“The Boys' Guide to Cricket” is a simple and concise guide to the game of cricket aimed at children. This volume covers all the basics of the game, from the required equipment and how to hold the bat to running, bowling, and beyond. Written in simple language and full of helpful diagrams, “The Boys' Guide to Cricket” is ideal for children with an interest in learning the game. Contents include: “Cricket”, “Bats”, “Weight and Size”, “Quality of Bat”, “Care of Bat”, “Pads”, “Batting Gloves”, “Boots”, “Ball”, “Hints on Batting”, “Holding the Bat”, “How to Stand”, “Playing the Ball”, “General Hints on Batting”, “Running”, “Bowling”, “Hints on Bowling”, “Hints on Fielding”, “Books on Cricket”, etc.
