Hit-A-Way Baseball - Jeter Series |
| Brand: Pro Performance
Category: Sports
Buy New: $20.99
New (2) Used (1) from $20.99
Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 8489
Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0 x 0.1
MPN: HIT-A-WAY-BASEBALL-JETER
UPC: 831345001076
EAN: 0831345009591
ASIN: B000CNBIXI
Availability: In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.
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Features:
| • | Easy to set up in seconds and use for hours | | • | Hit-A-Way is your own personal batting instructor | | • | Great for men, women, and girl softball players | | • | Ideal development tool for coaches and kids | | • | Attaches to most trees and poles |
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Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Endorsed by All-Star Derek Jeter! A player can use Hit-A-Way to warm-up or practice most anywhere, even in limited space. Simulates pitches without chasing balls. Develops hand eye coordination and is the perfect tool when learning to switch hit. New materials in cord produce better timing to develop stance and swing mechanics. Hit-A-Way is very easy to carry, weighing less than two pounds. Can be stored in bat bags, back packs or carry- alls. "The hottest new batting aid on the market today." Amazing results in ball players of all ages. New sleeve design improves visibility as well as contact feel and sound. (Post not included).
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Customer Reviews:
Not for younger hitters October 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The premise behind hit-a-way is fine: hit the ball hard enough that it wraps around the pole tightly, let it unwind, and then hit it again as it comes around. It looks great in the video. Real life - not so much.
We tried to use this a couple of years ago with a group of 7-8 year-olds. My observations:
1) Young hitters, probably up to at least age 10, can't reliably hit the ball hard enough to get it to wrap around the pole. You end up needing an adult to re-wrap the cable and "launch" the ball. This greatly reduces the repetitions and the usefulness.
2) Poles are harder to find than you might think on a baseball field. You basically need either a basketball goal or you need to buy the "portable" pole that is sold separately (note - very heavy and expensive - not worth it)
3) Because the ball comes in from an angle and at an odd speed, I question the value for young hitters. It is hard enough to learn to time a swing with a thrown pitch. Trying to also learn to time an uncoiling cable was counterproductive.
Bottom line - we tried it for a couple of practices and then gave up.
Who could use this? Well - if you have a 12 year or older hitter who wants to get in some solo practice AND a handy free-standing pole, I think this would have some value.
Tools to consider that I have found helpful in coaching are a "zip-n-hit" and a "hit-n-stick". Both are available on Amazon. (and also by Hit-A-Way, among other companies).
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