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The world renowned BOLA machine has been specially adapted to fulfil a wide range of Hockey training needs. Stuart & Williams designed and built the BOLA Hockey Ball Machine after extensive consultation with a number of hockey coaches. Steve Bachelor and Bram van Asselt were amongst those who were keen to have filled what they saw as a void in hockey training equipment.
The
brief was to produce a machine that would consistently produce that cross
or shot again and again and give coaches the facility to train their players
more effectively. The first BOLA 'Hockey' machines were built in 1989.
Over the years BOLA have improved and developed the machine that is in
use with National Squads, clubs and schools around the world.
Unlike
human beings, the BOLA never tires. It will feed the perfect pass or shot
at goal time after time. For all players, goalkeepers and coaches, frustration
at poor passing shooting or feeding during training sessions can be a
thing of the past. With the BOLA Hockey Machine, everyone can concentrate
on quality practice and make maximum use of the available time. Training
sessions with the BOLA are instantly more productive.
The 2012 Hockey machine benefits from a sophisticated new speed control package which is extremely energy efficient and offers much greater battery operation time so your training sessions will tire all but the most persistent of practisers.
The
BOLA Hockey Machine can place the ball exactly where you intend. No more
accidental undercuts, no surprise injuries. Whether you want a precision
cross or a 60 yard aerial ball, the BOLA provides it. See Cricket page
for more details.
The
BOLA machine has become an essential part of the training sessions for
many of the world's national hockey teams. It issued in Holland as a key
training aid for the national squad keepers and players. Many of the Dutch
national league teams have now invested in the BOLA Hockey Machine. National
squads in Great Britain, Australia and India and an ever increasing number
of Hockey clubs all over the world are also using the BOLA in their training
programmes.
The
BOLA Hockey Machine is 12 volt battery operated so it can be used anywhere.
Pick it up and put it down where you need it. Each battery charge lasts
up to seven hours of continuous use with an overnight recharge from a
car battery charger. There is also a mains option available for indoor
training sessions using a BOLA Power Pack.
The BOLA Hockey Machine is derived from the the BOLA Cricket Bowling Machines and will take any ball of similar size to a cricket or hockey ball. The Hockey Machine can be supplied with a Cricket Conversion Kit which comprises a bolt-on tripod, ball joint fitment and legs to raise the machine up to cricket bowling height.
