Thursday, September 17, 2009

Rawlings 5-Tool Training Equipment


Rawlings® has teamed up with Ripken Baseball to offer a complete line of training equipment focused on improving the “5 tools” of baseball performance. The “5 tools” of baseball performance include: Fielding, Throwing, Hitting for Average, Hitting for Power, and Speed. Every 5-Tool Training product includes drills and instructions to help you improve your baseball performance.

Fielding
Good defense wins ballgames. Great defense wins the Rawlings Gold Glove Award®. You need to be consistent on routine plays but also make the spectacular catches. Use products with the fielding icon to develop hand eye coordination, quick reflexes, and great hands.
5-Tool Training equipment for Fielding:
Quick Hands Glove (QUIKHANDS)
Pro Trainer Glove (PROTRAIN)
Reaction Ball (REACTBALL)
Pitching Machine Training Baseball (5TROTBPM)

Throwing
Whether through pitching or fielding assists, great throwing is associated with great defense. While it’s important at all positions, having a strong arm is especially important for outfielders, pitchers and catchers. You need to have arm strength, accuracy and endurance to be truly effective. Use products with the throwing icon to develop a stronger, healthier arm built for the long run.
5-Tool Training equipment for Throwing:
Fielding Net (PROPITCH)
Hitting Net (POPNET)
Resistance Band (RESBANHAND)
Resistance Ball (RESBANBALL)
Pitching /Fielding Net (TRAVLPITCH)
Pitching Machine Training Baseball (5TROTBPM)

Hitting for Average
A high average hitter puts the ball in play, gets on base and moves runners around to score. You need a balanced swing, a good eye at the plate and great hand eye coordination. Look for the average icon on products and spend as much time as possible using them to fine tune your swing.
5-Tool Training equipment for Average:
Fielding Net (PROPITCH)
One Hand Wood Training Bat (ONEHANDBAT)
Hand Eye Bat (HANDIBAT)
Hitting Net (POPNET)
Pitching /Fielding Net (TRAVLPITCH)
Pro Hitting Tee (PROTEE)
Rubber Hitting Tee (TRAVLTEE)
Pitching Machine Training Baseball (5TROTBPM)
Plastic 5” MLB Training Balls (5TROPT5PK12)
Plastic 9” MLB Training Balls (5TROT9PK6)
Bucket of 9” MLB Training Balls (5TBUCKPT30PK)
MLB Hit Training Baseball (ROTBHT3PK6)
MLB Curve Training Ball (ROTBCT3PK6)
Hitters Eye Training Baseball (5THITATP)

Hitting for Power
Hitting for power represents one of the most sought after capabilities in baseball: the ability to change the course of a game with a single swing. You need to be strong physically, but also have a great swing to consistently get extra base hits. Using products with the power icon will build your strength, bat speed and help you develop a powerful swing, turning you into a threat at the plate.
5-Tool Training equipment for Average:
Fielding Net (PROPITCH)
One Hand Wood Training Bat (ONEHANDBAT)
Hand Eye Bat (HANDIBAT)
Hitting Net (POPNET)
Pitching /Fielding Net (TRAVLPITCH)
Pro Hitting Tee (PROTEE)
Rubber Hitting Tee (TRAVLTEE)
Pitching Machine Training Baseball (5TROTBPM)
Plastic 5” MLB Training Balls (5TROPT5PK12)
Plastic 9” MLB Training Balls (5TROT9PK6)
Bucket of 9” MLB Training Balls (5TBUCKPT30PK)
MLB Hit Training Baseball (ROTBHT3PK6)
MLB Curve Training Ball (ROTBCT3PK6)
Hitters Eye Training Baseball (5THITATP)

Speed
Speed makes you a threat on the bases and gives you range in the field. Improving your foot speed, quickness and agility will take you to the next level and set you apart from the crowd. Look for products with the speed icon and dedicate plenty of practice time to improving this tool.
5-Tool Training equipment for Speed:
Running Bases (THROWBASE)
Agility Hurdles (AGILHURD)
Agility Ladder (AGILLAD)