TAP^® Folding Balance Beam – Balance Beam Training for Stride Alignment and Lower-Body Stability

Folding balance beam

Oates Specialties TAP® Folding Balance Beam – Balance Beam Training for Stride Alignment and Lower-Body Stability, agility: photo from Oates Specialties — Photo: Oates Specialties

Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

A folding foam balance beam, about 74.8 inches long when fully extended and about 4 lb. The page says it is commonly used by baseball and softball players for stride-line organization and lower-body stability.

Type	Folding balance beam
In the set	One folding foam beam with non-slip surface and multi-segment hinges
Weights	4 lb (approximate)
Ages	Youth athletes may use it with supervision and simple drills first; the page gives no age range
Training goal	Footwork
Also on the page	Nominal Length: Approximately 74.8 inches when fully extended Construction: Firm, compressible closed-cell foam core with textured, non-slip upper surface Folding Segments: Multi-segment hinged design for compact folding, transport, and optional folded-segment use Surface Use: Flat, dry indoor surfaces barefoot or clean training shoes that will not damage the surface Compatibility: The Pitching Pad, TAP Weighted Baseballs, Oval Balance Pad UPC 608938927057
Warranty	60-day limited warranty
Availability	In stock
Maker SKU	BBF
The maker says	Commonly used for baseball and softball players who need better stride-line organization. maker states: Used by athletes in cutting, jumping, and running sports for single-leg stability and deceleration.
Source	oatesspecialties.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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