U8 Softball Pitching Machine

Unfortunately there is no specific U8 softball pitching machine available on the market today. However, there are many youth designed and softball pitching machines available.

U8 softball is a generally a program for girls in the 7 and 8 years old range. U8 softball utilizes eleven inch softballs and basically teaches and develops basic player skills. These programs are typically organized by schools or city/neighborhood organizations.

By reviewing the past postings on this website, you will find the right pitching machine for your team. There are many machines that are designed for softball pitching only, as well as combo machines that throw softballs, baseballs and wiffles. Prices on these machines vary greatly, but there are quite a few options that are available for under $1000.

The Jugs Pitching Machine Wheel

The Jugs pitching machine wheel is also referred to as tires on the Jugs website. So please don't get confused when visiting the company website. Jugs pitching machines can either be one wheel or two wheels, depending on the model you choose. Each style has different benefits, so be sure to do your research before purchasing.

Once you have your Jugs pitching machine wheel going, make sure you take the time to properly maintain it. The machine tires or wheels should have 17 PSI, as that is the recommended PSI for all Jugs pitching machines. Also, routine maintenance of the tires needs to happen as well. Use 40 grit sandpaper (with the machine turned off) to get the wheel back to its rough tacky surface.

If you have a one wheel machine, you also need to make sure that your pad assembly (located above the wheel) is still soft. Once the rubber on the pad is hard or worn away, the ball will no longer be squeezed into the wheel, greatly reducing the accuracy.

The JUGS combination Pitching Machine

The JUGS combination pitching machine is one of the more user friendly pitching machines available. The JUGS Combination Pitching machine is suitable for people ages 12 and up and it will throw baseballs, softballs and tennis balls. The combo pitching machine comes with two set of legs, a straight set and a curved set to better adjust for actual game height differences.

The JUGS combo pitching machine can throw pitches from twenty to one hundred four miles per hour. The quick change design allows you to change ball types in seconds. It is easy to set up and move and will fit into the trunk of your car.

The JUGS pitching machine comes with a variety of power source options. Please check model numbers for the correct power source to fit your needs.

The Heater Baseball/Softball Combo Pitching Machine.

If you are one of the any suffering sports programs around the country, then the heater baseball/softball combo pitching machine may be just what you need. As the name states, the heater combo pitching machine throws a variety of balls to accommodate all ball teams in your school.

The Heater combo pitching machine is more of an entry level pitching machine, but it will pitch baseballs, softballs, wiffleballs, and machine pitch dimples. Speeds vary pending on what type of ball the machine is pitching, but baseballs are pitched up to 60 miles per hour.

It is a lightweight portable pitching machine that throws pitches from 60 feet away at twelve second intervals. This pitching machine is very inexpensive, as the machine itself retails under $600.

The Variations of the ATEC Casey Pro Pitching Machine

Not that offering different types of a popular product is a revolutionary idea, but I truly believe that the ATEC Casey pro pitching machine, has something for everyone.

The ATEC Casey Pro Softball Pitching Machine 110V was designed to help you practice both your softball hitting and fielding games. This softball pitching machine can throw fastballs up to 95 miles per hour as well as a variety of pitches to simulate real game situations. It also allows for left and right handed pitches to be simulated while accompanied by a limited lifetime warranty.

The ATEC Casey Pro #G baseball pitching machine is the third generation of the Casey Pro machine. The 3G features micro adjustment, greatly simplifying the ability to change pitches in a consecutive manner. The new 3G throws fast balls up to 100 miles per hour and is easily mobile.

Please visit the ATEC website for additional product information and offerings.

In the Market for Jugs Pitching Machine Parts.

In the event you're Jugs pitching machine is broken, and your one year included warranty is up, there are a few places that you can purchase Jugs pitching machine parts. Your first stop in your search for parts is of course the Jugs Company directly. Not only can you purchase parts from them, they will also guide you in the installation process if you need it.

There are also a ton of websites online that offer parts for all pitching machines, and they may be a more inexpensive way of purchasing the parts needed. Jugs should still give you installation assistance if needed, but I would imagine you would get more support if you purchased the parts directly from the manufacturer.

ATEC Pitching Machines

When you visit the ATEC sports website on of the first things you notice is the MLB logo and the caption that states that ATEC pitching machines are the official training equipment of major league baseball. ATEC sports has been designing and manufacturing precision training equipment.

The newest addition to the ATEC pitching machine line is the Casey Pro 3G. The third generation of the Casey pitching machine line introduces a micro-adjustment system which allows for instant pitch changes. This new technology allows coaches to decide just how they want to train their players. They can position the machine to pitch to an exact location and the same pitch repetitively or they can mix up the pitches to mimic real game situations.

New Baseball Pitching Machine

The 2008 baseball Spring training season has officially started. Not only here in Arizona, but in Florida too. Who is the new superstar of the St. Louis Cardinals you wonder, well according to team manager Tony La Russa that would be Hack Attack.

Hack Attack is the new baseball pitching machine that Tony La Russa noticed while on a trip to Arizona (it's the one used by Arizona State.) This new pitching machine has a three wheel design and can throw the following: fastballs, right and left handed breaking pitches and curve balls, sliders and splitfingers. Tony La Russa noticed the machine's consistency and has reconfigured Spring Training around the capabilities of the new machine.

According to the company website(www.sportsattack.com) the Hack Attack can throw balls at speeds over one hundred miles per hour at a distance of sixty feet. Dial in pitch selection increases practice time by simplifying the way to change pitches. The machine is completely portable and the wheels are extremely durable. Retail price for this machine is just under $2700.