In the market for an inexpensive practice aid that’ll improve fielding skills for softball or baseball? Check out the SKLZ Reaction Ball. This peculiar looking ball is designed to increase hand-eye coordination and reaction time. While the Reaction Ball was created for baseball and softball fielding practice, it can be used to help athletes of any sport.

The bright, neon yellow Reaction Ball has six sides to maximize the unpredictably of its bouncing. You never know where it’s going to ricochet once you drop it. Practice anywhere without issue. It performs just as well on smooth surfaces as it does on dirt and ground.

What separates the Reaction Ball from other reflex and fielding training tools is that it makes practice fun! Because of its ingenious design, you always have to be on your toes to catch it.

One lesser promoted aspect that the Reaction Ball can help with is footwork. While you are tracking the ball, you can practice footwork and develop two skills at once! Check out this video for some inspiration on how to use the Reaction Ball.

The reviews on Amazon are overwhelmingly positive. Not only are buyers pleased with the quality of the product, but they very quickly see how it is helping them or their kids improve hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and footwork.

On SKLZ’s website, the Reaction Ball is priced at $9.99. Shopping around, Amazon has it for a few dollars more at $12.49. Most other sites that carry the Reaction Ball are in this price range, but it seems like SKLZ offers the best price.