Training Aids

Training Aid Name/Description Price Range

Crazy Ball (aka Reaction Ball, Z-Ball):

Solid rubber ball slightly smaller than a baseball but with 6 "bounce bumps"... causing dramatic and erratic bounces. Great for improving hand/eye coordination, balance, quickness, and depth-perception.		 $5 - 8

Medicine Ball (rubberized):
Air-filled with limited bounce and rubberized cover makes them easy to grip and toss.

 $15 - 50

Agility Cones:
Good for explosive-type (plyometric) drills. Made of durable plastic but should collapse on impact.

 $7 - 10
(usually in set of 4-6)

Ballistic Response Ladder (aka Power or Speed Ladder, Agility Squares):

 $60 - 80

Paddleball/Platform Tennis Racquet

some paddle racquet manufacturers

  

 

Training Aids Product Companies

On-line Distributors Website Address
SPEEDQUEST (recommended) www.speedquest.net
Perform Better www.performbetter.com
U.S. Games www.us-games.com
Sportime www.sportime.com
Strength Systems www.strength-systems.com
Gopher Sport www.gophersport.com

 

Injury-Therapy Product Companies

Aircast www.aircast.com
Dynetherm www.dynetherm.com
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products www.optp.com
US Manufacturing Co. www.usmc.com
Biofreeze www.biofreeze.com
MEDCo Sports Medicine www.medcosupply.com