radar guns
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I have a Bushnell and it always reads slow, about two mph compared to the Jugs. At tryouts last week it seemed even slower. I had my DD as a reference and some of the pitchers were easily 5 mph above the read. BTW, I was set up directly behind the catcher so there wasnt any cosine effect.
- Jun 18, 2010
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I have a pocket radar, like it, and like the size. We use it a couple times a week. I have never used any other radar so have nothing to compare it to. Some times it fails to read for what ever reason (probably user error). The device only reads in whole numbers so fractions do not display. The cost new was $199.
- Jun 21, 2010
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In terms of location, what would the effect be if you took the reading from behind the pitcher? Would that give an accurate reading?
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I have seen many college coaches using the pocket radar.
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I am always sitting on the bucket so have never tried from behind the pitcher. The user's guide shows you can take it from either behind or in front (readings from the side are less accurate). I'll give it a try from behind this weekend and report back to you.
Greenmonsters
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The accuracy from behind the pitcher is the same as from behind the catcher. If you want to know more about the principles of radar, google "time domain reflectometry".
Radar is linear. I also have a pocket radar, the whole # is always within 1 mph of
a brand new jugs that we have. I like it because the pocket radar is not obtrusive
a brand new jugs that we have. I like it because the pocket radar is not obtrusive
Thats because their DD is throwing 60.
