Doesn't this defeat the purpose of using your core if your putting the ball in a base..?
1080769
I don't think so. The ball still helps you sit up straight, which strengthens your back muscles, which are part of your core. You might not get glamorous abs from this chair alone but I still think it's a great tool and helps people with sedentary job get at least a little movement in during the day.
1080770
It's just more comfortable than a regular chair and I can lay across it and stretch out on the ball when I get stiff.
1602678
It is easily moveble as long as you do not weight it with too much gravel. You could put a rock or something on top of the base if you are going to run into it. It stands by yourself just for shooting the ball.
2158699
No, the base is directly connected to the mechanics that moves it. I guess you're talking about the base plate.
826267
no, the base and back is one solid piece. You can use the ball as a standalone though.
1517390
If You Want More Of A Random Throw Of The ball, then yes it is useful. I don't use it often.
1367465
Practically speaking, this is designed for hitting only. However, if by pitching practice, you mean something that is a safe target to throw at, then this could be used. If you turn it around and throw at the target on the backstop, it could serve that purpose, I guess.
510622
I think it is not best. It is designed for target practice when throwing a ball. b
1186890
If not used properly, the cable can become jammed at the end where height adjustment of the ball is made. That's what happened to the portable trainer I have when used by my son's 13/14yr old teammates. A college hitter shouldn't have that problem. As long as contact with the ball is proper and consistent, he can get hundreds of repetitions. I also recommend not leaving it outside where the weather can cause the ball to deteriorate. Fun gift though.
867051
Yes it can. The suspended ball and its fixings can be completely removed rather easily leaving just the net. Hit into it or pitch into it, it does both. The angle of the net can be adjusted to bounce back grounders, line drives or pop ups. The net comes with cloth tape you weave into the net to create a visual strike zone when used as a pitch back net.
1069410
No, I don't think so. The ball has more of a solid core, not hollow...that is kind of bouncy/foamy. I don't think it would hit right.
58381
Hi! I cut the bases off and that makes it a lot easier and more comfortable for me. Also, I only ever put it on my thumb because I use them to count money. I am able to spread them and pop my thumb in! Thinking back to when they had bases, I would think you could just roll them up to the tip then roll them on to your finger. Like a condom. (I hope the reference doesn't offend anyone!)
727891
It's not completely safe, and if you are not it good shape or if you start getting tired within the workout, then you MUST be very careful and not go all the way till collapse as normal pushups, due to high risk of injury. And despite the fact you feel your core burning during the med ball pushups, you don't have the same feeling in your chest. This doesn't mean med ball pushups are not effective, but i believe they should be part of the overall chest workout and not all the excersises focus on balls. Just my opinion after doing 2 rounds of P90X2 and 3 rounds of P90X. Hope this helps.
2214056
no, it doesnt defeat the purpose. i actually have to make a point of getting away from a bit because i sit on it for hours as i carve pottery, and the next day my core and my upper thighs ache! it is why i love it. i get the exercise and my back is much stronger.
1947651
Since the radar is fixed and the ball is the variable, I would say no, as the ball measurement is more consistently taken when the ball is more accurately fielded and thrown. I don't know how you duplicate that with a bat without damaging the device
1457806
yes, at least with the softball package we got there is room to do that but the tension can not be so loose that the ball hangs loosely and takes away from the experience of hitting a ball in a fixed position. There is nothing magic about it hitting the net and it will give him incentive to hit harder...
26230
Well, sure, but it doesn't "give" so you can't stand inside it like a goalie box. It's flat and stretched flush to the pipes. But my guy uses it as a ball return as well as a goal. He just stands in front of it and tries to keep the ball from hitting the net. But the net is only big enough to be flat. Hope that helps.
485765
It depends on what you will be using it for? I have a 65cm ball with this base and it is NOT a tight fit, although it does work for exercise and also helps to stabilize the ball for sitting on. I have two bases, one for the 65cm ball which I will be using at home for exercise and one for a larger size ball to sit on at work. I do think a 45cm ball is going to be ok but do not know for sure because that is not what I use? Either way I like the base, loose or not... :)