The ChallengeWith the increase in demand for sport facilities, more and more recreational providers are turning to artificial turf rather then the traditional grass fields to cater for higher player usage.
Whilst these surfaces have proved invaluable they have also introduced some challenges for coaches who use a range of sports training equipment to develop their players. One such challenge has been the use of mannequins that hone players' free kick skills. Traditionally this equipment has been designed for grass surfaces and manufactured from tubular steel with spikes to attach to the ground. Whilst there have been attempts to make this equipment more versatile and suitable for astro turf use, these solutions have proven to be cumbersome and have introduced more issues with regards to player safety, portability and storage. |
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The SolutionWhilst the idea of inflatable mannequins is nothing new, these products have varied in quality and often the designs have had short comings with the practicality of set up (time consuming) and the ability to quickly pack away and store.
Introducing the latest packable, portable, storable product from the Packaworld stable - Packaman. Inflated in seconds and weighted by a discrete water compartment this self-righting, 1.85m high mannequin is one of the best on the market. Easy to transport and store they can be used on multiple surfaces and given the inflatable nature make it a more versatile training aid - especially for goal keepers who can now simulate real game situations without the fear of being injured with steel frame equivalents. The fast release air valve make this one of the quickest mannequins on the market to pack away. |
To see these mannequins being put through their paces click here .
