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Improve your pitching power with Pitchers Power Drive 0

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Head Coach

Pitchers Power Drive” Baseball Training Aid
In 2009 Collegiate Baseball Magazine named the Pitchers Power Drive a Top New Product at American Baseball Coaches Associations convention “The Original” “Pitchers Power Drive” training aid is a proven training method used in our Winning Pitchers Baseball Academy facility for five years. Pitchers have increased speed from 4-10 mph with the aid of the “Pitchers Power Drive” and learning to lead with their hips. Pitchers learn to lead with their hips with backside initiation to transfer their weight when throwing thus picking up velocity. The Pitchers Power Drive has a registered US Patent and is built the right way in the USA

The Original Pitchers Training Aid
The original “Pitchers Power Drive” is a built extremely solid…weighing 21 pounds. There are now three models

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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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ULTRASLIDE® – The Only Slideboard that Matters… 0

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Head Coach

ULTRASLIDE® from Varisport, Inc., is a professional-quality slideboard available in 8 and 10 foot lengths. It’s entirely handmade and built to last using the finest materials.

ULTRASLIDE® 10 foot slideboard

The ULTRASLIDE® 10 foot slideboard is our premier slideboard designed for professional, collegiate, and institutional use. It’s entirely handmade and built to last using the finest materials. Features include…

  • A solid high-pressure laminated base board with premium birch plywood core; the base folds in half for transport and easy storage
  • 2.25" high premium hardwood maple end bumpers that adjust to accommodate athletes of various heights and abilities and allow a variety of workouts
  • 10 foot overall slide length with adjustments at 7, 8, and 9 feet
  • A reinforced non-skid underside to assure that the slideboard stays in place
  • One pair of high-quality slide slippers (booties)

Proudly Made In The USA

Each and every ULTRASLIDE® board is made in the USA, and every single component on the board is produced in the USA as well…many within 50 miles of our suburban Chicago assembly facility.

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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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Pre-Game warm-up drills with Accubat 0

Posted on April 02, 2010 by Head Coach

PERFECT FOR MOMS, DADS, COACHES AND PLAYERS

Now you can enlist mom, dad or the kids to easily hit grounders, pop-ups and line-Using the Accubat Imagedrives accurately. Perfect for fielding practice, baseball or softball camps or your own backyard. With the Coaches Helper you will experience power and accuracy without fatigue.
This is your answer to consistent repetition for all your practice drills.

Pro Model Bring power and accuracy to all your practice drills with the Coaches Helper Pro Model. This 26 ounce model is preferred by coaches and their assistants. The Pro Model is great for educational classes, intramural drills, team workouts or for individual practice. As a coach you’ll now have an extra edge. The Pro Model weighs 26 ounces and is black in color.

Coaches Helper As a parent, coach or player, you’ll find the Coaches Helper to be a favorite piece of equipment during your practice drills. Now anyone can teach skills for any age and level of ability. The hitting surface is a full 90 inches square. Mom or dad can provide quality practice drills with infield pop-ups, line drives or ground balls. Now you can bring power and accuracy to practice drills. The Coaches Helper weighs 20 ounces and is red in color.

 

Source: Accubat.com and FastpitchTV

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