would this be something to help an 8 year old who is playing machine pitch with ball speeds from 35-46 mph?
320192
I don't know how fast it is. It was okay. Not always accurate throwing balls. Add the batteries don't last very long. Would have been better if they had the option to use an extension cord.
1975150
Depending on your childs ability. I do think an 8 year old could eventually master the controls, but I think it is a little advanced for an 8 year old. I bought it for my 13 year old and it took him a little bit to master the training level and is now struggling to master the speed setting. I hope this helps.
1975149
It should be fine. We bought it for our 8 year old. You can actually adjust the speed to 50% of max power until your child gets used to it. It was a very good purchase and fun for Dad to run as well!
246724
I think your son will love it. I have used it with my 11 and 14yr old sons for a year now. They are both good hitters, and we have a blast. We use the faster balls and they come in at a challenging pace. they are generally strikes, but not always.
312025
Very good for pitching. That is all I use it for. Have tested it side by side with stalkers and it has always been the same or only 1 mph off
245548
Yes it can. We use it for weighted balls, too, training to hit the ball harder.
1981016
I would imagine it would, I don't know for a fact, but I seen a little league coach letting his young player use it for batting practicefor the young players to hit
1846440
My grandson for whom we bought the pitch back net just happens to be visiting. He loves it for lacrosse, but does not think it would work for batting practice. I think he is a reliable source. : )
1571522
Yes it would help anyone of any age. It has lines to teach them to keep there swing path straight and not turn the putter before, during and after striking the ball. It's marked out to a 7' putt, and also show you the length of your back swing and how far to take your after swing. I use my every day.
1571521
Yes, this one should be good for kids too. It's pretty simple and kids would be able to hit the ball into the hole.
1932587
It's adjustable, so you can pretty much practice all the line drives and grounders you want. However, the net area is a bit smaller than would be ideal and my 10 year old misses the net from 15 feet away about every fifth throw. If I had to do over again, I'd look for something with a larger throw area. Hope this helps!
64323
It says 50 mph. It is fast enough depending on what you use it for: fielding (great), flyballs (great), pitching mound (good- you need a lot of balls)
1731199
I don't think it would be very effective. It is really helpful for teaching him/her tricks though.
1727034
I have a few of these nets that I put together to make a 44 ft batting cage. My son and his friends do hit real baseballs using a Zooka pitching machine. They get the baseballs pitched around 45 to 50 mph. My nephew has tried it a few times and it was pitched about 65 mph to him. The poles are flimsy and bend if it's real windy, so I added a few tent pegs and some extra string to make it more sturdy.
1770681
My suggestion would be no, I bought this for grandson last year and the ball would always fall to the bottom of the ball it would not stay on the track . I would look for something different. Merry x mas!
829197
Yes. We use it to hit baseballs off the tee, but softballs would work the same.
1879988
I definately think they would help. I am using them for racing snowmobiles at 80- 108 mph at age 56.