{"product_id":"big-bucket-of-jugs-lite-flite-baseballs","title":"Big Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Baseballs, 4 Dozen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Baseballs includes 4 dozen (48) lightweight Lite-Flite baseballs and a Rutsch Bucket with a lid. Lite-Flite baseballs are designed specifically for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-lite-flite-pitching-machine\"\u003eJUGS Lite-Flite Pitching Machine\u003c\/a\u003e, and they give baseball players a safe, game-like practice experience: realistic pitches to hit, without painful hand sting on contact. With 48 balls in one bucket, a coach or parent can run long rounds without stopping to collect balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLite-Flite baseballs are also sold by the dozen as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lite-flite-baseballs\"\u003eJUGS Lite-Flite Baseballs\u003c\/a\u003e, and in a 24-ball \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bucket-o-balls-lite-flite-baseball-softball\"\u003eBucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Baseballs or Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e. The Big Bucket is the 48-ball version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lite-Flite Machine and Lite-Flite balls are designed to work together. The machine throws these lightweight baseballs so hitters can see realistic pitches in a garage, gym, cage or backyard, and the balls are built to deliver that game-like look without the risk of a hard ball. Keeping a full bucket next to the machine means the person feeding it can keep the pitches coming while hitters rotate through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRealistic Seam Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLite-Flite baseballs have a seam design that mimics the feel and visual cues of a regulation baseball. Hitters see a ball that looks like a baseball coming in, which helps them practice picking up the pitch and timing their swing the way they will in games. At a regulation 9-inch size, the ball matches an official baseball, so the reps stay consistent and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrain Hard Without the Sting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lite-Flite formula lets hitters train hard without worrying about painful hand sting on contact. That is a big help for younger baseball players building confidence at the plate, and for any hitter taking a high number of swings in one session. A hitter who is not bracing for a sting stays relaxed in the box and keeps working on a good swing. It also makes Lite-Flite baseballs a practical choice where a hard ball would be a worry, such as a backyard close to the house or an indoor space shared with other players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBat-Safe for Machine or Live Arm Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is designed to protect bats from wear, even under heavy pitching machine or live arm use. Players can use their own bat, and coaches can throw the balls by hand as well as feed them through the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndoor or Outdoor, Not in the Rain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLite-Flite baseballs hold up to indoor or outdoor use, which makes them a good choice for winter work in a garage or gym and for backyard sessions in season. They are not intended for use in the rain, so keep them dry and store them in the lidded bucket between sessions. If a round gets caught by a passing shower, bring the bucket in and let any damp balls dry before the next session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Big Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Baseballs Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLite-Flite baseballs suit backyard players, youth leagues, high schools, colleges and hitting facilities. They are a natural fit for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners of the JUGS Lite-Flite Pitching Machine who want more balls in rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth coaches introducing young hitters to machine pitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies hitting indoors or in the backyard, where a hard ball is a concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeams and facilities running high-volume, low-risk hitting rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using the Lite-Flite Machine, a protective screen in front of the machine is a good idea, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-standard-lite-flite-slowpitch-screen\"\u003eJUGS Standard Lite-Flite and Slowpitch Screen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePractice Ideas With Lite-Flite Baseballs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine rounds: feed the Lite-Flite Machine from the bucket and give each hitter a set number of swings before rotating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-fed batting practice: a coach or parent can throw the same balls by hand for short rounds when the machine is not set up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter hitting: set up in a garage or gym and keep hitters swinging through the off-season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch recognition: have hitters call out location before they swing, using the seam cues to pick up the ball early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst machine reps: let young baseball players get used to timing a machine pitch with a ball that will not hurt if it gets away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each round, collect the balls back into the bucket so the next hitter starts with a full supply, and put the lid on at the end of the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBig Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Baseballs Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 4 dozen (48) Lite-Flite baseballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 9 inch (regulation size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: lightweight, sting-free Lite-Flite formula with realistic seam design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBat safety: designed to protect bats from wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for: the JUGS Lite-Flite Pitching Machine; also live arm use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditions: indoor or outdoor use; not intended for use in the rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucket: Rutsch Bucket, included, with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 JUGS Lite-Flite baseballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rutsch Bucket with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich machine are Lite-Flite baseballs designed for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are designed specifically for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-lite-flite-pitching-machine\"\u003eJUGS Lite-Flite Pitching Machine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I throw Lite-Flite baseballs by hand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are designed to hold up to heavy machine or live arm use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use them outside?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, indoors or outdoors, but they are not intended for use in the rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre Lite-Flite baseballs regulation size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They match an official baseball's 9-inch size, though they are much lighter than a leather baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill they damage my bat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are designed to protect bats from wear, even under heavy machine or live arm use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from the smaller Lite-Flite bucket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Bucket holds 48 baseballs. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bucket-o-balls-lite-flite-baseball-softball\"\u003eBucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Baseballs or Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e holds 24 baseballs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67832552620347,"sku":"J01-B5003","price":217.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/big-bucket-of-jugs-lite-flite-baseballs-bucket.jpg?v=1793332924","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/big-bucket-of-jugs-lite-flite-baseballs","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}