The trap is situated at the opposite end of the pitch and is usually made of hard wood. The mechanism as defined by a dictionary of sport ..."is a device varying in form and construction in different places, being employed to spring the ball into the air, to be struck away by the batsman"
The Trap used by The Old Jail Bat and Trap Team
The dimensions of the flap are 5 inches square, painted white with a black centre 2.25 inches in diameter and fixed flush to the ground. The Trap also has 3 4inch Coach bolts on the bottom plate to secure it to the ground.
