{"product_id":"heater-sports-double-play-pitchback-pitching-machine","title":"Heater Sports Double Play 2-in-1 Pitchback \u0026 Baseball Pitching Machine","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePitch, Field \u0026amp; Hit: No Partner Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour player wants reps. You've got 20 minutes and a tired arm. The \u003cstrong\u003eHeater Sports Double Play\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes that: it's a 5' x 5' strike-zone pitchback net with a real baseball pitching machine built into the bottom. Every throw into the net comes back as a grounder, line drive or pop fly. When pitching practice is over, lift the machine onto the tripod and it throws batting practice up to 48 MPH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne setup. Three skills. Hundreds of reps, with or without you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/7127\/files\/DP249-02a.jpg\" alt=\"Player pitching into the Double Play net while the machine returns the ball as a grounder, line drive or pop fly\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMode 1: Pitchback That Throws It Back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch into the strike zone.\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in target rewards strikes and shows misses right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ball drops into the return pocket.\u003c\/strong\u003e The net funnels every pitch down to the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe machine fires it back, up to 100 feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it for grounders, line drives or pop flies and field your own pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitching and fielding in one continuous drill, and nobody has to chase balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/7127\/files\/DP249-03a.jpg\" alt=\"Double Play machine on its tripod pitching real baseballs up to 48 MPH to a hitter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMode 2: Batting Practice Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePops off the frame and mounts on the included all-metal tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitches \u003cstrong\u003ereal baseballs from 10 to 48 MPH\u003c\/strong\u003e, the right range for youth and little league hitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTilt it up or down for line drives, grounders or fly balls to the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 HP heavy-duty motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Families Pick the Double Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo trainers, one footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pitchback net and a pitching machine in one setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo practice that actually works.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your player can pitch, field and repeat without waiting on a parent or teammate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds command.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strike zone gives instant feedback on every throw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\" metal base, flexible fiberglass rods that absorb hard throws, and a front catch net to stop bounce-backs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolds down fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapses for the garage, the trunk or the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/7127\/files\/DP249-01a.jpg\" alt=\"Double Play 5x5 pitchback net with strike zone and machine in the return pocket\" style=\"max-width: 420px; width: 100%; height: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003eNet size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5' x 5' heavy-duty nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003eTarget\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBuilt-in strike zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003eMachine speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e10 to 48 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003ePitchback return\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eUp to 100 ft: grounders, line drives, pop flies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1\/4 HP heavy-duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eStandard AC outlet (or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heater-sports-hot-box-600-portable-power-station\"\u003eHot Box 600 power station\u003c\/a\u003e at the field)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1\" metal base, flexible fiberglass rods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eYouth \u0026amp; little league players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1-year parts \u0026amp; labor (Heater Sports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; text-align: left; width: 40%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDP249\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Play pitching machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5' x 5' pitchback net \u0026amp; frame with strike zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront catch net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal pitching machine tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Balls to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal baseballs:\u003c\/strong\u003e pitching, fielding, fly balls and batting practice. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fury-pitching-machine-baseballs\"\u003eShop pitching machine baseballs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLite (foam\/plastic) balls:\u003c\/strong\u003e ground-ball drills only. They aren't built for pitching or fly balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need someone to feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot in pitchback mode: your own throws feed the machine. In batting practice mode, a partner feeds balls by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it throw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 to 48 MPH. That's ideal for youth and little league hitters, not high school game speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my player use it alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. That's the point of pitchback mode: throw, field the return, repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a standard outlet. For the field, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heater-sports-hot-box-600-portable-power-station\"\u003eHot Box 600\u003c\/a\u003e runs it without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere's the manual?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heatersports.com\/pdf\/PitchingMachines\/DP249-Current.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Double Play manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heater Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49988608131143,"sku":"DP249","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/7127\/files\/DP249-00b.jpg?v=1793767668","url":"https:\/\/www.anytimebaseballsupply.com\/products\/heater-sports-double-play-pitchback-pitching-machine","provider":"Anytime Baseball Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}