{"product_id":"readers-windball-training-cricket-ball-ctb117m","title":"Readers Windball Training Cricket Ball - Pink (CTB117M)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReaders Windball (CTB117M) in pink\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft training cricket ball made for coaching and general practice. Built with a soft plastic construction, it lets coaches run catching, fielding and batting drills without the hard ball's intimidation factor — which is exactly why it sits at the heart of foundation coaching in clubs and schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft plastic construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for durability and quality while staying safe on impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for foundation coaching:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stage where confidence matters more than pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for coaching and general practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works for group sessions, nets and individual skill work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-visibility pink:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to pick up in a sports hall, against winter light or on grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYouth and men's sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in two sizes so age groups get the right feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReaders heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made by a manufacturer that has supplied English cricket balls for over 200 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWindballs earn their place by removing the flinch. Because the ball behaves close enough to a cricket ball but will not hurt, a coach can push harder on close catching, short-pitched work and reaction drills than would ever be sensible with leather. Beginners commit to the shot and to the catch, and technique improves faster as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink finish is a practical choice rather than a cosmetic one — it reads clearly in indoor halls and under poor winter light, where a red ball disappears against the floor or the sightscreen. The soft plastic build keeps its shape and finish through repeated hard contact, so a bag of these will see out a winter of indoor nets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe, low-risk practice for juniors, beginners and returning players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds catching and fielding confidence without fear of injury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright pink stays visible in sports halls and poor light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable enough for high-volume club and school coaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sizes cover youth groups and adult sessions from one range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReaders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCTB117M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYouth, Men's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoundation coaching, general practice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCricket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Central Sports?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 100% Genuine \u0026amp; Authorised Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏏 Trusted Cricket \u0026amp; Team Sports Specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Secure Packaging \u0026amp; Fast Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤝 Reliable Customer Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🆕 Access to Latest Releases \u0026amp; Collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinal Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery coaching bag needs windballs, and the pink CTB117M is the one to reach for indoors. Safe, visible, hard-wearing and cheap enough to buy in quantity — a staple for clubs, schools and parents starting a young player off properly. Order from Central Sports UK today. 🏏\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Readers","offers":[{"title":"PINK \/ Youth","offer_id":55543281877377,"sku":"771501.0210.4983","price":3.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"PINK \/ Mens","offer_id":55543281910145,"sku":"771501.0210.4984","price":3.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/7761\/7916\/files\/1B2511M03_Windball_-_Mens_-_Pink.jpg?v=1789450075","url":"https:\/\/centralsports.co.uk\/products\/readers-windball-training-cricket-ball-ctb117m","provider":"Central Sports UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}