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The Sidearm
Was having a look at some stuff on Cricinfo, when I came across a story about a new coaching device called the Sidearm. Basically, it's a plastic 'arm' which allows you to throw a cricket ball at decent pace in order to work with batters.
The designer has won a few business awards and it seems to have a few glowing endorsements from the likes of Gooch and Andy Flower. The video they have on the site looks good, so I was wondering what you lot thought of it?
Personally, I can see the value in it but I can't help but shake the feeling that all the bloke has done is modified a dog toy. I have two or three similar things downstairs which we used to use in order to chuck a tennis ball for the dog. It will be interesting to see the cost - how much mark up on what is essentially a bit of plastic (the tennis ball versions go for around a few quid at most)
Main site is here - Sidearm Cricket ball thrower and throw down trainer for batting practice
Video of the sidearm in action - https://www.takeonesmallstep.co.uk/Entry/View/2065
The rival? - Dog Ball Thrower with Tennis Ball: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games
Was having a look at some stuff on Cricinfo, when I came across a story about a new coaching device called the Sidearm. Basically, it's a plastic 'arm' which allows you to throw a cricket ball at decent pace in order to work with batters.
The designer has won a few business awards and it seems to have a few glowing endorsements from the likes of Gooch and Andy Flower. The video they have on the site looks good, so I was wondering what you lot thought of it?
Personally, I can see the value in it but I can't help but shake the feeling that all the bloke has done is modified a dog toy. I have two or three similar things downstairs which we used to use in order to chuck a tennis ball for the dog. It will be interesting to see the cost - how much mark up on what is essentially a bit of plastic (the tennis ball versions go for around a few quid at most)
Main site is here - Sidearm Cricket ball thrower and throw down trainer for batting practice
Video of the sidearm in action - https://www.takeonesmallstep.co.uk/Entry/View/2065
The rival? - Dog Ball Thrower with Tennis Ball: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games