TAP^® K Target – Multi‑Color Nine‑Point Pitching Target for Command, Differential Training, and Effective Velocity Work

Pitching target

Oates Specialties TAP® K Target – Multi‑Color Nine‑Point Pitching Target for Command, Differential Training, and Effective Velocity Work, pitching targets and pitchbacks: photo from Oates Specialties — Photo: Oates Specialties

Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

A nine-point pitching target made of heavy-duty vinyl, about 6 ft by 4 ft installed, with ten ball bungees and a weight of about 4 lb. The page says it mounts to a flexible net, protective screen or backstop, and is for pitchers working on location and miss mapping.

Type	Pitching target
In the set	Ten ball bungees frame or screen sold separately
Weights	Approximately 4 lb
Ages	Recommended for athletes aged 13 and up, with qualified adult supervision at every session
Level	Intermediate to advanced pitchers who already throw strikes
Training goal	Throwing accuracy
Also on the page	Material: heavy-duty vinyl face with UV-resistant inks, not fully waterproof and not fully UV-proof Installed size approximately 6 ft x 4 ft, fits inside a 6 ft x 4 ft net and frame Five color zones (red, yellow, blue, green, black) with nine coordinates (1 to 4, A to D, star center) Compatible with regulation baseballs and softballs, weighted training balls, soft-shell training balls Mounts only to a flexible net, protective screen, or TAP Target Backstop rated for repeated full-velocity throws All ten bungees required clear throwing lane needed
Warranty	60-day limited warranty
Availability	In stock
Maker SKU	TKT
The maker says	Built for intermediate to advanced pitchers who already throw strikes and need location to hold when it keeps changing. Commonly used for high school, college, and travel programs teaching Differential Training System or Effective Velocity concepts. No cage, radar, subscription or app is required.
Source	oatesspecialties.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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