{"product_id":"big-bucket-of-jugs-lite-flite-softballs","title":"Big Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Softballs, 2 Dozen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Softballs packs 2 dozen (24) Lite-Flite softballs into a Michele Smith ball bucket with a lid. Lite-Flite softballs are soft, lightweight practice balls that give a softball hitter a true, game-like pitch to track without the sting when a ball gets away. They are made specifically for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-lite-flite-pitching-machine\"\u003eJUGS Lite-Flite Pitching Machine\u003c\/a\u003e, come in Game-Ball Yellow, and are available in 11 inch or 12 inch so the ball matches the size your players see in games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fastpitch player who is still getting comfortable in the box, or a team that wants high-rep hitting inside a gym through the winter, a full bucket keeps enough balls in rotation for a real session without stopping every few swings to collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGame-Like Softball Pitches Without the Sting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe point of a Lite-Flite softball is to let a hitter see a realistic pitch without worrying about getting hurt by it. The ball follows a true, game-like flight, so a hitter can work on timing, pitch recognition and swing path against something that looks like a real pitch. If a ball rides in on the hands or bounces off an arm, it does not sting. That removes the reason young hitters pull their heads or step out, and lets them focus on the swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same sting-free design makes these softballs useful for defensive work too. Newer fielders can take ground balls and fly balls without flinching, and coaches can run close-range drills without the worry that comes with hard balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirmer Formula That Holds Its Shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft ball is only useful in a machine if it comes out the same way every time. Lite-Flite softballs use a firmer formula that keeps its shape even at high speeds, so the pitch the machine delivers on the fortieth ball of a round looks like the pitch it delivered on the first. That consistency is what lets a hitter trust what she is seeing and lets a coach work on one problem at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese softballs are specifically designed for use in the JUGS Lite-Flite Pitching Machine, which throws fastballs, curves and sliders for both baseball and softball. Pairing the machine with a full bucket of Lite-Flite softballs gives a fastpitch hitter a safe way to see breaking pitches and learn to stay in against them. If you only need a dozen to top up an existing set, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lite-flite-12-softballs-game-ball-yellow\"\u003eJUGS Lite-Flite Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e are also sold by the dozen in both sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGame-Ball Yellow for Easy Tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ball in the bucket is Game-Ball Yellow, a bright color that stands out against gym walls, netting, grass and sky. Hitters pick the ball up out of the machine sooner, and fielders track it more easily off the bat, which matters most in indoor spaces with mixed lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e11 Inch or 12 Inch Lite-Flite Softballs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bucket comes in two sizes, and every ball in a bucket is the same size. Pick the size that matches the softball your players use in games. Younger divisions often play an 11 inch ball and older divisions a 12 inch ball, but league rules vary, so check yours before ordering. Programs with players in more than one age group can keep a bucket of each size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Michele Smith Bucket With Lid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24 softballs ship in a Michele Smith ball bucket with a lid. The lid keeps the balls together in a trunk or back seat on the way to practice, and between sessions the bucket keeps the whole set in one place instead of scattered across a garage floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a JUGS Softball Bucket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJUGS makes several 2-dozen softball buckets, and the right one depends on how your team practices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Softballs (this bucket): soft, lightweight, sponge-like balls made for the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine, for sting-free work with younger hitters and indoor sessions, in 11 or 12 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bucket-of-jugs-sting-free-dimpled-softballs\"\u003eBucket of JUGS Sting-Free Dimpled Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e: leather size and weight with a dimpled surface made for JUGS softball pitching machines, waterproof, in 11 or 12 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bucket-of-jugs-sting-free-realistic-seam-softballs\"\u003eBucket of JUGS Sting-Free Realistic-Seam Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e: seamed Sting-Free balls at regulation size and weight for live arm and machine work, safe for composite bats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bucket-of-jugs-low-impact-multi-use-practice-softballs\"\u003eBucket of JUGS Low Impact Multi-Use Practice Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e: orange, seamed, 12 inch and 4.75 oz, a lighter ball for advanced machine velocity work and catcher drills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bucket-of-jugs-leatherlast-softballs\"\u003eBucket of JUGS LeatherLast Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e: full-grain leather with Kevlar-stitched seams, for game-ball feel at full speed in a machine or from a live arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple way to decide is to think about who is hitting and who is feeding. Younger hitters building confidence suit Lite-Flite, daily machine rounds suit the dimpled or LeatherLast balls, and coaches who throw live batting practice get the most from the seamed balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Big Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Softballs Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth softball leagues building confidence in younger hitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh school and college softball programs that hit indoors in the off-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitting facilities running a JUGS Lite-Flite Machine in a cage or open space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies with a Lite-Flite Machine who want enough balls for a full round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrills to Run With Lite-Flite Softballs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine batting practice with the Lite-Flite Machine, mixing fastballs with curves and sliders to train pitch recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside-pitch work for hitters who bail out, since a ball that runs in will not sting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor hitting sessions in a gym or garage during the winter or on rainy days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround ball and fly ball drills for newer fielders who are still learning to stay in front of the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose-range drills where a coach wants to keep players safe while working on hand position and contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBig Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Softballs Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 dozen (24) softballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 11 inch or 12 inch (one size per bucket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Game-Ball Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: lightweight Lite-Flite formula, firmer to hold its shape at high speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact: sting-free if a ball rebounds off a player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: offensive and defensive drills, indoors or outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for: JUGS Lite-Flite Pitching Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucket: Michele Smith ball bucket with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 JUGS Lite-Flite softballs in the size you select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Michele Smith ball bucket with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo these work in the JUGS Lite-Flite Machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lite-Flite softballs are specifically designed for the JUGS Lite-Flite Pitching Machine, and the firmer formula keeps them in shape at high speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I order?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the softball your players use in games. Younger divisions often play an 11 inch ball and older divisions a 12 inch ball, but check your league rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I mix sizes in one bucket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each bucket holds 24 balls of the one size you select. Order one bucket of each size if you need both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre they safe to use indoors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are designed for offensive and defensive practice indoors or out, and they do not sting if a ball rebounds off a player. Keep balls away from lights and anything fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy Lite-Flite softballs without the bucket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lite-flite-12-softballs-game-ball-yellow\"\u003eJUGS Lite-Flite Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e are sold by the dozen in 11 inch and 12 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jugs","offers":[{"title":"12 inch","offer_id":67832552685883,"sku":"J01-B5008","price":147.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 inch","offer_id":67832552718651,"sku":"J01-B5013","price":147.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/big-bucket-of-jugs-lite-flite-softballs-bucket.jpg?v=1793332935","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/big-bucket-of-jugs-lite-flite-softballs","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}