Tennis Ball Machines

Tennis ball machines allow tennis players to practice aspects of their game without the need for a hitting partner. They often allow a player to hit more balls in a shorter time period than is possible with a human partner, and can provide consistent delivery for repeated practice of a stroke. More advanced machines can also simulate the variety of game play.

Tennis ball machines can be useful for players at various stages of their development. For example if you are a beginner and unable to keep a rally going for very long, a tennis ball machine allows you to practice hitting shot after shot without caring how often you manage to return the ball, or where you place your shots. For a stronger player, a machine can help you refine your strokes by delivering exactly the same ball repeatedly, letting you make changes to your technique until you're getting the results you want. The process of repeating strokes until they become natural and automatic for you is sometimes called "grooving".

There are a large variety of tennis ball machines available, with models and price ranges that are suitable for individual players, coaches and tennis clubs.