{"product_id":"fall-at-home-throwing-kit","title":"TAP® Baseball Training Sock + Free TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball (7oz) – Fall At-Home Throwing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo partner. No field. Still get your throwing work in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall weather, early darkness, and holiday breaks take pitchers away from the field. This kit keeps the throwing work at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x TAP® Baseball Training Sock (New and Improved) — $34.95 value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x FREE TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball, 7oz (Red) — $10.95 value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal value $45.90. You pay $34.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the session works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the 7oz ball inside the Training Sock. Grip it, cinch the strap, and make an actual throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ball leaves your hand and travels down the sleeve. The closed end catches it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat catch loads the arm through the finish. It gives the decelerators an eccentric strengthening stimulus within the throwing motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo partner, catcher, net, or open field is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about two ounces above a nominal regulation ball, the 7oz ball provides a slight overload. It also works alone for supervised plyo and wall work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse the fall guardrails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount every throw. Keep intent low to moderate. Build on your existing throwing days. Skip the work when your shoulder or forearm is already fatigued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the home station\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the KHAOS® Shoulder Shaker below. It trains shoulder stability in a few square feet at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #990033; text-align: center; margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;\"\u003eInside the Kit: TAP® Baseball Training Sock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__lede\" style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #990033; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 1rem;\"\u003eTrain arm deceleration and build a healthier throwing finish anywhere — no partner, no open field required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__short\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTAP® Baseball Training Sock\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wearable baseball throwing sock that cinches around the wrist and holds a baseball or weighted ball inside the sleeve, so athletes can perform full-motion throws in small spaces without needing a partner or long throwing lane. As the ball reaches the end of the sleeve, it creates a controlled pull on the back of the shoulder, giving the decelerator muscles a repeatable, motion-specific challenge at the end of every throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartner-Free Throwing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full-motion throws in any bullpen, cage, or indoor space when field time is not available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeceleration Training\u003c\/strong\u003e — The closed sleeve loads the posterior shoulder on every rep, training the muscles that slow the arm after release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort, Refined Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e — Keeps the ball close to the wrist so forces transfer into a rotational arc, not a straight-back shoulder tug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort-Lined Interior\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft inner liner prevents wrist and hand abrasion so athletes can train consistently without skin irritation cutting sessions short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Loop-Through Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cinches around the narrowest part of the wrist; internal finger loop acts as a true fail-safe backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oates-pdp__overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TAP® Baseball Training Sock is a heavy-duty fabric sleeve with a soft comfort liner, an external cinching strap, an internal safety finger loop, and a closed end designed to catch the ball after release. The athlete slides a hand in, places a baseball or weighted ball at the far end, cinches the strap around the wrist, and makes a normal throw — the ball travels forward inside the sock and stops when it hits the closed end, creating a controlled deceleration load on the posterior shoulder with every rep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike hold drills where the athlete grips tightly to prevent the ball from leaving the hand, the TAP® Baseball Training Sock allows a true release while the fabric handles the catch — preserving more of the natural arm path and wrist action of a real throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__overview-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitchers and position players at the high-school, college, and professional levels; older youth athletes under qualified adult supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-throw warm-up, deceleration drill blocks, travel-day throwing, post-outing recovery throws, and indoor winter sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAP® Weighted Baseballs, TAP® Resistance Bands, The Pitching Pad®.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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 that make every rep count\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\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(239,235,227,0.08); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #e8c77a; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\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: #e8c77a; font-size: 1.125rem; margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eGrip-Free Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #efebe3; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eManual hold drills cause the forearm to tighten early and cut off the arm path. The TAP® sock lets the hand release naturally while the sleeve stops the ball, keeping the throwing pattern cleaner through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(239,235,227,0.08); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #e8c77a; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\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: #e8c77a; font-size: 1.125rem; margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eRotational Load Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #efebe3; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThe shorter sleeve keeps the ball close to the wrist at impact so momentum transfers into the body’s natural rotational arc — not a straight-back pull that stresses the shoulder in the wrong direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(239,235,227,0.08); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #e8c77a; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0-7.78z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #e8c77a; font-size: 1.125rem; margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003ePosterior Shoulder Demand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #efebe3; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAt end-of-sleeve impact, the muscles on the back of the shoulder and around the shoulder blade must keep the upper arm centered in the socket while absorbing the ball’s momentum — a repeatable demand with every throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 2.5rem 0; padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; background: #EFEBE3; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #e8c77a; 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 Throwing Deceleration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003eDeceleration — the phase where the arm slows down after release — places significant demand on the posterior shoulder. Research on pitching biomechanics confirms that the deceleration phase places significant eccentric demand on the posterior shoulder structures, and broader upper-body training literature supports constraint-led and eccentric methods for developing those muscles. The TAP® Baseball Training Sock creates a repeatable, motion-specific environment for this training phase on every throw.\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(232,199,122,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: bold; color: #990033; line-height: 1;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #333; margin-top: 0.5rem;\"\u003eNamed elite programs with confirmed long-term use — Florida Baseball ARMory and Texas Baseball Ranch®\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 1rem; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: bold; color: #990033; line-height: 1;\"\u003e~15″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #333; margin-top: 0.5rem;\"\u003eSleeve length — intentionally short to redirect ball momentum into a rotational arc rather than a straight-back shoulder pull\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 1rem; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: bold; color: #990033; line-height: 1;\"\u003e~10yrs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #333; margin-top: 0.5rem;\"\u003eOf field use in high-level throwing programs, informing the refined sleeve length, strap system, and comfort lining in the current design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #990033; text-align: center; margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;\"\u003eInside the Kit: TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball (7 oz)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__lede\" style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #990033; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 1rem;\"\u003eA textured, sand-filled soft-shell 7 oz ball for supervised plyometric, wall-based, and contact work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__short\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sand-filled, soft-shell training implement for pitchers, position players, hitters, and coaches using wall-based throws, target work, rebounding drills, and batting practice within a broader training plan. Its textured matte shell is designed for secure handling, while the pliable construction is built for repeated use in appropriate wall, net, screen, and target setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured Grip for Secure Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e — A textured, matte finish adds hand friction for secure handling during supervised drill work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded 7 oz Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — One red 7 oz ball provides a slight overload for the Sock and separate supervised drill work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-Shell Contact Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — A sand-filled core and pliable shell are designed for repeated controlled contact with suitable walls, targets, nets, screens, and batting setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Build with Warranty Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — A thermoplastic casing is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing and material defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoach-Directed Drill Use\u003c\/strong\u003e — Max-Grip is used in supervised arm-care, plyometric, controlled arm-path, and contact-work blocks; the appropriate ball, task, intent, and volume depend on the athlete and plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oates-pdp__overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball is a compact, sand-filled plyometric training ball with a textured, slip-resistant outer shell, This kit includes one 7 oz ball. It is sized for a comfortable one-hand grip, with added surface friction for controlled handling during planned drill work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to the family of soft-shell weighted balls used for coach-directed throwing, rebounding, and batting applications. The Max-Grip construction is intended for appropriate hard-surface, net, screen, and target setups where grip security and a soft-shell contact implement are useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__overview-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitchers, position players, hitters, coaches, and training facilities using supervised plyometric, contact, and arm-path drill work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planned wall-based work, target drills, batting practice, and coach-directed arm-care blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAP® Shoulder Tube® and other Oates preparation, throwing, and training tools within a broader plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eDesign and Drill Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #efebe3; opacity: 0.9; margin: 0;\"\u003eThree features that shape how Max-Grip fits planned training tasks\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\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(239,235,227,0.08); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #e8c77a; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\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: #e8c77a; font-size: 1.125rem; margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eIncluded Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #efebe3; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThis bundle includes one 7 oz ball. Weight alone does not prescribe the work; the athlete, task, intent, and total workload determine how it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(239,235,227,0.08); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #e8c77a; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 5v2m0 10v2m7-9h-2M7 12H5m12.36-6.36-1.42 1.42M7.05 16.95l-1.42 1.42m0-12.74 1.42 1.42m9.9 9.9 1.42 1.42\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #e8c77a; font-size: 1.125rem; margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eTextured Grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #efebe3; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThe textured matte shell is designed to provide secure hand friction during sessions where sweat, repeated catches, wall contact, or batting work can make a smooth surface harder to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(239,235,227,0.08); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #e8c77a; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\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: #e8c77a; font-size: 1.125rem; margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eSoft-Shell Contact Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #efebe3; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThe sand-filled core and pliable shell are designed for repeated controlled contact with suitable walls, targets, nets, screens, and batting setups. Inspect the training area and implement before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 2.5rem 0; padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; background: #EFEBE3; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #e8c77a; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; text-align: center;\"\u003eResearch and Practitioner Context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #990033; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1.5rem;\"\u003eA Tool Within a Larger Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003eThe TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball is a soft-shell implement used in supervised drill applications; the appropriate use depends on the athlete, task, intent, total workload, and coaching oversight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003eExperienced practitioners use soft-shell weighted implements, including heavier options, in selected arm-care and controlled arm-path drills. Those are practitioner applications, not a universal protocol or a promise of a specific result.\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(232,199,122,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: bold; color: #990033; line-height: 1;\"\u003e7 oz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #333; margin-top: 0.5rem;\"\u003eOne included red ball for controlled task variation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 1rem; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: bold; color: #990033; line-height: 1;\"\u003e1 Ball\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #333; margin-top: 0.5rem;\"\u003eNo six-ball set is included in this bundle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 1rem; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #990033; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eTextured Matte Shell\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #333; margin-top: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDesigned for secure handling during supervised drill work\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.vts-acc{border:1px solid rgba(232,199,122,.4);border-radius:6px;margin-top:.75rem;overflow:hidden}\n.vts-acc summary{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;list-style:none;padding:.6rem 1rem;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#E8C77A;background:rgba(239,235,227,.06);font-size:.9rem}\n.vts-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.vts-acc summary::after{display:none !important}\n.vts-acc summary::before{display:none !important}\n.vts-ico{flex-shrink:0;margin-left:.5rem;transition:transform .2s}\n.vts-acc[open] .vts-ico{transform:rotate(90deg)}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 2rem 1.25rem; background: #990033; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #e8c77a; 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 a thumbnail to play from the start — or 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(232,199,122,0.3); border-radius: 8px; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #e8c77a; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin: 0 0 0.3rem;\"\u003e2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 0.65rem; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eTAP™ Baseball Training Sock | The Pitching Sleeve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; background: #6b0024;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"vp0\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; cursor: pointer;\" data-oyt-thumb=\"vp0\" data-oyt-vid=\"35hRar_FfIU\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/35hRar_FfIU\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"TAP™ Baseball Training Sock | The Pitching Sleeve\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#EFEBE3\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"vts-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eChapter Guide — 6 Timestamps\u003csvg class=\"vts-ico\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#E8C77A\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp0\" data-oyt-vid=\"35hRar_FfIU\" data-oyt-sec=\"9\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e0:09\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eRandy Sullivan introduces the original Armory weighted ball hold program.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp0\" data-oyt-vid=\"35hRar_FfIU\" data-oyt-sec=\"24\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e0:24\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWhy manual ball holds fail — athletes grip too hard and alter natural movement patterns.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp0\" data-oyt-vid=\"35hRar_FfIU\" data-oyt-sec=\"53\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e0:53\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCollaborative design solution engineered by Robert Oates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp0\" data-oyt-vid=\"35hRar_FfIU\" data-oyt-sec=\"64\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1:04\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eVisual demo — inserting the hand and using the internal finger loop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp0\" data-oyt-vid=\"35hRar_FfIU\" data-oyt-sec=\"91\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1:31\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eComparison showing a more natural release and dynamic finish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp0\" data-oyt-vid=\"35hRar_FfIU\" data-oyt-sec=\"106\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1:46\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003ePrehab, rehab, and building balance between accelerators and decelerators.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(239,235,227,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.3); border-radius: 8px; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #e8c77a; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: bold; 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;\"\u003eTAP™ Baseball Training Sock | How To Extend Product Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; background: #6b0024;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"vp1\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; cursor: pointer;\" data-oyt-thumb=\"vp1\" data-oyt-vid=\"xveEytLBkog\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/xveEytLBkog\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"TAP™ Baseball Training Sock | How To Extend Product Life\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#EFEBE3\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"vts-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eChapter Guide — 5 Timestamps\u003csvg class=\"vts-ico\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#E8C77A\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp1\" data-oyt-vid=\"xveEytLBkog\" data-oyt-sec=\"60\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; 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(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAuthentic product ID — integrated label on the wrist strap.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp1\" data-oyt-vid=\"xveEytLBkog\" data-oyt-sec=\"83\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1:23\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eInternal loop adjustment — keep it slack, never under tension.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp1\" data-oyt-vid=\"xveEytLBkog\" data-oyt-sec=\"118\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1:58\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCinching technique to protect stitching near the attachment point.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp1\" data-oyt-vid=\"xveEytLBkog\" data-oyt-sec=\"144\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e2:24\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eIdeal placement — narrowest part of the wrist.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp1\" data-oyt-vid=\"xveEytLBkog\" data-oyt-sec=\"162\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e2:42\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eComfort and youth adjustments — sweatbands, sleeves, or tape.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(239,235,227,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.3); border-radius: 8px; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #e8c77a; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin: 0 0 0.3rem;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 0.65rem; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eTAP™ Baseball Training Sock | Increase Velocity, Promote Good ‘Finish’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; background: #6b0024;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"vp2\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; cursor: pointer;\" data-oyt-thumb=\"vp2\" data-oyt-vid=\"XRX-hBjtEXY\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/XRX-hBjtEXY\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"TAP™ Baseball Training Sock | Increase Velocity, Promote Good 'Finish'\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#EFEBE3\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"vts-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eChapter Guide — 6 Timestamps\u003csvg class=\"vts-ico\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#E8C77A\" stroke-width=\"3\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp2\" data-oyt-vid=\"XRX-hBjtEXY\" data-oyt-sec=\"31\" style=\"background: none; 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rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAutonomy — no catch partner needed for high-rep 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(232,199,122,0.2); vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"vp2\" data-oyt-vid=\"XRX-hBjtEXY\" data-oyt-sec=\"87\" style=\"background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(232,199,122,0.6); color: #e8c77a; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e1:27\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,199,122,0.2); color: #efebe3; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMechanical feedback: ball hitting sleeve end forces posterior cuff activation.\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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SKU BTS-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x FREE TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball, 7 oz (Red)\u003c\/strong\u003e — $10.95 value. SKU MGB07.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal value $45.90. You pay $34.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included 7 oz ball is gripped inside the Sock and thrown into its closed end. It also works on its own for supervised plyo and wall work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eThe Sock: What It Is\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TAP® Baseball Training Sock is a heavy-duty fabric sleeve with a soft comfort liner, an external cinching strap, an internal safety finger loop, and a closed end designed to catch the ball after release. The athlete slides a hand in, grabs a baseball or weighted ball inside the sleeve, cinches the strap around the wrist, and makes a normal throw — the ball travels forward and stops at the closed end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike hold drills where the athlete grips tightly to prevent release, the sock allows a true release while the fabric catches the ball — preserving more of the natural arm path of a real throw. Unlike generic bag-style sleeves, it is built specifically for baseball-sized balls and baseball throwing mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eThe Sock: How to Use It\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 sets of 8–10 easy to moderate throws after a general warm-up. Smooth tempo, relaxed hands, no max effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain block:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 sets of 5–10 throws focused on arm action and how the shoulder slows the arm down, not pitch speed. Use 5–7 oz for most work; 9–16 oz only inside a structured, coach-designed weighted-ball program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight-day \/ post-outing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower-intensity throws to keep the arm moving and support blood flow without full-distance stress. Stop if mechanics change or any discomfort appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eBall Weight Selection (7 oz Included)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit includes the 7 oz (red) ball.\u003c\/strong\u003e Other weights are sold separately. The current TAP® Baseball Training Sock is a single updated model. The outer strap cinches securely and fits most wrist sizes without requiring separate size options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #990033; color: #efebe3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; text-align: left;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; text-align: left;\"\u003eUse \u0026amp; Supervision\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5 oz (regulation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePattern work, warm-up, youth — coach recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGeneral deceleration training — coach recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9–16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStructured programs only — expert coach required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eUp to 21 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eAdvanced use — heavier implements not recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eThe Max-Grip Ball: How to Use It\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanned drill work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max-Grip is used for wall-based throws, target tasks, rebounding\/contact work, and batting drills. Select the ball, target or surface, throwing position, intent, and throw count before the session begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoach-directed arm-care and arm-path work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experienced practitioners use lighter and heavier soft-shell options in selected supervised arm-care and controlled arm-path drills. The appropriate application depends on the athlete, drill purpose, total workload, available space, and coaching oversight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkload context:\u003c\/strong\u003e A planned drill is still throwing work. Count it within the athlete’s total workload, avoid adding multiple new variables at once, and stop for pain, altered throwing, loss of control, or unusual discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for pitchers who need to keep throwing work going when space, weather, or partner availability make regular catch play difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for position players who need a quick throwing option in bullpens, down the foul line, or between innings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for high-school, college, and professional programs that integrate structured constraint tools into their throwing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for older youth athletes with light ball weights and low volumes under direct coach or qualified adult supervision.\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\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWho Uses the Max-Grip Ball\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitchers, position players, and hitters using supervised wall-based, target, contact, and batting work within a broader training plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-school, college, and professional programs that need durable, textured soft-shell balls for planned drill work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate training facilities and skill coaches using task variation, wall work, contact drills, and controlled arm-path applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaches and families looking for a soft-shell training implement that fits a supervised plan rather than a stand-alone program.\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\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWhat These Implements Do NOT Do\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not replace a complete throwing program, progressive distance work, or well-managed weekly workload.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not guarantee velocity gains or injury prevention; outcomes depend on full-program design, total volume, and recovery habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not train lower-body force production, mound command, or decision-making on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a medical or rehabilitation device and should not be used as a stand-alone injury solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eTechnical Specs — Training Sock\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eTAP® Baseball Training Sock (Durathro® Sock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eBTS-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e608938929723\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eHeavy-duty fabric sleeve; soft inner comfort liner; external cinching strap; internal safety finger loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSleeve Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~15 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~8 oz (empty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eCompatible Balls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e5 oz to ~21 oz baseball-sized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eVariants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eSingle updated model; one size fits most\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;\"\u003eIndoor or outdoor — bullpens, cages, gyms, practice fields\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eTechnical Specs — Max-Grip Weighted Ball\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eTAP® Max-Grip Weighted Ball — Heavy-Duty Soft-Shell Plyometric and Contact-Work Balls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eWall-based throws, target work, rebounding\/contact drills, batting drills, and coach-directed arm-care applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eTraining Context\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eSupervised task variation, secure handling, controlled arm-path work, and contact-based training tasks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eSand-filled core with heavy-duty resin\/thermoplastic casing; textured matte shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eIncluded in This Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e7 oz (Red), SKU MGB07 — one ball\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;\"\u003eIndoor or outdoor; suitable clean walls, targets, nets, screens, and batting setups with adequate clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eSafety and Youth Guardrails\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOates Specialties training tools are designed for athletes roughly 13 and older under coach or qualified adult supervision. Growth-window athletes should use conservative loading and monitor soreness at growth plates and tendon sites — bones can adapt faster than soft tissue during rapid growth. Stop immediately on sharp pain, numbness, or any change in normal arm action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a toy:\u003c\/strong\u003e A training implement for supervised athlete and coach use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a rehabilitation device:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not replace medical evaluation, treatment, or formal physical therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax-Grip ball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use only against suitable walls, targets, nets, or screens in clear spaces. Never throw it at another person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect before use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the ball, the Sock, and the throwing area before every session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\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\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eWhat ball weight should most athletes start with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eMost athletes start with a 5 oz baseball or a 7 oz training ball. Heavier balls (9–16 oz) should only be used inside a structured, coach-guided program; implements above roughly 21 oz are not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eHow does this differ from a resistance tubing or J-band routine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eResistance tubing provides low-load, joint-friendly strength work in place. The TAP® Baseball Training Sock trains deceleration under actual throwing motion where the ball is moving and the arm must slow down under load. Complementary tools, not direct substitutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eCan I use the sock every day?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eFrequency depends on overall throwing volume and recovery. Many athletes use it several times per week for warm-up blocks, drill periods, or post-throw work — always inside a broader plan, not stacked on top of every throwing day by default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eDoes it replace a long-toss or open-field throwing program?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eNo. The sock fills a specific gap — quality throwing work when space, partners, or weather make normal catch play unavailable. It does not replace a complete throwing program, progressive distance work, or well-managed weekly workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eHow is Max-Grip different from standard plyo or soft-shell weighted balls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eMax-Grip uses a textured matte shell for added hand friction and a sand-filled soft-shell construction designed for controlled wall-based, target, contact, and batting work. Use it only in an appropriate, clear training environment and inspect the ball and surfaces before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eWhy is the 7 oz ball included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eThis kit includes one 7 oz ball. It sits about two ounces above a nominal regulation ball and is intended for controlled, supervised work. There is no automatic progression to a heavier ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eCan athletes younger than 13 use Max-Grip Weighted Balls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eMax-Grip is designed for athletes 13 and older. Younger athletes should not self-prescribe weighted-ball work; any training decision should be made conservatively with qualified adult supervision and appropriate attention to the athlete’s broader throwing workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eWhere does this fit in a training plan?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eMax-Grip fits within planned, supervised wall work, target tasks, contact drills, batting practice, and arm-care blocks. It does not replace regular throwing, full-body strength work, or recovery. Account for every throw and contact drill within the athlete’s broader workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eAre these safe to throw against concrete or brick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eThe sand-filled core and heavy-duty casing are designed for controlled hard-surface work, but no surface or drill is universally appropriate. 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