By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 22th, 2008 / Sports
If you attend a competitive baseball or softball camp, you will likely encounter tunnel batting cages. Just like standard batting cages, “tunnel” models are an invaluable tool for improving a [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 22th, 2008 / Sports
Batting cages are an essential tool for any softball or baseball organization. They are used both by batting coaches and by recreational athletes to help improve a batter’s speed or to improve [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 22th, 2008 / Sports
Cheap batting cages can be found in a number of places. One option is to look in your local newspaper for garage sales or in the ads under sporting equipment for sale. Garage sales would [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 21th, 2008 / Sports
When shopping for a new baseball glove, one has many brands, styles and fits to choose from. Companies make many gloves from various materials that can cost as little as $10 or as much as $250 [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 21th, 2008 / Sports
Baseball gloves have advanced tremendously over the years. From the original game played with the bare hands to the advanced models of today, baseball gloves have as rich a history as the game [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 21th, 2008 / Sports
The first baseball gloves to hit the field were created sometime in the late 1800s. These gloves were simplistic compared to today’s models. Early gloves were usually made of thin pieces of [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 21th, 2008 / Sports
Baseball gloves are available in almost every size, color and material known to man. Traditional gloves are made from leather or faux-leather and more recently from buffalo and kangaroo hides. [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 20th, 2008 / Sports
Baseball gloves can be pricey additions to the game. For beginners, cheaper gloves available at discount retail stores are probably the best. For those who wish to advance their game, or for [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 20th, 2008 / Sports
When selecting youth baseball bats it is important to consider the bat’s length, weight, barrel width, and league requirements. While wood bats are available, most people select aluminum or [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 20th, 2008 / Sports
Wood baseball bats are available for all leagues and levels. Some believe wood baseball bats embody the art or the poetry of baseball. Precision crafted wood bats are replete with the [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 20th, 2008 / Sports
In the mid 1850s, when baseball was in its infancy, players made their own bats. They experimented with flat bats, round bats, and heavy bats. They ultimately discovered that the barrel shaped [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 19th, 2008 / Sports
Baseball bats are available in both wood and a variety of metal versions; purists often prefer the wood bat, but aluminum or other alloy bats are usually standard at non-professional levels. [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 19th, 2008 / Sports
Whether you want a traditional wood baseball bat or a new, high-tech metal bat, there is a wide selection of discount baseball bats available. A baseball bat is a vital piece of equipment and [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 19th, 2008 / Sports
Choosing the right baseball bat is as important as batting technique or selecting the right pitch to blast over the center field fence. There are many different kinds of bats designed for [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 19th, 2008 / Sports
The sport of trampolining reflects man's age-old desire to defy gravity. The trampoline in its current form (a mat mounted on a steel frame) dates back to the early 1800, if newspaper reports [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 19th, 2008 / Sports
Trampolines come in three basic shapes – square, rectangular and round -- and many different sizes. While choosing a trampoline, you should consider its durability and safety as well as its [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 18th, 2008 / Sports
Mini trampolines are mainly meant for exercising. Mini trampolines can be a great way for kids to exercise indoors. It is also known as a fitness trampoline because it can be used as a workout [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 18th, 2008 / Sports
The Rave Aqua Jump was the world’s first floating trampoline, made in the USA. The water trampoline was a precursor to a variety to towables and other inflatable trampolines.
Water [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 18th, 2008 / Sports
Bungee jumping became increasingly popular in the past decade, as “extreme sports” captured the public’s attention. An offshoot of this phenomenon is the bungee trampoline.
Parents will be [..]
By Jason Gluckman / Published on May 18th, 2008 / Sports
We usually think of trampolines as a fun outdoor amusement item for children. In fact, trampolines provide fantastic exercise through their ability to sustain target heart rates while [..]
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