Knocking Your Bat In!

How Do I Knock In My New Bat?

1- Using an old ball or a bat mallet like a hammer and deflect gently off the edges the way a ball might in a game.
2- Increase the force and work the edges until they show a rounded, compact appearance.
3- Use the bat to hit short catches (i.e. very light work on the face) or bounce a cricket ball up and down on the face.
4- Use the bat in the nets against old softer balls.
5- Use the bat in the nets against newer balls.