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Advice on pitching machines
Posted on 1/11/13 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 1/11/13 at 3:20 pm
My kids have outgrown my ability to pitch quality batting practice. I've looked at several on the internet, and have very limited experience with one that has some age on it.
Looking for some advice from experienced users in regards to durability, compatibility, etc. Would like it to take me through their high school years, and they're now 11 and 12 this coming season.
And, yes, I can throw 55-60, just not for very long, and mostly, not enough accuracy.
Looking for some advice from experienced users in regards to durability, compatibility, etc. Would like it to take me through their high school years, and they're now 11 and 12 this coming season.
And, yes, I can throw 55-60, just not for very long, and mostly, not enough accuracy.
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Posted on 1/11/13 at 3:25 pm to wahoocs
A friend of mine in high school had a zooka. It was pretty sweet. Cordless and threw real baseballs. We could also use it to throw flyballs. This was several years ago, so I'm not sure about them nowadays.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 3:36 pm to JAB528
lulz
Posted on 1/11/13 at 4:10 pm to wahoocs
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And, yes, I can throw 55-60, just not for very long, and mostly, not enough accuracy.
you don't have to throw hard, just move the closer to the batter. it's all about reaction time. The closer you are makes it seem like you actually throwing harder, when in reality the ball is just getting there quicker. Pitching machines are a waste of money.
Have you never seen a high school or college team take BP?? They never throw from the pitching mound, its always set up right in front of the mound.
This post was edited on 1/11/13 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 1/11/13 at 4:11 pm to wahoocs
quote:
My kids have outgrown my ability to pitch quality batting practice. I've looked at several on the internet, and have very limited experience with one that has some age on it.
Looking for some advice from experienced users in regards to durability, compatibility, etc. Would like it to take me through their high school years, and they're now 11 and 12 this coming season.
And, yes, I can throw 55-60, just not for very long, and mostly, not enough accuracy.
Are you wanting to buy one. I have a top of the line Jugs pitching machine. It does need work on it,(two new motors) but it throws 105mph. It is the best one Jugs makes. I'm seriously thinking of getting rid of it.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 4:12 pm to wahoocs
Don't let your kid hit off them. They mess up the batters timing and the hitch the machine has before pitching the ball causes that.
No matter how old tee is the best route to go.
No matter how old tee is the best route to go.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 4:15 pm to wahoocs
Do a lot of tee work. Best way to work on a swing. If they are working on locating the ball then move closer to the batter. Also, soft toss work good (from the side and behind).
Posted on 1/11/13 at 4:50 pm to Dupont3
Thanks for y'all's responses, but I've been on the OT Lounge with this thread, and getting much of the same advice.
Appreciate all of your input.
Appreciate all of your input.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 4:57 pm to LSUtiger09
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you don't have to throw hard, just move the closer to the batter
Yeah, when I get closer, I sit on a bucket to maintain the trajectory, but I developed back issues from torquing too much.
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Pitching machines are a waste of money
This is what I'm hearing from the majority of responses, but lsu480 suggested something called the Iron Mike, that he linked in this thread on the OT.
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