{"product_id":"catch-bat-hitting-bunting-trainer","title":"Catch Bat Hitting and Bunting Trainer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Catch Bat turns eye-hand coordination work into a game. Instead of a barrel it has a net, and the hitter has to catch the pitched or tossed ball in that net with a full, committed swing. A half swing or a swing that rises or chops down on the ball misses the catch, so the trainer rewards a flat bat path through the zone, which is the same path that squares up the ball with a regular bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is just as useful for bunting. When a player catches the ball in the net while squared or pivoted, the ball is landing exactly where it would meet the barrel of a real bat, so the Catch Bat teaches bat angle and soft hands without balls rolling all over the cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaseball or Softball\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Catch Bat comes in a baseball version and a softball version. Choose the one that matches the ball your player hits. Both work with soft toss, front toss, short machine work and tee drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Coaches Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds eye-hand coordination and tracking all the way to contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRewards a full, committed swing rather than a slap at the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourages swinging up or chopping down, which flattens the bat path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches bunt placement and bat angle for sacrifice and drag bunts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps young players engaged because every rep is a catch or a miss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery little ball chasing, so indoor and backyard sessions stay quick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrills to Try\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft toss from the side: the hitter catches each toss with a full swing, then dumps the ball in a bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront toss from behind a screen: vary location so the hitter has to adjust the bat path to catch inside and outside pitches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunting ladder: call out first base line, third base line or back to the pitcher before each pitch and have the hitter catch the ball at that angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-strike approach: shorten up and catch the ball deep in the zone to build a contact-first mindset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse soft training balls such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/power-ball-trainer\"\u003ePower Ball Foam Hitting Trainer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/truflight-aceballz-foam-training-baseballs\"\u003eTruFlight AceBallz foam training baseballs\u003c\/a\u003e for close-range indoor work. Many coaches rotate the Catch Bat with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mad-bat-muhl\"\u003eMad Bat by Muhl\u003c\/a\u003e and an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/advanced-skills-tee\"\u003eAdvanced Skills Tee\u003c\/a\u003e in a hitting station circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatch Bat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: net-barrel hitting and bunting trainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersions: baseball, softball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: soft toss, front toss, machine, bunting drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers: youth through adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: indoor or outdoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use regular baseballs or softballs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with toss and front toss at a safe distance. For close-range indoor work, soft training balls are easier on the net and the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the baseball and softball versions?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach is sized for its ball. Pick the version that matches the ball your player uses in games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat age is it for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works for young players learning to track the ball and for older hitters and bunters who want a quick feedback tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Muhl","offers":[{"title":"Baseball","offer_id":67883595923771,"sku":"M05-CBB","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Softball","offer_id":67883595956539,"sku":"M05-CBS","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/catch-bat-hitting-bunting-trainer-main.jpg?v=1793681050","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/catch-bat-hitting-bunting-trainer","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}