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The Skill Attack is the perfect individual volleyball training tool with a ball release point of over 5′, not from floor level like other volleyball machines. It will deliver thousands of reps in daily practice of serve receiving, setting and digging with accuracy and repeatability. Designed for young serious players and individual practice at home as well as competitive club or school youth teams.
Serving: The Skill Attack offers a full range of spins to deliver every type of drill including serves with either sharp downspins or breaking floaters at speeds up to 40 MPH. It is easily rolled along the serving baseline, changing the angle of serves.
Spiking:The Skill Attack volleyball machine is great for digging drills on the same side of the net with power and accuracy.
Setting: Providing rapid reps at varying intervals, the Skill Attack will provide accurate and consistent soft sets with no spin at any angle and height.
Horizontal throwing head movement allows you to point ball delivery in any direction, working an player’s weak side to really extend any range.
Vertical movement coupled with the horizontal movement, means you can instantly throw the ball to any point on the court, creating game situations & challenging players to perform in progressively more difficult circumstances.
Portability: This small agile unit can easily and quickly be rolled anywhere on the court or in your backyard or garage.
Storage:The Skill Attack will easily fit through any standard door for safe storage. This unit will also break down instantly for easy transportation; it will fit in the trunk of any car.
The frame of the Skill Attack is powder-coated, rust-resistant steel tubing for extreme durability.
The sturdy tri-pod provides stability and ease of movement using lockable, non-marking casters.
Two variable speed motors directly drive two indestructible 5″ diameter ball-throwing wheels. Almost instant recovery provides rapid repetition, no waiting for air-powered launch system to recover.
Shipping
Dimensions: 21 X 23 x 35
Shipping Weight: 55 lbs
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| FUNCTION | SPORTS ATTACK WHEEL-PROPELLED MACHINES | AIR-PROPELLED MACHINES |
| Machine Performance |
Throwing head pivots easily delivering ball to any location on the court. Spin, speed and tempo can be adjusted instantly between throws. | More difficult to place ball, must move the entire machine to introduce variation. Air propelled arm will not impart a spin on ball. |
| Release Point |
Realistic – elevates from 5′ to well above men’s net, over 9′ 3″. | Pivots up to only 6′ (well below both men’s and women’s net height). |
| Speed | Sets to 80 MPH jump serves & everything in between. (Higher release point enables top speeds as ball trajectory does not have to arc to clear net height.) | Sets, tosses and claims “hard” spikes and serves, but no actual speed is stated. (Lower release point requires ball to arc in order to clear net height.) |
| Durability | Few moving parts, heavy duty welded powder-coated steel frame. | Complicated air pressure system installed in metal frame encapsulated in a plastic shell. |
| Feeding and Tempo | Coach can control tempo by feeding continuously or delays. No recovery time is ever needed. The speed, angle and spin are instantly controlled by the coach with each serve, set or spike. | Air-propelled machine can be set to toss up to 1100 balls per hour (one ball every 3.28 seconds). However, recovery time is necessary after rapid fire of 8 –10 balls. |
| Ball Use and Wear | New design includes specialized throwing wheels that are shaped to grip the ball with even pressure across a wide 4″ span to increase velocity and minimize ball wear. | No specific ball required. |
| Digging | With the Attack & Attack II the ball is released from above the net, a true downward trajectory at high speeds, providing unmatched spike simulation with realistic reaction time for the ultimate digging drills. | Not capable of delivering a true spike over a regulation net. Spike drill must be performed from same side of net, below net height, severely limiting ball travel distance & player’s reaction time. |
| Serving | Up to jump serve speeds and release point. Breaking top spins and floaters. | No spin limits serve to a simple floater. Low release point requires an arc to clear net & slower speeds to keep in court. |
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Visibility |
Can see the ball from feed to delivery, providing a true sense of timing. True visual timing has to be based on ball movement. | Player’s timing must be based on a small light seen from across the court and an unrealistic “buzzer.” |
What levels of programs purchase the Skill Attack volleyball machine?
The Skill Attack was designed for young serious players and individual practice at home as well as competitive club or school youth teams. It will do everything the larger units will do except for the limited ball release height (set at 5 ft.) and the lower speed (maximum is 40 MPH).
Can the Skill Attack do a full range of drills?
Yes, the Skill Attack can do digging, serving and team coordination drills. Serving drills: Consistent repetition of a full range of speeds and spins including jump serves, breaking top spins, and floaters. Digging drills:Ball released from the same side of the net provides a downward trajectory and effective spike simulation for digging. Team coordination drills:Throwing head pivots instantly to any point on the court, at a full range of speeds or spin, from any height. This provides a realistic game simulation involving serves, sets, tosses, passes, hits, or spikes.
How is the Skill Attack moved around the court?
The Skill Attack volleyball machine has locking casters that provide instant mobility on the court.
What is the range of ball speeds the Skill Attack machine can deliver and how do you change the speed?
The Skill Attack will deliver a serve at speeds up to 40 MPH. The speed is quickly adjusted using the speed dials.
What adjustment is required on the machine to change placement of the ball on the court?
This can be done simply by loosening the horizontal and vertical locking handles, allowing the throwing head to freely pivot side-to-side or up-and-down to instantly target any location on the court.
What is the recovery time between throws for the machine?
There is no recovery time necessary. Sports Attack volleyball machines can deliver rapid repetition for any drill. (Some competitive units require a recharging every 8- 10 balls.)
How does the Skill Attack volleyball machine compare to the AirCAT machine in performance?
The Skill Attack has a throwing head that easily pivots (no need to move entire machine), delivering balls to any location on the court. Spin, speed and tempo can be adjusted instantly between throws. Comparatively, with the AirCAT the entire machine (on wheels) must be moved to introduce variation. The AirCAT can not impart a spin as the ball is propelled by air.
How is the Skill Attack most commonly transported?
The machine can easily fit through a gym door and can be transported in a any size car, even a Mini Cooper.
What is an acceptable length for an extension cord and what type do I need?
The machine uses a minimum of #14/3 grounded power cord up to 200 ft. in length. A longer cord will require the opinion of a licensed electrician.
What are the full load operating amps for the volleyball machine?
The volleyball machine 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.
How long does it take to receive a volleyball machine?
Sports Attack, located in Reno, NV, can typically ship a machine in the U.S. within 3-5 business days.
What type of assembly is necessary upon first receipt of my new Attack and is there any special tools required?
The Skill Attack volleyball machine can be assembled in less than 30 minutes. Easy-to-follow instructions are included in our manual; all you will need are two standard wrenches, (1/2″ and 7/16″).
What is the warranty on the Skill Attack?
All sports training equipment manufactured by Sports Attack is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions: throwing wheels are warranted for two (2) years; electronic controller is warranted for two (2) years; and, the throwing wheel motors are warranted for two (2) years.
How is repair and service handled for the volleyball machines?
Components parts are designed to be easily replaced in the field, local assistance is not required. Parts list is available in the manuals that are found on the website. Simply identify part needed, order part directly from Sports Attack and follow easy directions for repair. Only a few common tools are required to complete any repair.
How long has Sports Attack been in business producing volleyball machines?
Sports Attack has been in business since 1995 producing baseball, softball volleyball, football, soccer, cricket, and rugby machines. The founders and owners of Sports Attack have over 60 years experience designing, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing professional sports training equipment.
What is most important to Sports Attack is that your machine meets your expectations of quality and performance. Sports Attack stands behind the material and workmanship of our machines for five (5) years from the date or original purchase for institutional and residential use and two (2) year for commercial environments, with the following exceptions:
This warranty excludes any cosmetic issues or normal wear and tear of the unit, and is not in effect if the machine has been misused, misapplied, improperly assembled, or modified without the express written permission of Sports Attack. In addition, this warranty does not apply to damage in transit, in any accident unrelated to the direct operation of the equipment, or by fire, flood or act of God.
Authorized parts only. Use of any after market parts will void warranties entirely.
If you encounter any issues during the warranty period, Sports Attack will quickly get your machine back in working order. If the warranty repair involves a replacement part, we will make sure you get both the part and easy instructions for replacement at no cost to you. If a service person is needed, Sports Attack will pay the pre-approved labor charge to get your machine back in working order.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Warranty components such as motors, etc. now require a picture of the component when submitting replacement request.
Please know that any problem can quickly be resolved with a phone call to our experienced, responsive customer service department at 800.717.4251. We are here to answer your questions and to make sure your machine provides you years of service.
Sports Attack manufactures the highest quality sports training equipment in the world. If for any reason you are not satisfied, a machine can be returned within 30 days of receipt for any reason for a full refund less a 15% restocking fee. Cost of shipping the unit back to Sports Attack will also be the responsibility of the purchaser. Please note that the refund amount may be reduced by any non-cosmetic damage to the machine.
If you have any questions or concerns, please give Sports Attack's experienced, responsive customer service department a call at 800.717.4251.
