| | |  | Softball Training Aids | Home » » » SKLZ Hit-A-Way Jr. | | | | | | | Description: | | The Hit-A-Way Jr. batting trainer is the fun and safe way for children to develop their batting skills. It's construction mirrors that of our #1 best selling swing trainer, the Hit-A-Way, and brings it down to youth proportions. The Hit-A-Way Jr. easily converts to a tee with two different height options, giving your future all-star two ways to have fun. | | | Features: | |
• Sets up in seconds for hours of play or practice
• Use as a batting trainer or as a t-ball trainer
• Tethered ball simulates real pitches; great for right & left handed batters
• For indoor or outdoor use; to avoid entanglement, ensure kids under eight years of age are supervised by an adult
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 15.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 12.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 14.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 7.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
Average Customer Review:
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 As expectedJul 20, 2008
By Megan
The product is made of pretty basic and cheap components. That isn't necessarily bad, but we've had ours only for a couple days so I'm not sure how well it will hold up.
My son seems to have enjoyed playing with the t-ball setup as well as swinging at the ball as it revolves.
I compared this to a lot of other products that weren't as versatile but were a lot more. All in all we're happy.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Pro performance hit a wayMay 08, 2010
By L. Treat
Like this set and reasonably priced. sturdy and works fine. bought for 2 1/2 year old grandson who is very tall so we needed this taller type tee. kind of wish the bat was a little "fatter" though. overall a good buy. he prefers to hit a loose ball off the top for now, just happy to connect lol he will be more interested in improving his swing with the attached ball later.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 DisappointedApr 27, 2009
By B.Moxley
"Bea"
I was disappointed in the way the product works. It really isn't really good for a t-ball player. Older children have difficulty hitting the ball because it comes around too close to the pole. Additionally, when they hit either the pole often fell over, despite filling the base with water.
Does the job with adult supervisionApr 29, 2012
By Amazoned
My 6 year old wants to learn to hit the ball. I want something that can be placed indoors that he can practice. With mixed reviews, I still decide to give it a try.
The reviewers are right in that the material is cheap. The base must be filled with water to provide some level of stability. The pole is assembled from three pieces. The pieces can be assembled in different order as well as in reverse, therefore provide additional height options depending on your kids size and the desired hitting zone (higher or lower).
When the ball is properly spun or hit, it will come back in a good location faithfully. However, if the ball is not hit solidly (e.g., tipped or awkward swing), the ball will not come back right. This is where the kid need to re-spin the ball around the post, or an adult if the kid is too young to do it him/herself.
There is a another adjustment that needs attention: the rope that holds the ball. The rope can be pulled back and forth to allow fine-tuning the height and distance adjustments. It has a small wrap to keep the adjustment in place. However, after the child hits the ball a few times, the rope/ball adjustment will need to happen again. This is more work from the supervising person, which can be adult or older kid.
Overall, it does it's job to help a kid learn how to hit. But it's not something that one can leave the child alone doing it all by him/herself as the rope/pole need constant re-adjustments.
 Hit awayApr 09, 2012
By Joeytracks29
Get for starting baseballers! Hand eye coordination and contact with ball! Can do by one self! A little flimsy but Ok for youth players
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