{"title":"Training Bats","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrill bats and fungos built to sharpen swing mechanics, bat speed and hand-eye coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"infield-fungo-wood-bat","title":"Infield - Fungo Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Infield Fungo Wood Bat:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe infield fungo is an old school classic that has endured the test of time. Featuring a slightly flared handle transition in to the fungo knob, it's great for hitting grounders to the infielders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor softball coaches, the slower transition from handle to barrel make it a solid choice for grounders and fly balls. All of our fungos are made from birch for extra durability. So, don't plan on seeing us for a fungo for a while after you purchase one...they last!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't know which fungo is right for you?  Check out our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/fungo-bats-resource-hub\"\u003eFungo Bats Resource Hub\u003c\/a\u003e for some helpful insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseball coach for hitting grounders to infielders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLikes extra thickness in middle for more punch, best emulating speed of infield shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel length \u0026amp; weight works well for infield but can wear you down for overall use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732952682636,"sku":"D17-112","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/IF_Website__91922.1665062651.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552710"},{"product_id":"1-handed-drills-pb-wood-bat","title":"One Handed Drills - Training Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the 1-Handed Drills PB Wood Bat:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTo insure proper form, there is nothing better to refine your swing mechanics then by practicing with a short bat. It forces you to pay attention to the different elements of swing mechanics. If you are serious about hitting, spent part of your training time on drills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHitting balls off a tee, start by taking 15-20 one-handed swings, first with just your top-hand on the bat in its normal game bat position and then hitting with your bottom hand in normal position. This helps ingrain proper form: keeping your shoulder tucked in, elbow close to your body, staying through the ball when you follow through. Without distraction of pitch location, speed or other variable out of your control, you are able to focus on establishing a great swing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe PB one-hand drill training bat is great for any player as it offers a smaller diameter barrel, helping keep the weight very manageable. An added plus is the extra hand-eye coordination development it yields. We recommended going with a PB wood bat trainer 5\" shorter than your game bat. Coupled with the barrel size, the weight is well distributed, allowing you to get the PB 1-hand trainer through the hitting zone with ease. If you are late in high-school or post-high school and are a big guy, consider the PB43 with a bigger barrel, emulating a power hitter's bat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBigger player wanting to hone swing mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitter who incorporates drills in to his training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a shorter bat off the tee for one hand drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732952748172,"sku":"D17-120","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/PB_Website__57115.1707336301.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552713"},{"product_id":"coachs-fungo-wood-bat","title":"Coach - Fungo Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Coach's Fungo:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame design as the Pro wood fungo, but with a flared handle end. Very comfortable in the hand while still providing a good grip. Great for hitting grounders and pop-flys during practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Coach's Fungo has become the popular choice of coaches due to the repetitive nature of hitting balls when using a fungo. With the lack of a defined knob on the end of the handle, the palm and side of your hand endure less friction. The most popular size choice? 34\" (but available from 32\" to 36\").\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Phoenix Bats fungos are made from birch wood to ensure extra durability and optimal weight. This is one you should have for a long time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't know which fungo is right for you?  Check out our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/fungo-bats-resource-hub\"\u003eFungo Bats Resource Hub\u003c\/a\u003e for some helpful insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoach for hitting fly balls grounders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers flared knob for comfort against side of bottom hand due to repetitious nature of hitting balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYounger coaches and those whose hands don't get too sweaty\/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732952912012,"sku":"D17-110","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/CF_Website__75509.1665062710.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552712"},{"product_id":"the-zone-wood-bat","title":"The Zone - Training Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout The Zone Wood Bat:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWith The Zone you’ll know exactly where the sweet spot is so when you step in to the batter's box you're ready to crush it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Zone is a great baseball and softball training aid for hand-eye coordination and improved muscle memory. All hard wood construction, inside and out, gives it the feel in your hands of a regular wood bat. From its standard diameter wood bat handle, it maintains about the same diameter until it hits the barrel. Here, the section of the barrel where you want to hit the baseball (the sweet spot) is enlarged to a standard wood bat barrel diameter, scaled to the appropriate size for the length selected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDesigned solely for use with real baseballs for soft toss or with a less hard ball (wiffle ball, tennis ball, small plastic golf ball). It makes a perfect training tool indoors...even in a garage or a basement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlayer of any age who wants master the sweet spot to drive the ball the furthest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWants a hand-eye coordination tool that feels like a real wood bat in the hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHitter seeks a year-round trainer for use in the home, at practice and lessons, as well as outside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732952944780,"sku":"D17-160","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/The_Zone_Website__34518.1603313215.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552712"},{"product_id":"pro-fungo-wood-bat","title":"Pro - Fungo Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Pro Fungo Wood Bat:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to pound those grounders and hit those fly balls during team infield and outfield practice? Go with an all-around use fungo!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from birch for durability and longevity, the wood Pro Fungo is the original style of fungo with flat ends. The Pro Fungo features the same barrel and handle diameter as the Coach's Fungo but with a traditional knob versus the flared out knobless handle end of the Coach's Fungo. Instead of rounded ends, the pro fungo comes with flat ends, like its original design. It's the choice for those coaches who prefer the feel of their hand resting on the top of the bat knob. We had one coach tell us that he liked the Pro Fungo for when it gets really hot out and his hands get sweaty. The knob gave him something to prevent his hand from slipping off. While more coaches today prefer the Coach's Fungo, this wood fungo is still very popular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't know which fungo is right for you?  Check out our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/fungo-bats-resource-hub\"\u003eFungo Bats Resource Hub\u003c\/a\u003e for some helpful insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoach for hitting fly balls grounders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers defined knob to catch bottom hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoach who gets sweaty hands so won't slip out of hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732952977548,"sku":"D17-111","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/PF_Website__51163.1665062666.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552712"},{"product_id":"1-2-hand-drills-pb43-wood-bat","title":"Two Handed Drills - Training Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the 1, 2-Handed Drills PB43 Wood Bat:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTo insure proper form, there is nothing better to refine your swing mechanics then by practicing with a short bat. It forces you to pay attention to the different elements of swing mechanics. Whether with the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/1-handed-drills-pb-wood-bat\/\" title=\"Phoenix Bats One Hand Training Bat\"\u003ePB\u003c\/a\u003e one-hand drills practice bat or the PB43, if you are serious about hitting, spend part of your training time on drills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHitting balls off a tee, start by taking 15-20 one-handed swings, first with just your top-hand on the bat in its normal game bat position and then hitting with your bottom hand in normal position. This helps ingrain proper form: keeping your shoulder tucked in, elbow close to your body, staying through the ball when you follow through. Without distraction of pitch location, speed or other variable out of your control, you are able to focus on staying through the ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe PB43 differs from our standard diameter PB one-hand drill training bat in that it has a bigger barrel for more over-all weight and also more end weight. This makes the PB43 more suitable for adding in 2-handed drills, allowing you to square up the ball more often. Because of its specs, the PB43 is recommended for the physically bigger, typically post high-school age, player. The weight of a training bat is offset by being shorter than a game bat. We recommended going with a PB43 5\" shorter than your game bat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe PB43 (think of it as a shortened 243 model) is designed after the one used by one of the great hitting instructors in professional baseball: Kevin Long of the Mets. 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Cut to our O267 profile, this bats is thick and has plenty of weight to help you develop all the muscles used in a swing. Strengthen your core so you can turn on those inside fastballs with more power as well as giving your forearms a workout so when you get full extension on that outside pitch, you know it's gone!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraining Tips: -Use this bat as a warm up bat. There is such a thing as over swinging with a heavy bat so be sure you count the amount of swings you are taking with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bat is perfect for tee work, soft toss \u0026amp; short cage work to get the muscles working as well as helping to develop bat speed.  We suggest taking your first round of BP for the day with the heavy bat as it's much easier to go from heavy to light than visa versa. **We recommend that no more than 2 rounds or 100 swings at a time with the heavy bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical user: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse this bat as a warm up bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for tee work, soft toss \u0026amp; short cage work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732956090508,"sku":"D17-140","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/Heavy_Trainer_Website__01346.1609797906.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552714"},{"product_id":"baseball-shorty-live-bp-trainer","title":"The Shorty - Training Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Baseball Shorty Live BP Trainer:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe popularity and endorsement of short-bat training is growing with more and more elite pro players using a short bat prior to their pre-game BP.  This began to grow when former Yankee Alex Rodriguez and his hitting coach Kevin Long shared their short bat drill series done with a low tee. The goal was to get the hitter more comfortable being closer to contact.  As a result, most coaches have adopted some version of short bat drill training to help master inside bat path, point of contact, staying on plane and bat speed development. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes the the 24\" or 26\" Baseball Shorty BP wood training bat unique versus many other training devices? USE DURING LIVE BP. While heavier, it trains hitters using a balanced regulation barrel bat.  The design ensures there is no sacrifice in swing quality.  So the hitter can work on many critical aspects to plate success: timing, bunting, being short to the ball, explosiveness, seeing the ball deep, two-strike hitting, engaging lower body, hand-eye coordination, keeping front shoulder in, avoiding dropping the back shoulder (aka dipping).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhoenix Bats leveraged the 24 years of experience of pro hitting coach Aaron Hall of iCoachHitting.com in the design, development and testing of this very versatile wood training bat for live batting practice.Over the years, Aaron has worked with thousands of players of every skill age. In doing so, he's run across virtually every mechanical, mental and visual problem AND bought\/used or created every gadget imagined.  Some are good and some are bad.  Many only work on one skill at a time and are great for muscle-memory but could never be used in a cage.  Most don't replicate the feel of using a real game bat because of feel, weight, grip, or hitting surface.  The Baseball Shorty BP wood training bat does!  It's a premium wood bat that develops a mechanically sound, consistent and explosive swing by incorporating positive swing attributes into a player's live BP round.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical user:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"typicaluser active\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitter wanting short length, broad use trainer for live BP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 11+ to master level swing with improved bat path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer seeking faster bat speed without giving up bat control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Bats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50732956156044,"sku":"D17-162","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5835\/0988\/files\/Baseball_Shorty_Website__08497.1609797988.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781552713"},{"product_id":"flat-coachs-fungo-wood-bat","title":"Flat - Fungo Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"maindescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Coach's Half Fungo:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame design as the Coach's wood fungo, but with a flat sided barrel. 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