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New target
Aug 25th, 2020 at 3:56pm
 
My sister in law was going to throw this away... Now it’s a tennis ball target in my yard. I need to measure it to see how the size compares to a Balearic target.
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Reply #1 - Aug 25th, 2020 at 4:33pm
 
That's perfect! Don't throw too hard or you might pop the stitches of the baskets loose.
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Reply #2 - Aug 25th, 2020 at 7:22pm
 
Awesome!  I'm curious about the height too.  Like if the field goal at the top is close to what a headshot might be.
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Reply #3 - Aug 25th, 2020 at 11:54pm
 
Found it on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/GoSports-Challenge-Football-Footballs-Scoreboard/dp/B07QK...

It says the area is 31”x37”, and the center hole is 7.4” across
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“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear the hordes of Judas. I, without sin, shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this unholy enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES!  Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“  -Jesus the Noodler
 
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Reply #4 - Aug 26th, 2020 at 12:01am
 
It was pretty well used when I got it, but it withstands full-power hits from a tennis ball at 10yds without trouble. I’ll try to post video if I get a chance.

... and yes. If you can hit the top hole, you can hit a skull. Height is reasonable, and the hole is only 6” across according to the Amazon Q&As. I’ll try to measure it tomorrow.
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“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear the hordes of Judas. I, without sin, shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this unholy enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES!  Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“  -Jesus the Noodler
 
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Reply #5 - Aug 26th, 2020 at 1:34am
 
Perfect tennis ballball target! How easily does it fold away?
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Reply #6 - Aug 26th, 2020 at 2:06am
 
Wow that is perfect!
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Reply #7 - Aug 26th, 2020 at 7:04am
 
Ooooooooh very nice!!!
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Reply #8 - Aug 26th, 2020 at 4:50pm
 
Ok... I measured the target myself today: 30”x37” total.  Center hole is 12”, and the others are 9”.
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Reply #9 - Aug 26th, 2020 at 9:42pm
 
For reference...

http://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1547186309

A standard target is 47” square with a 20” Diana in the center.

... oh and Kick asked:
Kick wrote on Aug 26th, 2020 at 1:34am:
How easily does it fold away?


It’s pretty portable in the bag. You could walk with it to a park fairly easily as long as you aren’t walking for miles. 
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“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear the hordes of Judas. I, without sin, shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this unholy enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES!  Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“  -Jesus the Noodler
 
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Reply #10 - Aug 27th, 2020 at 4:43pm
 
I agree. Absolutely perfect!
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Reply #11 - Aug 27th, 2020 at 10:17pm
 
As promised, I shot some footage so you can see the target in action. 

https://youtu.be/MyXMkoj5oXg
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“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear the hordes of Judas. I, without sin, shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this unholy enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES!  Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“  -Jesus the Noodler
 
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Reply #12 - Aug 31st, 2020 at 6:01am
 
Super duper find, and great video!
What is your technique called?
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Reply #13 - Aug 31st, 2020 at 3:16pm
 
Ooh! Do I get to name it?  So far my technique has been called “inconsistent,” and the “you didn’t even need a sling for that” style Smiley

The best description by slinging.org standards is probably Byzantine, but I like the idea of getting to name my own style, so I’m going to call this the “Wild NOOC Chicken Wing” style since the elbow goes up and down from throw to throw Grin
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“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear the hordes of Judas. I, without sin, shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this unholy enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES!  Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“  -Jesus the Noodler
 
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Reply #14 - Aug 31st, 2020 at 3:24pm
 
Done! I'll add it to the list!
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You are a great guy Kick but also slightly scary at times. - Morphy
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