Saw this at the ABCA convention this passed weekend. Thought it looked like a great way for kids to get good quality swings in on their own. Anyone have any opinions on this product?
Thanks
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It depends on the age of the player. Ours still hangs on the pole for the basketball hoop.
First and foremost your son must have developed solid mechanics and a repeatable swing that uses these mechanics. We spent a lot of time developing this in our sons.
With that said, from the time that they were 11 or 12 up until just before HS they would each take 100 cuts or so a day on the swingaway. It was a great piece of equipment in my opinion for players in this age group.
They key is to be sure that the player has good mechanics, because the swingaway will develop muscle memory, you want to be sure that the memory being created is correct.
First and foremost your son must have developed solid mechanics and a repeatable swing that uses these mechanics. We spent a lot of time developing this in our sons.
With that said, from the time that they were 11 or 12 up until just before HS they would each take 100 cuts or so a day on the swingaway. It was a great piece of equipment in my opinion for players in this age group.
They key is to be sure that the player has good mechanics, because the swingaway will develop muscle memory, you want to be sure that the memory being created is correct.
quote:They key is to be sure that the player has good mechanics
Agree 110%. It can be a very useful tool but practicing poor mechanics is worse than not practicing at all.
Thanks for your responses but you misunderstood. The swingaway is not the ball on a string that you hang from a pole. It's very similar to the solo hitter. Thanks
Eaglecoach- My bad!. Yes familiar with Swingaway also. Perhaps overpriced but useful tool taking into account mechanical issues that might come up. I think you can accomplish the same thing with a $15.00 tee, some baseballs, a pop up net or screen.
Yeah...I blew it too! Swingaway...
The piece of equipment that I always wanted to get but never did was one of those soft toss machines that would pop up a ball for you. They handled about 20 or 30 balls and hit them into a net.
We did build a soft toss screen in the backyard and used a tee as well hitting buckets of balls each day. That worked well, and I always loved soft tossing to my kids myself, that was fun and I wish I had those years back.
A net and a bucket of balls is all you need and then maybe a Tee.
The piece of equipment that I always wanted to get but never did was one of those soft toss machines that would pop up a ball for you. They handled about 20 or 30 balls and hit them into a net.
We did build a soft toss screen in the backyard and used a tee as well hitting buckets of balls each day. That worked well, and I always loved soft tossing to my kids myself, that was fun and I wish I had those years back.
A net and a bucket of balls is all you need and then maybe a Tee.
The swing away you are talking about is a great product. My son's hitting coach uses it all of the time. It allows the player to watch the ball flight off of the string so they get instant feedback. It also allows for easy video taping to look at swings minus the variable of the ball moving.
We don't have one at home, but having one would allow a player to get in good quality swings without nets, t's, etc etc.
We don't have one at home, but having one would allow a player to get in good quality swings without nets, t's, etc etc.
we've had the solo hitter for years and like it. same concept but the swing away is a little more money.
Swingaway will not work for a team. I bought it form my guys and we used it as a station almost every day. After a couple of weeks we broke the bungee cord and many other things. Its just not made for team use. Individual use in a garage is okay. I even got the heavy duty one.
I've got a Swingway set up in the garage and love it! The one I have (does not fold down) is not at all portable...but that's not why we got it.
It does what it says it does...inside, outside, high low, down the middle...I use it as much as my son does...lots of fun!
You can video from every angle and get a ton of reps in in very little time. You can see the trajectory of the ball, and it is back in position almost instantly.
A net & tee will do the same thing, but I think this thing is much more efficient.
It does what it says it does...inside, outside, high low, down the middle...I use it as much as my son does...lots of fun!
You can video from every angle and get a ton of reps in in very little time. You can see the trajectory of the ball, and it is back in position almost instantly.
A net & tee will do the same thing, but I think this thing is much more efficient.
I would prefer the Ultimate Hitting Machine. Lots better than hitting a stationary ball. Kids don't get bored using this machine.
Real good price for one here.(http://shop.beebesports.com/product.sc?productId=1&categoryId=2)
Real good price for one here.(http://shop.beebesports.com/product.sc?productId=1&categoryId=2)
The SwingAway may be a little more money but it is three times as durable. (I've had both this and the solo hitter) My SwingAway has survived 10 years of Wisconsin weather and still is going strong. My last ball kit broke three years ago so now I just throw into it.
My son is a Jr. in HS and we are on year 2 of his. It's setup in the basement, great tool. Had to replace the ball section once. The replacement cords are more heavy duty than the original ones.
Works great!
Works great!
quote:http://shop.beebesports.com/product.sc?productId=1&categoryId=2
$300?
I figure a Tee and a net do the same thing.
quote:Originally posted by ctandc:quote:http://shop.beebesports.com/product.sc?productId=1&categoryId=2
$300?
I figure a Tee and a net do the same thing.
I think you have them mixed up. SwingAway is $300. Ultimate Hitting Machine (www.shop.beebesports.com) is only $99.95. Great price for this machine.
