{"product_id":"dts-ball-set","title":"KHAOS® DTS Ball Set – Differential Training for Throwing Accuracy \u0026 Adaptability","description":"\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__lede\" style=\"font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.5;color:#990033;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003eFour balls with different weights, sizes, and textures — so every rep forces a different problem instead of grooving the same cookie-cutter delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__short\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKhaos® DTS Ball Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a four-ball training system that deliberately changes ball weight, circumference, and feel from throw to throw so pitchers cannot lock into a single pattern. Instead of repeating the same 5 oz baseball endlessly, each rep forces the arm and body to solve a slightly different throwing problem, building a delivery that can adjust when the game gets messy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Differential Learning, Not Block Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditional block training lets small mechanical errors creep in and stick. The DTS set uses constant variation in weight and size to disrupt those habits and force active problem-solving on each throw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Balls, Three Variables\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weights from ~3 oz to ~8 oz, circumferences from ~7.5 to ~12 inches, and varied surface textures create meaningful changes in how the hand grips, how the arm feels the load, and how the body organizes each delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForces the Nervous System to Self-Organize\u003c\/strong\u003e — Because weight, diameter, and grip feel all change rep to rep, the nervous system cannot coast on a single automated motor program (a pre-set pattern the body runs without much thought) — athletes must adjust muscle timing and arm path for every new ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpens Release Feel in the Fingers and Wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e — Different ball diameters alter how the wrist flexes and how the finger pads interact at release, building a more sensitive feel for spin, pressure, and location when the athlete returns to a standard baseball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinks the Whole Kinetic Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weight changes during late cocking (the phase just before acceleration when the arm reaches maximum external rotation) force athletes to drive power from the legs and hips rather than steering with the arm alone, using the full kinetic chain (the linked sequence that transfers force from the ground into the ball).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Target-Based Location Work\u003c\/strong\u003e — Plugs directly into throwing toward nets, screens, or strike-zone targets — especially the TAP® K Target or TAP® Precision Target — combining movement variation with specific location goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"oates-pdp__overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Khaos® DTS Ball Set is a four-ball collection designed to support coach Ron Wolforth’s Differential Training System by varying ball mass, circumference, and surface feel within a single throwing session. Each ball presents a different combination of weight and size, so consecutive deliveries are never identical from the hand’s perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to a traditional weighted-ball set where the balls change weight but keep the same basic size, the DTS set intentionally changes both how heavy the ball is and how it fills the hand. Compared to only throwing a regular baseball, it turns throwing into a series of constrained movement experiments that help athletes learn how to adjust and still find the zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__overview-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-school, college, and professional pitchers; catchers building softer, stronger hands; throwing coaches and facilities implementing Ron Wolforth’s DTS or other variability-based throwing programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Differential throwing blocks, command work into targets, catching drills with varying weight profiles, and blended sets with standard baseballs to test transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAP® K Target, TAP® Precision Target, TAP® Baseball Training Sock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0;padding:3rem 1.5rem;background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.875rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;opacity:0.9;margin:0;\"\u003eThree mechanisms behind differential ball training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:1.25rem;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 2L3 14h9l-1 8 10-12h-9l1-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eDisrupting Motor Creep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThrowing the same 5 oz baseball endlessly lets small mechanical errors drift in and harden into habit. Switching between ultra-light small balls and thick, heavier balls forces the nervous system to recalibrate muscle timing on every delivery — breaking that drift before it becomes a fixed pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eSomatosensory Re-Mapping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eEvery time ball size or texture shifts, touch and position receptors in the fingers, palm, and wrist send fresh data to the brain, sharpening the map of where the arm is in space. This somatosensory (touch-and-position) re-mapping translates to better spin adjustments and location control when returning to a regulation baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2 L4 6 v6 c0 5 4 9 8 10 c4-1 8-5 8-10 V6 z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 12 l2 2 l4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eFull-Chain Coordination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eWeight shifts during late cocking and acceleration mean the arm cannot carry the delivery alone and still hit the target. To stay accurate, athletes must coordinate legs, hips, trunk, and arm as a single chain — reinforcing the ground-up power transfer that makes delivery mechanics more durable under pressure and fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0;padding:2.5rem 1.5rem;background:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#B88A2E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5rem;text-align:center;\"\u003eBacked by Research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#990033;text-align:center;margin:0 0 1.5rem;\"\u003eThe Science of Differential Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 2rem;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003eThere is no single randomized trial on the Khaos® DTS Ball Set itself; the concept is grounded in differential learning theory and broader work on variability, error-based practice, and somatosensory feedback in skill acquisition. 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rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eTarget integration — using the ball set with single or multi-pocket targets to combine movement variation with location drill work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"dtsv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"efnyJgS9zW0\" data-oyt-sec=\"39\" style=\"background:none;border:none;border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(184,138,46,0.6);color:#B88A2E;font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;padding:0;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e0:39\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eCatching applications part 1 — using changing weight profiles during receiving drills to build soft, strong hands.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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class=\"os\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential throwing blocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cycle through all four balls, changing the order so athletes cannot predict what is coming next. Focus on intent to the target and awareness of feel, not on chasing a perfect mechanical picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommand work into targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with strike-zone or location targets so each rep combines a new ball condition with a clear location goal. Track where misses cluster as ball properties change to guide later cueing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatching drills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varying weight profiles during receiving drills force catchers to absorb and center balls that feel different on arrival. Layer in rapid glove-to-hand transfers with unpredictable ball sizes to clean up grip changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend with standard baseballs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternate DTS throws with normal baseball throws to test how well athletes carry adjustments back to the game ball — and to feel when old patterns are creeping back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eBall Set Contents \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eBall\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eApprox. Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBall 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~7.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBall 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~4 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIntermediate (confirm before publication)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBall 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIntermediate-large (confirm before publication)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eBall 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003e~8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003e~12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0.75rem;font-size:0.875rem;color:#555;\"\u003eTotal set weight ~22 oz. Start with 8–16 total DTS reps per block, blended with regular baseball throws, and expand volume only as location and recovery stay solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for high-school, college, and professional pitchers who want to improve location, adjustability, and feel for release — not just raw velocity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for catchers who want softer, stronger hands and cleaner glove-to-hand transfers under changing ball conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for throwing coaches and facilities implementing Ron Wolforth’s Differential Training System or other variability-based throwing programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used in bullpens where pitchers need a compact, easy-to-deploy tool that adds variety without changing the overall structure of the throwing session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.875rem;color:#555;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003eWe are not coaches. We do not provide coaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWhat This Implement Does NOT Do\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not replace foundational throwing programs, strength work, or assessment; it is one constraint-based tool inside a complete development process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not guarantee velocity or command gains on its own; outcomes depend on overall program design, volume, and recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not teach pitch design or game strategy by itself; athletes still need coaching on pitch usage, sequencing, and intent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not designed for max-effort overload throwing with poor supervision; heavier balls must be used thoughtfully within a structured progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.9rem;margin-top:0.5rem;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eKhaos® DTS Ball Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eDTSKB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e608938930743\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eDifferential Balls, Accuracy Training Balls, Uneven Load Ball Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e4 training balls — different weights, circumferences, and surface textures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eWeight Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~3 oz to ~8 oz per ball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eCircumference Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~7.5 in to ~12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eTotal Set Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~22 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eSynthetic leather and other durable training-ball covers, tuned for varied grip feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eTraining Focus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eLocation, release-point awareness, full-chain coordination, adaptability under changing ball conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;text-align:left;background:#EFEBE3;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eBullpens, target nets, catch-play areas — any standard throwing environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eSafety and Youth Guardrails\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for athletes with established throwing patterns under coach or adult supervision. Blend differential-learning blocks into a well-designed plan — do not stack on top of already high volumes. Stop immediately on unusual pain, especially in the elbow or shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYouth and training-age guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e For younger or lower-training-age athletes, emphasize lighter balls, shorter bouts, and clean movement quality. Typically middle-school and older with a solid throwing foundation; very young or novice throwers should focus on basic pattern quality first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a toy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Training implements for supervised athlete and coach use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a pitching-machine ball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not designed for automatic pitching machines or high-impact rebound devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehabilitation use only under supervision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball choice, volume, and intensity in rehab contexts should be guided by a medical or rehab professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0 1.5rem;padding:2rem 1.25rem;background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#EFEBE3;text-align:center;margin:0 0 1.25rem;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eHow often should I use the DTS balls in a week?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eMany coaches integrate the set 2–4 times per week in short blocks, blended with standard baseball throws, rather than using it as an all-session replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eAre these for max-effort throws or mainly sub-max work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eThey can be used at a range of intensities, but heavier balls should be introduced gradually within a structured plan. The focus is varied problem-solving, not constant max-effort overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eDo I need Ron Wolforth’s program, or can I plug them into existing drills?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eThe set was designed for Ron Wolforth’s Differential Training System, but many coaches also plug the balls into existing target work, catch-play, and bullpen structures as variation layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eIs this only for pitchers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003ePitchers are the primary users, but position players and catchers can also benefit from variability-based throwing and receiving drills using the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eAt what age is the DTS set appropriate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eTypically for athletes with a solid throwing foundation — often middle-school and older — with volume and intensity scaled to age and training age. 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