JUNIOR HACK ATTACK
™
BASEBALL PITCHING MACHINE
SPORTS ATTACK, LLC.
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800-717-4251
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Baseball Batting Pr
actice
NOTE: As wheel speeds are
changed for different velocities
and spins, the ball will be pitched
to differing locations.
Compensate for these changes
by turning the elevation control,
and by moving the rear leg.
Figure 3
Present the ball to the hitter
Figure 4
Feeding the ball
IMPORTANT: Hitter should stride
the instant he sees the ball release
from the feeder’s hand at the
upper end of the ball chute.
BATTING PRACTICE
THE WINDUP
(getting ready to pitch)
1. Before turning the on/off switch “ON,” make sure all three speed control dials are
set at “0.” Now turn on on/off switch.
2. Set the speed control dials*:
Top Left to “4”
Top Right to “4”
Bottom to “7”
* This is the average setting for a Little League fastball.
3. Check again to make sure no one is in front of Junior Hack Attack or anywhere near
the batter’s box. Then, feed a ball down the ball chute to pitch the first ball.
4. Note where the pitch goes in relation to home plate. Adjust the pitch to the left or right
by shifting the rear leg:
a. To move the pitch left, move the rear leg to the right.
b. To move the pitch right, move the rear leg to the left.
5. Adjust the elevation:
a. Turn the elevation control clockwise to raise the pitch.
b. Turn the elevation control counter-clockwise to lower the pitch.
6. Adjust the speed control dials to produce the required speed. Larger numbers equal
higher speed.
7. Pitch a second ball.
8. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 until the proper path, elevation and speed are achieved.
9. Refer to “Selecting the Pitch,” page 7, for different pitches.
10. Pitch several more test balls to ensure the selected pitch repeats.
11. After you are sure desired pitch is repeating, allow the hitter to step into the batter’s box.
12. See Figures 3 and 4 at left.
a. Before each pitch present the ball to the hitter.
b. Drop the ball into the ball chute.
AND… THE PITCH
Proper feeding technique is important to take advantage of Junior Hack Attack’s life-like
vision and timing.
When feeding:
1. Be sure hitter is ready.
2. Present the ball to hitter by raising it approximately to eye level (See Figure 3), then
place ball at the top of the ball chute, seating it firmly against the ball chute. The ball
should be held back against the chute to ensure a smooth consistent feed (See Figure 4).
3. Release the ball to roll down the ball chute and into the throwing wheels.
WARNING
HAZARD FROM
HIGH-SPEED PROJECTILES
Being struck by a pitched ball
can cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that no one steps in
front of Junior Hack Attack while
it is connected to electric power.
Clear all hitters away from home
plate, the batter’s box and the
backstop area before connecting
Junior Hack Attack to electric
power.
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