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Page 1: ...Athletic Training Equipment Co Baseball Softball Pitching Machine T r a i n i n g a n d o pe r at i o n ma n u a l Official Training Equipment of Major League Baseball ...
Page 2: ... Casey Pro 3G near water or with damp or wet balls Always turn the Casey Pro 3G off when not in use Always TEST PITCH your machine before a hitter steps into the batter s box to assure proper alignment and the safe delivery of a pitch This machine is not intended for commercial use Commercial use without the prior written consent of ATEC will void your product warranty The Casey Pro 3G features th...
Page 3: ...all the great features found on the Casey line of machines including the following Micro Adjustment Feature Adjust pitches in specific increments for pin point control Adjust Left Right up to 18inches and Up Down Height up to 36 inches Center of Gravity Design allows for full 360 range head rotation and 120 vertical pivot Throws a variety of pitches such as sliders curves screw balls drops risers ...
Page 4: ...d from overload damage by a built in AC surge protector and a 10 amp circuit breaker Voltage tends to drop over distance and running any equipment on low voltage can shorten motor life Therefore it is important to always use the proper extension cord with your machine Up to 100 feet the size cord to use is a 16 3 From 100 to 200 feet use a 14 3 cord Over 200 feet use at least a 12 3 extension cord...
Page 5: ... it in place Next rotate the head left or right until a single leg extends to the rear of the machine and lock it into position Take hold of the head and tip the machine forward onto the two transport wheels Remove the two front legs by depressing the Spring Clips and pulling This leaves the remaining leg in the proper position to be used as a convenient tow handle Pitching Machine Balls Regulatio...
Page 6: ... seamed ball feed the ball into the machine with the seams in the same general position each time Wet or damp balls tend to slip on the throwing surfaces Towel dry any balls that have moisture on them before using in a pitching machine Extreme cold can cause balls to become harder then normal This could cause the balls to pitch slower and or inconsistently SPEED The Casey Pro 3G is best used at a ...
Page 7: ...H TYPE AND SPEED Using the Speed Pitch Settings label located on top motor set Throwing Head position with Pitch Selection Lock 7 and select motor speeds Firmly tighten Pitch Selection Lock 7 Make sure area in front of machine is clear and safe Test pitch without batter by releasing ball into Ball Feed Chute 9 SETTING PITCH LOCATION Left Right Adjustment Check to make sure Micro Adjustment Lines a...
Page 8: ...ce if a player has trouble with pitches high in the strike zone a coach can work that zone over and over Remember redundancy is key to learning anything To teach a player to place hit try using colored balls Choose four colors white for left field blue for center red for right and yellow for bunt With several of each color mix up your delivery This forces the hitter to focus on the ball and react ...
Page 9: ...n years for developing the reflex skills of a ball player The PRO is so versatile in its application for drills that it is like having an extra coach on the field Over time and using the many advance training technologies available there has developed a systematic method of teaching the fundamental principles of hitting and fielding However those fundamentals remain the same today as when the Babe...
Page 10: ...aining concept is called Closing the Loop This represents the routine or training regimen part of the program The Loop expresses the training cycle itself It will take the athlete full circle through the physical technical and mental attributes of a high profile performer This redundancy develops muscle memory Fundamentals will become pure reflex unconscious and without thought Preparation for Clo...
Page 11: ...anding this it makes sense that your goal every time you step to the plate is to hit a line drive Secondarily if you were to miss hit the ball your best percentage is to hit a hard grounder down rather than into the air This is why your Swing Thought should always be line drive down This is not the mechanics of the swing itself but the visualization of a level compact swing through the ball Drive ...
Page 12: ...4 dozen Tuffy balls Catch Net Bat Routine Using your Catch Net as a backstop set up your Casey Pro 3G at a pitching distance of 50 and the speed controls to the Medium Fastball position Take a minimum of 12 swings Do this without taking a stride in your swing Your Swing Thought is line drive down This means a level swing hitting down through the ball straight at the infield grass line Set the spee...
Page 13: ...e other team doesn t score There is no substitute for time in play with live game conditions to develop your defensive skills and reaction times says Lefebvre No other training equipment available today gives you the controlled versatility of the Casey Pro 3G in duplicating this real time game action The same principles practiced with the hitting program should be applied to your defensive practic...
Page 14: ... Objective Perfect your lateral dropback angle and forward agility Perfect your visual read of the ball as well as your reaction time in various situations Equipment The Casey Pro 3G 4 dozen Tuffy balls Catch Net Glove Routine Set up your Casey just in front of home plate with the controls set for a fast drop curve Place the Catch Net to the side for throw backs Take whatever infield or outfield p...
Page 15: ...If locked call ATEC Using a voltmeter verify 110 120V AC from your power supply If not call an electrician Speed Consistency Confirm ball condition Be sure all balls are of like wear and type Try a new ball If not correctable call ATEC Erratic Pitches Check ball condition Be sure all balls are of like wear and type Try new ball Assure you are allowing at least 6 seconds between pitches Check wheel...
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