how does this compare to simply throwing the ball?
635925
it is great for fungol drills and it saves your arm from a lot of throwing also great for pop-ups and ground balls.
635926
If you are coaching little guys 4yrs to 7 yrs, throwing is probably better. If you are doing first step drills over a short distance, throwing is better. I coach 11 yr olds and with a little practice I am able to hit spots at 150+ feet. If I could consistently hit fungos accurately that would be best but I can't so this works best for me
635927
Use of the accubat is great for practice fly balls and grounders. It is better than using a bat as one can be more consistent with an accubat. It is not useful for pitching.
1073381
It pretty much as the same feel as the Evolution. Most players I know and have met love the feeling as it provides exceptional grip, especially for ball handlers. Probably will get some getting used to for you, but it is really a better quality ball than anything on the market presently ....
1033903
Smaller motor needed to throw lighter ball, maybe? It wouldn't be an issue if the machine actually threw the lighter balls correctly (except for wind effects). If you want something that throws real baseballs, be prepared to pay a lot more. That is what I am looking to do...
969838
It's heavier than a regular Frisbee. There may be better options to learn with, based on that, but not sure. Junior highers, high schoolers and adults enjoyed it, but I've not seen someone younger or new to throwing a Frisbee try it.
1697309
I would not use to block balls since the object is for the ball to be bounced back to the thrower. It would just nail the catcher from behind.
667983
Baseball, works pretty good. Replacement balls cost a lot though. I've used it quite a bit & is great fot practice. Customer service is excellent.
1517390
If You Want More Of A Random Throw Of The ball, then yes it is useful. I don't use it often.
969841
I would say yes it is a lot easier to throw well. A typical frisbee can be a little wobbly for beginners. I have a six year old daughter that got the hang of it pretty quick
1634412
Yes, with practice. I learned to throw no-spin, so it was a little easier but it does NOT throw like a knife, so there's some adjustments. My only complaint isn't really a complaint, but an observation. When this this thing hits on it's side, instead of a point, it can rebound with incredible energy and distance, so beware. Also, you might want to paint it a bright color; it can bury itself in dirt, grass etc. quite effectively.
1700053
No, it does NOT. The faster the ball goes, the more spin it has. This was not a deal breaker for me. For practice purpose this did not make too much difference, as top-spin balls (without too much spin) behaves similarly to a non-spin ball. When you play real games you don't usually deal with non-spin balls anyway.
2118245
It's pretty fun with 2 or 4. Basically, it's two teams of 2 against each other. The point goal is raised to compensate and the gameplay changes just a little, but overall it's just as fun. In general this game takes a learning curve, so be prepared for the first couple of games to take a while, but the more you get a hang of it the funnier and faster gameplay becomes.
1193381
Your previous answers are all good. I find that I have excellent results if I put just a small amount of drag on the ball and it works as well as if you have a handle. I didn't care for it at first but I don't even think anything of it by now plus, it's easier to fold when you put it away.
1518187
I went ahead and bought the ball. I have found that the ball does bounce off a wall for a couple of feet when thrown horizontally. By the time it drops to the floor it is a few feet.
1839901
Not much. 10 yards is plenty. It really depends on how hard you want to throw and how fast you want to react. I would go with a minimum of 10 yards for good practice
883833
With the ball itself, all it takes is patience and skill. Luck doesn't hurt, if you're working with an oddly-shaped item. Personally, I'd use the smaller one, the 'mini'.
2187092
I'm sorry I can't answer your question very well, it's my sons that play the game. They just put the head piece on and then "think" whatever command to move the ball from what I can see! Hope that helps?
210631
My 12 yo son said it can work if you get the ball thrown at the right spot (very top). He then warned that if you throw it at the middle of the net you'll get a line-drive to your face.