Description
SS Middler Senior Training Bat – Precision Training for Better Batting
Sharpen your technique. Elevate your game.
The SS Middler Training Bat is engineered for serious cricketers who want to refine their batting skills and build next-level hand-eye coordination. Significantly slimmer than a standard cricket bat, the Middler demands precision and rewards focus — making it the perfect tool for honing timing, footwork, and control in the nets or at home.
By training with a reduced hitting surface, players learn to watch the ball more closely, play with softer hands, and develop muscle memory that translates directly to improved performance with a match bat.
Whether you're an up-and-coming junior, an elite senior cricketer, or a coach working with a squad, this bat is a must-have addition to your training setup.
Training Benefits:
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Improves Hand-Eye Coordination: Forces sharper focus and refined stroke-making.
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Enhances Timing & Control: Mistimed shots are exaggerated, helping correct bad habits fast.
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Encourages Soft Hands: Ideal for working on finesse shots and touch play.
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Builds Confidence: Once you go back to a full-size bat, the middle feels massive.
Drills You Can Try:
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Throwdowns with Tennis Balls or Soft Balls
Focus on defending or punching straight down the ground. Miss-hits are easier to spot with the narrow face. -
One-Handed Drives
Use your top hand only to play controlled drives — improves wrist strength and shot alignment. -
Underarm Front Foot Drills
Practice your stride and contact point — a perfect drill for getting to the pitch of the ball. -
Quick Hands Reaction Drill
Have a partner throw light balls rapidly — your goal: middle as many as possible with soft hands and control.
All top coaches will agree that having the correct size equipment is crucial especially for junior players.
Bat Sizing (Using Players Height):
PLEASE NOTE - BAT SIZES ARE AN APPROXIMATION ONLY
Full Size /Short Handle - 1.75m & over
Small Adult/Academy - 1.68m - 1.75m
Harrow - 1.63m - 1.68m
6 - 1.57m - 1.63m
5 - 1.50m - 1.57m
4 - 1.44m - 1.5m
3 - 1.37m - 1.44m
2 - 1.29m - 1.37m
1 - 1.22m - 1.29m
0 - 1.10m - 1.22m
00 - Up to 1.10m
Too often junior players use bats that are too big for them. Bats that are too long prevent the bat being picked up correctly as the top of the handle gets in the way.
Gloves Sizing:
PLEASE NOTE - GLOVE SIZES ARE AN APPROXIMATION ONLY
6-8 Years - XS Junior
8-10 Years - Small Junior
10-12 Years - Junior
12-14 Years - Youths
15 Years and Above - Medium or Adult
It is important that gloves have a nice snug fit. If they are too loose the palm will bunch up and cause discomfort and they will wear out prematurely. With gloves it is acceptable to allow up to 10mm (1cm) of extra room at the end of the fingers.
Pads Sizing:
PLEASE NOTE - PAD SIZES ARE AN APPROXIMATION ONLY
Using Players Height -
120-135cm - XS Junior
130-145cm - Small Junior
140-155cm - Junior
150-165cm - Youths
170cm + - Medium or Adult
Pads are probably the most difficult to fit correctly. There is only limited room for error, and pads need to be fitted correctly to allow for a good amount of movement - There's nothing worse than being caught short on a quick single!! Ideally your knee should be centered in the knee roll and the "top hat" should not get in the way when playing your shots - particularly front foot shots.
Helmet Sizing:
With so many different brands of helmets available, it is important to check the circumference measurements within the different brand and helmets styles. To select the correct size, measure the circumference around the cap line (where a cap would sit). Most of our listed helmets will have a cm measurement guide to follow.
Clothing Sizes Guide:
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