Dead bat

In cricket, the basic elements are the ball and the bat. The bowler throws a projectile towards the batsman, who tries to fend off the threat. Sometimes some cases are called a dead bat. These are the moments when the ball is hit by the bat so weakly that it quickly loses momentum and lands very close.

Dead bat: the basic meaning

In this case, players should pay attention to their projectile and find out whether it was a technical error or the bat is unsuitable for further use. A careful analysis of the situation helps to avoid such misfires in the future.