Practice equipment
Pitch Vision(Tech company) for the past few years has been working hard on various products, one of which is a unique tool that helps the batsmen to practice on their timing. Among training technology marketed by Pitch Vision, Sidearm deserves mention here. Graham Gooch and Andy Flower have certified it as a great instrument, the former even described it as ‘the quickest way to boost your batting average.’
Batsmen these days prefer batting at nets to actual bowlers rather than bowling machines. Shooting ball out of a box can hardly match to the real ball coming out of the bowler’s hand during a match. Also these machines are quite expensive and heavy.
In contrast, the Sidearm reduces the problem of throwdowns depending on the power of the bowler’s arm. It is also relatively cheap and light, easier to carry.