The Various Styles of Pitching Machines.

There are two different styles of pitching machines available on the market today. For complete descriptions on both styles, I visited Wikipedia.com. The descriptions listed below, are as they appear on Wikipedia.com.

"Pitching machines come in a variety of styles. However, the two most popular machines are an arm action machine and a circular wheel machine. The arm action machine simulates the delivery of a pitcher and carries a ball at the end of a bracket, much like a hand would. The arm action machine then delivers the ball in an overhand motion. The circular wheel machine contains one or two wheels that spin much like a bike tire. The wheels on these machines are usually set in either a horizontal or vertical fashion. With a circular machine, a ball shoots out towards the hitter after it is fed into the wheel or wheels."

You should really identify your needs for the pitching machine while considering which style to purchase.