Unlock seamless movement, maximize power, and minimize injury risk with the TAP® Connection and Efficiency Bundle. This dynamic trio of training tools – the TAP Connection Ball™, the TAP Connection™ Throwing Club™, and Extreme Duty Weighted Balls™ – is expertly assembled to help athletes like you forge a powerful link between your upper and lower body for safer and more effective athletic performance.
BUNDLE INCLUDES:
2 x TAP Connection™ Ball™
1 x TAP Connection™ Throwing Club™
1 x Set of 3.5oz, 14oz, 21oz, and 3lb Extreme Duty Weighted Balls
Ready to move with enhanced awareness, greater force, and superior control?
This bundle is specifically engineered to benefit athletes across various sports, including baseball, tennis, and volleyball, by fostering optimal kinetic chain sequencing, boosting body awareness, and unlocking your peak athletic potential. By incorporating these tools into your training regimen, you'll cultivate the ability to move as a unified, powerful system, eliminating wasted energy and amplifying your output.
Here's what you'll find inside the TAP® Connection™ and Efficiency Bundle:
1. The TAP Connection™ Ball™ (12" Inflatable)
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Feel the Link: This innovative 12" inflatable ball serves as a unique dynamic constraint, immediately sharpening your body awareness and the vital connection between your limbs and core. Experience enhanced coordination and control in every movement you make.
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Move with Purpose: Optimize your athletic mechanics by eradicating energy leaks. The Connection Ball™ encourages fluid and forceful movements, enabling you to generate greater power with less exertion.
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Refine Sport-Specific Skills: Whether you're aiming a baseball pitch, executing a tennis serve, or delivering a volleyball spike, this versatile tool aids in perfecting your technique and improving accuracy.
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Train with Confidence: By promoting proper alignment and muscle engagement, the Connection Ball™ plays a crucial role in reducing the likelihood of overuse injuries.
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Train Without Limits: Lightweight and easily portable, the Connection Ball™ is your ideal training companion on the field, court, in the gym, or even during rehabilitation exercises.
How the TAP Connection™ Ball™ Works:
Rooted in the principles of Dynamic Systems Theory (DST), the Connection Ball™ employs a constraint-led approach. By strategically limiting specific movements, it compels your body to engage the correct muscle groups and discover more efficient movement strategies. The inherent instability of the ball also fosters differential learning, enhancing your adaptability and motor learning capabilities through varied experiences. Embrace exploration training as the ball encourages you to experiment and uncover new, optimal ways to move.
Targeted Benefits:
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Baseball: Pitchers can refine arm action and timing; Hitters can enhance swing mechanics and posture; Catchers can improve receiving and throwing transfers.
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Tennis: Optimize weight transfer and arm coordination for serves; improve stroke mechanics and ball control for groundstrokes.
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Volleyball: Coordinate arm swing and body rotation for serves; enhance approach and arm swing for attacks.
2. The TAP Connection™ Throwing Club™ (16" Solid Wood)
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Master the Efficient Throw: Developed in collaboration with renowned pitching authorities Ron Wolforth and Randy Sullivan, this 16" solid wood club is specifically designed to optimize your overhand throwing mechanics by fostering proper kinetic chain sequencing.
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Sharpen Throwing Awareness: Gain a heightened sense of the subtle nuances of an efficient throwing motion. The club's unique design, with its strategically positioned center of mass, enhances proprioception and your feel for correct mechanics.
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Correct Mechanical Inefficiencies: Address common throwing disconnections, such as "Forearm Play," and encourage proper shoulder and torso rotation for a more fluid and powerful delivery.
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Boost Throwing Efficiency: Optimize your movement patterns to generate increased velocity and control with reduced strain.
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Protect Your Throwing Arm: By promoting proper mechanics, the Connector Club™ helps minimize stress on your arm and connective tissues, thereby reducing the risk of injury.
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Versatile Training Tool: Seamlessly integrate the club into your drills, warm-ups, and blended training sessions alongside other tools.
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Built for Longevity: Crafted from solid wood to ensure exceptional durability and long-lasting performance.
The Science Behind the TAP Connection™ Throwing Club™:
Similar to the Connection™ Ball™, the Throwing Club™ operates on the principles of Dynamic Systems Theory (DST). Its unique design acts as a constraint, guiding your body towards efficient throwing patterns. The subtle variations it introduces encourage differential learning, leading to more adaptable and robust motor control. By promoting optimal sequencing, it helps you harness the power of biomechanical efficiency and minimize the risk of injury.
3. Extreme Duty Weighted Balls™ (3.5oz, 14oz, 21oz, 3lb)
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Enhance Proprioceptive Feedback: These highly durable weighted balls provide varied sensory input during throwing motions, significantly improving your awareness of your hand's position in space.
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Develop a Compact and Efficient Throw: The heavier balls (14oz, 21oz, 3lb) encourage a more controlled and efficient throwing motion, promoting a tighter and more powerful delivery.
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Increase Arm Strength and Stability: Incorporating weighted ball throws can contribute to strengthening the muscles involved in throwing and improving overall arm stability.
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Introduce Training Variability: Add variety to your training to challenge your neuromuscular system and enhance motor learning.
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Built for Rigorous Use: Designed to withstand repeated throws against hard surfaces, these balls are engineered for intense training sessions.
Experience the Synergy of Connection™ and Efficiency:
The TAP® Connection™ and Efficiency Bundle is more than just a set of training aids; it's a comprehensive approach to athletic advancement. By integrating the Connection™ Ball™, the Connection™ Throwing Club™, and the Extreme Duty Weighted Balls™ into your routine, you'll cultivate a deeper understanding of your body's movement capabilities, leading to:
- Improved Coordination and Balance
- Increased Power and Velocity
- Enhanced Accuracy and Control
- Reduced Risk of Injury
- Greater Overall Athletic Performance
Stop training harder and start training smarter. Invest in the TAP® Connection™ and Efficiency Bundle today and unlock the transformative power of connected and efficient movement!
Technical Specifications:
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TAP Connection™ Ball™: 12" diameter, pliable PVC, ships deflated with inflation straw and 2 plugs (colors may vary).
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TAP Connection™ Throwing Club™: 16" length, solid wood construction, barrel diameter 2.75", handle diameter 1".
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Extreme Duty Weighted Balls™: Includes one each of 3.5oz, 14oz, 21oz, and 3lb weighted balls, designed for durability.
Note: Consistent practice and guidance from qualified coaches are crucial for maximizing the benefits of the TAP® Connection™ and Efficiency Bundle.
