Blast Softball vs Open Dugout

Train smarter and get better with the #1 hitting improvement technology, trusted by more pro, college, elite travel ball, academy teams, coaches, and players for player development at every level of play than any other solution. Simply attach the Blast Softball Swing Analyzer or Personal Swing Trainer*** to any standard bat and your iPad or iPhone will do the rest. Record video of your swings in the Blast Softball app* and the patented Smart Video Capture™ technology will automatically identify your swings, clip your video, and overlay your swing metrics, synchronized at impact. (Bat Speed, Time to Contact, Attack Angle, etc.) With the 3D Swing Tracer, you can replay and analyze your swing path instantly. Live mode provides real-time feedback, allowing you to visualize your swing, make adjustments, and see the results. Compare your swing videos side-by-side or send them to a coach for further analysis. Players and coaches with a membership or free trial can utilize the app’s advanced functionality to automatically assess every swing for swing quality, providing insights in three areas that all great hitters possess: plane, connection, and rotation. Insights make it simple for coaches to evaluate players for recruitment and player development, with recommendations and drills for improvement. Coaches can also streamline coaching feedback through Mobile Video Analysis with voice-over recording and video markup tools. The Blast Softball Swing Analyzer and Personal Swing Trainer*** are highly accurate, advanced 3D motion capture system that record your swings. They use Bluetooth® Smart technology to connect to your iPhone or iPad. There’s no need to alter your natural swing. The Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer know when to dynamically power-up the patented motion detection algorithms to capture your metrics in real-time. They even store data on the Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer when your mobile device is out of range and download your actions to the Blast app as soon as you reconnect. With the Blast Softball app*, coaches, parents, and players of all ages can gain the insights they need to improve their swing and gain the competitive edge. * The Blast Softball app requires the Blast Softball Swing Analyzer or Personal Swing Trainer and the Blast bat attachment to collect data. The app currently supports English language and Imperial measurements. ** Requires a Blast Connect and Premium Services account and Swing Analyzer to provide advanced app, player, and coaching functionality. Blast Connect is an information and player management platform that features data trending, advanced reporting, roster management, mobile video analysis, and more. *** The Blast Softball Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer, charger, and bat attachment are sold as a package. Separate purchase required – available from blastmotion.com Privacy Policy: https://blastmotion.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://blastmotion.com/terms-of-service/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Open Dugout is the youth softball community app built for coaches, players, and families who are serious about finding the right fit — not just any team or roster spot. FOR COACHES Managing a competitive softball program means more than running practice. It means filling your roster before the season starts, finding a reliable pitcher for next weekend's tournament, and getting your tryouts visible to the right players. Post tryouts, clinics, camps, and tournaments with age group, location, and event details — and reach players who are actively looking. When you need a guest player fast, browse available athletes in your area and connect directly. Build and manage your roster inside the app, and message players and families without sharing your personal number. FOR PLAYERS AND FAMILIES Finding a competitive team — or the right guest play opportunity — shouldn't require posting in five Facebook groups and waiting to see who replies. Browse tryouts and events near you, filtered by age group and location. Express interest so coaches know you're coming. Complete your player profile and let coaches find you when a guest slot opens up. Message directly through the app — no personal contact info shared. WHAT YOU CAN DO Post and discover tryouts, tournaments, clinics, and camps Request or offer guest play opportunities Send direct connection requests between coaches and players Message through the app — no phone numbers required Manage your team roster with role-based tools Browse the trainer directory to find private instruction Find training facilities and organizations near you HOW IT WORKS Sign up as a coach or as a player/parent. Coaches get a full dashboard to manage events, browse available guest players, and handle roster connections. Players and parents get a feed of upcoming events and a discoverable profile that coaches can find. Everything is built around one goal: connecting the right player to the right team, at the right time. Open Dugout is free to download.