Double Play Pitch Back & Baseball Pitching Machine

Only used it twice so I'm not an expert.

I've set it up twice, once for my grandsons (10-14) and they enjoyed it. I set it up for the T-ball team to practice relays and they were excited. The main problem that I had was the ball would bounce back out of the net. Occasionally it would bounce against the front and hang up too. Pitching machine is good and throws consistently. I did find that if the grass is damp, the ball absorbs the moisture and reduces the distance significantly. I bought it to transition players from T-ball to coach pitch and for the grandsons to practice with so it should work well.

Kids like it so far but quality is questionable.

The kids have only had 1 chance to use it for a couple hours, and i am getting multiple requests for reviews. so here is my observation so far. Kids like it but i question the quality of the unit. the net is extremely thin and return motor is all thinner than desireable plastic. I only hope replacement parts are available if we continue to use this.

Super Value Buy!

TL;DR: If you’re serious about helping your young ballplayer improve at home, the Double Play Pitch Back is one of the best baseball training purchases I’ve made. It turns solo practice into game-like reps and has helped my 6-year-old develop faster than any piece of equipment we’ve owned. When you first see the price of this machine, your eyes may bulge. I’m here to explain why they shouldn’t. My son is 6 years old and has been playing spring and fall ball for the last three years. He’s primarily a catcher, so we’re always looking for ways to get quality reps outside of team practice. The Double Play Pitch Back has become one of the most valuable training tools we own. What makes it different is that it isn’t just a pitch back. It throws ground balls, gives players a target to throw to after making the play, and then returns the ball so they can keep working. That means more reps, less chasing baseballs, and more time actually practicing. It can also be configured for: • Ground balls • Line drives • Pop flies • Throwing accuracy drills • Pitching practice • Hitting practice For catchers, the value is even higher because it helps with both sides of the game. My son can work on receiving and blocking behind the plate, then turn around and use the same setup for hitting. Pair it with one of the portable batting cages that can be assembled in about an hour and left in place, and you’ve got an affordable backyard training facility that gets used constantly. No piece of equipment will replace coaching, effort, or game experience. But if your goal is to maximize quality repetitions at home, this thing delivers. Since adding it to our setup, I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in my son’s confidence, fielding, throwing accuracy, and overall baseball IQ. For us, it’s been well worth the investment.