JUGS Sports Super/Softball Pitching Machine - Manual (Page 18)

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Operation
6. Out-of-round, soft, mushy, or wet balls will affect accuracy of pitches and
must not be used. Mixing different types of balls (leather, rubber, JUGS,
etc.) will affect consistency of pitches. Throw only one type of ball at a
time.
7. Use only JUGS dimpled style, Lite-Flite, Softie, poly softballs or high
quality leather softballs in this machine.
8. Do not permit more than one or two persons around the pitching machine
during its operation.
bATTING HELMETS MUST bE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
9. Operators of Jugs Pitching Machines must wear safety glasses and
batting helmets at all times.
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 Softball/Super Softball pitching machine. (You may
want to jot down the wheel position and speed dial settings in the
space provided on page 23 for future reference). Try many different
speed settings. Do not be afraid that any setting you make will harm
the pitching machine; however, you should use a wide backstop
when experimenting with faster speeds.
10. At the beginning of practice, or after any change in speed, or trajectory,
have the batter stand well clear while a sufficient number of test balls are
thrown to make certain the machine is properly aimed at the intended
target. If you move the machine for any reason, repeat this process.
11. Throw balls at speeds the batter can learn to hit. As the batter’s skills
increase you can throw faster pitches. Always pitch balls at a speed
suitable for the age and skill level of the batter. Pitches thrown too fast
will be counterproductive and dangerous.