In order to hit the ball, the player is forced to swing the bat correctly. The Rope Bat® is the only product on the market that focuses on the entire swing – not just one component of the swing. The Rope Bat® is designed in such a way that a player can just pick it up, start swinging and will quickly see results. You can measure how good your swing is by what happens to the ball after you hit it. Players are often so worried about the specific mechanics of hitting that they lose sight of what really matters in a good swing. However, teaching hitting should not be over complicated. It also includes Smushballs and a downloadable Hitting Guide that is chock full of valuable information.Īdditionally, Coach Long has created numerous training videos for those who want to dig deep into how and why to use the Rope Bat®. It is now more durable and secure, and it includes a 12 inch grip with a choke up marker to simulate any bat size from 26 to 34 inches. The development of the Rope Bat® has come a long way from its early stages. That way, kitty has something to scratch and climb.The Rope Bat® is now a patented swing trainer used by many youth, high school, college and professional teams around the world. You can also combine this with the scratching post idea and line all the noodles with sisal rope. You can make this as simple or elaborate as you want.Ĭheck out what the guy in the video above did for some inspiration. Use other sections of cardboard to make individual platforms for your kitty to climb to. If your cat wants more of a bird’s eye view of their domain, you can build a fun cat tower out of pool noodles and cardboard.Ĭut up the pool noodle to use as supports and glue the pieces to a cardboard base.
Now when it rubs against the wall, the soft noodle will keep it from causing damage. Try cutting halfway through some pieces of a pool noodle lengthwise and slide them over the sides or protrusions of the crate or litter box. This can become a problem when cats get in and out of them or play in them, which might shake the crates and cause them to hit the walls and damage the paint. Sometimes kitty crates or litter boxes can have edges that stick out and rub against the wall. It’s meant to be a soft buffer, and the rope should cover any gaps.įollow along with the video for instructions. You can glue it to make sure it stays in place, and your kitty will have a cool new scratching post.ĭon’t worry if the noodle doesn’t wrap all the way around the furniture. Wrap sisal rope tightly around the noodle. The cat parent in the video above uses a metal pole, but you can also cut the noodle lengthwise and fit it around table legs, chairs, or other pieces of furniture.
Scratching PostĬats need to scratch, and pool noodles can easily be converted into convenient scratching posts for your cat. The foam can cause problems if swallowed, so make sure it is only used for play time and throw it away if it starts to fall apart. If your cat likes to chew on the noodle, this might not be the right toy for them. Just make sure you take the noodle away when your cat’s not using it. Providing a little challenge can reduce boredom and anxious behavior in cats. This will slow them down when eating and be a little more fun for them. Let your cat bat it around and spill the treats out. If you’d like to give your cat a little mental stimulation, try using a small section of pool noodle and put some treats in the middle. The guy in the video above made a door blocker for his dog, but you can do the same for your cat, too. This will prevent the door from closing all the way, and your kitty won’t get stuck inside. Instead, take a small section of a pool noodle, cut halfway through it lengthwise, and slide it over the edge of the door. That might mean you have to get up and let them out or make sure those doors stay closed at all times, which can be inconvenient. If you have a door in your house that tends to swing closed, your cat may end up locking themselves inside often. The great thing about them is that they’re easy to remove when your cat is done playing or if you don’t want to have pool noodles lying around when you have guests over. Swinging with a flexible bat (like a rope) would force Jake to get the slack out of his swing. Block off any places that toys might slip into. Coach Long was suddenly struck by the idea of the Rope Bat. You can cut pool noodles to fit small gaps or tape a couple together for larger gaps. That’s an easy problem to solve with a pool noodle. We’ve all lost at least one cat toy underneath some furniture when our kitties started having a little too much fun.
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