PowerNet 3.2" Weighted Hitting Batting Progressive Training Balls (9 Pack) | Build Strength and Muscle | Improve Form | Softball Size | Enhance Hand-Eye Coordination
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I'd recommend the 9-pack shown here because it includes a variety of weighted sizes and allows you to progress to the heavier 20-ounce balls. They also come with a basic chart that shows how many swings to take and at what sizes, so you can use it as a guide.
We use them on a regular basis, but never with a player's personal bat. We keep a few older composite bats in the same room as the balls. I suppose I don't want to be the one who breaks a $350 watch. Bat. So far, using these balls, we haven't broken any older composite bats.
In fact, it's between BB 2 and BB 3. Softball: 9 out of 3 This is number five, and this is number three. Both sports, particularly high-level baseball, have been used. Due to weight, it's most likely 12U and up.
Because these are weighted with sand, I don't believe they have much bounce on any surface. They will roll faster on a smoother surface, such as blacktop or concrete, than they will on grass.
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This spring, we saw these at a high-end 13U BB tournament, where one of Illinois' top teams was using them. We have (and continue to use) 15 oz TCB balls, but they add a higher level of difficulty. Weighted balls are a great way to get younger batters to swing through in practice; it's too early to tell if they'll hold up, but they're effective. (Note: Metal bats should be avoided. ) These have the potential to shatter them. (As an aside, three years ago at 10U, a Dad was using one of these weighted TCB balls with his son, on our team, during a two-hour wait to play a highly ranked 10U team in the tournament semi-finals. )br>br>(As an aside, three years ago at 10U, a Dad was using one of these weighted TCB balls with his son, on our team, during a two-hour wait to play The "one" ball was used by the entire team to begin hitting. We then went on to win by a margin of 24 points. Each player had at least one hit, and the majority had multiple hits in four innings. This was against a team that looked to be on par with or better than us on paper. Perhaps it was just "our game," but we quickly adopted the use of weighted balls in pre-game warm-ups. Warm-ups for the game.
We don't always have time to go to the park, so these weighted balls are the ideal way for me to give my son practice time at home in our yard without having to worry about balls flying over the fence and into the yards of our neighbors. I've noticed that after a few days of practicing with these balls, my son can now hit real balls harder and farther. He is ecstatic to see how far he has come. br>br>Balls come with a carrying bag and a training schedule sheet. I just bought the balls so we can practice at home, so this was very informative and useful. Quality is also a plus. br>br> We're enjoying it so far!.
My players gave me very positive feedback, saying that hitting a few rounds with the weighted balls made them feel more powerful when hitting a baseball. They gain a better understanding of how the entire body reacts in their swing mechanics by using these balls. Because we're going to wear these out, I'll most likely need another set.
This is my second set of training balls, having purchased a lighter set the previous year. This is something I do with both our recreational and travel majors teams. At 9 and 10 years old, our boys have been able to make solid contact with the ball and drive it. I'm only going to use the Reds because I know they'll improve over time, but the orange and black are just too heavy right now.
I rarely write reviews, but I believe this is a useful product because I coach a 10U travel team and we are always short on practice time and reps, especially with all of the rain we've been getting. These balls, in my opinion, are an excellent tool to have, particularly before a game. Because the heavy balls don't travel very far, you don't need a lot of room. Also, without the assistance of a coach, the boys and girls can front toss to each other. While you're throwing bp, etc. , make sure they're underhanding the balls in a straight line rather than in a wide arc. Finally, almost everyone agrees that in order to get the balls to go anywhere, they must square them up. Surprisingly, some of our team's best hitters struggled to do so. Which, to me, means they aren't using their power to its full potential.
Extremely long lasting. I play adult men's softball, and everyone on my team uses these to loosen up before games. We slammed them against the metal fence and they didn't even get a scratch. I would strongly suggest it.
Some of the balls were crooked and lopsided when I received them. When I contacted customer service, I was told to try pumping them up to see if that would help. All it did was increase the size of the dented ball. Weighted balls are a fantastic tool, so it's a shame. These were not worth the lower price I paid, so I went out and purchased new ones from a retailer, and I'm happy to pay a higher price for better quality. Very let down.
We've thrown so many tennis and whiffle balls over the fence that this has proven to be an excellent solution. I've also used them for soft tossing into a net, but their weight makes them ideal for use on the street. My son was ripping regular baseballs at the fields this evening after spending a week at home doing reps every day.
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