Cricket Sight Screens
Cricket Sight Screens
Sight Screens For Cricket
At Durant Cricket, we specialise in high-quality, professional-grade cricket sight screens, expertly fabricated in-house and delivered directly to your ground. Each screen is crafted with precision to meet the standards of clubs, schools, and professional organisations across the UK.
Our cricket sight screens are engineered for maximum safety, durability, and on-field performance, creating the ideal backdrop for batters to sharpen their techniques and to also preserve player safety.
Designed and built by our skilled fabricators, our modular sight screens make maintenance simple and efficient. Our removable lattes system allows two people to easily add or remove panels, ensuring straightforward storage during windy conditions or the off-season.
Every Durant Cricket sight screen is perfectly balanced for weight and stability, weather-resistant, and engineered to endure the rigours of grassroots or professional cricket. Whether you’re facing red, white, or pink balls, our sight screens deliver the clarity and visibility needed for every match and training session.
Our Cricket Sight Screens
4.5m x 4m Sight Screen
£1,050.00 Exc. VAT
Our 4.5m by 4m sight screens are our standard size PVC sight screens, equipped with either white or black lattes. £150.00 Exc. VAT for delivery and install.
4.5m x 5.04m Sight Screen
£1,400.00 Exc. VAT
Our 4.5m by 5.04m sight screen is a great choice if you're looking for a reliable, high quality sight screen. £150.00 Exc. VAT for delivery and install on-site.
4.5m X 4m Black And White Swivel Sight Screen
£1,650.00 Exc. VAT
4.5M High X 4M Wide Black And White Swivel Sight Screen. Suitable no matter what format. £150.00 Exc. VAT for delivery and install.
4m x 4m Roller Mesh Material Sight Screen
£1,000.00 Exc. VAT
One of our bestsellers, our 4m by 4m mesh sight screen with a roller functionality for ease of storage and durability. £150.00 Exc. VAT for delivery and install.
Replacement Roller Sight Screen Mesh Material
£150.00 Exc. VAT
Replacement 4m x 4m mesh material for the roller mesh sight screen. Hemmed and eyeleted high quality material, available in either white or black dependent on match format.
Made-to-order Mesh Material
£6.95 per m2 Exc. VAT
Custom made-to-order mesh material made to order in any size requested. Ideal for fitting to existing/home made sight screen frames, or another structure that is in place to act as a sight screen.
Cricket Sight Screens Add-ons
PVC Sight Screen Lattes
£100.00 Exc. VAT
Sight screen lattes available in white or black, designed to fit both our 4.5m x 4m and our 4.5m x 5.04m sight screens.
Sight Screen Wheels
From £35.00 Exc. VAT
Sight screen wheels with a solid rubber tyre, with either a steel or plastic centre.
Mesh Sight Screen Winding Handle
£45.00 Exc. VAT
Metal winding handle for our roller mesh sight screens.
What Is A Sight Screen?
In cricket, a sight screen is an essential piece of equipment used to improve the visibility of the cricket ball for the batsman. Positioned directly behind the bowler's arm at both ends of the cricket pitch, the sight screen serves as a visual aid that ensures the batsman can clearly see the red ball as it is delivered, and is an essential piece of cricket ground equipment.
The primary function of a sight screen is to provide a plain, uniformly coloured background that contrasts with the colour of the ball, which is typically red for red ball cricket (such as Test matches) and white for limited-overs formats like One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20) matches.
By reducing visual distractions from the surroundings, including spectators and advertisements, the sight screen allows batsmen to better judge the speed, line, and length of the ball, thereby enhancing their ability to play it effectively.
Benefits Of Sight Screens
Sight screens offer several significant benefits in cricket, enhancing both the safety and performance of the players, as well as contributing to the overall quality of the game. Here are the key benefits:
- Improved Visibility: By creating a clear and consistent background, sight screens help the batsman to see the ball more clearly as it is bowled.
- Safety: With a clearer view of the ball, batsmen can better anticipate and react to fast deliveries, reducing the risk of being hit by the ball.
- Fair Play: Without a sight screen, the batsmen might struggle to see the ball against a busy or distracting background, putting them at a disadvantage.
- Adaptability: Modern sight screens are often adjustable or movable, allowing them to be repositioned for different types of bowlers, lighting conditions, or high winds. They are also easy to clean, ensuring they remain bright & effective throughout the season with minimal maintenance.
Why Choose Us?
Made In House
Experience superior quality! We manufacture our cricket equipment in-house, ensuring precision, durability, and customisation to meet your training needs perfectly.
5 Star Reviews
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Competitive Prices
Get professional cricket gear without breaking the bank! Enjoy competitive prices on our high-quality equipment, making professional-grade training accessible for all budgets.
Manufacturing
At Durant Cricket, our sight screens are designed to meet and endure tough practice sessions and provide reliable performance every time you hit the pitch.
We manufacture all of our ground equipment and scoreboards in our 10,000sq ft on site factory, so we can ensure that our products are to the highest of standards. We also ensure that all of our materials are sourced from reputable and sustainable suppliers, and adhere to standard quality assurance specifications, for that added piece of mind.
Our sight screens are crafted with durability in mind, made from high quality, heavyweight steel frame with 2 full length bracing cars and thick PVC lattes. We also design and manufacture various support brackets ourselves, ensuring that all components are tailored to our sight screens.
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