As a baseball or softball player, you're always looking for ways to improve your hitting game. A click stick is a simple but effective batting aid that can help you improve your swing and timing. Let’s explore how to use a click stick for baseball & softball and how it can benefit your training.
First, let's define what a click stick is. A click stick is a handheld device that emits a clicking sound when you swing your bat. The sound is designed to help you develop proper swing mechanics and timing. Click sticks are popular among coaches and players of all levels because they are easy to use and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Here's how to use a click stick for baseball and softball:
The clicking sound should be heard at the moment of contact between your bat and the ball. If you hear the clicking sound before or after contact, it means your swing timing is off, and you need to adjust your swing accordingly.
Using a click stick can benefit your training in several ways:
A click stick is a simple but effective batting aid that can help you improve your swing and timing. By listening to the clicking sound and adjusting your swing accordingly, you can develop proper swing mechanics, improve your timing, enhance your hand-eye coordination, and train anywhere. If you're looking for a new tool to add to your training regimen, consider trying a click stick from G Tee. Shop G Tee today!
When it comes to batting practice, there is no greater tool than a batting tee. However, there are key things to avoid when hitting off a batting tee. Before diving in on what to avoid, let’s answer the most important question: why is a batting tee so important?
One of the greatest advantages to using a batting tee during practice is eliminating the variable of timing. By allowing players to focus solely on the movement of their swing, training can be much more precise.
While it is definitely useful to practice swings with a pitcher or even a pitching machine, each throw is bound to be slightly different. This can be disadvantageous for the hitter during practice, as they won’t be able to isolate particular aspects that can improve their swing.
There are plenty of benefits to using a batting tee, but now let’s get into some of the key things to avoid when hitting off a tee.
One of the first things to avoid is setting up the tee too far back on the plate. Proper placement is necessary to practice hitting at the point of the swing where you’d be making contact if the ball were thrown. If the tee is too far back, contact will be made too early, and performance will suffer.
The next thing you should avoid is too much repetition. While a tee is great for consistent and repetitive practice, it is adjustable for a reason. Don’t be afraid to move the tee around and adjust the height. This will best prepare a batter for whatever may be thrown their way during a game.
When practicing with a batting tee, avoid rushing. The ease of being able to swing and reset immediately seems ideal, but you want to be sure that you’re taking breaths in between swings and giving your body time to rebuild strength for the next swing. If you continuously swing without stopping, precision is likely to diminish.
Another key thing to avoid is staying at the same level throughout practice. While hitting off the tee, it’s important to start off with warm ups, then increase intensity to a game-like energy. If you’re only using a batting tee with half-energy movements, there won’t be results in the game. By using the same strength, mechanics, and energy as if you were in the middle of a game, you’ll see direct improvements.
With a batting tee, players of any skill level can perfect their swing. For award winning batting tees, shop G Tee today.
Pitching sticks from G Tee are a versatile tool used to enhance pitching practices. They have several uses, and can be used at any skill level. Let’s go over what a pitching stick is, as well as how to use pitching sticks to improve your performance.
Pitching sticks are a set of two poles with either square or triangular bases. An elastic band connects the two poles together, serving as a visual aid for the pitcher. G Tee’s pitching sticks are available in two sizes, 24 inches and 48 inches tall. The poles have multiple settings and the height of the band can be adjusted. Depending on how you plan on using the pitching sticks, you’ll likely find it handy to have multiple bands.
Pitching sticks primarily serve as a target for a pitcher. If you don’t have a permanent rope set up, pitching sticks are a great dupe. If you do have a rope set up, pitching sticks are a great alternative that can easily be transported.
With pitching sticks, the elastic band can be set at a specific height for the pitcher to train. The 24 inch poles come with a band that can be adjusted from 10 to 26 inches, while the 48 inch poles can be adjusted from 10 to 50 inches in height. The pitcher can practice accuracy by hitting the elastic band. With multiple bands at varying heights, pitchers can practice making adjustments and hitting at various heights.
Besides accuracy, pitching sticks can also be used to improve various mechanics. Players can use pitching sticks to improve stride height, posture, and balance. To practice stride height, place the pitching sticks one foot short of their optimal stride length, with the elastic band slightly below the pitcher’s knee height. To clear the band, the pitcher will have to drive off the mount and lift their stride leg high off the ground, improving their posture and stride.
Used at a higher level, the elastic band of the pitching sticks can be used to keep pitchers from leaning forward. If the pitcher struggles with balance, pitching sticks can be used as a barrier for balance at the end of the pitch.
Not all pitching tools are able to help players train both their accuracy and mechanics. This is what makes pitching sticks such fantastic tools. The various ways pitching sticks can be used at practice makes it a versatile and essential tool for every practice.
When it comes to the highest quality pitching tools and pitching sticks, G Tee is the one to trust. For exceptional pitching and batting aids, look no further than G Tee…what Pros use.
As a player, you know that practice makes perfect. And what better way to improve your batting skills than by using the best batting tee out there? At G Tee, we take pride in manufacturing the best batting tees on the market for baseball and softball. Every tee is made to last a lifetime, plus they’re incredibly stable, staying in place for the duration of your practice. Learn more about our baseball tees and softball tees to see why they’re the best.
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These are our single tees. Available with ground-gripping stainless steel base plates or high-density polyethylene plates for use on multiple surface types. Both bases stay in place throughout your practice so you can work on swing and stance without having to move the tee back into place each time you make contact. Our tees seals and bushings at the core, too, to keep the ball and your desired height for consistent swings and hits.
A range of triple tees are available, meaning one solid base with three tees mounted to it. Find them with stainless steel bases, perfect for grass, and high-density polyethylene bases that are great for more solid surfaces. Each tee is made with seals and bushings at the core of the upright that keep the ball at its desired height, hit after hit.
Want to transform your existing base into a triple tee, or purchase a triple tee base for the tees you have? Find them here: G Tee 3N1 Attachment, G Tee 3 Stainless Steel Base, G Tee 3 Base.
G Tee manufactures tees with three adjustable telescoping upright sizes, including 18”-30”, 22”-41” and 26”-53”. We also make low ball tees and tee attachments, including 10”, 13”, 16” and 19”. From the youngest of little leaguers to the tallest of MLB players, there’s a G Tee batting tee that’s perfect for everyone and every swing.
We mentioned this one above, but it’s worth another swing. If you travel often for baseball or softball games, the G Tee Lite is the perfect tee to have. It may lose a little stability due to its lightness, but its portability makes it easy to pack and bring with you.
Whatever your sport, be it baseball, softball, you’ll find a G Tee perfect for your needs.
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All G Tee batting tees are made in the USA and come with a 2 year warranty that covers all parts and labor as well as wear and tear, including the rubber cup. Our customer service team is here for you and ready to help when you call. They’ll handle every warranty issue directly with you so you’re guaranteed 5-star service with anything you need.
Have questions? Give us a call at 877.448.4833. We’re here to help with anything you need.
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Batting tees are essential to improving your softball game. They can help you improve your swing, correct your aim and raise your success rate at the plate. When it’s time to find a tee, finding the best one can feel like a chore. But at G Tee, we know tees. We’ve been using them, testing them and manufacturing them for years and believe we have the best products on the market. But just don’t take our word for it – college, professional and even NPF teams from around the country purchase our tees to help players on their teams. Read on to learn about the best batting tees for softball and find a G Tee tee that works for you.
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A stable batting tee is important for several reasons. From staying upright to staying put on the ground, a lot is riding on its placement. Having to constantly adjust the placement swing after swing causes you to lose your footing and not be able to concentrate on your stance. Because of this, we manufacture G Tee tees to stay in place so they’re always right where you need them to be. Take a look at the G Tee, the G Tee Triad, the G Tee Quad and our line of triple tees for tees that stay in place.
Buying a softball batting tee is an investment in your future. You can get a good one that will last a lifetime, or you can purchase something else. Every single G Tee is made to last through every swing and every season. In the event that your tee does need repair, it’s completely repairable or replaceable, even the flexible rubber cup. (The rubber cup on a G Tee is also incredibly easy to change and takes only a minute compared to other brands.) If it’s under the 2 year warranty, just reach out to us and let us know what’s happened to your tee and we’ll repair it at no charge. If the warranty has ended, find replacement parts.
Whether you’re a softball pro or just getting started, our tees are perfect. Having the best equipment can only serve to improve your game no matter what level you or your younger softball player is at.
To serve all players and assist with a range of swings, we manufacture tees with three adjustable telescoping upright sizes, including 18”-30”, 22”-41” and 26”-53”. We also make low ball tees and tee attachments, including 10”, 13”, 16” and 19”.
When considering purchasing a softball batting tee, many people often think of price first. While other tees may be slightly cheaper at times, they don’t provide much value. They break easily and are not repairable or warrantied. G Tees, on the other hand, are made in the USA, last a lifetime and are fully warrantied for 2 years and repairable, or we’ll replace it. Over the years, the return you get from your tee will far outweigh the cost because it’s the last batting tee you’ll ever need to buy.
If you attend a lot of road games, bringing your own equipment can help you get in your practice time. The G Tee Lite is perfect for traveling because it’s light and can be compact for air, bus, train or car travel. Its lightness may cause a slight decrease in stability, but with this tee portability is key.
Softball includes a little of everything, from pitching and throwing to catching. Whatever you need for your game, G Tee has it, including pitching aids like hitters screens and pitch break rods, and training aids like nets and extension rods. If it can help you improve your game, we’ve got it.
All G Tee softball batting tees are made in the USA and are backed by a 2 year warranty that covers all parts and labor as well as wear and tear, including the rubber cup. Our customer service team is here for you, too, with real people to handle your every need.
Have questions? Give us a call at 877.448.4833. We’re here to help with anything you need.
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Having a good batting tee is important. It can help improve your batting skills and set you up for success. But how do you get the right batting tee to help you improve your game? At G Tee, we know batting tees. It’s what we do. We manufacture, test and use a number of batting tees for all purposes because it’s not always a one-size-fits-all situation. Let’s take a look at some important things to consider when buying a batting tee, as well as some other things to keep in mind depending on how and where you’ll use it.
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If you’ve used a batting tee before, you know how important it is that it be stable. Not only does it need to stay upright, but it also needs to stay put in the same spot on the ground. Constantly making adjustments to its placement can throw batters off their game and prevent them from perfecting their stance. Most tees wobble, walk and move when used in practice, but G Tee tees, like the G Tee Triad and the G Tee Quad, are made to stay in place. Swing after swing, our tees stay right where you need them to be, no adjustments needed.
Buying a batting tee is much like buying anything else. You can get a good one that will last a lifetime, or you can get one that, well, won’t. Every G Tee is made to last swing after swing, year after year. If something on your tee does break or need repair, it’s repairable or replaceable, even the flexible rubber cup. (The rubber cup is also incredibly easy to change on our tees versus the 24+ hour change it takes for other tees on the market.) Since everything on every G Tee batting tee is repairable or replaceable, it also makes our tees environmentally friendly by resulting in less waste.
G Tee are perfect for everyone, from MLB pros to college athletes, high school teams and even little leaguers. We supply tees for many MLB and collegiate teams, but when it comes to younger players it’s the parents who do the bulk of the purchases so athletes can get their practice time in at home. Our advice in these situations is simple: if you know your child or teen athlete is serious about baseball or softball, getting the best equipment out there can only serve to improve their game.
G Tee manufactures tees with three adjustable telescoping upright sizes, including 18”-30”, 22”-41” and 26”-53”. We also make low ball tees and tee attachments, including 10”, 13”, 16” and 19”. From the youngest of little leaguers to the tallest of MLB players, there’s a G Tee batting tee that’s perfect for everyone and every swing.
Price is often one of the first considerations when purchasing a batting tee, but the value a batting tee can have can far outweigh its initial cost. Think about how often you’ll use the batting tee and how it will help perfect your swing. Over the years, your batting tee will pay for itself and then some as your swing improves. Plus, every component of our tees is either repairable or replaceable, so this is the last batting tee you’ll ever need to purchase.
If you travel often for baseball or softball games, the G Tee Lite is the perfect tee to have. It may lose a little stability due to its lightness, but its portability makes it easy to pack and even fly with.
There’s more to baseball than just hitting the ball. There’s pitching, throwing and catching, too, and we’ve got everything you need for every part of the game. Find pitching aids like hitters screens and pitch break rods as well as training aids like nets and extension rods. If it can help you improve your game, we’ve got it.
All G Tee batting tees are made right here in the USA and come with a 2-year warranty that covers all parts and labor as well as wear and tear, including the rubber cup. Our amazing customer service team is here for you, and yes, we’ve got real humans that answer the phone when you call. They’ll handle every warranty issue directly with you so you’re guaranteed 5-star service with anything you need.
Have questions? Give us a call at 877.448.4833. We’re here to help with anything you need. G Tee…what Pros use.
Improving your batting average is always the goal. Though it can sometimes seem out of reach, there are ways you can improve your batting accuracy. Along with using the right batting tee for practice, there are some simple adjustments you can make that will have a big impact. Keep reading for tips on how to improve your batting accuracy.
Much of your baseball performance depends on focus and being present during the game. As you increase your confidence at the plate and on the field, you’ll start to see a noticeable change. Keep in mind that distractions big and small can have an impact, from throwing off your timing or stance to missing a catch or making a game-changing error. Leave all distractions in the locker room and head out onto the field with confidence for every game and every practice.
When holding your bat, it should feel comfortable in your hands as well as throughout your swing. It shouldn’t be too heavy or too light. Spend some time holding and swinging bats of different weights to find one that feels best for you.
Your bat should also be the right length. To find the right length, measure from the center of your chest through to the index finger of your outstretched primary arm. This measurement should be the length of your bat (most adults are between 33 and 34 inches). You can also hold the end of your bat in your hand at your side. If it touches the ground and your palm can rest on the top of the handle, the bat is the right length.
Tip: When adjusting to a new bat length, only go up or down one inch at a time to keep your swing steady.
Having the perfect swing can be great, but if it’s too early or too late when the ball arrives it won’t be successful. To improve your timing and hit the ball when it arrives, stay moving at the plate. Move your knees and elbows and stay limber. As the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand, begin your swing. The better you get at determining good pitches or balls at speed, you can swing or let it go by, but continuing to move will prepare you for whatever the pitch might be.
Along with constant motion, a consistent stance within the batter’s box has two major benefits. First, you’ll have the ability to make quick adjustments for strike zone pitches in any quadrant. You’ll need to be flexible enough in your stance to hit both near and outer strike zone pitches, but you’ll still need to be at the right distance to know if a ball is outside the zone. Second, a consistent stance will make it easier for you to know if adjustments are needed prior to your swing. Work with your coach on your stance and make sure to keep it consistent throughout your time at bat.
You’ve heard the saying ‘practice makes perfect.’ While no one is perfect, your batting accuracy will improve with practice. Practice often, and make each practice count. Work with your coach to watch your swing and make suggestions for improvement. Work with your team’s pitchers as they throw in the bullpen. Use the batting cage to prepare you for additional pitches and speeds. Keep at it, and you’ll start to notice positive changes in your batting accuracy.
Take a look at some of our top batting tees, like the G Tee and the G Tee Triad, and you’ll see why the pros love them. G Tee…what Pros use.
Have questions? Give us a call at 877.448.4833. We’re here to help with anything you need.
Want that perfect hit every time? It’s all about setting the batting tee to the perfect height to ensure that the hitter has a consistent strike zone. When it comes time to set up the batting tee, what height should you choose? Read on for details to help you decide the batting tee height that will work best for you.
Whether used for baseball or softball, professional sports or little league, the batting tee should be placed where the batter expects to make contact. Typically, the best height for the batting tee is just above belt level, so keep in mind this will change depending on the player’s height. If a player is struggling to hit the ball at this level, make minor adjustments up or down.
The distance at which the batting tee is placed away from the batter is just as crucial as batting tee height. As the batter stands at the base, place the tee on front of the batter according to their swing, as follows:
If hitting using an “L” elbow swing, place the tee where the batter’s front foot lands after the stride.
The tee can also be placed at certain locations in front of the batter depending on the pitch in order to keep the ball fair.
Placing the batting tee at the correct height and distance from the batter will help to develop better batting habits. Try these tips today and see how your batting accuracy improves!
G Tee…what Pros use.
A batting tee is a great tool that batters can use to improve their batting skills. Generally used in baseball and softball, a batting tee helps the batter perfect their swing to be ready for any type of pitch that comes their way during a game. Let's take a closer look.
Batting tees are used for those playing baseball and softball, including:
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When it comes to baseball batting tees, the single best option on the market are batting tees from G Tee…what Pros use. Made in the USA, these tees are made to work for you, not against you. Because of this, they’re loved by pros in the MLB as well as collegiate baseball teams and even those who just love practicing in their backyard. They’ve even won one of the best awards a batting tee can win -- Best of Show at the American Baseball Coaches Convention, where baseball coaches called it the “BMW of batting tees.”
So just what is it that makes these baseball batting tees fly high above the competition? Let’s take a closer look.
The pros love G Tee batting tees because they stay put. There’s no need to readjust the tee location or height -- swing after swing, it stays in place, offering a stable and consistent hitting experience. Depending on your hitting surface, high density plastic or stainless steel bases with anchors grip the ground to keep it stationary.
Easily set your desired hitting height and swing away, knowing it’ll stay at the same height hit after hit. The seals and bushings at the core of the upright are what make it happen (others have rubber chair bottoms that dry out and droop over time).
G Tee tees are also available in a wide range of telescoping heights and low ball attachments so you can be confident in your swing. Choose from the following three adjustable telescoping upright sizes:
Low ball attachments include 10”, 13”, 16” and 19”.
Whether you choose the high density plastic or stainless steel base, you’ll hit more accurately by being able to hear and feel the ball on impact. All G Tee batting tees are completely portable with a Quick Change Stabilizer, too, taking only seconds to set up or disassemble. These don’t screw into the base, either, so there’s no chance of them getting clogged with clay or sand.
If something happens to any part of your tee, it’s repairable or replaceable. Simply replace the part and get back in the swing of things -- even the flexible rubber cup, which only takes a minute to change and get back to batting versus other brands that can be complicated and time consuming. It’s eco-friendly, too, as there’s no need to throw away the tee and buy a new one. G Tee batting tees keep working for you as long as you need them to.
All G Tee batting tees come with a 2-year warranty that covers all parts and labor and wear and tear, including the rubber cup. Our amazing customer service team handles every warranty issue directly with the customer so you’re guaranteed 5-star service with anything you need.
Sometimes you just need to know all the details. Here’s a list of full specifications for G Tee batting tees.
With low ball attachments include 10”, 13”, 16” and 19”
Take a look at some of our top baseball batting tees, like the G Tee and the G Tee Triad, and you’ll see why the pros love them. G Tee…what Pros use.
Have questions? Give us a call at 877.448.4833. We’re here to help with anything you need.