{"product_id":"the-ball-coach","title":"The Ball Coach™ – Accurate Velocity Tracking for Baseball \u0026 Softball","description":"\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__lede\" style=\"font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.5;color:#990033;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003eStop guessing if that pitch or swing was actually faster. See the number, every rep, automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__short\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Radar – The Ball Coach™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact Doppler radar gun designed to automatically track the fastest speed of a ball in flight so coaches and athletes see real velocity instead of throwing or hitting “by feel.” Doppler radar here means the unit sends out a signal and reads how its frequency shifts when it bounces off the moving ball, which is how it calculates accurate speed in baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to Track the Ball, Not Everything That Moves\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tuned specifically to find and display the fastest speed of a ball in flight instead of reading bats, arms, or background motion. That ball-first logic makes it easier to trust that the number on the screen is a true pitch or exit velocity, not noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Triggering with Constant-On and Manual Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hold the trigger down and release after the pitch or hit, or use Constant-On mode for hands-free auto-capture. Manual gives precise control in bullpens; Constant-On lets you coach, chart, or run stations without babysitting the gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25-Reading Memory for Full-Set Review\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stores the last 25 readings so you can scroll back and review a complete bullpen, exit-velo round, or velocity block — spotting trends even when the athlete “feels fine.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, Pocket-Size Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — ~4.7″ x 2.3″ x 0.8″, ~4.5 oz with batteries. Rides easily in a pocket, belt holster, or bag — move quickly between mounds, cages, and drills without hauling a full-size gun and tripod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Level Accuracy and Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Measures 25 to 130 mph with ~±1 mph accuracy and up to 120 feet of range on a baseball or softball. Independent comparisons show it matching larger professional radar guns closely enough for serious training and charting work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Interface That Keeps Focus on Coaching\u003c\/strong\u003e — A large front button activates and captures speeds; a smaller side button recalls memory, switches modes, and adjusts units. No apps or extra menus — keep your eyes on the athlete.\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\u003ePocket Radar – The Ball Coach™ is a handheld Doppler radar gun engineered to automatically find the fastest speed of a ball in flight and display it on a bright, built-in screen. It is purpose-built for sports where ball speed matters — pitching velocity, exit velocity off the bat, serve speed, shot speed, and similar metrics across multiple sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with all-purpose speed guns or classic police-style radars, the Ball Coach™ is tuned for ball-tracking and sized for everyday field use, with ±1 mph accuracy and 25-reading recall in a pocket-sized housing. Compared with training by eye or feel, it replaces debates and guesswork with objective ball-speed data that either rises, holds, or drops as you change drills, cues, or implements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__overview-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitchers and hitters tracking pitch and exit velo; coaches running velocity-development or weighted-ball programs; multisport facilities training serve and shot speed; parents wanting a reliable at-home velocity tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bullpens, cages, live sessions, velocity-development blocks, weighted-ball constraint work, and camp or station settings using Constant-On mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Balls, TAP® Advanced Command Trainer.\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;\"\u003eKey mechanisms behind objective velocity feedback\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;\"\u003eStrengthening the External Focus of Attention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eWatching the number on the gun gives athletes an external target to chase — “beat that last velo” — instead of over-focusing internally on limb positions. Research on attentional focus in skill learning suggests this kind of external focus can speed up motor learning and help athletes self-organize more efficient movement patterns.\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;\"\u003eRevealing Mechanical Leaks Through Velocity Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eMechanical leaks such as opening the front side early or losing a firm lead-leg block show up immediately as drop-offs in ball speed. That cause-and-effect relationship makes velocity a simple proxy for how well the kinetic chain — the linked sequence of joints and muscles from the feet through the legs, hips, trunk, and arm — is doing its job.\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;\"\u003eFlagging Fatigue and Protecting Intent-Based Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eHigh-intensity velocity work only pays off when the nervous system is fresh; once ball speeds sag despite honest intent, quality is dropping. Using the gun to end a session when velocity has clearly slid helps protect mechanics, reduce junk volume, and keep “going hard” tied to actual output, not just effort.\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;\"\u003eObjective Feedback for Velocity Training\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 2rem;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003ePocket Radar – The Ball Coach™ is a measurement tool, not a training implement; its value comes from pairing accurate ball-speed data with good programming so athletes and coaches can separate what feels powerful from what actually moves the ball faster. Without a radar, small changes in effort, adrenaline, or fatigue can make a slow rep feel explosive or a fast one feel routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:1.5rem;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:1rem;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:2.25rem;font-weight:700;color:#990033;line-height:1;\"\u003e25–130 mph\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.875rem;color:#333;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003eFull ball-speed range with ~±1 mph accuracy and up to 120 feet of detection range on a baseball or softball\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:1rem;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:2.25rem;font-weight:700;color:#990033;line-height:1;\"\u003e25 Readings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.875rem;color:#333;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003eBuilt-in memory recall lets coaches audit a full bullpen or velocity block and spot drop-offs without writing anything down\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:1rem;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:2.25rem;font-weight:700;color:#990033;line-height:1;\"\u003eEvery Rep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.875rem;color:#333;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003eManual trigger or hands-free Constant-On mode — instant feedback on every pitch, swing, serve, or shot without a single app\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  function buildIframe(vid,sec){\n    var f=document.createElement('iframe');\n    f.src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/'+vid+'?autoplay=1\u0026rel=0\u0026start='+sec;\n    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1.25rem;background:#990033;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#B88A2E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.25rem;\"\u003eVideo Library\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.625rem;margin:0 0 0.35rem;\"\u003eSee It In Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:rgba(239,235,227,0.85);font-size:0.875rem;margin:0;\"\u003eClick any thumbnail to play from the start — click any timestamp to jump to that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);border-radius:8px;padding:1rem;margin-bottom:1.25rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;margin:0 0 0.3rem;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#EFEBE3;font-size:0.95rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.65rem;line-height:1.3;\"\u003ePocket Radar Ball Coach — Overview and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tbcv0\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:0.75rem;background:#6b0024;cursor:pointer;\" data-oyt-thumb=\"tbcv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"G8bpPnquJh0\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play Pocket Radar Ball Coach — Overview and Features\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7110\/3454\/files\/Ball_Coach_Facade_1.webp?v=1782158667\" alt=\"Pocket Radar Ball Coach overview and features\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:56px;height:56px;background:rgba(153,0,51,0.92);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;pointer-events:none;z-index:2;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" 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optimized for rapid-fire tracking.\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=\"tbcv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"G8bpPnquJh0\" data-oyt-sec=\"18\" 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;\"\u003e0:18\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;\"\u003eTrigger Mode vs. Constant-On Mode — how to toggle between manual remote triggering and the hands-free Constant-On mode that lets coaches focus on movement quality while the radar tracks data automatically.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid 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Coach — Accuracy Validation and Range Limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tbcv1\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:0.75rem;background:#6b0024;cursor:pointer;\" data-oyt-thumb=\"tbcv1\" data-oyt-vid=\"VIfII_gSZ_Y\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play Pocket Radar Ball Coach — Accuracy Validation and Range Limitations\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7110\/3454\/files\/Ball_Coach_Facade_2.webp?v=1782158667\" alt=\"Pocket Radar Ball Coach accuracy validation and range limitations\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:56px;height:56px;background:rgba(153,0,51,0.92);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;pointer-events:none;z-index:2;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"22\" 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to cross-reference the accuracy of its Doppler wave processor against industry-standard field hardware.\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=\"tbcv1\" data-oyt-vid=\"VIfII_gSZ_Y\" data-oyt-sec=\"60\" 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;\"\u003e1:00\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;\"\u003eRecording Distances and Range Limitations — the environmental rules behind the earlier readings, breaking down the precise distance parameters used and outlining the strict range limitations of the Ball Coach when tracking a small object like a baseball or softball before signal 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Large angles create cosine error that makes readings falsely low, so “down the line” beats “off to the side.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose trigger mode or Constant-On:\u003c\/strong\u003e For focused bullpens, hold the front button down before the pitch and release once speed appears. For stations or camps, use Constant-On so the radar automatically triggers while you coach or chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrate radar feedback into skill work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establish a baseline, then introduce constraints — weighted balls, underload\/overload bats, mechanical cues — and watch the numbers. Keep changes that raise velocities; discard ones that leave speed flat despite good effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse memory to manage fatigue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scroll through the last 25 readings to see whether the athlete held velocity or tapered off. A consistent 2–3 mph drop under max effort signals fatigue — often a cue to shut the drill down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eVariant \u0026amp; Selection Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003ePocket Radar – The Ball Coach™ radar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003e7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eTBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003e608938928023\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;\"\u003eSingle pro-level ball-speed radar model. Used for pitching, hitting, serves, shots, and more across baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, and cricket.\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 baseball and softball pitchers and hitters who want accurate pitch velo and exit velo in bullpens, cages, and live sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for coaches running velocity-development or weighted-ball programs who need simple, portable ball-speed tracking across multiple environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for multisport facilities and academies that train serve speed, shot speed, and ball exit speed across tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, and cricket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for parents and athletes who want a reliable at-home velocity tool without the cost or complexity of a full launch monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 measure spin rate, movement profile, launch angle, or location; it only measures the fastest ball speed in flight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a swing-speed radar for bats or clubs; it may pick up bat or club speed in some positions, but it is optimized and marketed specifically for ball speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a coaching replacement; it will show you the numbers, but coaches and athletes still need to decide how to change mechanics, workload, or drills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not make velocity training risk-free; volume, rest, and throwing or hitting mechanics still have to be managed thoughtfully, especially with weighted-ball work.\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\"\u003ePocket Radar – The Ball Coach™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eTBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e608938928023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eCompact velocity radar, at-home velocity tool, portable radar gun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eMeasurement Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eHandheld Doppler radar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSpeed Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e25–130 mph (~40–209 kph), accurate to ±1 mph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eMeasurement Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eUp to 120 feet on a baseball or softball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eRecall of last 25 speed readings with memory-clear function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eModes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eManual trigger and Constant-On hands-free operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~4.7″ x 2.3″ x 0.8″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~4.5 oz with batteries (Oates listing rounded at ~7 oz including packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e2 AAA batteries — \u0026gt;2,000 readings manual mode, \u0026gt;1 hour Constant-On with fresh alkaline batteries\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;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eRadar unit, soft-shell belt holster case, wrist strap, 2 AAA alkaline batteries, illustrated quick start guide, 2-year warranty\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 Care\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a toy — the Ball Coach™ is an electronic training device and should not be struck by balls, bats, sticks, or racquets. Always place the radar behind a screen, catcher, or target line so a miss-hit ball cannot impact the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a toy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronic training device only — should not be struck by balls, bats, sticks, or racquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always place behind a screen, catcher, or target line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespect velocity work volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-intent sessions should be programmed carefully, especially for youth and in-season arms; use consistent velocity drop-offs as a cue to stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use only recommended AAA batteries, insert with correct polarity, and do not mix old and new or different types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any velocity-focused work with injured or returning athletes should be supervised by qualified medical or performance professionals.\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\"\u003eWhat does the Ball Coach™ measure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eIt measures the fastest speed of a ball in flight — pitch velocity or ball speed off the bat, racquet, or stick — depending on how you aim it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eHow accurate is it compared to big radar guns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eRated at ±1 mph accuracy with up to 120 feet of range on a baseball, and comparison tests show it tracking closely with larger, professional baseball radar guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eCan it be used indoors and in cages?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eYes. As long as you can aim it straight down the ball’s flight path and keep it out of the impact zone, it works well in cages, tunnels, and indoor gyms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eWhat’s the difference between manual and Constant-On mode?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eIn manual mode you hold the trigger down and release after the pitch or hit; in Constant-On mode the radar runs hands-free and automatically captures ball speeds, ideal for camps and stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eDo I need a tripod or can I hand-hold it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eYou can hand-hold it behind the catcher, behind a screen, or near a target, or mount it on a tripod (sold separately) when you want a fixed reference point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eWill it help me throw or hit harder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eThe radar does not change mechanics by itself, but it makes it very clear which training blocks, cues, and constraint drills are actually increasing your ball speed and which are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.5rem;background:#EFEBE3;color:#990033;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003eQuestions before you buy? \u003cstrong\u003eCall or Text Our Team\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong style=\"color:#B88A2E;\"\u003e(936) 295-4459\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oates Specialties LLC","offers":[{"title":"Ball Coach","offer_id":44953554452702,"sku":"TBC","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tripod Mount","offer_id":44953554485470,"sku":"TPMBC","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7110\/3454\/files\/Ball_Coach_Enhanced_Product_Image.webp?v=1782153511","url":"https:\/\/oatesspecialties.com\/fr\/products\/the-ball-coach","provider":"Oates Specialties LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}