Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 35.2 x 21.75 x 21.25 inches |
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Package Weight | 47.63 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Sports Attack |
Warranty Description | 5 yrs; motors, controllers, wheels 2 yrs |
Model Name | Junior Hack Attack |
Color | grey, black |
Material | Other |
Suggested Users | mens |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Sports Attack |
Part Number | B-JHABA |
Style | Pitching |
Included Components | machine and legs |
Sport Type | Baseball |
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- The Junior Hack Attack will throw right and left handed curves, sliders, split fingers, knuckle and Fastballs up to 70+ MPH
- Recommended for youth league, backyard, travel teams, drills at all levels including high school, college and professional
- Throwing head pivots instantly in any direction for ground balls, line drives, pop-ups and 250 ft; fly balls
- Extremely portable, fits into any compact car, including a Mini Cooper
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Junior Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine Features
Junior Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine
The Junior Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine has all of the unique features of the Hack Attack Professional Pitching Machine. This unique three-wheel design (see 3-Wheel Advantage Chart below) allows you to see the ball clearly all the way through the feeding motion, acceleration and release, just like a live pitcher. The hitter sees when to stride and the angle of release, giving him an actual live-arm sense of timing and location. In developing hitters, especially at younger ages, there is nothing more important than timing and vision.
Any change in pitch, from fastballs to any breaking pitch, is quickly dialed in using the three speed knobs. The elevation adjustment handle will raise or lower the pitch. With a simple turn, you can even move the pitch up or down within the strike zone between pitches. Throwing head pivots instantly in any direction for all fungo work including deep 250 ft. fly balls, line drives, catcher's pop-ups, infield pop-ups and grounders.
The Junior Hack Attack quickly moves on and off the field, just tilt it, unsocket legs and easily roll on two transporting wheels. It is designed for use with all regulation and pitching machine balls. It is also the only pitching machine that will convert quickly to throw a special 7.5" diameter vision training ball.
"I have been coaching professional baseball, including the major league level, for over 30 years and I have used this machine every day for both offensive and defensive work. It is by far the best machine on the market."
Joe Maddon MLB Manager
Fungo Leg Kit
Extended Leg Kits
Standard Legs-Release point is 43"
Extended Legs- Release point is 53"
Super Extended Legs-Release point is 73"
Accessories
Conversion Kits, Extended Leg Kits and Fungo Legs
Conversion Kit-Converts Baseball to Softball. Enables the Junior Hack Attack to throw 7.5” undersized balls for vision training.
Fungo Leg Kit-Set of 3 legs with solid, heavy-duty casters allow for ease of maneuverability around the field during fungo training.
Extended Leg Kit-Extended Legs measure 46” which raises the ball release height to 53”, Super Extended Legs measure 70.5” with a release height of 73”.
- Learn more about accessories at sportsattack.com
Not just a manufacturer.
Sports Attack was founded 1995 in Nevada, USA. To say that we are manufacturers of quality sports training equipment just seems to not capture the essence of who we are. We do not just design our products; we explore, scrutinize, analyze and engineer our products. We do not just manufacture or assemble our equipment; we build each one from the ground up, by hand, the old-fashioned way.
Our process represents who we are; distinctive and exclusive design, detailed and quality manufacturing, resulting in innovative, effective training equipment for baseball, softball, American football, soccer, volleyball, cricket and rugby.
Our goal is to be the worldwide leader in quality sports training equipment that enables athletes at all levels to reach their full potential and coaches to develop championship teams.
Junior Hack Attack Performance Features
LEVEL OF PLAY | Youth league, backyard, machine-pitch games, travel teams, drills at all levels including high school, college and professional |
PITCHES | Fastballs, curves, sliders, split fingers and knuckleballs |
FUNGO | Pivots instantly for pop-ups, 250 ft. fly balls, grounders and catchers pop-ups |
WEIGHT | 75 lbs. |
TRANSPORTABILITY | Fits into any car including compacts |
AUTOMATIC FEEDERS | Use with either our Solo Feeder (15 balls) or Team Feeder (150 balls) |
POWER SUPPLY | 110 VAC - generator with inverter technology (not included) |
BALL TYPES | All types including leather (no synthetics) |
BALL SIZES | Can be converted to Softball using conversion kit and can also be converted to use 7.5" diameter vision train balls (see accessories at sports attack.com |
SPEED | 70+ MPH |
DISTANCE | 45 ft. (simulates 90+ MPH) |
VISION | Complete ball vision provides a realistic sense of timing |
ACCURACY | The ball is gripped in three locations providing tremendous control and accuracy |
EFFICIENCY | Dial-in pitch selection quick and easy throwing head adjustments help maximize practice time |
RECOVERY TIME | Because of the three wheels, it is almost instant |
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ASIN | B0058QNZWG |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #40,128 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #17 in Baseball & Softball Pitching Machines |
Date First Available | June 28, 2011 |
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Customers like the quality, accuracy, ease of setup, and light of the ball launcher. For example, they mention it's well built, easy to transport on and off field, and the ability to throw almost any pitch. That said, they appreciate the variety of pitches it can throw and that it doesn't hurt kids bats.
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Customers like the quality of the ball launcher. They say it's a very high quality unit, excellent, serious, and well built. Some customers say it works great for grounders, flyballs, and as a pitching machine. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...It is easily moved, setup, and broken down by just one adult. The total weight is maybe 65 pounds...." Read more
"...The pitching machine is a commercial quality product. My son has hit several baseballs at 60+ directly into the machine and nothing happened...." Read more
"...I can no longer throw batting practice to my son. This machine has been perfect...." Read more
"...Who does that??? The machine is also AMERICAN MADE!!! A+" Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the ball launcher. They mention it's super accurate, but not so precise that the batter doesn't have. The machine has easy speed adjustment and accuracy with any pitch, giving you time to teach.
"...The machine is also incredibly accurate. Once you have it setup how you want it will continue to throw the same pitch every time...." Read more
"...The machine is accurate, but not so precise that the batter doesn't have to make adjustments...." Read more
"...This machine has been perfect. Consistent accuracy, easy pitch adjustments and can use to shoot pop flies. Multi use machine...." Read more
"...My 6 and 8 year old use it by themselves. It is very accurate and I don’t see the need to ever throw harder than 75 mph as you can scoot it up a..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the ball launcher to be super simple, manageable, and a huge time saver. They also mention that knuckles and curves can be done on the fly and it's a reliable fly ball and grounder.
"...It takes 2 minutes to set up. I couldn’t be more happy with the product. My 6 and 8 year old use it by themselves...." Read more
"...Amazing and it’s accurate, easy to setup and basic understanding of how a machine like this works...." Read more
"...This thing throws knuckles and curves which can be done on the fly. Also, with the Jugs I was always having to move the legs to line up pitches...." Read more
"...Portability is a must and this machine is definitely manageable...." Read more
Customers find the light of the ball launcher to be extremely portable, easy to transport on and off field, and accurate. They also say it's the best portable pitching machine for serious players, and compact. Customers also mention that the machine is incredibly light for a pitching device.
"...First off, the machine is incredibly light for a pitching machine. It is easily moved, setup, and broken down by just one adult...." Read more
"...The pitching machine is light and small enough that I can pick it up, walk up basement stairs, pack it in the trunk of my car without any problems...." Read more
"...It’s very mobile, but at the same time it’s just big enough that much more weight and bulk with one person would be a pain back and forth to cages..." Read more
"...I wanted an Very accurate machine that was compact and easily transported. It takes 2 minutes to set up...." Read more
Customers like the pitching capabilities of the ball launcher. They say it can throw almost any pitch by the turn of a dial, and the variety of pitches is endless. Some say it's great for practicing on curve balls, and perfect for pitching to anyone who needs it at 70 mph or less. The three wheels provide a lot of options for spins.
"...The variety of pitches it can throw are endless and it a great machine for practicing on curve balls, which can be hard for BP pitchers..." Read more
"...Love the ability to throw almost any pitch by the turn of a dial. One thing I would change it how it folds down...." Read more
"...The three wheels really give a lot of options for spins...." Read more
"...It can do al the pitches as described, and my batters really appreciate seeing everything from left/right curves, solid 70mpg+ fast balls, and even..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the ball launcher. They mention that it has plenty of speed, the controls are sensitive, and it can pitch up to 70+ MPH at 60 feet.
"...PROS- Extremely portable, throws up to 70+ MPH, knuckles, curves, change pitch location easily (no kicking legs!). CONS- Haven't found one yet" Read more
"...It can pitch 70+ MPH at 60 ft. Move it forward to 54 ft and the batter will need to react faster. Equivalent speed is about +12% from 54 ft...." Read more
"...The design keeps the ball in sight at all times, which helps with timing. Effectively no downtime between pitches and adjustments." Read more
"...It's very solid in the way it's built, accurate, and plenty of speed...." Read more
Customers like the curves of the ball launcher. They say it's a great machine for practicing on curve balls, which can be hard for BP. It will throw genuine knuckleballs and curves, and it challenges every kid. It's also a good practice tool for both offense and defense, and can be used not only for hitting.
"...of pitches it can throw are endless and it a great machine for practicing on curve balls, which can be hard for BP pitchers..." Read more
"...PROS- Extremely portable, throws up to 70+ MPH, knuckles, curves, change pitch location easily (no kicking legs!). CONS- Haven't found one yet" Read more
"...For your advanced hitters, it will throw genuine knuckleballs and curves. It will challenge every kid...." Read more
"This is a great tool not only for hitting, we use for catching drills, outfield drills as well as doing infield drills...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the ball launcher. They mention it's good for anything up to high school, perfect for teens and college players looking for something better, and a great tool for young players.
"...It is a serious machine. I think it is good for anything up to high school and even college. It can pitch 70+ MPH at 60 ft...." Read more
"Perfect for teens and college players looking for something better. This is what the pros use in their cages...." Read more
"Perfect machine for 10 -15 year olds...." Read more
"Great tool for young players and older...." Read more
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The machine needs to be first lifted onto the base and securely seated, it does not bolt or tighten down in any way. You need to lock the machine to the base before installing the legs. You'd think it would come locked but it does not; you have to crank the vertical position crank almost all the way down before locking it. You then insert the back leg first. The machine then needs to be tilted forward a little to put the other two legs in, they all secure with a pin that is built into each leg. Then make sure to lift from the front to stand it and not with the legs.
This is the quietest pitching machine I have ever used. When standing at the plate you literally cannot hear it at all, which is good because you don't want the distraction of unnatural noises when you are taking batting practice. This machine makes it seem like it's just you and the pitcher, giving an very realistic simulation of a live game. The machine is also incredibly accurate. Once you have it setup how you want it will continue to throw the same pitch every time. This allows you to focus on the purpose of batting practice which is getting the fundamentals of hitting down right. The variety of pitches it can throw are endless and it a great machine for practicing on curve balls, which can be hard for BP pitchers (usually your coach or dad) to continuously throw accurately.
The purpose of me buying this machine was for my 30 and older "senior" league. I did a lot of research on pitching machines and found that a three wheeled machine is incredibly more functional then a 2 or 1 wheel machine. 2 wheel machines can throw a variety of pitches but they require funky positioning to get the pitches right and can be a pain for setup. 1 wheel machines can do some different pitches other than fast balls but it requires practice and skill for the feeder to get right. The 2 wheel machines take all the guesswork out of throwing different pitches; it's just a turn of the knob after looking at the very useful guide that is right on the machine itself next to the controls.
I narrowed my selection down to the Junior and the regular Hack Attack. The regular Hack Attack is bigger but it can throw the balls at speeds up to 105 mph. The Junior tops out at about 75 mph. You can move the Junior from 55-60 feet in to about 45 feet and you can simulate the reaction time of about a 90-95 mph pitch. The reason I went with the Junior was because for the league I am in, no one is throwing 100 mph, or even 80 for the most part. When you think about taking BP, even the pros, they don't take BP against 90 mph pitching. BP is not really about hitting fast pitching. But if you wanted to hit fast pitching the Junior can still do that by moving the machine in closer. The Junior is considerably lighter and more portable than the regular Hack Attack. You can fit the Junior into any compact sedan; you can't do that with the regular Hack Attack. I paid $2050 ($1900 for the machine and then $150 for tax and shipping). The regular Hack Attack costs about $3225 (including tax and shipping). I didn't feel being able to hit 105 mph pitches was worth the extra $1200+ dollars. The Junior and the regular Hack Attack have all the same other features. Except for the size of the machine and the velocity of pitch thrown, the Junior and regular Hack Attack are the exact same machine.
Another reason I went with this machine is the functionality of being able to do fungo work and work on outfield fly balls but also give accurate and continuous infield ground balls that have a real simulated feel of a ball off the bat. It can be taxing for someone to repeatedly hit fly balls or grounders and this machine allows for more practice without anyone getting sore or possibly injured from overuse. Finally, what made me jump and buy it is because Sports Attack is one of the most reputable sports machines companies out there. They have shown they will stand by their products if you have a problem and they design their equipment to last a very long time. I'm only 30 right now and currently have no kids. The wife and I have discussed family planning and we will start having children shortly. I fully expect that this machine will see use with my future kids whether they be playing baseball or softball (there's a conversion kit available).
We also take the machine outside and use for fielding and fly balls. I purchased a EcoFlow Delta Mini portable power station to run the pitching machine. It's more than enough power. With the pitching machine throwing 50mph fastballs, it only draws about 60watts, allowing it to operate off the power station for over 8 hours. If the pitching machine was cranked up to the max then the battery would drain faster, but I think it would still operate for hours.
The pitching machine is light and small enough that I can pick it up, walk up basement stairs, pack it in the trunk of my car without any problems. The rolling wheels on pitching machine are very convenient and allows it to be rolled from the car to the baseball diamond.
The pitching machine is a commercial quality product. My son has hit several baseballs at 60+ directly into the machine and nothing happened. I highly recommend this product.
I had a hard time deciding between the full size and the junior and for my purposes I think junior was the way to go. It’s very mobile, but at the same time it’s just big enough that much more weight and bulk with one person would be a pain back and forth to cages and fields from home. If portability isn’t a priority (or you always have an assistant) then consider full size.
The groupings stay fairly tight and to be fair I’m not at full speed and am using a mixture of leather covered balls (instructions specifically say same type of ball). Overall though, lots of strikes.
One thing to add, the instructions don’t mention a lever to adjust left/right, but under the swivel lock they’ve added a threaded turn lever to fine tune left/right so you don’t have to move the rear leg unless you need a larger adjustment. The instructions I downloaded didn’t mention it or label it on the diagram, but it’s there and it works.