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General Cricket => Cricket Training, Fitness and Injuries => Topic started by: ilanz_bess on February 19, 2015, 11:38:01 AM

Title: New training aid...
Post by: ilanz_bess on February 19, 2015, 11:38:01 AM
Just saw this on Twitter. Just looks like a glorified ball and socks...might be a good idea though.

http://achillescorner.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/batting-forever-training-tool-from-puma.html?m=1 (http://achillescorner.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/batting-forever-training-tool-from-puma.html?m=1)
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: Knightrunner on February 20, 2015, 02:40:00 PM
I think that's a great idea. Will definitely help batters get ready before heading on to the pitch. Could even have it for practising at home.
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on February 20, 2015, 02:46:12 PM
I want one! Glorified ball in a sock or not I think it's a good idea.

Actually, I have a golf practice net somewhere, I could put a ball on a bit of string and make some sort of DIY version if I can find the time
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: ilanz_bess on February 20, 2015, 03:19:15 PM
Dont get me wrong it's a great idea...I just think it's something we or our club can do for ourselves and it's virtually inexpensive, rather than buying one.
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: RF on February 20, 2015, 04:19:06 PM
Cross between Swing ball and Cricket, 2 great games.
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: Chalkie on March 13, 2015, 11:39:26 AM

Any idea where they can be bought from and the price?
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: peristocle on March 13, 2015, 11:47:18 AM

Looks great
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: eukaryote76 on March 13, 2015, 01:39:48 PM
Can't see it myself. Would have to be cheap or have more money than sense. I could imagine using it once. Cricket ball on a piece of rope = cheaper, more versatile, more mobile, more useful and you don't need a room or another big bag to store it.

If you were desperate for indoor solo fun, how about this:
http://kdsport.com.au/coaching-aids/batting-aids/aussie-small-rubber-cricket-batting-tee.html (http://kdsport.com.au/coaching-aids/batting-aids/aussie-small-rubber-cricket-batting-tee.html) 
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http://www.goodbuddy.com.au/Products.aspx?ProductID=550&SNCategoryID=126 (http://www.goodbuddy.com.au/Products.aspx?ProductID=550&SNCategoryID=126)
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http://www.milandirect.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/14094?gclid=COTumcu5pcQCFdglvQodxb8Asw (http://www.milandirect.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/14094?gclid=COTumcu5pcQCFdglvQodxb8Asw)
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: Chalkie on March 13, 2015, 02:00:58 PM

That is a option but you would have to keep 'teeing' up the ball every shot and it wont move around like a ball on a string does.

I am looking for something i can use in the garden - not got a garage or basement - and need to be able to pack away when not in use. The Puma aid looks like a good option rather than rigging up a home made system - key thing as you say is how much it will retail at.
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: Northern monkey on December 15, 2015, 08:04:12 AM
Did anyone buy one of these?
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: skip1973 on December 15, 2015, 11:16:25 AM
We are stocking them, not the cheapest at $250 but have sold well. The side netting is the best feature, much easier to use than a ball on a string than can loop over the top or bang into the carport roof.
Title: Re: New training aid...
Post by: Northern monkey on December 15, 2015, 12:47:07 PM
I've watched the you tube vids, looks a cool training aid
Would be good to build/ exercise cricket specific muscles