{"product_id":"bucket-of-jugs-low-impact-multi-use-practice-softballs","title":"Bucket of JUGS Low Impact Multi-Use Practice Softballs, 2 Dozen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bucket of JUGS Low Impact Multi-Use Practice Softballs packs 2 dozen (24) lightweight training softballs into a Michele Smith ball bucket with a lid. Each ball is a full 12 inches, the same size as a leather softball, but weighs 4.75 ounces, so it will not sting hitters' hands even at high machine speeds and is safe for all bats. Designed for advanced pitching machine batting practice, the lighter ball comes off the machine with added velocity, and the seams make it just as useful for live arm, short-toss, soft-toss and catcher drills. The bright orange color keeps it easy to track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVelocity Work Without Stinging Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHitting a firm, high-speed pitch over and over is how advanced hitters sharpen their timing on velocity, but at regulation weight that kind of round is hard on the hands and hard on the bats. The lighter weight of this softball changes the trade-off. Hitters can take a full round against a fast machine setting without their hands stinging, and the added velocity from the lighter ball gives advanced softball hitters a real challenge to catch up to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrograms use these balls for velocity-in work during batting practice, where a hitter learns to get the barrel to an inside pitch without fear of getting jammed. The low impact design makes that a daily drill instead of an occasional one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSame Size as a Leather Softball, Safe for Bats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 12 inches, the ball is the same size as a leather softball, so the target a hitter sees and the contact point on the barrel are realistic. Because the ball is lighter, it will not damage bats, which lets players take practice swings with the bat they use in games instead of saving it for game day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeamed for Live Arm and Catcher Drills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seamed design reflects how a leather ball plays, so the same bucket works for more than machine rounds. Coaches can throw live arm batting practice, run short-toss and soft-toss stations, and work catchers through high-velocity receiving and blocking drills. For catchers, a ball that will not sting the hand or bruise on a block means more reps at game speed with less wear on the player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood for Cold Weather and Younger Hitters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight, low impact ball is also a good fit for colder days, when contact with a regulation ball stings more, and for younger softball players who are still building confidence in the box. Hitters can get quality work in without the fear of hurting their hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Coaches Say About These Softballs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The JUGS Multi-Use ball is great to use in colder weather and with youth. The light-weight Sting-Free balls allows hitters to get good work in without the fear of hurting their hands.\" - Jessica Hollen, Head Coach, Women's Softball, George Fox University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Working on velocity-in during BP is a huge part of our daily hitting routine. The Multi-Use Light-Weight softballs from Jugs allow us to do so without the fear of damaging bats or stinging our hitters' hands. We're also very excited to use the Multi-Use balls with our catchers for high velocity receiving and blocking drills. A couple buckets of Jugs Multi-Use Softballs should last us for years.\" - Jim Speciale, Head Softball Coach, Jesuit High School, 2-Time State Champion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Michele Smith Bucket With Lid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24 softballs come in a Michele Smith ball bucket with a lid that holds up to 30 standard-size softballs. The lid keeps balls from spilling in the car, and the closed bucket doubles as a seat for a coach feeding a machine or throwing short-toss.\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\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-bucket-of-jugs-lite-flite-softballs\"\u003eBig Bucket of JUGS Lite-Flite Softballs\u003c\/a\u003e: 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\u003eBucket of JUGS Low Impact Multi-Use Practice Softballs (this bucket): 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 Bucket of JUGS Low Impact Multi-Use Practice Softballs Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh school and college softball programs running advanced machine batting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaches who want catchers getting high-velocity receiving and blocking reps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth leagues and backyard players who want safe, sting-free practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitting facilities that want a bat-safe ball for velocity work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBucket of JUGS Low Impact Multi-Use Practice Softballs Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 dozen (24) softballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 12 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.75 oz each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: seamed, low impact, Sting-Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBats: will not damage bats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: advanced pitching machine batting practice, live arm, short-toss, soft-toss and catcher drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucket: lidded Michele Smith ball bucket, holds up to 30 standard-size softballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1 year against normal wear and factory defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 JUGS Low Impact Multi-Use Practice Softballs\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\u003eWhy is the ball lighter than a regular softball?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4.75 oz, the lighter weight keeps the ball from stinging hitters' or catchers' hands at high speeds and adds velocity coming off a pitching machine, which challenges advanced hitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill these damage my bat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are the same size as a leather softball and are safe for all bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use them for live batting practice?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The seams make them suitable for live arm, short-toss and soft-toss practice as well as machine work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre they only available in 12 inch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This bucket holds 24 balls, all 12 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat warranty comes with them?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1-year warranty against normal wear and factory defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67832552882491,"sku":"J01-B4025","price":167.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/bucket-of-jugs-low-impact-multi-use-practice-softballs-bucket.jpg?v=1793332964","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/bucket-of-jugs-low-impact-multi-use-practice-softballs","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}