JUGS Sports Lite-Flite Machine - Manual (Page 19)

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DISTANCE FROM HOME PLATE TO MACHINE APPROXIMATE MAXIMUM FASTBALL SPEED
40 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-65 mph
35 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-75 mph
These speeds are based on the fact that a 60 mph fastball will travel at .88 feet per second.
Pitching to Hitters
Follow all safety performance instructions in this manual . Otherwise,
physical harm to the operator (Ball Feeder) and/or the batter may result . The
following feeding instructions should be used to insure accurate and efficient
operation of the JUGS pitching machine .
IMPORTANT:
• Use the right ball. Use only JUGS Lite-Flite
®
or JUGS Polyballs in this
machine . DO NOT USE REAL BASEBALLS OR SOFTBALLS .
• When the batter has taken his/her stance and indicates he or she is ready
to hit, hold the ball high in the air where the batter can see the ball . Then
bring the ball down to the chute, simulating live action so the batter can
time the ball correctly . The whole feeding operation should be smooth and
without interruption .
• Very Important: Before you place the ball in the Feeding Chute, you
should look up at the batter and make absolutely sure the batter is watch-
ing you and is ready to receive the pitch . It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
that you make sure that the immediate area in front of the pitching machine
and the flight path of the ball is clear before you feed the balls into the
pitching machine .
• Watch the ball into the wheel, then look up at the batter .
• Please use the chart below for the speeds based on the pitching distance .
BATTING HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.