Posted by: mb () on Fri May 28 14:43:16 2004

First time poster, long-time reader.
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> > I am looking to buy some sort of hitting aid for my two sons. They're both young (7 and 5), but they always want to hit. I want to find something that they can do unsupervised and am looking at the Solo Hitter; or possibly a tee/net combo - the Instructo tee (see link) has caught my eye.
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> > So my questions is -- am I better off getting them something like the Solo Hitter, and just constantly working with them to fine tune their swing? Or should I try to find something like the Instructo where it forces them to develop a certain swing path?
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> > http://www.baseballtips.com/instructo.html
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> We have a Swing A Way. I like it better than the Solo Hitter. Same concept, better construction in my opinion. Combine it with Setpro's Reaction Trainer and you have a great basement/garage training system.
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> I would stay away from the Insructo which teaches a wrong path to the ball.
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Swing Away is a fine product but not very mobile. The ball is also static. The best product I have used for the $ is the Hit Away. Mobile, easy to set up, can be used inside or out (all you need is a pole or lally column), plus the ball is moving. I like to use it with a wooden (non metal) bat. I would caution any parent to supervise their young child when swinging a metal or wood bat. Always have them wear a protective helmet as well.