Strikesphere B-Ball Bounce Review

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Reviewed by Sian Manning

The B-ball Bounce is a basketball skills training tool that is also really fun for the whole family. I have three children 10, 12 and 13 and they have all enjoyed using it, we even had a few friends over and they all loved challenging each other to see who could get the highest scores and who was the best.

When you get the B-ball Bounce you will notice how striking the box is, it’s black and orange with bold graphics and images, the back of the box gives you an overview of what you can expect inside with an image of someone using the ball and tiles while the overview tells you you can expect to elevate your ball handling skills through 3 game modes with versatile indoor training. It also shows you that included in the box are a size 5 PVC basketball, 3 targets and a hand pump. You will also need 9 AA batteries that are not included with the purchase – each target takes 3 batteries.

When you open the box you will find the 3 targets, ball, pump and a set of instructions. The instructions come in 6 languages and are straightforward to follow. They include how to set up your game, adjust the volume (it’s loud!), select your game and reset your scores to 0.

The next section tells you all about the games you can play, there are 3 different types, Buzzer Beater – where you race against the clock, Level Up – where you go through the levels, hitting pads and have to react quicker with each level and Bounce Blitz – where you find out how quick your bounce is. There is also a hints and tips section with extra information and error codes. You will also find a section on the display screen and buttons where you can see what each screen means and what the buttons do when pressed.

There is a warning on the instructions, only use the ball provided, a heavier ball may damage the pads, always place the pads on a flat even surface and do not step on the pads as this could damage them.

The pads themselves are a decent size, they can be set up up to 5m between pads so that you can start easier and improve your skills as you get better. They all have a switch on the back so you need to make sure you add batteries to each (you will need a screwdriver for this too), and turn them all on before you begin playing. They will connect via radio frequency when they are all lit solidly they are ready to begin, each has non slip backing pads too so they stay where you put them when you play. The ball is also good quality, the pump included is ok, it comes apart pretty easily when you are using it so just be careful with it. The best thing about it all, you can store it all in next to no space, you can get it out quickly to start playing and put it all away just as quickly and easily.

Be warned this is not a quiet practice time thing, the ball bouncing is loud, the default volume is loud and if you have 4 twelve year old boys all competing to get the high score this is also loud! You can of course turn the volume down on the pads, this will cut down a little on the total volume, the rest is uncontrollable. The fun that they all had competing and seeing who could get the highest score was all worth it though, they were kept amused for ages and really loved the game and supporting each other.

This would make a great Christmas present and would certainly give everyone something to do, if you love a competitive family Christmas with games and fun this would make a great addition. It’s something that can grow with you too, you can make things more difficult and have a different set up so that it doesn’t get boring. For anyone that loves basketball or even something different and a bit of family fun, you would have an absolute blast and great time playing with this. Also great as a birthday present for anyone who enjoys basketball or challenging a friend.

You can also find other trainers on their website, so if your giftee prefers a different ball game, have a look, you might find something they will love even more.

Rating: 4.5/5

RRP: £74.99

This item can be purchased from Strikesphere here https://strikesphere.com/b-ball-bounce/