Anyone ever been hit by the ball?

[MasterBlaster76]

So, if you're not good at catching round lumps of wood (or cork, what are balls made of anyway?) and leather, it's best to remain seated!!!!!

 

[boozemonster]

i remember a few years ago (maybe around 5 or 6) that at a local club game one of the players daughters was on her bike riding around the boundry without a helmet on and she was hit on the head by a six and im not sure if she died or not (i think she did but the mind plays tricks) because it was that long ago but she certainly had a fractured skull. poor little sod.

 

[Almost_Austwick]

So, if you're not good at catching round lumps of wood (or cork, what are balls made of anyway?) and leather, it's best to remain seated!!!!!

Off topic but to answer your question, cricket balls are made of the following:

Cork centre which is then covered with tightly wound wool (or string). This is then covered with the outer leather. You may find that some balls have latex instead of the wool though.

I'd recommend getting an old ball and cutting it open (between the seam) but wear a face mask if you do as it can stink and cause a bit of dust.

On topic and in all my time of watching cricket I've never had the ball come near me when in the crowd. Have seen plenty of car windows smashed though!

 

[cricketcaptain]

i have been hit by a baseball.

 

[smssia0112]

My friend dropped a six from Brad Hodge at a state game and his hands hurt afterwards. I was right behind him.

 

[Covvy]

This has nothing to do with the subject though but me and a few mates went to a pura cup match at Bellerive and we were playing cricket on the hill. One of my mates hit the bal oer the boundary rope and it hit Hilfy in the head! luckily he's a good bloke so he through it back to us and always watched his back!

 

[Ollie_H]

ive been hit on the helmet while batting but never when seeing a game.

 

[MasterBlaster76]

i remember a few years ago (maybe around 5 or 6) that at a local club game one of the players daughters was on her bike riding around the boundry without a helmet on and she was hit on the head by a six and im not sure if she died or not (i think she did but the mind plays tricks) because it was that long ago but she certainly had a fractured skull. poor little sod.

God, that's awful! If my nephew ever starts riding bikes around parks, he's going to be wearing a helmet, just in case! It's best to wear a helmet in case of accidents, anyway.

 

[Wildwil]

I have been hit while playing a game

 

[jeromedascorp]

Ive been hit in the face while keeping about 8 yrs back in coaching. The idiot said he was a spinner so I came up figuring the ball doesn't bounce or spin much. Turns out he was a medium pacer.

1st ball beat the bat and my gloves, but ended up below my right eye. Was bleeding for a few minutes. Never feared the cricket ball since. Also wear a helmet always!!

 

[Almost_Austwick]

I think that in some cases it can be good to get hit by the ball, especially if want to field in close or keep wicket. Takes away the fear factor, after all you know how much its going to hurt and chances are you get hit again unless playing very regular.

 

[evertonfan]

I've been hit by a paper plane made of a 6 sign before!

 

[Almost_Austwick]

and are you no longer afraid of flying '6' signs?

 

[MasterBlaster76]

Ah, but what about flying '4' signs?

 

[Master Khan]

I been hit in the leg and it hurts for about 5 sec and thats it