Introduce 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. SPECIFICATIONS: Sport: Rugby Product type: Inflatable tackle buddy Height: 40 inches Material: Durable vinyl Base: Pre-filled and sealed sand base Age group: Children aged 3 to 6 Design: Double-sided graphics Intended use: Indoor and outdoor play MESS-FREE BOUNCE BACK ACTION: No 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. DOUBLE-SIDED DESIGN: Twice the fun. Vibrant, engaging graphics on both sides mean the Big Hit looks great from every angle and keeps children entertained for hours. ACTIVE INDOOR & OUTDOOR PLAY: Rainy day inside or sunny afternoon in the garden, this tackle buddy is a fantastic way to encourage active, physical play away from screens. PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS: Sized 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. SAFE & DURABLE INFLATABLE: Crafted from tough, durable vinyl built to withstand enthusiastic tackles, punches and kicks, while staying completely soft and safe for little ones to crash into. What age is the tackle buddy designed for? Children aged 3 to 6 years old. Do I need to fill the base myself? No — the base comes pre-filled and sealed with sand, so it's ready to use and bounces straight back up. How tall is the Big Hit when inflated? It stands 40 inches tall. Is it soft enough for toddlers to tackle safely? Yes — the inflatable body stays soft to crash into, unlike a heavy traditional tackle bag. Can it be used indoors as well as in the garden? Yes — it works in the living room on a rainy day and outdoors when the weather is better. Does it stand back up after each hit? Yes — the weighted sand base gives it a low centre of gravity so it rights itself straight away.
