Fits any posts used at a youth ballfieldBaseball/softball players suffer frequent foot, ankle, knee, leg,
finger and hand injuries. The uniquely designed Target Base greatly
reduces the risk of those injuries thanks to the 5" neon orange
corner, which provides a visual target for players when running to the
base. The rest of the base is made of a special gel that absorbs the
impact of slides.
Besides its safety features, the Target Base also serves as a great training aid. It provides instant feedback
for coaches wanting to see a player’s foot placement when rounding the
base. The brightly colored orange corner teaches proper base running
techniques, as players that hit the orange "target" will have a shorter
distance to the next base.
Coming in sets of three, Target Bases are weather and spike-proof. They are youth field sized (14" x 14") and fit all posts in existence through their re-modified plastic support on the bottom of the base. This support keeps the base from moving.
A Focus on Safety
The
idea of altering the base to create a safer atmosphere is one that
should have been thought of many years ago. The number of injuries that
can now be avoided, especially at the younger level, is insurmountable.
Target Base simplifies the game for the fielder, the runner and the official.
The fielder now has a visible target as a result of the placement of the bright orange section.
The runner now has a safer area of the base to step on or slide into.
Even the official benefits. They now have a clearer view of a play afforded to them.
- Catherine West, Coach at Kelly Middle School in Eastpointe, MI
For Players of All Ages
The Target Base is designed to facilitate a safe slide for the novice
player, yet enhance the serious players' aggressive slides.
- Frank West, Inventor of the Target Base
