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"HITTING IS TIMING! This is the only product I know of that develops timing!" - Rick Down, Hitting Coach for the NY Yankees. The XLR8 balls were designed with a specific intent: How do we instruct baseball players to hit different speeds of pitches? Answer: Produce a ball that flies at different speeds! Obviously, one ball could not accomplish this without some manipulation by the “pitcher”. Not anymore. One XLR8 ball is slightly heavier and constructed of a different density of foam than the other. The differing weights and densities create different flight characteristics when thrown with the same arm speed. The heavier ball flies straighter and faster than the lighter ball. Presto! Instant off-speed pitch training without any manipulation from the “pitcher”. Now Mom, Dad, your sister or anyone else can throw great batting practice without any effort or knowledge about baseball. Simply throw the XLR8 balls and they do the rest. Because of the difficulty in hitting off-speed pitches we designed a Youth version of differing colors. The “fastball” is white and the “off-speed” pitch is yellow. This assists the younger players in recognizing the off-speed pitch. The optic yellow color also makes it easier for the younger player to “track” the ball to the hitting area. The soft foam construction allows a "pitcher" to stand or kneel somewhat close to the batter without fear of being struck by the practice baseballs. This allows for more accurate practice pitches. Additionally, these soft foam balls do not break as do the commonly used plastic golf balls. * Improves Concentration * Trains "See the Ball" Approach * Great "off-speed" pitch training * Develops hand-eye coordination * Pitch count training * Youth model allows color recognition * Professionally endorsed by Marty Barrett (World Series Record Holder) and Rick Down (Major League Hitting Coach) * The XLR8 Practice Balls are being used by colleges (US Naval Academy, University of California, College of St. Scholastica), High Schools and professional teams $7.50/pkg of 6 . |
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 The BatMaxx 5500 is the next generation in an extraordinarily effective coaching and hitting improvement system. This training device accurately measures a hitter's bat speed in miles-per-hour and the reaction time from a "go" signal to the first laser beam interruption. In conjunction with batter development programs and training equipment, such as Slugmaster, the BatMaxx 5500 provides hitters and coaches with the opportunity to continuously improve swing speed and batting performance. The base model BatMaxx 5500 includes a Laser Unit and a Speed Indicator Unit and is ready set up in just minutes. The Laser Unit requires two AA batteries and the Speed Indicator Unit requires one 9 volt battery. Total weight is 5 lbs. Patent Pending.  BatMaxx 5500 Tripod Stand The Tripod Stand enables the Batmaxx 5500 to operate indoors or outside on the ground without having to mount to a fence or other device. Designed for quick tool-free assembly, and comes with a powerful magnet for attachment/detachment of the Laser Unit. Made out of rust resistant aluminum. The Tripod Stand retracts to fit easily into a carrying bag. Total weight 7 lbs.  BatMaxx 5500 External Display & Data Cable The External Display easily connects to the BatMaxx 5500 Speed Indicator with the 10 foot data cable included. The External Display duplicates the data shown on the display on the Speed Indicator PLUS it includes a bright red indicator light and audio signal that are activated during reaction time mode. The audio signal can be turned off if desired. The External Display can be mounted in front of a player on the optional External Display Tripod. It can also mount to a wall, fence, or held by the coach while working with players. Requires one 9 volt battery (not included).  BatMaxx 5500 External Display Tripod Stand Mount your External Display on a stand where it can be easily seen by the batter or coach. Made out of rust resistant aluminum. The Tripod Stand retracts to fit easily into a carrying bag. Total weight 5 lbs.  BatMaxx 5500 Flexible Mounting Arm The Flexible Mounting Arm allows you to mount the Laser Unit to a wall or post with the wall bracket that is included without the need for a portable stand. This is an excellent option for a basement or garage. The Flexible Mounting Arm bends out of the way or can be quickly unscrewed from the wall bracket. The Laser Unit is held to the Flexible Mounting Arm with a powerful magnet. One wall bracket and one flexible mounting arm included.  BatMaxx 5500 Carrying Case Hard-shell carrying case with foam inserts protects the BatMaxx 5500 from rough handling and damage. Case holds Speed Indicator, Laser Unit, External Display, and data cable |
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| BatMaxx 5500 $289.00 plus shipping and handling BatMaxx 5500 Tripod Stand BatMaxx 5500 External Display & Data Cable BatMaxx 5500 Flexible Mounting Arm BatMaxx 5500 Carrying Case |
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The Fast Arm Overload Trainer, unique to Howell To Sports, is an excellent tool for increasing batspeed and working on the specific mechanics for hitting the inside and outside pitches. It's unique design, like the Fast Arm Throwing trainer, allows the hitter to feel where the hands and arms need to be to hit pitches at various locations in the hitting zone. It weighs 2 lbs. and is 28" long. If you're not sure abpout this device, give us a call and we'll be happy to explain it.
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$44.95 plus shipping and handling
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The Easton EZ Curve is an excellent way to learn how to hit breaking pitches while working on your hand-eye coordination. These foam balls come in a six pack of three different colors - which make them good for color drills also. You can throw fastballs, curves, screwballs, sliders and riseballs. They seem to last pretty well too.
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$10.99 plus shipping and handling
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The GROBAT is a small-diameter bat featuring a movable Sweetspot Simulator pad that tells the batter that he (or she) is using the correct area on the bat, the sweetspot. Since this area is smaller than that of a regular bat, hand-eye coordination and confidence of the batter improves dramatically!
Unlike other hitting “sticks” however, the GROBAT is unique because of its variable length AND weight, and thus can be used by multiple persons of different age and size, or by one person who is growing quickly! It is critically important that during extended batting practice, the hitter use his GAME BAT to maintain proper timing and mechanics. Use of any training device that does NOT mimic the dynamics of the game bat is detrimental to developing consistent swing mechanics. Using lighter or heavier bats in extended practice can defeat their intended purpose — better hitting! Unlike other bats, GROBAT can be easily modified in both length AND weight, and comes equipped with a movable choke/collar and a set of weights from 2 to 9 ounces. The GROBAT is available in 30", 32", 33" and 34" standard lengths and, un-weighted, are 19, 20, 21, and 22oz. respectively. The coin-removable threaded end plug allows insertion of any combination of 2, 3, or 4-ounce weights (see photo). These features allow the GROBAT to be used as a light weight “stick” to develop quick speed through the zone, or it can be over-loaded to develop and stretch the large muscle groups. This type of practice should be between 20 and 30 percent of your practice regimen, with the remainder using your GROBAT with the same weight and length as your game bat. This practice technique optimizes the most important aspects of your hitting game, batspeed, power, and hand-eye coordination! |
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$49.00 plus shipping and handling
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Endorsed by Jim Rice and Mike Flanagan. Allows anybody to throw any type of breaking ball automatically. Throw like a fastball and it curves automatically like a curveball, screwball, ainker or slider. Allows any hitter to get unlimited amount of breaking ball practice. Official size and weight. U.S. Patent #4.128.238.#4.286.783
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$9.00 plus shipping and handling
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Brett's Bros. produces the highest quality and longest BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, and FUNGO bats available anywhere in the world. Designed and proven to have superior strength, durability, and consistency. Brett Bros. wood laminated bats, made of Northern White Ash, have demonstrated in university tests to have added strength, durability, and consistency over single piece wood bats and the average bending strength of the Brett bros. bat was found to be 20% greater than single piece bats. In addition, Brett Bros. bat proved to be far more consistent than single piece bats and the patented "BOA" grip provides even greater durability. Independent test were conducted by the Washington State University Wood Materials and Engineering Laboratory.
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Available in the following styles and sizes:
Baseball: Bamboo Dragon Baseball: Stealth Brett Bros. Flat Bat Solid Maple "Master" Model Youths: Softball: Fungo: |
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The Flat Bat is an "Instant feedback" learning tool that is not as forgiving as a regular bat. The angle of the ball off the bat gives the player all the information that is necessary to make an adjustment in his swing. The beauty of it is it's simplicity. "Just hit the ball square." In the effort to do just that, staying inside and hitting the ball with backspin are byproducts.
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| Flat Bat: Lengths: 32" 33" 33.5" 34" $49.00 plus shipping and handling |
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The Ultimate Overload Training System...
Improves bat speed - Guaranteed! Package includes:
The new Howell To Sports Power Package is absolutely guaranteed to increase bat speed - or we will gladly refund your money! How does it increase bat speed? Overload training has been used for decades in track and field and is just now making it's way into the world of baseball and softball. The overload principle states that to bring about positive changes's (increased batspeed) in an athlete, an exercise overload MUST be applied and the training adaptation (increased batspeed) takes place ONLY if the magnitude of training load is above the habitual level. AND, if an athlete uses the standard exercise (his/her regular bat) with the same training load over a long period of time there will be no additional adaptations (no increased batspeed) and the level of fitness will not change. In simple language, this means that in order to increase speed you need to train with increased intensity (more swings) or use a different load (more weight). Try it for 30 days, if you're not satisfied send it back for a full refund! |
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Corkball has been a favorite game in St. Louis since the early 1900's. It has many of the features of baseball, yet can be played in a very small area. The action is centered around the pitcher, the catcher and the batter and requires no exhausting action, since there is no base running. There is no age limit for players, and teams can play in open fields or confined areas, or "cages."
These condensed rules describe the game: Standing 55 ft. away from the plate, the pitcher tries to pitch the ball past the batter. If the batter hits the ball past the 6 ft. foul line, he scores a hit. Four hits scores a run, and the team scoring the most runs in five innings is the winner. |
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| Markwort Official Bat - 36" select wood tapered to regulation requirements. $23.30 plus shipping & handling Corkballs - Official size 2 oz. 6 1/2" circumference. |
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The direct way to better hitting
Direct Protect is made of a patented durable, rubber-like resin which, when worn correctly on the thumb of the top hand holding the bat, creates the correct grip technique. This provides increased bat speed, power, and control of each swing. Direct Protect also prevents a batter from getting stung or bone bruises when a batter gets jammed with an inside pitch that hits off the handle of the bat. These are problems that have grown in both frequency and severity from the widespread use of the aluminum bat, simply because the metal bat will not release the impact by breaking, as in the case of a wood bat. Use Direct Protect with or without a batting glove, with wood or aluminum bats. For baseball and softball. |
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| Adult, Youth Blue, Red, White $5.96 each plus shipping & handling |
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The Ultimate Indoor Training System...
* Improves hand-eye coordination Guaranteed to improve your concentration, hand-eye coordination and ability to make contact with each pitch - or we will gladly refund your money! |
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The new Personal Pitcher is the best device available for developing the hand-eye coordination and bat-speed necessary to compete at any level. Safe enough for a supervised 8 year old, but challenging for the college player who needs to react to 85 mph speeds, the Personal Pitcher uses the golf ball-size polyball, recommended by many knowledgeable coaches because of its small size and low cost.
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| $189.00 plus shipping and handling
with high speed option $249.00 plus shipping & handling |
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For use with Slinger, Batting, Tutor, and Personal Pitcher or soft toss indoor drills. Plastic hollow baseballs, softballs, or golf balls with holes for limited flight.
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ALL COLORS.
Baseballs $16/dozen Softballs $18/dozen Golf Balls $5/dozen |
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Power Baseball by Coop DeRenne and Tom House is a comprehensive study on weight training, weighted implement training and cross-specificity training.
It lays out a complete training regimen for both pitching and hitting. It goes into specific exercise, overload/underload specifics and programs for both. This book, in our opinion, is one of the best books on the market for anyone interested in improving their throwing velocity and/or batspeed. Here is a quote from the introduction: "This research text specifically provides the player, coach and parent with the historical evolution of our weighted implement training scientific field. This new weight training concept is based on the principle of "Specificity of Training." This principle states, in general, that any sport-skill is specific in nature with its own inherent competitive range of motion and rate of speed. Therefore, the athlete while training in the weight room must exercise the specific sport-skill in question (e.g., hitting and throwing)precisely by duplicating as close as possible the skill's competitive rate and range of motion. We will provide the pitcher and the hitter with research proven weight training information that will help maximize their skill performances.... Our Weighted Implement Training Programs for the pitcher and hitter supplements our specific year-round weight training program by using precision heavy and light overload/underloaded implements (bats and baseballs) to explosively train pitchers and hitters." As you can see this is a MUST read for all serious players. |
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Are you ready for the most versatile and fun to use Baseball / Softball Training Bat available on the market today?
Well this is it, the Rocket Rod is a small diameter bat that will challenge the hitter's skills as well as develop them. Talk about eye-hand coordination, the Rocket Rods barrel is only 1-1/8 inch in diameter and when used with golf ball size plastic balls your concentration and eye-hand coordination is taken to another level. Because the Rocket Rod is slightly heavier than the bat you use in the game it will develop quick wrists and bat speed, it's like putting a swing weight or doughnut on your bat but the Rocket Rod already has the weight built in. The new 2002 Rocket Rods unique design allows you to change the swing weight of the bat simply by inserting one of the three weights available (weights sold separately) into the handle or barrel of the bat giving you 12 different handle to barrel weight ratio combinations, no other bat offers that, I told you it is versatile. Every good batter steps into the batters box with the confidence that they can hit any pitch they see and the Rocket Rod will develop this confidence in a short amount time once you start using it. So give the Rocket Rod a try and “Watch Your Average Soar”. Rocket Rods are made from zinc plated steel and coated with a tough powder coat finish. They are available in 4 different lengths and 5 different colors. (Not To Be Used In Batting Cages Or With Hardballs) Available Sizes Rocket Rod 28 ....... 28 in. / 24 oz. Rocket Rod 30 ....... 30 in. / 26 oz. Rocket Rod 32 ....... 32 in. / 28 oz Rocket Rod 33 .........33 in. 30 oz.. Rocket Rod 34 ....... 34 in. / 30 oz. Available Colors - Rocket Red, Jet Black, Royal Blue, Infield Green, & Dark Blue |
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The patented Swing Weight Technology of the Rocket Rod allows you to adjust the swing weight of the bat you are using, simply by inserting one of the three threaded weights available into the handle and/or barrel of the bat, allowing for 12 different handle to barrel weight ratio combinations. The weights are available in a set of three, 1 - 2oz., 1 - 3oz., and 1 - 4oz. weight. This allows you to select a Rocket Rod length that suits you best and set it up to the proper weight for your needs. And for you coaches you can change the swing weight of the bat to best suit the different players on your team.
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$9.95 per set of three
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The Rocket Rod Training Kit has it all for the ultimate batting practice work out and every player that is serious about improving their game should have one. The Kitincludes one (1) Rocket Rod (size of your choice), one (1) Rocket Rod Jr.,one (1) set of Rocket Rod Weights, and one dozen Golf Ball Size Plastic Balls. By purchasing the Rocket Rod Training Kit you save 10% off the price of buying each item separately.
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$79.95 plus shipping and handling
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Strike Zone is an innovative portable batting apparatus designed especially for developing hitting skills for both baseball and softball players. This versatile device is adaptable for use from tee-ball players to pros. It is compact, easy to se up in a variety of locations, and is durable enough to outlast even the strongest hitters. Strike Zone can accommodate both left and right handed batters simply by the changing of stance. Strike Zone:
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While the concept of the hitting tee has been utilized to teach correct hitting mechanics, the conventional pedestal-designed tee "nests" the ball and does not give true directions of the hit. The Sweet Spot™ hitting tee features flexible wands for holding the ball to provide realistic ball presentation.
With a unique, patent pending design that allows easy positioning of the ball inside/outside and up/down, the Sweet Spot™ hitting tee offers true directional hitting instruction and feedback. Great for establishing a target for use in dry swing drills. |
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What is underload Training?
* The UV Bat weighs 14 to 22 oz, which is 15-25% lighter than most standard bats. Swinging this lighter bat improves quickness by activating the fast twitch muscles, enhancing muscle memory. * You may already use bat weights for overload training to improve strength. Use the UV Bay to improve bat speed. * The UV Bat allows a hitter to swing repeatedly during training without tiring or injuring himself. * When a player swings repetitively with a regular bat, he tends to tire, altering his swing mechanics. The UV Bat allows for more good swings to build muscle memory. How does it help with Vision Training? * The raised sweet spot on the UV Bat gives the hitter a target. When the ball is hit on the sweet spot the player receives immediate positive feedback. Unlike other underload bats on the market, this bat is made of ash, like a wooden bat, and can be used to hit real baseballs and softballs in tee and soft toss drills. Not to be used with live or pitching machine pitching. NOW in maple. |
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Three cords of resistance tubing attached to a plastic handle. Great for strengthening all hitting muscles, especially the lower arm. The perfect tool for building wrist and forearm strength for greater power. The Ultimate Training Bat comes with three resistance levels: green (light), red (medium), and blue (heavy), making it perfect for all ages and levels of strength. Also great for doing rotator cuff, shoulder, and bicep exercises.
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$39.95 plus shipping and handling
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The stickball bat is a great tool for improving hand-eye coordination and "sweet spot" contact. It also doubles as an underload training bat.
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| Stick Ball Bat $19.95 plus shipping and handling Stick Balls - Dozen |
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These wheels will fit either our Visualizer or Challenger pitching machines. If your wheels are pitted, torn or worn a replacement set of wheels will refurbish it at a very low cost.
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$30.00 per set of 2
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This package consists of: * one laminated vision chart * one pair blue/red glasses * two baseball polyballs * instruction booklet * one phy-dip string This product will improve your dynamic vision and help your eyes work together. The phy-dip string with improve your depth perception and tracking ability. We don't believe you can find this product anywhere else on the internet.
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