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Does it rotate in a
complete circle?
Yes, the machine rotates in complete 360 degree circle. It rotates multiple times
upon contact. When a high
school player hits it, it may rotate 3 times. When a 12 year-old hits it, it may rotate only
1 1/2 times. This
feature makes it a long-term investment that grows with a player. You can purchase a BatAction Machine
when a player is in elementary school and continue to use it throughout that players career in
high school or even longer.
How big is the area
required for set-up?
The machine rotates in a 8 1/2 ft. circle. You must allow eaxtra space for the
batter to work.
Does it have
a motor?
No it does not have a motor. It does not even require electricity. It is completely self-contained
and can be
set-up almost anywhere. It has its own energy sorce or ball-return mechanism. It uses a set of powerbands
that
stop the balls forward motion and bring it back toward the batter simular to a regular pitch. The batter
hits the balls
as it passes. The hitter is allowed to hit a moving ball at any desired speed. This fast moving
ball makes this machine
extremely fufilling, highly productive, and entertaining method of practice.
How fast a
pitch can it simulate?
In determining speed, the more bands, the quicker the ball will return. However,
too many powerbands tend
to make the return speed too fast for even advanced collegiate hitters. This machine can be set
to challenge
all ages or skill levels. The best powerband setting is when a single powerband is used. With one powerband
the faster the hitters bat speed, the faster the ball returns. Therefore, advanced hitters are allowed faster
hitting
speeds than younger players. The machine is self-adjusting to the level of the user. One band allows
the ball to easily
rotate multiple times. This allows hitters to get in a rymthn that allows the hitter to have
time to reset and prepare
for the next swing.
Can I use it with my
new $300 bat when I hit on the BatAction Machine?
Think about it! Would you take that new bat in a
batting cage when you are hittiing on a machine throwing
70 mph? No, you would not. The BatAction Machine provides just
such a high speed and high impact
workout. We recommend that you use your cage or practice bat with the BatAction Machine,
especially
in cold weather conditions. Use common sense when you decide which bat to use when hitting the
BatAction
machine.
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BatAction Questions and Answers:
How does it work?
When the ball is hit, the ball and pivot head rotate forward, the machine's power bands control
the ball's forward motion slowing it down until it stops, the ball then returns to the start position. This entire process
takes from 3 to 5 seconds.
What Guarantees and Warranties Apply?
The Machine carries a 100% Money
Back Guarantee. If you purchase this machine and use it for 90 days to do our suggested workouts, and your hitting skills
do not improve, WE WILL COMPLETELY REFUND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE. The Impact Head carries a 90 day warranty. The machine carries
a 6-year warranty.
What makes this machine better than other designs?
This machine has a patented "horizontal
suspended" design that allows the batter to better read the ball of the bat during every practice swing. There are no
strings or cables restricting the ball's forward movement. Therefore, the batter can read his contact and tell if he just
hit a fly ball, ground ball, or a line drive. This "feedback" is vital to perfecting a great swing. With "vertical"
design machines, the ball always is controlled by a cable or rope. So with the "vertical" machines the ball is always
going to travel upward quickly no matter what is the angle or power of your swing. With the BATACTION machine you can always
practice hitting "with no strings attached".
In what ways is it adjustable?
The machine's
height can be adjusted from 25" to 45" within seconds. You simply disconnect the power bands first. Then place your
foot on one of the units leg to hold the machine's bottom half down. Then you grab the top pivot head handle and pull it up
or let it down to match the batter's height. The speed of the balls forward and return movement is determined by the amount
of resistance the power bands exert on the top pivot head. To speed the unit up, you simply connect the power band to the
bottom hooks farther from the support column.You want the power band to be fairly tight. To slow the unit down, you simply
make sure that the power band is not very tight.
How about setup?
The machine comes complete with everything
that you need to practice hitting except your bat. After 5 minutes of simple and easy setup, it's ready to go. The owner's
manual includes easy to read and follow, step-by-step photos and instructions for assembling your new machine. You can easily
and quickly disassemble the unit for transport to your team's practice or game.
How often do I practice?
A 20-minute workout, just 3 times a week, with this machine is all the batting practice a player needs to really improve
as a hitter. However, the players that own the Bataction Machine, hit the machine, on the average, of at least once each day.
They practice a lot because of two reasons. They love to hit this machine. And this machine is always there, in their backyard,
when they get the impulse to hit or when they are bored and just looking for something to do. That is why some of the hottest
hitters in the game today are Bataction Machine Owners.
Does it work for baseball and softball?
The
"Self-Trainer" is great batting practice for softball and baseball players. The small ball is not a problem for
softball player. In fact, the baseball sized ball developes great concentration, hand-eye coordination and bat speed for all
hitters.
Does the machine work for left-handers and right-handers, the same?
The machine allows a player
to practice switch hitting without having to adjust or having to stop hitting. A right-handed batter and left-handed batter
can practice hitting at the same height without having to change, touch or adjust the machine.
What anchors the
machine?
Why won't it turn over or turn around? The machines heavy-duty construction and unique design keep it
from "crawling or walking around". The portable unit sometimes needs to be "pinned" in the grass or sand
bagged on cement if an advanced high school or college hitter is working out. Three Sand Bags come with each Portable Unit.
Many of our owners never have to put additional anchors on their portable units. The permanent unit mounts in it's receiver.
This unit does not move at all when it's in the mount receiver. The hardest hitter in the major leagues can not make the permanent
unit move!
Is this machine worth the money?
Great hitting success is priceless! It only makes sense to invest money in skill-improvement
equipment. In this case, for less than you have to spend on some bats, you can now buy a machine that is 100% guarateed to
improve skill! A machine that will help that you get $300 worth of hits out of that high priced bat. Yes, its worth every
penny you pay for it, plus much more! You will never regret buying this machine! Coach Nick is so sure of the BatAction Machines
value that he backs each purchase with a 100% Money-Back guarantee.
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How long will the ball
last?
The ball or impact head as we call them are warrantied for 90 days. High school and collegiate
hitters normally get at least one seasons use from a unit. Youth players can use a unit for several seasons. The life and
durability of the product is also determined by the amount of use. Institutional or heavy-duty team use
wears the units
out faster than home use. It is not uncommon for a team to hit a single impact head over
2,000 times daily. This makes
the machine a great investment. Your practice is 100% energy efficient and
you also save money on practice balls lost
I had a similar product
when I was gowing up that really helped me become a great hitter. Is this like the Johnny B. BatterUp of the late 70s and
early 80s?
Yes, this product is simular in rotation and return action. In fact, a broken BatterUp
is what Coach Nick
used to invent his first HitnStik in the late 80s. The BatAction Hitting Machine is made with a heavy-duty
steel construction and 2000 technology that make it in superior in quality and durability to the old
BatterUp.
Do I have to anchor
the machine with sandbags?
The machine has to be anchored with sandbags when it is used indoors or
on a hard surface. Ground anchor
pins may be used to stabilize the machine when it is used outdoors.
What about replacement
parts? What will I need to replace and when? Will your company still be around two years from now when I need a new impact
head or set of powerbands?
The only parts you will have to buy are the impact head and powerbands.
You will most likely have to buy each every two years. Company success and longevity come from good management and diversification.
We feel good about our company in both respects. We have been making and selling these great machines since early 1999. We
now have three of the top selling products in baseball and softball. We are also in the process of introducing several new
and exciting products. Coach Nick started this company in his garage in 1999. We take great pride in being Americas number
one training aid company. Otherwords, you can plan on Nedco to be a player in the industry for years and years!
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