TAP^® Connection Ball^® – Inflatable Training Aid for Improved Arm Care & Movement Efficiency

Inflatable throwing ball

Oates Specialties TAP® Connection Ball® – Inflatable Training Aid for Improved Arm Care & Movement Efficiency, pitching mechanics aids: photo from Oates Specialties — Photo: Oates Specialties

Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

An inflatable PVC training ball of about 9 to 12 in that weighs about 5 oz and that a coach adjusts by inflation; it ships deflated with a straw and two plugs. The page says it suits bullpen, cage, field or indoor throwing at low-to-moderate intensity and gives conservative-volume guidance for youth athletes under supervision.

Type	Inflatable throwing ball
In the set	1 coach-adjustable inflatable PVC ball with straw and two plugs
Weights	~5 oz
Sizes	Single
Ages	Youth and growth-window guidance: Conservative volumes under supervision for rapid-growth athletes
Training goal	Arm care; Pitching mechanics
Also on the page	Nominal diameter: ~9–12 inches, coach-adjustable via inflation Material: pliable PVC with textured surface Inflation: ships deflated, includes straw and two plugs Color: neon yellow (color may vary by batch) Environment: bullpen, cage, field or indoor facility, any space with room for low-to-moderate-intensity throwing Compatibility: pairs with TAP Baseball Training Sock, TAP Shoulder Tube, Khaos Water Ball
Warranty	60-day limited warranty
Availability	In stock
Maker SKU	MEB12
The maker says	Pitchers feel a more connected arm action, hitters stabilize their trunk and catchers trim long, looping arm paths. Commonly used by strength and skill coaches who prefer constraint-based, feel-driven drills.
Source	oatesspecialties.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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