Training Balls

Reduced-impact balls, like the Easton Incredi-Ball Softtouch, are soft to the touch and lighter than a regular ball, so they’re much safer for kids learning to catch and hit. They still have a synthetic leather cover with authentic stitching for a real baseball or softball feel, and work indoors and outdoors. Shop all training balls.

Softtouch balls have a soft synthetic leather cover and reduced weight, ideal for catching drills and young players. Softstitch balls have a nylon or cloth cover with baseball-style stitching and a hard core center, which gives hitters instant feedback on contact. Both come in 9" for baseball and in 11" and 12" neon for softball.

A heavy training ball, like the Easton Heavy Training Ball, weighs 12 oz, much heavier than a regular baseball. It adds resistance at contact and gives instant feedback, helping hitters drive through the ball for stronger, more consistent contact. Its limited-flight design makes it ideal for hitting drills in tight spaces. Pair it with a bat weight or training bat.

For gyms and indoor facilities, rubber balls like the Markwort Kenko World A Baseball are regulation size and weight (9", 5 oz), with an air-cushioned center that won’t scuff gym floors. Softball players can use the Rawlings 11" and 12" Indoor Training Softballs, with a synthetic cover and raised seams. Pair them with turf shoes.

The Franklin Blitzball is a plastic ball designed for backyard play that curves and dips when thrown, making it fun for all skill levels. It’s a popular way for kids and adults to play pitch-and-hit games safely at home.