New Equipment

Rocket Pop-upFrom Rogers Athletic Company800-248-0270Help young players develop aggressiveness and safely master the blocking and tackling skills needed for victory. The Rocket Pop-up comes to its feet after every hit, freeing other players from holding or righting standard dummies. Jersey-style numbers give youth aiming points for practicing correct techniques.The Rocket Pop-up is a foam-filled dummy so there is never a loss of practice time due to leaking air or sand. Standing 48-inches tall and weighing 60 pounds, the Rocket carries a three-year warranty. It is covered with 18-ounce vinyl-coated nylon and includes two double-stitched carrying handles for convenience in daily storage.New for 1999, the Rocket joins the Rogers line of Pop-up dummies. For more advanced players, Rogers offers the Scout (113 pounds and 60-inches tall) and the Titan (117 pounds and 72-inches tall).