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SKLZ – Lightning Bolt Soft Micro Ball Pitching Machine 0

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Head Coach

The Lightning Bolt baseball pitching machine forces hitters to intently focus on making contact with the soft micro balls. Lightweight and portable, players can take practice inside or out to improve their visual acuity and hand-eye coordination. The battery-operated machine holds up to 50 balls at a time, and automatically pitches every 5 seconds at 30mph with realistic flight up to 25 feet.

LIGHTNING BOLT DETAILS

  • Includes 12 Soft Bolt Balls (6 blue and 6 red) that won’t hurt anything—practice inside or out.
  • Includes colored ball training drills for pitch recognition training
  • Adjustable pitch height knob
  • 5 second delay between pitches, to give solid repetition training
  • No assembly required.
  • Works perfectly with regular baseball bats, or SKLZ narrow diameter training bats for added challenge
  • Requires 6 C Batteries—not included.
  • Can be used for baseball softball/fastpitch practice

Source: SKLZ

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Schutt’s Stricker Swing Trainer 0

Posted on June 07, 2010 by Head Coach

Schutt’s Striker Swing Trainer is patented and designed to be used as a warm-up device or a highly effective swing trainer. The Schutt Striker II baseball batting training aid is equipped with an RIF (reduced injury factor) baseball and includes Schutt’s Striker_IIunique wear indicator feature which visually alerts the user when the tether needs to be replaced. This Schutt baseball hitting training aid quickly attaches to any chain link fence and positions the ball 13 inches from the fence. The Striker 2 is portable fitting easily into player or equipment bags for easy transport

  • Striker Swing Trainer
  • Patented baseball batting training aids
  • Warm-up device or swing trainer
  • Equipped with a RIF (reduced injury factor) baseball
  • Wear indicator feature
  • Quickly attaches to any chain link fence
  • Positions the ball 13 inches from the fence
  • Fits easily into player or equipment bags

Source: Schutt

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Louisville Slugger’s Exogrid Carbon Composite Baseball Bat 0

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Head Coach

The innovative Exogrid® delivers power and performance through stiffness and strength. The combination of one-piece construction and carbon composite inserts for handle stiffness has made this bat a choice of champions throughout the country.

 

From the earliest days of the game, Louisville Slugger has always employed the most powerful technology available in the bat business. Back in the days of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, that meant having the most skilled craftsmen at the lathe, handcrafting bats to the most demanding specifications of the world’s most demanding players. Today, it means applying the latest aerospace technology to bat making, delivering high-tech aluminum, hybrid and composite bats that give new meaning to the word “performance.”

Exogrid Stiff-Handle Technology

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Diamond Sports – DCH-iX3 Edge Catchers Helmet 0

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Head Coach

DCH-iX3 EDGE BLACK

•Lightweight impact resistant shell design

•Exclusive iX3 Diamond-Weave pattern

•Durable ultra-light hollow wire frame

•Nickel-plated hardware

•Multi-layer mesh covered foam

•Adjustable soft leather chin pad

•Drawstring storage bag included

•Small Helmet inclues 4" Throat Guard

Meets NOCSAE Standards

SM: 6 1/2 – 7

LG: 7 1/8 – 7 1/2

Source: Diamond Sports

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Hit the Strike Zone with Zone-In Pitching Target 0

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Head Coach

The Zone-In Pitching Target Includes a basic unit (figure 1) with a multi-colored strike zone and individual pockets along with 2 attachable Zone Isolators. The Zone Isolators will allow coaches and pitchers to customize pitching drills to improve pitching accuracy and control for all types of pitches. The Zone-In can isolate those 8 to 10 critical areas of the strike zone that pitchers will need to practice throwing to in order to prepare them to pitch effectively at the next level.

The Zone-Isolator 3 attached to the basic unit (figure 2) offers 4 corner strike zone isolation which is perfect for working on moving the ball in and out as well as up and down the strike zone. It is also ideal for working on various pitch count scenarios while providing instant feedback on the pitcher’s progress.

The third graphic demonstrates how the Zone-Isolator 2 (figure 3) is capable of isolating single areas or multiple areas of the strike zone to give pitchers an opportunity to work on throwing to locations they may be struggling with, which will help them gain the confidence and consistency they will need at game time.

The Zone-In Pitching Target is a perfect training aid for pitchers of all ages. No catcher is required. This product "grows with your pitcher" meaning, as they advance their skills, the Zone-In presents a more refined focused target to throw to.

Benefits

  • The Zone-In Pitching Target us designed for all levels of experience, it will continue to provide a challenge to the athlete, from beginner to pro.
  • A multi-colored strike zone with individual pockets
  • Features 2 attachable Zone Isolators – designed to isolate single and/or multiple areas of the strike zone
  • Essential training aid to help pitchers develop enhanced mental focus and concentration
  • Ideal training aid for catchers to work on throwing accuracy to 2nd base
  • Verastile target for in fielders.outfielders to work on their throwing accuracy

Source: http://www.pitchingessentials.com/

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Joe Mauer – Quickswing Total Hitting System 0

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Head Coach

ALL-IN-ONE HITTING SYSTEM

The Quickswing Total Hitting System is perfect for the player/coach who wants a complete, all-in-one hitting station at an affordable price. This all inclusive training system includes:

  • The revolutionary NEWLY designed Quickswing Batting Aid – Joe Mauer Signature Series WITH AUTO-FEEDER. The same product that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins used while growing up in St. Paul, MN.
  • The all purpose Quickswing Mult-Sports Net. This tent-style net is perfect for swinging indoors or in small, confined spaces (i.e. basement, garage, back yard, ect…)

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Eri Yoshida Japanese Knuckle Ball Pitcher 0

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Head Coach

 

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