The Katchet

[mas cambios]

The Katchet

Have been having a bit of a wade trhough various coaching aids and have seen this: Katchet. Seems to be a deflection aid for fielding and catching practice.

It's the orange mat type thing on the floor in this shot:

Again, am wondering if anyone has used it in the flesh?

 

[Rohitpatel]

Re: The Katchet

I have seen this before but I thought it was mat to help in pitching the ball in the right spot. We use the bat to get deflections but this thing seems like could be more useful.

 

[DarrenTalbotCricket]

Re: The Katchet

I have one and have not been too impressed by it.

I've used it a few times and although it looks good in principle I cannot seem to get it to bounce up enough to be catchable.

I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[mas cambios]

Re: The Katchet

That is something I've heard of as a problem for it.

 

[Stumped]

Re: The Katchet

probably as its plastic it would take the pace out of the ball!

if your looking for wicket keeping practise (which is what that design was for) Our level 3 coach stands there and hits tennis balls at us with inners only.

not only does it promote soft hands as tennis balls have a habit of bouncing out, but reaction times and ball movement / bounce are practised:

 

[swghayward79]

Re: The Katchet

we had one last year and it was ok but nothing special, need to make the plastice more bouncy