Readers Windball Training Cricket Ball - Orange (CTB114M)

The Readers Windball (CTB114M) in orange is a senior-size soft training cricket ball built for coaching, skill development and safe practice. It matches the size and feel of a standard cricket ball without the hardness, which makes it the default choice for foundation coaching, indoor sessions, school PE and confidence-building work in the nets, garden or park.

Key Features

• Soft moulded construction: Cricket-ball weight and dimensions without the hard leather, so players can practise without fear of injury.
• High-visibility orange: Easy to pick up against sightscreens, sports hall floors and winter skies.
• Senior size: Sized and weighted for adult and older age-group players.
• Hard-wearing outer: Stands up to repeated bowling, hitting and hard-surface contact.
• Indoor and outdoor use: Equally at home in the sports hall, on the outfield or in the back garden.
• Readers heritage: Made by one of the longest-established names in English cricket ball manufacturing.

Performance Overview

The Windball's value is in what it removes: the intimidation factor. Because it behaves like a cricket ball in the air and off the bat but will not hurt on impact, coaches can push players harder on catching, close fielding and short-pitched work without the flinch that a hard ball creates. It is a staple of the ECB foundation coaching pathway for exactly that reason.

It also holds up well. The moulded construction resists splitting and scuffing far better than a cheap plastic ball, so a set of Windballs will comfortably see out a season of junior sessions and indoor winter nets before needing replacement.

Benefits

• Safe, low-risk practice for juniors, beginners and returning players.
• Builds catching and fielding confidence without fear of injury.
• Perfect for indoor winter nets and sports hall sessions.
• Durable enough for high-volume club and school coaching.
• Bright orange finish keeps sessions moving in poor light.

Technical Specifications

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Final Verdict

Every coach needs a bag of Windballs. The Readers CTB114M is the senior standard — safe, visible, durable and priced so you can buy them by the dozen. Ideal for clubs, schools and parents starting a young player off on the right foot. Order from Central Sports UK today. 🏏