Train smarter, throw better, and protect your arm with the TAP® Baseball Training Sock—also referred to as the Durathro® Sock, Mitt, or Oven Mitt. This innovative, wearable throwing aid is trusted by athletes and coaches to improve throwing mechanics, build arm strength, and reduce injury risk—all without needing a partner or open field.
Key Benefits
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Train Anywhere: Practice full-motion throws indoors or outdoors without a partner or large space.
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Boost Performance: Improve throwing velocity, accuracy, and control by refining movement patterns.
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Prevent Injuries: Strengthen the posterior shoulder and reinforce safe deceleration mechanics.
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Accelerate Skill Development: Get instant feedback and adapt your technique in real time.
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All-Level Versatility: Ideal for beginners to elite athletes across baseball, tennis, and volleyball.
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Comfort-Driven Design: Features soft lining and an adjustable synching mechanism for irritation-free use.
What Sets It Apart
Developed under the guidance renowned pitching coaches Ron Wolforth and Randy Sullivan, the TAP® Baseball Training Sock is based on cutting-edge sports science. It supports a modified ball hold program that allows for a full throwing motion—even in confined environments—without the mechanical inefficiencies of holding a weighted ball past release.
Backed by Science
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Dynamic Systems Theory (DST): Encourages your body to self-organize into more efficient movement patterns.
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Constraint-Led Approach (CLA): Uses the sock as a constraint to promote variability, exploration, and faster motor learning.
Updated Design (November 2023)
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Shortened Length: Reduces upper arm friction for smoother motion.
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Comfort Lining: Minimizes irritation at the wrist and hand.
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Adjustable Synching Mechanism: Customize the fit for optimal performance and comfort.
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Durathro® Build: Rugged and reliable, even with high-velocity or weighted ball training.
Who It’s For
Whether you're a pitcher, position player, or overhead athlete, the TAP® Training Sock is ideal for:
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Baseball Players: Improve pitching mechanics, velocity, and arm health.
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Tennis Players: Build serve power and overhead control.
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Volleyball Players: Enhance spike strength, serve velocity, and setting precision.
Baseball
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Beginner: Controlled throws to build mechanics.
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Intermediate: Overhand throws with a 7oz weighted ball.
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Advanced: Simulate game pitches like fastballs, sliders, and curveballs.
Tennis
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Beginner: Overhand throws with a 5–7oz ball.
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Advanced: Serve-focused throws with proper footwork and intensity.
Volleyball
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Beginner: Strength-building overhand throws.
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Advanced: Spike drills focusing on timing, jump height, and arm swing.
Whether you call it the Sock, Mitt, Oven Mitt, or Durathro® Sock, this tool is a game-changer for athletes looking to throw harder, safer, and smarter.
