Can an 8 year old pull the lever to pitch to his 10 year old brother?
1548219
Yes . My 7 year old grandson knows how to use it .. I only let him try it when II am with him Just to be safe. I don't think I would let him use it by his self
1548220
Personally I would not be comfortable letting an eight year old operate this machine. Pulling the lever does not require much strength but you have to step on the load lever to stretch the spring and remain standing on it until you pull the release lever. This requires a little coordination and the lighter you are the more difficult it will be to depress and hold the pedal down. When the lever is released the metal catapult moves quickly and it is not shielded so if you put your hand in the wrong place you could hurt yourself.
1548221
The main thing is safety, which would prevent me from recommending operation by anyone but an adult. Our league uses these and kids are not allowed to touch it. I don't even walk away from the machine when it is "cocked" for fear of an accident. Too many things that could go wrong - line drive back at the 8 year old running the machine, hitting the batter with a pitch, etc.
1548222
Only if the kid weighs 140 pounds, I would say. (Pushing down on the cocking lever uses one's weight.)
1108894
Yes! I bought it for my 8 year old son but my 13 year old step-son said he wished he would have got one too.
2037684
I believe so. There is picture step by step process on the ladder. I have a 5 and 8 year old The 8 year old has no problem with it. My 5 year old can do it, just is a little awkward for her. Just like every safety device in your house, walk through it with your kids and have them practice putting it out. This device can be deployed and then put back together for storage.
666003
Yes, I got it last summer for my 7 & 10 yeR old grandsons. They have used it a lot and it really helps with their hand/eye co-ordination. The speed of the pitches is adjustable so it is easy to get used to.
1690613
I don't know but I purchased for a 8 and 10.5 year old boys and the both are still playing with it.
2169226
don't think so - purchased for my 8 & 10 year old grandsons and they do quite well with them
1272740
It might be a little advanced for that age. Our younger grandson is 6. I can't remember if he was able to "get it" or not, but the 8 year old did fine.
1424180
My granddaughter is six and she needs help. I think 8 to 10 is a better age if they want to do it by themselves.
1536906
It would depend on the child. The setup is rather challenging for a young child. I play with my 9 year old grandson, but haven't tried with his 6 year old sister.
1358114
Not very hard. The handle is easy to grip and pull down. My little 12 year old brother has no problem at all, I would assume anyone 8 and up would be about right for such a product. In addition I'd recommend searching YouTube videos for more information. Hopefully this helps!
708214
I guess so. My son who is 71/2 plays with his sister's Furby. If your child has access to a smart phone you can download a free app to help interact with it.
1865694
Yes, I believe an 8 yr. old would be able to install it and it's light enough to lift and put into place.
348742
Yes, my 10 year old loves this! Her 12 yr old brother keeps coming along to play, too! Very fun.
1865395
We bought these for our eight-year-old and 10-year-old grandsons. They would work with a five-year-old if he Had some technology skills. It's very easy to use and very very nice if you have a big property on which the kids can roam.
589333
Not at all. It take some strength to cock the gun but my younger brother could do it at age 13
1642668
I used it with my 6 and 10 year old sons. I'd say it was pretty doable for the 10 year old, but I was doing all the gluing for the 6 year old. It's a fun craft with lots of possibilities but it comes down to being patient and steady to hold it in place, glue, and then let it dry. Seems to me like that's a skill that takes practice but I believe an 8 year old could do it and would enjoy this. Hope that helps.
1692726
Absolutely! My son is 8 and he loves his. My husband and son both ply with theirs. So yes a 10 year old should have a great time. And these are a great teaching tool as well. They teach about electronics on a small scale but its all things that are applicable on a full scale automobile as well.