Pitch Concepts Backfire Net
The Pitch Concepts Backfire Net is a cricket batting training aid designed to help players work on shot repetition and timing across both front foot and back foot strokes. Its rebound-based design allows batters to practise a variety of shots, while the included leather cricket ball provides the contact point for the training setup. Remove the ball and the net can also be used as a cricket back stop net, giving it a second practical use during training.
The Backfire Net is designed to let you repeatedly work through different cricket strokes. Repetition is an important part of batting practice because it gives players the opportunity to concentrate on their movement, timing and execution across multiple deliveries rather than treating every ball as a completely different exercise.
Front Foot and Back Foot Training
The design can be used to practise a variety of front foot and back foot strokes. That makes the Backfire Net useful for more rounded batting sessions, allowing players to work on different shot types rather than restricting practice to one particular area of the batting technique.
New 3 Zone Design
The Backfire Net incorporates a 3 Zone Design as part of its batting practice setup. Combined with the rebound concept, this gives players a purpose-built training aid for working through repeated batting movements and timing exercises.
Converts into a Back Stop Net
The Backfire Net is not limited to its rebound training function. Removing the ball allows the net to function as a back stop, giving you a useful way to contain cricket balls during other training activities.
Large UV Treated Mesh
The net uses 2.8 m x 2.1 m UV treated mesh, providing a substantial catching area for cricket training. UV treatment is particularly relevant for equipment intended to spend time outdoors, while the large dimensions make the net practical when being used as a back stop.
Who is the Pitch Concepts Backfire Net best for?
The Pitch Concepts Backfire Net is best for cricketers looking for a dedicated batting practice tool to work on shot repetition and timing across front foot and back foot strokes. Its ability to convert into a back stop also makes it useful for cricket training setups where the net needs to serve more than one purpose.
Key features
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3 Zone Design provides the Backfire Net's dedicated batting training setup.
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Shot repetition training allows players to repeatedly practise different cricket strokes.
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Front and back foot practice supports work across a variety of batting shots.
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Timing focused design provides a training tool for developing more consistent contact.
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Leather cricket ball included provides the ball required for the rebound training setup.
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Back stop function is available by simply removing the ball.
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2.8 m x 2.1 m UV treated mesh provides a large net area for cricket practice.
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Easy to assemble construction makes setup more straightforward.
Why buy cricket training equipment from Players Sports?
Players Sports combines a broad cricket equipment range with specialist advice to help players, parents, coaches and clubs choose training gear that suits how they practise. Visit Players Sports Greenlane at 1–7 Marewa Road, Greenlane, Auckland to explore our cricket range and access specialist cricket advice, including our Cricket Bat Workshop. You can also shop online with delivery throughout New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Pitch Concepts Backfire Net used for?
The Pitch Concepts Backfire Net is designed for cricket batting practice, with a setup that allows players to work on shot repetition and timing across a variety of front foot and back foot strokes. It can also be converted into a back stop net for other cricket training activities.
Does the Pitch Concepts Backfire Net include a cricket ball?
Yes. The Pitch Concepts Backfire Net includes a leather cricket ball for use with its batting training setup. This provides the ball required for the Backfire Net's rebound based practice function.
Can the Backfire Net be used as a normal cricket back stop?
Yes. The Pitch Concepts Backfire Net can function as a back stop net by removing the ball. This gives the net additional versatility when you want to use it for other cricket training activities rather than its dedicated batting repetition setup.
What size is the Pitch Concepts Backfire Net?
The Pitch Concepts Backfire Net uses 2.8 m x 2.1 m UV treated mesh. The large net area supports its batting training function while also providing useful coverage when the equipment is converted for use as a cricket back stop.
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