perhaps a silly question: can this be used for tennis? ie does ball bounce back so child can practice tennis strokes?
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It should work on the top portion but it is designed for baseball or softball. You might want to look around for something more tennis specific before investing the money on this item...unless your child is also into wanting to use this for baseball and tennis. I think the effectiveness for tennis could be a disappointment.
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I'd think it would be fine if they aren't hitting the ball too hard and their aim is fairly good. Mounting it on a solid surface could be a problem. Maybe some concrete blocks.
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Yes, but tennis balls must be thrown on the flat portion. Really constructed for baseball/softball. Good for bouncing tennis balls for the family pet.
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Absolutely! Maybe google triggerpoint to view some of the ways to "roll out." They also have a trigger ball- I haven't used it but a racquet ball or lacross ball usually does the trick.
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Um, no. Not a 'serious' game if you want points to count or anything because it's going to bounce odd if it lands on one of the hole openings. And it's a little heavier than a tennis ball. But if you just want a knock-around just-for-fun game at night with the court lights off, give it a try, and tell us about it ;)
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Yes, you can bounce on this. All our kids (as well as neighbor kids) bounce, jump off and climb back on easily. It has given our kids hours of fun.
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Yes, it will bounce...it's just like the red rubber handballs we used to have on the play ground. You can totally dribble it like a basketball.
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Yes, however, the ball does not engage or release as easily as a tennis ball would, especially upon launch. I have a medium size Chuck-it and it's too much of a hassle to use with this ball. It's very lightweight at least.
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No, it's meant for a small, inflatable ball (which they provide). We have also used one of those smaller balls that you use in a pool (they soak up water...about baseball sized) and it worked well. Great way for multiple players to have fun!
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I bought it for my son and he absolutely loves it. Doesn't find too much bounce back. Hope this helps.
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I don't. Think it will. The pouch is much smaller than a tennis ball. It's more for glass marbles, steel shot and the plastic "practice" marbles. This thing is lethal, especially to small game. I would suggest a water balloon launcher instead. Especially the one with foot straps. Try searching in Toys.
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Yes, my boys use it for Golf, Lacrosse, Hockey, and Ball. It's Great for all sports!!
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The pressurizer you're looking at is really designed for tennis balls. If you were to use them for other sports, don't know if it can potentially over inflate the balls.
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Jessica,If you haven't bought one yet, I wouldn't waste your money.I can through the ball farther than this thing shoots it - wet or dry.Judging from other answers, it looks like others do not agree and are happy - so use your best judgment.Actually, I am thinking of just using a tennis or racket ball racket - it would work better.Tom
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Yes it can. That's exactly what we use it for,..indoor volleyball in a gymnasium. We love it!
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Yes works for baseball and tennis. Needs to be in line with the ball coming at or going away from it otherwise angle error will degrade accuracy.
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LOL - Kids can use them as they're very soft and harmless but they are very tiny and hard to catch and throw (even for adults, they're that small, barely larger than the size of a ping-pong ball.) If you think they'd be up for a fun challenge, then it's ok!
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Probably, it would depend on the height and weight of the user and the ability they have to control their bounce. As the product is recommended for children with adult supervision, and if there are no overhead obstructions in the way , common sense makes me think it would be safe. Of course no flips, somersaults etc as this item was not designed for those types of activities.
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I think it might be a little small to be affective as a CRAZY catch with a soccer ball. But I think it would work fine to bounce the ball back at you if that is what you are looking for.