Kookaburra Readers Wooden Spring Return Stumps

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Kookaburra Readers Wooden Spring Return Stumps

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Specialized cricket training stumps featuring three wooden wickets mounted on a return base with elastic cord system. Designed for solo practice with automatic ball return functionality after impact. Provides realistic bounce and movement for batsmen practicing against various deliveries while eliminating the need for continual ball retrieval.

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Size

Standard practice (28 inches height)

Age: 12+ years-

12+ years

Weight

Approximately 5.2 pounds

Length

28 inches (stumps), 24 inches (base)

Color: Natural wood-

Natural wood

Material

Hardwood stumps with metal and elastic return mechanism

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At a glance

At a glance

Size

Standard practice (28 inches height)

Age: 12+ years-

12+ years

Weight

Approximately 5.2 pounds

Length

28 inches (stumps), 24 inches (base)

Color: Natural wood-

Natural wood

Material

Hardwood stumps with metal and elastic return mechanism

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About this item

About this item

Specialized cricket training stumps featuring three wooden wickets mounted on a return base with elastic cord system. Designed for solo practice with automatic ball return functionality after impact. Provides realistic bounce and movement for batsmen practicing against various deliveries while eliminating the need for continual ball retrieval.

The Kookaburra Readers Wooden Return Stumps provide efficient solo training capability through innovative ball return technology. These specialty stumps allow bowlers to develop accuracy without needing a training partner while batsmen can practice defensive technique against realistic deliveries. The ball return system enables high-volume repetition practice, ideal for developing consistent technique.

Key characteristics: 

  • Three regulation-sized wooden stumps mounted on durable base
  • Elastic return cord system automatically sends ball back to bowler
  • Adjustable tension for varying return speeds and distances
  • Stable base design prevents tipping during intensive practice
  • Wooden stumps provide authentic sound and bounce on impact
  • Suitable for both indoor and outdoor training environments
  • Weatherproof base construction for year-round usability
  • Quick assembly and disassembly for convenient transport
  • Works with standard cricket balls and training balls
  • Allows for up to 300 deliveries per hour in solo practice

FAQs

Q: How far does the Kookaburra Readers Wooden Return Stumps system propel the ball back to the bowler?
A: The elastic return mechanism can be adjusted to propel the ball between 10-15 meters (approximately 30-50 feet) back to the bowler depending on tension setting and ball weight. The system performs optimally with standard cricket balls weighing 5.5-5.75 ounces. Lighter training balls will return further, while heavier balls or those with significant seam wear may return shorter distances. Fine adjustment of the elastic tension allows customization to match your specific practice area dimensions.


Q: Can Kookaburra Readers Wooden Return Stumps withstand fast bowling or are they only suitable for spin practice?
A: These stumps are engineered to handle deliveries up to approximately 70 mph (110 km/h) without damage to the return mechanism. They're ideal for medium-pace and spin bowling practice. While they can occasionally withstand faster deliveries, consistent high-speed bowling (above 75 mph) may reduce the longevity of the return system. The wooden stumps themselves are reinforced to handle significant impact, but the return mechanism operates most efficiently with deliveries in the medium-pace range.


Q: What surfaces can Kookaburra Readers Wooden Return Stumps be used on?
A: The base is designed for use on most flat surfaces, including grass, artificial turf, concrete, and indoor gymnasium floors. For optimal stability on harder surfaces, the base features non-slip padding that prevents movement during use. On grass surfaces, the wide footprint distributes weight to prevent sinking. Some players add sandbags to the base ends for additional stability when used on particularly smooth surfaces or in windy conditions.


Q: How durable is the elastic return mechanism and can it be replaced?
A: With standard usage, the elastic return mechanism of Kookaburra Readers Wooden Return Stumps typically maintains optimal tension for approximately 5,000-7,000 deliveries before exhibiting reduction in return distance. The system is designed with replaceable elastic components that can be ordered separately, extending the product's useful life significantly. Proper storage away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures will maximize elastic longevity, and occasional application of silicone lubricant to the pulley system ensures smooth operation over time.

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