Tennis Ball Machine: Tips & Information

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As a junior, I often used the ball machine at my local tennis club. It wasn't because I didn't have anyone to practice against, it was just such a fun toy to play with.

Experimenting with a ball machine is a great laugh, but you find it worth it's weight in gold if you know the secrets of how use it. The tennis ball machine can be an excellent aid to improve your fitness levels, consistency, stroke making and stamina.

I have seen them help many players raise their standard beyond belief.

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How a Tennis Ball Machine Works
How to get a Tennis Ball Machine to Feed Regularly
About Unreliable Tennis Ball Machines
Ball Machines that Occasionally Fail to Fire
The Talking Tennis Ball Machine
This could be the Future....
Why You May Not Need an Oscillating or Variable Shot Pattern Machine
I personally think oscillating machines are a bit of a gimmick.
How a Ball Machine May Have Helped a Former British Number One Player
A shining example of how useful a tennis ball machine can be.
The Importance of Imagination in a Tennis Player
Good use of a ball machine has a lot to do with "Imagination".
Are the High End Ball Machines Worth the Extra Money?
It's good to know the value of all the features that high end tennis ball machine makers offer.
Memory Lane: The Old Chain and Ratchet Ball Machine
The first tennis ball machines were primitive and dangerous, but they sound pretty cool.
Don't Mix Up Worn and New Balls
A great tip to make your ball machine drills more consistent.
What is the Purpose of the Tennis Ball Machine?
Let's get back to basics - Why was the tennis ball machine invented in the first place?
Will Tennis Ball Machines Ever be Able to Simulate a Proper Game?
Traditionally, tennis ball machines were pretty dumb. They are now slowly becoming smarter, but how much more realistic can they get?
Don't Forget the First Tennis Ball Machine was a Wall
Sometimes a wall is actually a better solution than a tennis ball machine. Again, it's up to the imagination of the player.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in
Could combining Hawk Eye, a PC, and a tennis ball machine make the worlds best ball machine?
The American Ball Firing Wall
This is possibly the best tennis ball machine ever made.
The Tennis Ball Machine is Great but it has its Place
It's important to remember that ball machines are only useful to a point. At some stage you need to practice against a real human being.

How Double Your Speed Around the Court 

I have always marveled at how professionals players are able to hit clean winners from seemingly impossible balls. Players like Federer and Nadal seem like they are super-human compared to an average club player. You must have seen plenty of players who hardly move at all if they can help it.

The truth is that most players could double their speed around the court if they trained the right way.

The secret to hitting great shots of balls that you barely reach is simple - just practice at your limit of reach.

The cone drill is simple but stunningly effective. All you do is run around two cones between hitting ground strokes. By adjusting the position of the cones you can very finely tune how much you are having to stretch.

This tennis ball machine video explains it well.

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