Readers Windball Training Cricket Ball - Pink (CTB117M)

The Readers Windball (CTB117M) in pink 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.

Key Features

• Soft plastic construction: Designed for durability and quality while staying safe on impact.
• Recommended for foundation coaching: The stage where confidence matters more than pace.
• Ideal for coaching and general practice: Works for group sessions, nets and individual skill work.
• High-visibility pink: Easy to pick up in a sports hall, against winter light or on grass.
• Youth and men's sizes: Available in two sizes so age groups get the right feel.
• Readers heritage: Made by a manufacturer that has supplied English cricket balls for over 200 years.

Performance Overview

Windballs 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.

The 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.

Benefits

• Safe, low-risk practice for juniors, beginners and returning players.
• Builds catching and fielding confidence without fear of injury.
• Bright pink stays visible in sports halls and poor light.
• Durable enough for high-volume club and school coaching.
• Two sizes cover youth groups and adult sessions from one range.

Technical Specifications

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Final Verdict

Every 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. 🏏