Summary of Contents for SKLZ Hurricane Category 4
- Page 1 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Category Category SOLO SWING TRAINING MACHINE I N S T R U C T I O N S Storm the Plate with Confi dence...
- Page 2 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Hurricane Category 4 Safety Rules Read each safety rule before assembling or using your new Hurricane Machine The use of this product requires ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES. » Use of this product in a manner other than described in this manual can lead to »...
- Page 3 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Hurricane Category 4 Assembly Instructions Before you begin assembly, check your inventory. Make sure that you have received all required parts and components. Parts and Hardware List Label Name Label Name Impact Head Component...
- Page 4 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Know Your Hurricane Category 4 Components Impact head component Hitting Target Top component powerband connector hook Top component locking knob Rotational axle Powerband ball-return mechanism Height adjusting collar (rubber sleeve up) Support column Hook-bar powerband...
- Page 5 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions Step 1 – Install each leg and lock it into place by tightening the knob. Make sure that you have a level surface to assemble your machine. Place each leg (D) onto a square leg receiver of the support column (B) with the knob-nut on top.
- Page 6 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions (continued) Step 3 – Install the impact head component and tighten knob to lock it onto the top end of the axle. Slide the impact head component (A) down onto the top end of the axle. Put an adjustment knob into it and tighten the knob securing the top component onto the axle.
- Page 7 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions (continued) Step 6 – Anchoring your machine during use. Before setting your machine up for use, choose a location indoors or outdoors that has sufficient space to allow an adequate “24 ft. Safety Zone” during use. To anchor your machine on a hard surface, indoors or outdoors, use sandbags filled with sand.
- Page 8 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 How to Adjust Your Hurricane to Your Needs Read all safety rules and the “Proper Batter Location and Angle” page before making any of the adjustments below. Your new machine must be properly assembled before any of the adjustments below are possible.
- Page 9 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Example of Various Strike Locations and Angles REGULAR STRIKE CONTACT The batter assumes a stance and position that allows the batter to hit the ball over the middle third of the plate. The batter is at a proper distance from the ball to insure that proper contact is made with the ball component and not the shaft.
- Page 10 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 AWAY STRIKE CONTACT The batter assumes a stance and position that allows the batter to hit the ball on the outer third of the plate. The batter will practice “hitting the ball to the opposite field”.
- Page 11 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 N O T I C E Proper “Batter-to-Machine” Positioning is Vital when Using the Hurricane. Right-Handed Batters (left-handed batters do the reverse) » Shown are the proper angles and positions for each of the various drills. Batters should always locate at an angle that directs the ball rod toward the batter’s back leg.
- Page 12 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week, to become a hitter that dominates at the plate! For these and more SKLZ DRILLS, visit our website: www.SKLZ.com N O T I C E Batters should always stretch and warm-up adequately before hitting the Hurricane Machine.
- Page 13 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 N O T E The balance of the remaining time should be used to perform these three drills: » DRILL #7 – HURRICANE HITTER “BP” DRILL » DRILL #8 – HITTING STREAK DRILL » DRILL #9 – STEP-IN-AND-HIT DRILL Hurricane “High Speed”...
- Page 14 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 DRILL: “STREAK DRILL” Build skill and entertains at the same time. Directions: 1. The STREAK DRILL is a competitive drill that allows a batter to compete against the best previous score or against other batters. 2.
- Page 15 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Coaching Point: The bat will always go where the top hand takes it with the power generated by the bottom-hand. Players perform the “Top-Hand” drill with the top hand in its normal position on the bat grip. There should be an effort made to take a short, compact, and deliberate swing that perfectly hits the “bulb”...
- Page 16 Hurricane Instructions For Use Category 4 Procedure: The batter assumes the regular contact position. The batter takes 5 swings right-handed and then takes 5 swings left-handed. The batter can practice hitting a still or moving ball. Recommended Number of Swings: Beginners: 3 sets of 5 swings from each side allowing 15 swings from both sides (30 swings total).
- Page 17 The bat makes contact with the ball on a level plane rather than after the bat starts “arching upward”. This level contact allows the batter to hit line drives. Check out the entire line of SKLZ Baseball trainers online at www.SKLZ.com...
- Page 18 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY HURRICANE CATEGORY 4 Pro Performance Sports (PPS) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of any PPS product it manufactures that the product will be free of defects in materials or workmanship for 90 days (unless specifi ed in alternate warranties) from the date of purchase.
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