Cleaning bat during a match

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Gus Gillman
Gus Gillman Asked 12 years ago

I am aware that the bat must be left at the table at the end of each game during a match. However can a player take a sponge and or water or cleaning agent to the bat at the table and clean/wipe it to gain more spin for the next game?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Gus,

Yes you can take something to the bat to clean it.


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