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Q) I want to get a pitching machine for my kids. What do I need to get so we'll have everything we need to run it?  A) First, of course, comes the pitching machine itself. For now, we'll assume you've decided on a pitching machine and you want to be sure you get anything else you might need with it. Bats and gloves are not included with a pitching machine.
Do you want to drop balls one by one into the machine manually with the kids or do you want to get it set up with a ball feeder so a set of balls will get fed into it and pitched automatically? A ball feeder is handy and is generally sold separately as an accessory for a pitching machine. A feeder will generally be made either for baseballs or for softballs. Be sure to choose the right one!
Be sure to have enough balls to run with it. A couple dozen balls is a good number. Many machines come with a small set of balls; check product details to be certain. A dozen extra balls won't add much to your total cost. If you want to run a combo pitching machine with both softballs and baseballs, make sure you have some of each kind.
Where do you want to run it? Can you run it where it will plug into a 110V AC outlet or do you need battery packs? A battery pack is a must if you want to head over to a small park and play. Battery packs aren't cheap, though, so in some cases people will first try out their pitching machine at home and then add a battery pack later.
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Q) I want to get something good, but not spend $2000. What's the real difference between the less expensive machines and the deluxe models? You most certainly can get a good pitching machine for a novice to intermediate player without spending $2000! You can get an excellent machine for a Little Leaguer with accessories for under $500. The fancier models with two wheels can generally throw faster pitches and can also simulate a variety of pitches. The simplest models will not be as fast and won't offer as many different pitches. The cheaper machines may throw balls up to 50-60 mph, though, which is plenty of speed for kids and non-expert players. Cheaper models may not be able to throw hard baseballs, which is another reason they are less suitable for more expert level or high school age players. For the same reason, of course, the cheaper models are generally safer for younger kids since they are much less likely to be hurt by soft, dimpled balls compared to regular baseballs.
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