ATEC Rookie machine. Bought it new in 2000. However, it does not have 23 years of use, more like 12 and relatively light use at that as I only replaced the disk pads once. (Buyer will likely need to buy a new set at some point, $105 on ATEC site.)

Always stored in garage so it's in nice condition for the age. Hopefully that comes across in the pics. The housing on the speed dial is cracked from getting hit with a baseball, but it doesn't affect the performance.

Great machine for grounders and fly balls as well.

$750(edit 2/18)with local pick-up. Located in D/FW(Rockwall).

Here is my question

How does something like this work and I do not mean the machine

I assume you have a net behind you to stop all the balls that have been missed but what about the balls that are actually hit

Seems like alot of netting

I am very interested but only as a play thing for parties that is why I am trying to figure it out

Yes most people that use these have an entire batting cage set up that is enclosed with netting. You can also find the netting for sale used from people after their kids are grown frequently.

I should set up a batting cage in my shop. Hmmmmm

Beckdiesel03 said:

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Yes most people that use these have an entire batting cage set up that is enclosed with netting. You can also find the netting for sale used from people after their kids are grown frequently.

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Thanks. I dont onownif that is worth setting up every party but I will look onto batting cages/netting

Bump for reduction from $800 to $750.

Is it able to be adjusted to pitch softballs?

Unfortunately it does not. I only used leather baseballs, but you can use the yellow dimpled or foam baseballs.

Bump for baseball season.

Is this atec machine sold or is it available? Thanks

Apologize for delayed response. It is available.

This is a tried and true machine. That exact device we used in high school thirty years ago and it was far superior to the juggs machines.

GLWS.

Sea Speed said:

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I should set up a batting cage in my shop. Hmmmmm

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If your kids are big into baseball/softball, setting up your own home cage is worth it in the long run, especially if you have multiple kids playing. Like many things, the upfront cost is steep, but the convenience of it is just too great. We don't have to go through the hassle of finding an open time and booking cages at their fields or at any commercial place like D-Bat, which is very hard during the season when both select and rec are in full swing. We can practice when we want and for however long we want.

It's a pitching machine but can do more. We ran OF drills, catcher fouls, and infield. Incredible reps and a key to our success.

Texker said:

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It's a pitching machine but can do more. We ran OF drills, catcher fouls, and infield. Incredible reps and a key to our success.

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Yep.

I caught (and missed) many pop ups off that machine as a catcher.

Fair. Gotta read the spin.

I'm interested in this is, if the original asker isn't anymore or doesn't it want it. Not sure protocol on that.

Seller, how do I contact you? Or my cell is nine7nine-twotwo0-four1zero1

Thanks

Thanks for your interest. Left VM.

Once weather clears I'll take a short vid of machine in action.

Also sent you a message, if available.

Sold.