Designed for the Wiffle 9″ Wiffle Ball can be used to practice baseball with your children. It features with thin openings and is easy for kids to pick up and hold. Use the waffle baseball with a plastic Wiffle bat (sold separately) to practice simple pitching and hitting skills. The ball is lightweight to make it less intimidating for beginners but strong enough to handle repeat practices and neighborhood games. Borrow it for nine innings of adult fun during summer gatherings. It’s ideal for another simple tossing, catching and rolling activities both indoors and outdoors. Dogs get a kick out of chasing the balls around in the backyard and at the dog park, as well. The plastic is easy to rinse off and clean for the next game.