football Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 do any of our area schools have one of these? I believe that is the correct name. It shoots balls out to all of the fielders.
AJ25 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 Had the creator of this come to my school a few weeks back, the machine is unbelievable. But, it does nothing that a coach couldn't do, and it costs about half of a coaches yearly salary. So, I'd be shocked if more than a couple high schools have it, if any.
Guest UHCoog14 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 Can't beat the ol' fungo bat.
meat Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 This thing is pretty impressive. I know Barbe uses one for their Christmas workouts.
Low Ball Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 LCM has one. If one were to put em' to the test, it would take at least two fungo savy coaches to keep up with it.
Ty Cobb Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 These things are pretty cool. Saw one in action about 4 years ago while watching Baylor hold a practice. You can program it to do just about anything. With that being said, it cost way too much money for your typical high school program. If your school district has the money to blow and you have 3 teams with 20 or more players than I say go get one. However, most coaches can do the same thing the Fungo man can do with a $30-$60 fungo bat. If it were up to me I would rather spend the money else where.
hitman009 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 Crosby got one this year and it is worth every penny. It has lights so hitters can load corectly in the cage. also it can be set to throw not just fast... or just curve.. but alternate... that way the hitter is not just concentrating on just fast.. he has to read spin and adjust..It is also a great help with fielding at all places.. the coach can be with the kid talking while fungo is taking place.. instead of just hitting..you can program a entire game in if you want.. say the scout report says the 1 middle.. 2 opp field or bunts, 3 pulls 4 hit pops in right field... extlots of things can be done esp with 3 team and only 3 coaches
BrenhamFan Posted December 2, 2011 Report Posted December 2, 2011 We've had a fungo, but from what I understand, we don't use it very much. At least that's what Drake Roberts has told me.
AJ25 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Posted December 2, 2011 Considering most high school coaches make 40K (ish) a year, and this thing costs about 15K, I have a hard time believing it's even the LEAST bit necessary for any program. Only a luxury.
hitman009 Posted December 16, 2011 Report Posted December 16, 2011 [quote name="BrenhamFan" post="1136877" timestamp="1322794402"]We've had a fungo, but from what I understand, we don't use it very much. At least that's what Drake Roberts has told me.[/quote]well all programs would also like to have 7 coaches like Brenham does.... most have 2-4....
BrenhamFan Posted December 16, 2011 Report Posted December 16, 2011 [quote name="hitman009" post="1147126" timestamp="1324044460"][quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=92486.msg1136877#msg1136877 date=1322794402]We've had a fungo, but from what I understand, we don't use it very much. At least that's what Drake Roberts has told me.[/quote]well all programs would also like to have 7 coaches like Brenham does.... most have 2-4....[/quote]Good point...
Bear Country Posted December 16, 2011 Report Posted December 16, 2011 LCM as had one for 3 years now. Amazing piece of equipment. Worth every penny, Does a great work-out for the infield and outfield. Coaches can not keep up with the speed of fungo man. We'd go through about 3 buckets of balls before anybody knew what happened. And like somebody said before. The coaches can be right there with you telling you what you need to work on. instead of yelling.
fwstangs Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 Friendswood has had one for 3 years. They can be very very effective and produce more impactful practices than me and my fungo bat if all features are taken advantage of.
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