A bat 1 comprises: first and second hitting panels 2; each panel includes a substantially rigid first layer 3 and a padded second layer 4; the hitting panels 2 are arranged in a face-to face relationship with the padded second layers 4 facing one another; the first and second hitting panels 2 are fastened together at a plurality of locations around the periphery of the hitting panels using a plurality of elasticated straps 5; each strap 5 passes through a corresponding slot 7 formed in each of the facing hitting panels 2; in use, the bat 1 is worn on a users hand by inserting the hand between the first and second hitting panels 2 and the users hand is clamped under a resilient bias of the elasticated straps 5 to secure the bat 1 to the user's hand. The elasticated straps 5 are preferably adjustable and may include hook and loop fastening; the bat 1 may extend to cover the wrist of a user when worn on the hand.
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