Coaches - what do you think of this thing?

[eddieq]

I saw it at a major sports retailer today (****'s - you know Richard's). They have it for 60 bucks, but I have a coach's coupon for like 20% off any training aid.

Used one? Seen one? Seems like it could be useful especially for a limited space practice.

 

[RiddleSoftball2]

I used one with my team in the gym this past Winter. Actually works pretty well and is much better than the older version without the feeder

 

[Hookem74]

Just buy 2 dozen golf whiffle balls for less than $5,soft toss them, been doing this for years!
It's a lot cheaper and those lil machines burn out, batteries die pretty quick or heavy wind really effects the micro-balls.
I've used the baseball version, think it lasted maybe one practice before it got thrown to the side.

 

[jwbeck6299]

We got my DD one for Christmas. She loves it. I think it works pretty well. She has to have quick hands to hit the balls. We've taken it to team bp a couple of times and the other girls really get a kick out of using it. To me it was well worth the money.

 

[diet pepsi]

It is better for inside use than outside, because any bit of wind at all, will mess with the ball.

 

[Triple7]

I love these things with a thunder stick.......great hand eye exercise.

 

[Garus]

Never used lightening bolt pro, but this hitting aid works real well. http://shop.beebesports.com/product.sc?productId=1&categoryId=2 No batteries or electricity needed with this machine and can be used in doors and out.

 

[jwbeck6299]

You might want to check their website. We ordered from them, and got the machine & bucket of 50 balls for $60.