WHAT IS BATAK? The word BATAK derives from the two words 'BAT' and 'ATTACK' First generation BATAK machines had 48 target lights and were played with a special Foam tipped Racquet. These early machines were used in National Sports Centres as well as the Wimbledon L.T.A. U.K. Tennis Tournament, proving enormously popular. Smaller versions were often used in promotional work both here in the U.K. and also Internationally. Mercedes Benz, for example, used one of these machines in their (A.T.P) Association of Tennis Professionals Worldwide Tennis sponsorship tour. BATAK PROFESSIONAL is our Flagship product specifically designed to improve reaction, hand eye co-ordination and stamina by enabling sportsmen and women to train under simulated 'sports like' conditions, whilst also providing an element of fun and competition often lacking in training. Twelve visually bright LED cluster targets are numbered and arranged in a 'maximum stretch' type configuration and put under the control of a dedicated microcomputer. The targets may be lit up in random or repetitive ways with differing time durations as determined by the program. The number and arrangement of Targets does vary depending on the BATAK product. CONSTRUCTION The BATAK PRO frame is manufactured from strong tubular highly polished Stainless Steel sections and weighs approximately 45kg including its free standing feet. The approximate overall space requirements (in millimetres) are: Wall Mount-1700(w) x 130(d) x 1950(h) Free Standing-2080(w) x 950(d) x 1950(h) Allow a play space of 1 metre in front. A World Wide power supply 90 - 240 Volts A.C. or Direct 12V Vehicle Battery Input. The Play Interface operates at 12 volt DC for total player safety. A dedicated Microcomputer, sampled speech and sound guide the player throughout. Twelve Polycarbonate high impact resistant high intensity white LED Targets numbered for Program selection are used. The LED Targets may be multi coloured as an optional extra and a high contrast central LCD Character Backlit Liquid Crystal display shows the Program selection and other information throughout the workout. Two (3 digit) LED Displays ideal for many Team workouts and spectator viewing at up to ten metres are incorporated into the top bar of the machine. 32 BATAK routines are supplied as standard all selected from the play interface. 3-Dimensional workouts are also possible by using two (2) optional Black and White Sprint Mats located in the area or any suitable coloured markers if preferred. A total of 32 Programs for all ages and abilities are currently available as standard with many more possible routines being developed for all sports and other disciplines. See the Operating Manual for full details of all the available routines. Martial Arts and defence tactics are also catered for with the BATAK PRO In one routine an invisible Infra Red ‘Strike Back Beam’ (SBB) located at midriff level on the machine is used to make random 'STRIKES' at a Player during one of the workouts. The player may be given one second or less to avoid the beam and if struck 5 points or more will be deducted from the score, etc. BATAK PRO can also be used with two optional 'Sprint mats'... black and white .….. so the Trainer can set up player movement in the third dimension. Ideal for 'shuttle runs' under controlled conditions. These two Sprint mats may be positioned anywhere, perhaps within, for example, a 10 metre radius of the machine for use in a large Gymnasium complex or Training Hall. BATAK PRO programs cater for all levels of skill and are suitable for people of any age. providing each user with their own 'Personal Best'. Achievable goals can of course be set in Club type situations. Other uses including Mathematical and Mind Games are also available in the standard 32 programs and special customised routines can be developed if needed. Wheel Chair, partly Paraplegic or disadvantaged users are catered for by programs with Target height selection where the full stretch is proportionately limited for ease and safety. Even Players who are Blind or Short Sighted can use the machine How is this possible? BATAK PRO can call out the numbers for each illuminated target. It is well known that a persons’ spatial awareness is often heightened with partly or complete loss of sight. BATAK on TV BATAK was featured on the TV hit series 'BODYHEAT' which set out to find the fittest young couple in the U.K. and involving Royal Navy personnel from the outset to assist and adjudicate the contestants throughout the show. At the end of the show exhausted challengers faced the BATAK WALL which was used to test reaction times stamina levels and hand eye co-ordination ability. The series proved so popular that it ran for 3 years in succession. BATAK has also appeared on numerous other television programmes throughout the World and is fast becoming recognised in the health and fitness industry including its Clinical use in Hospitals and other high end Therapeutic Centres. THE BATAK BRAND Due to its enormous popularity in all ages BATAK has now become a brand name in it's own right standing for health, fitness, reaction training and of course ….... great entertainment! WHAT'S NEXT FOR BATAK? New and innovative hardware and software products are continually being developed to support the growing demand of Human performance trainers and fitness coaches. STRIKE!! BATAK PRO ONLY BATAK PRO BATAK LITE BATAK MICRO THE TRACE LEGAL CONTACT HOME
WHAT IS BATAK? The word BATAK derives from the two words 'BAT' and 'ATTACK' First generation BATAK machines had 48 target lights and were played with a special Foam tipped Racquet. These early machines were used in National Sports Centres as well as the Wimbledon L.T.A. U.K. Tennis Tournament, proving enormously popular. Smaller versions were often used in promotional work both here and Abroad. Mercedes Benz, for example, used one of these machines in their (A.T.P) Association of Tennis Professionals Worldwide Tennis sponsorship tour. BATAK PROFESSIONAL This is our Flagship product specifically designed to improve reaction, hand eye co-ordination and stamina by enabling sportsmen and women to train under simulated 'sports like' conditions, whilst also providing an element of fun and competition often lacking in training. Twelve visually bright LED cluster targets are numbered and arranged in a 'maximum stretch' type configuration and put under the control of a dedicated microcomputer. The targets may be lit up in random or repetitive ways with differing time durations as determined by the program. The number and arrangement of Targets varies depending on the BATAK product. CONSTRUCTION The BATAK PRO frame is manufactured from strong tubular highly polished Stainless Steel sections weighing around 45kg including its free standing feet. The approximate overall space requirements (in millimetres) are: Wall Mount-1700(w) x 130(d) x 1950(h) Free Standing-2080(w) x 950(d) x 1950(h)-allow 1 metre playspace in front. A World Wide power supply 90 - 240 Volts A.C. or Direct 12V Vehicle Battery Input can be used with an optional specialised Crocodile clip adaptor. The Play Interface operates at 12 volt DC for total player safety. A dedicated Microcomputer with true speech and sound always guides the player. Twelve Polycarbonate high impact resistant high intensity LED Targets numbered for Program selection are used. The LED Targets may be multi coloured as an optional extra and a high contrast central LCD Character Backlit Liquid Crystal display shows the Program selection throughout the workout. Two (3 digit) LED Displays ideal for many Team workouts and also Spectator viewing at up to ten metres are incorporated into the top bar. 32 BATAK PRO routines are supplied as standard and are easily selected from the play interface which has been organised similar to a typical Keypad. See the Operating Manual for full details of all the available routines. Martial Arts and defence tactics are also catered for ….. In one routine an invisible Infra Red ‘Strike Back Beam’ (SBB) located at midriff level on the machine is used to make random 'strikes' at a Player during the workout. The player may be given one second or less to avoid the beam and if struck points will be deducted from the score, etc. 3-Dimensional workouts are also possible by using two (2) optional Black and White Sprint Mats located in the area or any similar markers if preferred. The Trainer can set up player movement (e.g. running) in the available space. Ideal for 'shuttle runs' under controlled conditions. These two Sprint mats may be positioned anywhere, perhaps within, for example, a 10 metre radius of the machine for use in a large Gymnasium complex or similar Training Hall. The BATAK PRO programs cater for all levels of skill and are suitable for people of all ages. providing each with their own 'Personal Best'. Achievable goals can of course be set in Club type situations. Other uses including Mathematical and Mind Games are available in the standard 32 programs and special customised routines can be developed if needed. Wheel Chair, partly Paraplegic or disadvantaged users are catered for by programs with specific Target height selection where the full stretch is proportionately limited for ease and safety. PLAYERS WHO ARE BLIND OR SHORT SIGHTED CAN ALSO USE BATAK HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? The machine can call out the numbers for each illuminated target. It is well known that a persons’ spatial awareness is often heightened with the partly or complete loss of sight. BATAK ON TV BATAK was featured on the TV hit series 'BODYHEAT' which set out to find the fittest young couple in the U.K. involving Royal Navy personnel from the outset to assist and adjudicate. At the end of the show exhausted challengers faced the BATAK WALL which was used to test reaction times stamina levels and hand eye co-ordination ability. The series proved so popular that it ran for 3 years in succession. BATAK has also appeared on numerous other television programmes throughout the World and is fast becoming recognised in the health and fitness industry including its Clinical use. THE BATAK BRAND Due to its enormous popularity in all ages BATAK has now become a brand name in it's own right standing for health, fitness, reaction training and of course ….... great entertainment! WHAT'S NEXT FOR BATAK? New and innovative hardware and software products are continually being developed to support the growing demand of Human performance trainers and fitness coaches. BATAK PRO ONLY STRIKE!! BATAK PRO BATAK LITE BATAK MICRO THE TRACE LEGAL CONTACT HOME