description Bat and trap Overview
Bat and trap is a traditional English bat-and-ball game associated particularly with Kent and with play in pub or village settings. A player uses a bat to strike a ball released from a trap, while opposing players attempt to field it and limit the result of the hit. The game's equipment and rules include a lever-operated trap, a form documented in modern rules by 1825.
help Bat and trap FAQ
How does the trap launch the ball in bat and trap?
The ball rests on a seesaw-style lever inside a low wooden trap, and the batter strikes the lever with the bat to send the ball upward. Traditional rules describe a trap roughly 22 to 24 inches long and about 5 inches high.[Masters of Games](https://www.mastersofgames.com/rules/bat-trap-rules.htm)
Where is bat and trap still played?
Bat and trap is especially associated with Kent in England, where it has remained a traditional pub and village game. It has also been played in Brighton, including at The Level, and its modern form was established by 1825.
How do teams score in bat and trap?
The batter tries to hit the launched ball between two posts at the far end of the pitch, traditionally about 21 yards away. Fielders can catch the ball or return it to knock over the trap, and teams commonly have up to eight players.[Hampshire Culture](https://collections.hampshireculture.org.uk/object/trap-bat-and-trap-game)
Is bat and trap a form of cricket?
Bat and trap is a related English bat-and-ball game, but it is not simply a cricket match. It uses a special launching trap and local rules, and it has no single national governing body.
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