The TAP® Precision Target is a smaller (10” x 10”), lightweight (.2lbs), and portable target that is ideal for traveling. The weight allows the target to hang on various screens and nets. Constructed with the same material as our TAP® ‘K’ Target, this target is very durable.

• Great for travel
• Lightweight to fit on most screens/nets
• Durable
• Bright visual target
• Provides auditory feedback

The TAP® Precision Target became a solution for an issue that Flint Wallace, who is currently with the Colorado Rockies, had. His teams had portable screens for easy travel/set-up. However, all the current targets were too heavy for the lighter weight screen causing it to sag. We began figuring out an ideal size for the target and material. The result is a compact target that will hang efficiently and securely on most screens. We realized this is a widespread issue that the TAP® Precision Target solves.

If you are looking to change visuals quickly and easily, or if you are looking to take a target with you on the road, the TAP® Precision Target fits the mold. It can slide easily in a backpack, ball bag, or luggage and is quick to set up with the bungees attaching it to the desired anchor. The auditory response provides immediate feedback to the athlete if they hit the target and silence if they miss.

The TAP® Precision Target can be bought individually or in a pack of 3 for increased savings. Each target comes with four ball bungees to easily attach to a screen/net.

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The Pitching Pad® is used for practicing pitching techniques and evaluating a pitcher’s accuracy

• Eliminates the need for a catcher
• Improves command
• Brightly colored targets
• Durable
• Safety Screen/Frame Not Included

The Pitching Pad® takes training back to the basics. It’s not just another pitching screen. The Pitching Pad® is a complete system designed to make pitching workouts more effective.

By using the markings on The Pitching Pad® as reference points, a player can better develop and hone pitching skills. The strike zone is quartered, with each area identified by bright colors. The numbers on the Pad are arranged in a clock-like fashion, providing easily identified targets throughout the zone. These pad markings provide a means for exact focus on location and facilitate quick adjustments.

Utilizing The Pitching Pad® results in workouts that are more efficient and effective. The Pitching Pad®:

• is perfect for baseball or softball.
• is appropriate for all ages and development levels, from tee-ball to professional.
• eliminates the need for a catcher.
• is quality built with heavy-duty materials so it will last for many seasons.
• can be attached to most fences, nets, or field screens.
• has thick inner foam that prevents damage (excluding the travel version)

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The TAP® Advanced Command Trainer is for pitchers desiring to increase command inside the strike zone.

• Increase accuracy with all pitches
• Durable

The TAP® Advanced Command Trainer Target provides an excellent tool for pitchers to develop the skills necessary to consistently execute pitches within the strike zone. The Command Trainer does this by providing an incredibly useful feedback system that involves clear goals with tangible results.

The training concept for utilizing the TAP® Advanced Command Trainer Target is deceptively simple while being brutally difficult. The pitcher is required to make his best pitches at optimum velocity with accuracy. The feedback is instant; either the target on the Command Trainer is hit or missed with every pitch, which provides an immediate and crystal-clear result.

It is well established that the means by which an athlete receives feedback can have a significant impact on how well the athlete learns and performs. A basketball player knows right away if a shot is made and the feedback is instant allowing for immediate adjustments. Pitchers need immediate feedback as well in order to make any necessary adjustments to their next pitch.

The TAP® Advanced Command Trainer provides the pitcher an opportunity to use three of his 5 senses to develop command:

• Visual (seeing the ball hit/miss the target)
• Auditory (hearing the ball hit the target)
• Touch (as they develop/perfect pitch execution)

This sensory feedback tells the pitcher how well or poorly he is doing and can be essential to continued improvement and subsequent pitch mastery.

Here is what Coach Ron Wolforth has to say about the TAP® Advanced Command Trainer:

“Aristotle said “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.”

So often in our bullpens we throw ‘good’ pitches that just miss the strike zone. Very commonly we just pass over these ‘misses’ as insignificant or ‘close enough’. In truth, these will often be called a ‘ball’ in a game and if we throw enough ‘balls’ in a game we will be in trouble.

The Command Trainer Target takes the variables out of assessment; either it hit the strike zone or it didn’t. Clarity is critical in training any skill. Timely, accurate objective feedback is just as crucial. The Command Trainer affords both clarity and immediate absolutely relevant feedback.

Many pitchers ‘assume’ they have great command. The Command Trainer exposes the pitcher’s precise ability. Now there is no place to hide. The Command Trainer will show you exactly where you are and is a tool that you can use to track your progress.

Remember, it isn’t where you start that matters – it’s where you finish.”

The Advanced Command Trainer provides a 17″ x 17″ target, 17″ off the ground, closely resembling the competitive strike zone. This rugged device has a 2″ slip-joint steel tube frame with a durable vinyl target area and includes vinyl padding for the upright supports. The product design is intended to reduce damage from impact to pitched baseballs, thereby allowing the balls to stay in service longer. Reduced frequency of replacement encourages practicing with competition quality baseballs (instead of the scuffed or damaged older balls from the BP bucket) to develop quality pitches.

Assembly is required. Instructions for use are not included. This product is shipped directly from the manufacturer.

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The TAP® Batting Target provides a bold target to enhance batter’s directional focus while hitting.

• Excellent discovery learning tool
• Outstanding device for promoting goal directed movement/achievement
• High contrast
• Safety Screen/Frame Not Included

The TAP® Batting Target is an excellent device for providing an external focus point for hitting drills. The high contrast target is an outstanding tool for discovery learning in goal directed movements and goal achievement.

The 38 inch diameter bulls-eye target is made of durable polypropylene material with a perimeter stiffener to keep it extended. The target has metal grommets for attaching to safety screens, batting cages, or fences with the included bungee cords and snaps.

The TAP® Batting Target is intended to provide a focal point in hitting drills. This device is not intended, or recommended, for use as a pitching target. If a pitching target is desired the TAP® ‘K’ Target is recommended.

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The TAP® Hitting Target provides instant visual feedback to the batter. When used with a batting tee, the device becomes a self-teaching hitting aid for quality batting repetition. It can provide a means to objectively measure each hit, making every swing serve a specific purpose.

• Adds variety and challenge to tee work
• Provides instant feedback
• Aids in developing ideal launch angles
• Provides objective measurement
• Can be used for self-directed drills as well as guided discovery learning
• Safety Screen/Frame Not Included

The TAP® Hitting Target provides a low-tech method of providing high-quality information to hitters.  Developed in collaboration with internationally renowned hitting coach Mike Ryan, it is an excellent resource for those who may not have everyday access to costly modern-day, high-tech equipment that can measure ball flight and calculate launch angles.  Using this device with a batting tee provides the hitter instant feedback regarding how well the ball comes off the bat in addition to a visual of ball trajectory.

Providing players a means for developing ideal launch angles can transition to achieving rewarding results at the plate.  Dayn Perry at CBS Sports wrote:

“Balls that leave the bat at a vertical angle of between 10° and 30° lead to best offensive results. Hit it from 10° to 25° at the proper exit velocity, and you’ve likely ripped a line drive. Find the 25°-30° band (again, at proper exit speed), and you’re in the home run territory.”

Add the Ball Coach Radar behind the tee to measure exit speed and you have an economical training tool that can be used in close quarters, indoor or out.

Using the TAP® Hitting Target to determine desired launch angle while measuring ball exit speed utilizing radar can provide a more complete picture of hitting performance. While absolute radar accuracy may not be achieved due to angle (cosine) error, the setup provides an excellent way to measure the hitter’s performance against their own personal records and ensure exit speeds are consistent and stable. True ball exit speed can be achieved when the radar is set up behind the tee and the ball is hit a true 180° away from the tee with 0° launch angle from the radar. Individual hitting charts can easily be developed to track the results of every hit a player makes, giving an objective measurement of the player’s development.

The tee is easily one of the most important tools for any baseball or softball player looking to develop a consistent batting approach and swing. Using the tee provides consistency; while the ball rests in a stationary position, the player has control of timing and approach. Variables are eliminated. While some consider hitting baseballs off of a batting tee boring, adding a TAP® Hitting Target will add variety by providing a way to establish measurable objectives; leaderboards can be established as can competitive baseball hitting drills. Most importantly, players will have the tools to self-coach.

Hitting strength and power can be increased (while adding challenge) through the use of TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Balls off the tee and into the TAP® Hitting Target. Weighted baseball hitting drills can be effective, especially when athletes are struggling to hit the ball square and finish their swings. To successfully drive a weighted ball to the target, the hitter must hit the center of the ball while swinging all the way through contact with the power of their bodies. Regular baseballs can be blended with weighted balls in hitting drills; the resulting skills developed are known to transfer well to the plate.

The TAP® Hitting Target is made of durable vinyl material measuring 72″ X 72″ and ships with 12 bungees included for easy attachment to nets. The device is designed for use when attached to nets, i.e. safety screens, batting tunnels, etc., and is not designed to be attached to hard surfaces or chain link fences. Instructions for use are not included.

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The TAP® ‘K’ Target is designed to enhance throwing accuracy and to provide pitchers a valuable tool to practice pitch location adjustment. The training device offers flexibility to accommodate multiple training protocols and styles.

• Enhances throwing accuracy
• Develops the skills necessary to adjust pitch location
• Accommodates multiple training protocols and styles
• Brightly colored to attract and hold attention
• Includes necessary bungee attachments
• Durable design
• Free shipping
• TAP Connector Throwing Club is NOT recommended to throw into this target
• Safety Screen/Frame Not Included

The TAP® ‘K’ Target is an outstanding implement to help enhance throwing accuracy. The device was designed to offer training flexibility to accommodate multiple training protocols and styles. The multiple colors and shapes can be used to represent varying targets used in training regimens including Ron Wolforth’s Differential Training System and Perry Husband’s Effective Velocity Program.

The TAP® ‘K’ Target can be a great teaching tool to learn and practice the skill of adjustment. Often pitchers must adjust to their circumstances, such as a mound that changes during a game because of weather or use, or a strike zone that is unexpected. The design of the Throwing Target accommodates adjustments, small and major.

The TAP® ‘K’ Target is designed to overload the visual system during throwing drills. The visual stress, in addition to the normal physical stress encountered during throwing drills, helps prepare the athlete to deal with the fatigue caused by both stressors.

The TAP® ‘K’ Target colors of red, yellow, blue, and green were selected for their high level of contrast and luminance. These bright colors attract and hold attention while providing better visibility of object and target information. The black target center reflects less light and is embedded with a smaller ‘star’ target which provides a perception of depth.

The TAP® ‘K’ Target is designed for use when attached to a flexible net or safety screen (sold separately) and includes the necessary bungees for attachment. The ‘K’ Target is a great alternative to The Pitching Pad when a cushioned surface is not needed or the Target Pad when detachable targets are not required.

The overall target size is 66″ x 42″. The TAP® ‘K’ Target was designed for, and intended to be used with, regulation and weighted baseballs/softballs as well as soft shell training balls. When attaching the target to a net all bungees should be used to evenly distribute ball impact forces. While the TAP®’K’ Target is extremely durable, objects with sharp edges, pointed tips or excessive weight should not be thrown against the target. Instructions for use are not included. Free shipping when standard shipping is selected at check-out.

Video on how to attach to safety net (sold separately) below

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The Pitching Pad® is used for practicing pitching techniques and evaluating a pitcher’s accuracy

• Eliminates the need for a catcher
• Improves command
• Brightly colored targets
• Durable
• Safety Screen/Frame Not Included

The Pitching Pad® takes training back to the basics. It’s not just another pitching screen. The Pitching Pad® is a complete system designed to make pitching workouts more effective.

By using the markings on The Pitching Pad® as reference points, a player can better develop and hone pitching skills. The strike zone is quartered, with each area identified by bright colors. The numbers on the Pad are arranged in a clock-like fashion, providing easily identified targets throughout the zone. These pad markings provide a means for exact focus on location and facilitate quick adjustments.

Utilizing The Pitching Pad® results in workouts that are more efficient and effective. The Pitching Pad®:

• is perfect for baseball or softball.
• is appropriate for all ages and development levels, from tee-ball to professional.
• eliminates the need for a catcher.
• is quality built with heavy-duty materials so it will last for many seasons.
• can be attached to most fences, nets, or field screens.
• has thick inner foam that prevents damage (excluding the travel version)

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The Pitching Pad® is used for practicing pitching techniques and evaluating a pitcher’s accuracy

• Eliminates the need for a catcher
• Improves command
• Brightly colored targets
• Durable
• Safety Screen/Frame Not Included

By using the markings on The Pitching Pad® as reference points, a player can better develop and hone pitching skills. The strike zone is quartered, with each area identified by bright colors. The numbers on the Pad are arranged in a clock-like fashion, providing easily identified targets throughout the zone. These pad markings provide a means for exact focus on location and facilitate quick adjustments.

Utilizing The Pitching Pad® results in workouts that are more efficient and effective. The Pitching Pad®:

• is perfect for baseball or softball.
• is appropriate for all ages and development levels, from tee-ball to professional.
• eliminates the need for a catcher.
• is quality built with heavy-duty materials so it will last for many seasons.
• can be attached to most fences, nets, or field screens.
• has thick inner foam that prevents damage (excluding the travel version)

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