JUGS Sports SMALL-BALL Pitching Machine - Manual (Page 17)

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Operation: Manual Feed
10. When throwing fastballs, throw balls at speeds the batter can learn
to hit. As the batter's skills increase, you can adjust your machine to
throw with the advanced settings.
11. The optimal pitching distance for the SMALL-BALL ® Pitching Machine is
20 feet. COACHING TIP: If you find the JUGS SMALL-BALL ® Machine
throwing too fast at its lowest speed, simply move the SMALL-BALL ®
Machine back a few feet (up to 25 feet away).
12. When you increase the speed of pitches, you must lower the elevation of
the aim. When you decrease speed, you must increase the aim elevation.
13. Space all pitches approximately six seconds apart. Try to get the batter
to regard each pitch as a “separate” pitch—and not to be an “automatic”
swinger.
14. Always “show” the ball to the batter. When you are certain the batter has
acknowledged that he or she is ready, set the ball in the feed chute and
release it.
15. Do not permit more than one or two persons around the pitching machine
during its operation.
16. Always turn the POWER switch to the OFF position when the machine is
not in use.
! WARNING: A pitching screen must be used to protect the operator and
the machine from batted balls.
NOTE: We suggest that each operator spend a
couple of hours experimenting with the JUGS
®
pitching machine. Try all four pitch settings.
IMPORTANT: If the machine becomes wet during practice, turn it off
immediately and transport it to a clean, dry location. Wipe off surface water with a
soft, clean cloth and permit the machine to air dry completely before its next use.