Swing at the ball, again and again
To practise hitting a ball, someone usually has to pitch it. This automatic baseball pitching toy takes that role: it releases the lightweight balls while the child concentrates on the swing and looks for the right moment to hit.
The pitcher is a tall, round red body on a small blue base. A badge showing a little astronaut decorates the front, giving it the look of a rocket. A blue ball cage keeps the lightweight balls ready for the launching mechanism.
A matching plastic bat completes the set. It gives the player a separate piece for practising the timing of a swing: you watch the ball leave, then try to hit it at the right moment. The white balls are light, which suits a game in the living room or the garden.
The base sits on a suitable, level play surface. Allow clear space around the player, then follow the supplied instructions for loading, powering and operating the toy. The photos show the game outdoors, on a field, and indoors, in a clear room.
Three options are offered. Standard includes the launcher, its ball cage, the bat and the balls. Remote Control adds a remote, alongside the launcher, the cage and the bat. 6 Spare Balls is a pack of six refill balls: it contains neither a launcher nor a bat and is meant to be added to a set you already own.
The photos show the set from several angles, in red and blue, with the white balls placed near the base. Take a look before choosing your option, then set up a clear play area and let the first player try the exercise.
In detail
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Automatic pitcher: with a ball cage, to practise hitting.
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Blue ball cage: that keeps the balls ready for launching.
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Matching bat: in plastic, to practise the timing of a swing.
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Small base: to place on a suitable, level play surface.
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Astronaut badge: a decorative detail on the front of the launcher.
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Three options: Standard, Remote Control and 6 Spare Balls.
Ideas for use
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In the garden: a clear space to practise batting.
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In a clear room: the photos also show indoor play.
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With friends or siblings: take turns with the bat.
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As a family: an adult can show the movement, as in one photo.
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As a Christmas gift: an action game that is easy to spot under the tree.
What's in the box
- Standard: 1 launcher with its ball cage, 1 plastic bat and the lightweight balls
- Remote Control: the remote as well
- 6 Spare Balls: six spare balls only
The scenery and backgrounds visible in the photos are not included.
Use and care
- Choose a suitable, level play surface with clear space around the player.
- Load the balls and prepare the launcher following the supplied instructions.
- Switch the toy on as instructed, then hit the balls with the bat.
Care: store the launcher, bat and balls together after the game so nothing gets lost. Follow the supplied instructions for loading and use.
Good to know
Recommended age: 4 years and up. Not suitable for children under 3: small parts.
The photos are meant to show the game from several angles; the scenery and backgrounds are not supplied.