Lesson 9 of 15
Batting Pads, Gloves & Protection
5 min read•5/19 sections
PU foam, finger rolls, thigh pads.
Materials: High-density PU foam cane rods for pads; high-density foam rolls for gloves; HDPE shells for chest and thigh guards.
Technical Breakdown
19-section schemaDefinition
Pads (front and back), gloves, thigh pad, arm guard, chest guard, abdominal guard — the layered protective system for the batter.
History
Batting helmets became common after Dennis Amiss and Graham Yallop wore them in 1977–78; British Standard BS7928:2013 is today's certification benchmark.
Physics Involved
Each pad layer dissipates impact energy a larger area, reducing peak pressure on bone by 60–80%.
Tactical Use
Lighter pads (450–550g) suit running between wickets; heavier traditional pads (650–800g) absorb better.
Common Mistakes & Drills
Old, compressed foam loses impact resistance — replace every 2–3 seasons of regular use.