Would this work to hit softballs into from off a tee?
829196
Yes, this is our primary use. Quick set-up and enough extra netting in bottom to hold balls.
829197
Yes. We use it to hit baseballs off the tee, but softballs would work the same.
71977
I wouldn't recommend it. Not sure it will stop a golf ball. Gaps in net are small enough to stop softballs but I think a golf ball could get thru.
1367465
Practically speaking, this is designed for hitting only. However, if by pitching practice, you mean something that is a safe target to throw at, then this could be used. If you turn it around and throw at the target on the backstop, it could serve that purpose, I guess.
1201949
Yes it should. I use it for softball bats and there is plenty of room for them.
1383736
It would certainly work in theory. But in practice, since a drill press and tightly clamped boards are required, you'd likely be unable to hold the drill motor firmly enough to get the effect you're seeking. Simply, my guess is that the bit would skid all over gouging your deck boards as it twirled.
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. : )
1632624
Yes because it's narrower which gives it a little more spring. It's best used as a protective net for pitching and drills. If using for soft toss, the BowNet Soft toss net is a better choice (wider and less spring with BowNet Big Mouth and the Jugs Travel and Instant screens working best if you want to deaden and collect balls for soft toss
2202365
It would work best if it was staked down. It works ok for baseball if it's not staked down, but I don't think it would work if you were kicking a soccer ball at it. I would also note that storage could be a concern. It's fairly large, the top folds down, but the bottom portion doesn't fold. Takes up a lot of space in a garage.
1479175
No, of course not. Takes lots of practice time to somewhat control the ball, but it's not a precision mechanism, so don't expect getting a strike100% of the time.
1484788
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.
1989869
I don't play golf so I am not real sure on this. I guess as long as you can see the ball and you are able to focus in on it. it should work.
1942744
Probably. With it you can 'feel' when it hits a ball that you can't see. And if you get lucky, you can pick it up and bring it in. I succeed about 80% of the time with balls I can't see in muddy water, half buried, etc. If your mud is mostly clay, and the ball is stuck in it, it may not work. One caution - don't extend it completely. About 13 of the 15 feet are good. The last two are weak.
235556
The machine is well designed for the intended "lite" ball; I do not believe this machine is designed for "hard" baseball use; I would invest in a machine specifically designed to throw a hard baseball.
245548
Yes it can. We use it for weighted balls, too, training to hit the ball harder.
2000637
It worked well with a softball/baseball. Have to order another one because it broke but I thinks it's more dup to user error than the actual net.
2087191
Yes. It's works great with real ballsI usually hit irons into it but have hit 3 woods, hybrids and drivers
269593
It is designed to work on holes that have plugs. So if the exercise ball you have has the same inlet as a large exercise ball (a plastic pin that is pulled out when inflating and inserted when done), then it will work great.I use it for my exercise ball, but I have a large one about 3 ft. in diameter.