Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine

The Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine by Sports Attack is the ultimate training tool for players at all levels, offering advanced features typically seen only in major league programs. Its unique three-wheel design allows hitters to see the ball clearly throughout the entire pitching motion, simulating a live pitcher’s release for accurate timing and stride development. With speeds reaching over 100 MPH, the Hack Attack can throw a wide variety of pitches, including fastballs, curveballs, sliders, and split-fingers. Its fully adjustable dials make it easy to change pitch speed, location, and type, giving coaches precise control for customized training. The machine’s open design provides hitters with an unparalleled live-arm experience, perfect for mastering both timing and technique.

Ideal for both batting and defensive drills, the Hack Attack can be quickly adjusted for fungo work, such as deep fly balls, grounders, and popups. Its all-steel welded construction, rust-proof frame, and extra-wide tripod base ensure long-lasting durability and stability on any field. Transport is a breeze thanks to its built-in wheels, allowing easy movement on and off the field. Whether you’re training with leather baseballs or dimpled practice balls, this pitching machine delivers unmatched performance, reliability, and ease of use, making it an indispensable tool for any baseball program. 

• Throws pitches up to 100+ MPH
• Capable of fastballs, right- and left-handed curveballs, sliders, and split-fingers
• 14" diameter three-wheel design for maximum power, control, and precision
• Accurate pitch control with three independently spinning wheels and dials
• Quick pitch elevation control with a crank to easily adjust within the strike zone
• Compatible with leather baseballs, dimpled practice balls, wiffle balls, and other soft practice balls
• 5-second pitch recovery time for efficient practice
• Can throw fly balls up to 380 ft., simulating deep warning track hits
• Steel frame minimizes recoil and ensures durability
• Built-in transport wheels for easy portability on and off the field
• Open-wheel design for complete ball visibility, enhancing timing for hitters
• Head pivots for defensive drills including fly balls, grounders, pop-ups, and more

• Three independently spinning wheels allow for maximum control over speed, spin, and direction of each pitch
• Adjustable dials for quick pitch changes without time-consuming head adjustments
• Vision complete ball visibility through the entire release, providing a realistic live-pitch experience
• Built-in crank for precise, on-the-fly pitch elevation adjustments
• Great for fielding drills, including deep fly balls, slicing line drives, and towering infield pop-ups
• Portable and easy to transport with heavy-duty wheels, ideal for coaches and teams on the go
• Strong steel construction reduces recoil for stable and consistent pitching with minimal recovery time

Additional Information:

• Weight: 205 lbs
• Dimensions: 41 × 30 × 43 in
• Shipping-weight: 195 lbs
• Shipping-dimensions: 32 x 38 x 43 in
• Warranty: Two year manufacturer warranty

Design

The Hack Attack pitching machine features a unique three-wheel design that allows hitters to see the ball fully through the feeding motion, acceleration, and release, simulating the experience of facing a live pitcher. This open design helps batters improve their timing and stride, offering a clear view of the ball’s release point. With a simple turn of the machine’s dials, coaches can effortlessly throw fastballs, right- and left-handed curveballs, sliders, and split fingers, with speeds reaching 100+ MPH. The three-wheel system also enables quick adjustments to the pitch plane, eliminating the need for complicated throwing head adjustments found in two-wheel machines.

The Hack Attack provides unparalleled control over pitch location with its inside/outside adjustment and pitch elevation control crank. Operators can fine-tune the ball’s placement in the strike zone without shifting the entire machine, allowing for precise, on-the-fly pitch adjustments. With just a turn of the handle, coaches can move the pitch up or down within the zone or shift it inside or outside with ease, giving players a true-to-life experience of varying pitch locations. This versatility is ideal for delivering more strikes in less time and optimizing practice efficiency.

Additionally, the Hack Attack is designed to be highly portable and durable, featuring a sturdy steel frame and large transport wheels for easy movement on and off the field. The pivoting throwing head is perfect for fielding drills, simulating everything from deep 380-foot fly balls to grounders and catcher’s pop-ups with reverse spin. The machine works with regulation leather baseballs, dimpled practice balls, Wiffle balls, and other soft training balls. Arriving fully assembled and ready to use, the Hack Attack ensures quick setup and long-lasting, professional-grade performance for high-level baseball training.

Qualities:

• The Hack Attack baseball pitching machine is heavy enough to absorb recoil, ensuring accuracy, yet portable and easily moved by one person.
• The extra wide tripod base insures real stability and safety on pitching mounds or baseball playing surfaces.
• High tensile, tough heat-treated alloy, weather-resistant aluminum casting throwing head, protects throwing mechanism.
• Rugged powder-coated rust-proof steel frame ensures limitless seasons of use.
• The throwing wheels out-last all other baseball pitching machine wheels and don’t melt in direct summer heat. Sports Attack has never replaced a wheel from wear or heat exposure.
• Three powerful variable speed motors drive three indestructible concave 14″ throwing wheels.
  

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the weight of the Hack Attack broken down?
Without the Hack Attack legs – approx. 145 lbs, including the base. With legs approx 160 lbs. (The base is the part with the rolling wheels that accepts the 3 legs.).

What is the size of the Hack Attack broken down?
With the base – approx. 39” long x 30” wide x 25” tall
. Without the base – approx. 30” long x 30” wide x 25” tall.

What type of assembly is necessary upon first receipt of my new Hack Attack and are there any special tools required?
Your new pitching machine will arrive fully assembled and ready for your immediate use. No assembly or special tools are required.

How is the Hack Attack most commonly transported?
Most people transport the machine with the base, legs removed. Two people can easily lift the Hack Attack into a truck, SUV, etc. The base can be removed if the machine is too tall to fit in the vehicle.

How is the Hack Attack moved around the baseball field?
The machine is provided with large rolling wheels for moving the machine on and off the field. (Other machines are positioned on the throwing wheels to roll them on and off the field. This can affect the surface of the throwing wheels and eventually affect the performance of the pitches.) The Hack Attack throwing wheels come in contact with nothing other than a baseball!

What type of balls will the Hack Attack throw?
9 Inch baseballs, regulation full grain leather, pitching machine leather balls, polyurethane pitching machine balls, whiffle balls or foam balls. Do not use synthetic leather balls under any circumstances as they will not only wear rapidly, but will often leave a ball material buildup on the throwing wheels.

What is the height of the ball release point of the machine, will it fit the cut-out of a L-shaped protective screen?
The release point for the Hack Attack is 52″, fitting standard L-shaped screens. With extended legs (optional accessory) the release point is 73″.

How accurate is this machine?
Because the Hack Attack has a unique three-wheel design, the ball is gripped in three locations (as opposed to two in other machines), providing tremendous control and accuracy.

What is the full load operating amps for the Hack Attack?
The Hack Attack draws 1.5 amps when running; however a 20-amp service is recommended for continuous operation.

Can the machine be operated with a generator?
Yes, however the generator must generate “clean electricity”. We recommend a minimum of 1000W up to 2000W Honda generator with inverter technology. Weight of these generators is approximately 27 lbs., similar to the weight of a battery, and they are extremely portable.

What is the range of ball speeds the machine can deliver?
The Hack Attack can deliver a pitch at any speed from 35 to 100 mph. As a point of reference, most major league hitters do not hit faster than 80 mph off a pitching machine.

What type of pitches can the Hack Attack deliver?
Any pitch can be delivered, including, but not limited to fastballs, curve balls, sliders, sinkers, breaking pitches, etc. (Note that all of these can be accomplished by simply changing the speed of the wheels, unlike all other two-wheel machines that need to tilt the throwing head to deliver a curve ball.)

What adjustments need to be made to change speed and curves on this machine?
Simply adjust the relative speed of each of the throwing wheels. A pitch selection chart is provided on the machine as a reference for setting various pitches. No tilting of the throwing head is ever required for curve balls, sliders, etc.

What adjustment is required to change the elevation of a pitch on this machine?
An elevation adjustment handle is provided that will raise or lower the pitch 4-6 inches (depending on ball speed) for each revolution of the handle. (On other machines it may be necessary to release a locking mechanism, reposition the entire throwing head by tilting it manually and then re-locking the locking mechanism. Given the variability of this method, several test pitches are often required to set the desired pitching height.)

What is the recovery time between pitches for the Hack Attack?
The Hack Attack has a recovery time of 3-5 seconds; because of the three wheels, it is almost instant.

What is the advantage of a three-wheel machine as compared to other designs?

• Vision/Timing: The design of the Hack Attack, with three throwing wheels, ensures that the batter never loses sight of the ball. A batter will lose sight of the ball on a 2-wheel machine because of the location of the top throwing wheel. The most common complaint from coaches and hitters of a 2-wheel machine is the fact that the loss of vision affects the batters timing.
• Ball Control: The Hack Attack, with three throwing wheels, provides greater accuracy than any other pitching machine.
• Wheel and Ball Wear: Since less gripping is required, both wear on the throwing wheels and wear on the ball is greatly reduced.

What happens when a ball is hit back into the machine?
The Hack Attack is virtually indestructible, it has both front and rear guards that protect the throwing wheels.

How long and complicated is the process to convert the baseball machine to a softball machine?
It is extremely uncomplicated. To convert the Hack Attack it takes about 20-30 minutes. 

How is repair and service handled for the Hack Attack?

Components parts are designed to be easily replaced in the field, and do not require local assistance. Only a few common tools are required to complete any repair.

What is the warranty on the Hack Attack pitching machine?
Hack Attack pitching machines as well as all wear components (i.e., throwing wheels, controllers, and motors) have a manufacturer warranty for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase based on the serial number and date codes on the unit.