{"title":"Equipment - Tackle Buddy","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIntroduce your little ones to the excitement of rugby with the Optimum Big Hit Inflatable Tackle Buddy. Standing at an impressive 40 inches tall, this fun and highly engaging training tool is the perfect way to help budding young players burn off energy while practising their very first tackles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"optimum-big-hit-tackle-buddy","title":"Optimum Big Hit Inflatable Rugby Tackle Buddy | 40-Inch, Sand Weighted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduce your little ones to the excitement of rugby with the Optimum Big Hit Inflatable Tackle Buddy. Standing an impressive 40 inches tall, this fun, engaging training tool helps budding young players burn off energy while practising their very first tackles. Designed for children aged 3 to 6, it's a safe, soft and active way to develop hand-eye coordination and basic rugby skills in the living room or garden — and thanks to the pre-filled sand base, it pops right back up after every hit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rugby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inflatable tackle buddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-filled and sealed sand base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children aged 3 to 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-sided graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor and outdoor play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003eMESS-FREE BOUNCE BACK ACTION:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to fill it yourself. The base comes pre-filled and securely sealed with sand, giving the tackle buddy a low centre of gravity so it springs back upright immediately after every tackle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003eDOUBLE-SIDED DESIGN:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice the fun. Vibrant, engaging graphics on both sides mean the Big Hit looks great from every angle and keeps children entertained for hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003eACTIVE INDOOR \u0026amp; OUTDOOR PLAY:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainy day inside or sunny afternoon in the garden, this tackle buddy is a fantastic way to encourage active, physical play away from screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003ePERFECT FOR BEGINNERS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized and weighted for younger children (ages 3 to 6), it lets toddlers and early-years kids enjoy the fun of rugby contact without the bumps and bruises of heavy, traditional tackle bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003eSAFE \u0026amp; DURABLE INFLATABLE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from tough, durable vinyl built to withstand enthusiastic tackles, punches and kicks, while staying completely soft and safe for little ones to crash into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat age is the tackle buddy designed for?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChildren aged 3 to 6 years old.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo I need to fill the base myself?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo — the base comes pre-filled and sealed with sand, so it's ready to use and bounces straight back up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow tall is the Big Hit when inflated?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt stands 40 inches tall.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs it soft enough for toddlers to tackle safely?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes — the inflatable body stays soft to crash into, unlike a heavy traditional tackle bag.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan it be used indoors as well as in the garden?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes — it works in the living room on a rainy day and outdoors when the weather is better.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pd-subhead\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes it stand back up after each hit?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes — the weighted sand base gives it a low centre of gravity so it rights itself straight away.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16195219914824,"sku":"BHBRW","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/7429\/8696\/products\/optimum-big-hit-inflatable-rugby-tackle-buddy-40-inch-sand-weightedoptimumbhbrw-6039351.jpg?v=1785246081"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/7429\/8696\/collections\/equipment-tackle-buddy-5429758.png?v=1785245565","url":"https:\/\/www.optimumsport.it\/en\/collections\/tackle-buddy.oembed","provider":"Optimum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}