Skillmakers is committed to providing training tools that are not merely gimmicks; that truly make a difference. The vision of the company is only enhanced by the many current Major League players and coaches that are passionate about our products, and passionate about helping kids, and budding young ball players to improve.

Today's ball players face stiff competition as the skill levels have risen over time.
A player, whether softball or baseball, girl or boy, must push themselves to be the best they can be, so as to optimize their opportunities. Not every child can be a professional, but sports provide life lessons and are worth the time, practice and effort involved. We're not guaranteeing a trip to the Major Leagues, but we can promise you a quality product, that WILL help you improve yourself to reach your greatest potential.

Jennifer McFalls
USA Olympic Gold Medallist shortstop urge players to use the
Solid Fundamentals Training Glove.

Kelly Johnson
Atlanta Braves #1 Draft Pick 2001 & Current Major League Second Baseman

Kelly's rookie year was a tough year defensively. Kelly committed 45 errors at shortstop. Year two started out very much the same way, nineteen errors in the first thirty games. Rafael Belliard, Atlanta Braves infield coordinator, instructed Kelly to try the Solid Fundamentals Training Glove. Kelly began using the glove daily for 10 to 15 minutes during the teams early workout time. An improvement was noticed immediately and the results turned out to be astounding.

Kelly made just 5 errors the next 110 games

Steps:

• Use quick feet to center the body to the ball. Then catch the ball out in front.
  
  
• Use two hands and absorb the ball upon impact. Concentrate on having soft hands.
  
  
• Put the ball to your waist. Shift your feet and your body into the correct position to make a throw.

See Demonstration with Kelly Johnson

In the Press

Press Release
Jeff Risk
A Rising Star in the Braves Organization

Myrtle Beach, SC – During the 2001 World Series the broadcasters made reference to gold glove third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Matt Williams, who as a youth would field balls with two ping pong paddles to polish his fielding skills. This type drill is now becoming main stream training.

Kelly Johnson of Austin, TX, infielder for the Atlanta Braves Major League baseball team, is using the Solid Fundamentals Training Glove distributed by Skillmakers Product Technology. This new and innovative training tool teaches proper techniques for catching and fielding. Johnson says, “this product has made a big difference in polishing my skills. I’m getting in better fielding position, and definitely have better anticipation and softer hands.” Soft hands is a baseball term describing the exact timing necessary to absorb a ball upon impact with the glove. A person not possessing soft hands might have trouble bobbling the ball or with the ball kicking out of their glove. View More

Press Release
Jeff Risk
An Unstoppable Infielder

Huntersville, NC – Playing an infield position in baseball or softball can be extremely challenging. You have to have good hand eye coordination and always be on your toes. If you make one wrong move, the ball can be in the outfield while the runner rounds the bases. The Solid Fundamentals Training Glove is a new, self instructional product which forces an infielder to catch the ball out in front, to learn to use both hands, to have soft hands and to get into the correct throwing position.

The Solid Fundamental Training Glove makes the player learn the correct fundamentals of fielding and/or catching the ball. This glove can be used at any age or skill level, from youth leagues to the major leagues. With the help from the training glove an ordinary player can become an extraordinary player.

Training can now become fun and easy. The Solid Fundamental Training Glove helps everyone become a better player. View More