CRICK ATTACK™ CRICKET BOWLING MACHINE
Sports Attack, LLC.
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Crick
et Batting Pr
actic
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NOTE:
As wheel speeds are
changed for different velocities
and spins, the ball will be
pitched to differing locations.
Compensate for these changes
by turning the elevation control,
and by moving the rear leg.
Figure 3
Present the ball to the hitter
Figure 4
Feeding the Ball
IMPORTANT:
Hitter should
stride the instant he sees the
ball release from the feeder’s
hand at the upper end of the
ball chute.
CRICKET
BATTING PRACTICE
SET UP
1. Turn the on/off switch “ON”.
2. Set the speed control dials*:
Top Left to “4”
Top Right to “4”
Bottom to “4”
3. Check again to make sure no one is in front of Crick Attack or anywhere near the
net. Then, feed a ball down the ball chute to bowl the first ball.
4. Note where the ball goes in relation to the stumps. Adjust the ball to the left or right
by shifting the rear leg:
a.
To move the ball left, move the swing control to the right.
b.
To move the ball right, move the swing control to the left.
c.
Final fine horizontal adjustment (inside/outside) is made using the
Horizontal Control Handle. First loosen the Horizontal Swivel Lock than
adjust using Horizontal Control Handle. And finally re-tighten the
Horizontal Swivel Lock Handle.
5. Adjust the length:
a.
Turn the elevation control clockwise to bowl fuller.
b.
Turn the elevation control counter-clockwise to bowl shorter.
6. Adjust the speed control dials to produce the required speed. Larger numbers
equal higher speed.
7. Feed a second ball.
8. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 until the desired swing, spin, accuracy and speed are achieved.
9. Refer to “Selecting the Type of Bowling”, page 7.
10. Feed several more test balls to ensure the machine is set correctly.
11. After you are sure desired delivery is repeating, allow the batter to step into the net.
12. See Figures 3 and 4 at left.
a.
Before each feed present the ball to the batter.
b.
Drop the ball into the ball chute.
WHEN FEEDING TO A BATTER
Proper feeding technique is important to take advantage of Crick Attack’s life-like
vision and timing.
When feeding:
1. Be sure batter is ready.
2. Present the ball to batter by raising it so batter can clearly see it, then place
ball at the top of the ball chute, seating it firmly against the ball chute. The ball
should be held back against the chute to ensure a smooth consistent feed.
3. Release the ball to roll down the ball chute and into the throwing wheels.
WARNING
HAZARD FROM
HIGH-SPEED
PROJECTILES
Being struck by a thrown ball can
cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that no one steps in
front of Crick Attack while
it is connected to electric power.
Clear all hitters away from the
backstop area before connecting
Crick Attack to electric
power.