Homemade Equipment Ideas

Equipment Name: Launch Board

Materials Needed: Plywood, dowel, glue, screws, drill

Estimated Cost: $15

Rationale: To encourage catching practice.

Directions For Making:

Use ¼ inch-thick birch plywood, 30 inches long and 5 inches wide. Seven inches from one end, attach a 5-inch-long, 1½ inch-diameter dowel stick with glue and screws.

Place a small ball or beanbag on the launch end of the board. If using a ball, drill a 2-inch hole in the end of the board to place the ball. A cubed beanbag works well because it easily fits into a child's small hands.

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