How Do You Use A Pitching Machine?
You don’t have to wear out your pitching arm throwing batting practice. You can make like a major leaguer and use a pitching maching to hone your team’s hitting. They’re relatively inexpensive and you can set their speeds and skill levels. Step 1 Explore the opinions about why pitching machines are an advantage–at all levels of play. These include consistent pitch placement, ability to generate appropriate speed, less wear and tear not only on coaches arms but also on players arms. Step 2 Read the debate about the use of pitching machines at a youth league level instead of coach pitch. Realize that the weight of opinion falls on the side of using a pitching machine. Step 3 Review the various types of pitching machines, their advantages and disadvantage’s. These include cost–which varies from roughly $400.00 all the way up to $1,500, durability and maximum speed that can be attained for a pitch. Step 4 Purchase a machine based upon your budget and needs. Consider also constructing a b
