
Fun game that can enhance any pub offering or outdoor event
Made in Britain

The game of Bat and Trap is an ancient relative of Cricket, still popular in Kent and an interesting game for those looking for something new to try. The same equipment could also be used for playing another traditional game, "Knur and Spell", that will go down well at village fetes or local fairs.

Full Size League standard solid Oak Bat and Trap Starter set (Bat, Trap, 2 balls)
Price includes delivery for Eng/Wales/Lowlands.

Apologies - out of stock. Date new stock due: unknown. Email us to be notified when new stock arrives.

ETA: 1 working day + transit time

Ref: 00KR22

£188.99

£157.49 (Ex.VAT)

Hand-made solid Oak League standard Trap for Bat and Trap (no balls & bat)

Apologies - out of stock. Date new stock due: unknown. Email us to be notified when new stock arrives.

ETA: 1 working day + transit time

Ref: 00H614

£149.99

£124.99 (Ex.VAT)

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This is a solid, robust version of this great game, made to withstand the rigours of league use. Not only is our trap practical, we believe it is also the most beautiful example of such equipment that has ever been made.

Both the trap and the bat are hand-made by an English craftsman in Oak hardwood which is the hardest wood that we can obtain at a sensible cost. The Trap design is based on an old Kent League Trap possessed by the owner of Masters Traditional Games.

Occasionally, you will see inferior Traps for sale locally or on the Internet. Before buying an alternative, check it against some of the following features of our trap:

Aluminium along total length of base to protect the main body of wood
Wicket hinged at ground level (vital because otherwise a low ball will not topple the wicket)
Four holes in the aluminium base to allow trap to be pegged down, if desired
Galvanised aluminium wicket hinge
Galvanised pivot bolt
Freely moving wicket hinge and trap pivot
Rubber strip across the aluminium base to absorb the impact of the wicket
Rubber strip underneath the pivot ends to absorb the impact of the see-saw
Re-inforced pivot
Wooden components all laquer finished

Our Bat is nominally 5.5 inches wide and conforms to all known Bat and Trap league requirements, as does our Trap. The balls are hard rubber lacrosse balls which are the best balls for Bat and Trap that we know of.

Please note that simple assembly is required. The metal base must be screwed into the wooden trap. 7 screws are provided (this includes 1 spare).

Please take extra care to ensure the bats and not hit on the edge of the trap. The impact from such hit may damage the bat.

See also: Bat and Trap Balls. See also: Uber Club Rounders Posts & Bases.

Hand-made solid Oak League standard Bat for Bat and Trap

ETA: 1 working day + transit time

Ref: 001R21

£25.49

£21.24 (Ex.VAT)