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Southeast Portland Little League
Pitching Machine Instructions
How fast is the Blue Flame pitching machine?
How fast is machine pitch for 7 year olds?
How fast can a pitching machine throw?
How fast does the black flame pitching machine throw?

A great entry level pitching machine, the Ultimate Pitching Machine is the most affordable real-baseball throwing machine that we have ever tested and can throw ANY type of ball. Its convenience and accuracy are second to none. It weighs less than the extension cords needed for electric wheel machines. The UPM was designed to give you extra hitting time between your practices & games and is perfect for the travel team that does not want to haul a heavy motorized machine. Its light weight makes it extremely portable and no electricity is required. This is a great pitching machine that players of all levels can use, and it is the best and most consistent pitching machine at any price point.

Consistent & Accurate

The UPM lays consistent strikes right down the plate. It can throw a baseball as slow as 18 mph and any speed from there to 45 mph. You pick the speed setting. Players crush the ball and mothers love it. It will throw a softball from 35 feet at speeds from 18 mph to the 40-43 MPH range. It throws ultra lite softball about 60 mph and an ultra lite baseball near 70 mph. It will throw wiffle balls. It can also throw a consistent 10 to 12 foot arch softball slow pitch. The UPM is Little League-approved and hundreds of leagues, including Dizzy Dean and Dixie, have changed their rules, making the Ultimate Pitching Machine mandatory to use in Coach's Pitch games in place of the coach.

Features

Pitches baseballs, fast-pitch softballs, poly balls, wiffle balls
Portable & compact, and weighs less than 20 lbs.
No electricity required - spring tension powered
Easily adjustable pitch location and speed
Incredible pitch accuracy - throws a strike every time
Isolates pitches so hitters can work on specific location
Helps young hitters overcome the fear of the ball
Helps sharpen muscle memory by receiving more reps
Replaces live, inconsistent throwing in coach-pitch games
Saves the coach's arm
Perfect for pregame & batting practice
Designed for all age/skill level players
Constructed of durable steel and aluminum
Can be set to throw fly balls, line drives and grounders
Requires virtually no maintenance
The original spring lasts for at least 20,000 pitches
60 day manufacturer warranty on any part which may prove to be defective in materials or workmanship
Optional Protective Screen available

A key benefit for Coach Pitch Leagues is that the machine will throw the ball 30 mph with consistent accuracy. It is so simple that when people see it on the field they want to buy it on the spot. This pitching machine will make coaches and players enjoy the game much more. The Ultimate Pitching Machine will help coach pitch games go faster and be fairer to the players. Everyone knows how hard it is to throw a strike to a 4 foot tall player. You will no longer see a coach down on one knee trying to throw a strike to a batter. This pitching machine does the job consistently.

Blue Flame Ultimate Pitching Machine

Southeast Portland Little League

Pitching Machine Instructions

Instructional Video

Please click here for a video on using Louisville Slugger's Blue Flame Ultimate Pitching Machine.

Pitch Distance:

1) Place the pitching machine 40 feet from home plate.

Pitch Height:

1) To raise or lower a pitch in the strike zone, turn the screw on the micro adjustment.

2) To raise or lower a pitch that is out of the strike zone, reposition the micro adjustment and/or the release block. (Start with settings listed on the speed chart.)

Pitch Speed:

Set the pitch speed at about 32-34 miles per hours. Speed is controlled by the spring setting on the power pedal and the use of the height adjustments on the micro adjustment and release block. Set the power pedal at about 4-6 and the height micro adjustments at about 3-4. Adjust as appropriate.

Accurate and consistent pitches:

1) Pull throwing arm back.

2) Push release handle forward to lock the throwing arm into position.

3) Hold the release handle forward and place the ball on the throwing arml.

4) Step on the foot pedal (power pedal) down with even weight across the pedal.

5) Hold the power pedal down until the ball is thrown.

6) Slowly pull the release handle with a smooth motion. (Do not jerk.)

Ground Balls:

1) Start with the following settings: Micro Adjust: 1: Release Block: Ground Ball; Power Pedal: 11/12.

2) Adjust as desired.

Fly Balls:

1) Start with the following settings: Micro Adjust: 5: Release Block: Fly Ball; Power Pedal: 11/12.

2) Adjust as desired.

Safety:

1) Never load or pitch the ball if a person is standing near the machine or in the party of any moving parts of the machine.

2) Never adjust the power pedal when the throwing arm is pulled back and locked into position.

Maintenance:

1) To extend the life of the spring, do not store the machine with the throwing arm pulled back and locked into position. It is recommended that you replace the spring at the beginning of each season to ensure consistent throwing.

2) Replacement springs are available at many sporting goods outlets or online at www.gamemasterathletic.com/shop.htm.

How fast is the Blue Flame pitching machine?

The Louisville Slugger UPM 45 Blue Flame Pitching Machine throws real baseballs and softballs between 18 and 45 miles per hour and soft, lightweight balls up to 60 miles per hour.

How fast is machine pitch for 7 year olds?

The Coach Pitch (Jr Machine Pitch) division is for boys and girls 'baseball age' 5-6 years old who are developing skills to hit a pitched ball at a lower speed (approximately 25 mph).

How fast can a pitching machine throw?

The Physics of Batting Practice.

How fast does the black flame pitching machine throw?

Mechanical, spring-tension powered pitch machine. Can throw speeds up to 75mph from 40ft away. Throws light flight baseballs and softballs up to 60mph. Throws any type of ball: plastic, dimpled, restricted flight, and soft balls.

blue flame pitching machine speed chart