HITMAN 45 PRACTICE PARTNER - TENNIS TOSS/ CRICKET BALL FEED BUDDY MACHINE

The Hitman 45 Practice Partner Buddy is the ideal training aid to work on your cricket or tennis independently at home. Perfect for solo practice, it eliminates the need for a partner to throw balls while ensuring consistent, reliable feeds for hours of repetitive practice. When used together with an Auto Return Net (not included), it becomes the ultimate home practice partner. 

Compatible with light bowling machine balls, regular tennis balls, low compression tennis balls, and sponge tennis, it’s versatile for different shot practice and skill development. Check out the video below to see it in action!

📏 Size & Specs

• Power: Battery operated (4 × D batteries) or via power cable.

• Feed Type: Toss‑mechanism ball feed machine suitable for tennis, or cricket balls.

• Setup: Quick to assemble; includes 2 Tracks, Top Track, and Screw Driver for setup.

• Dimensions & Portability: Carry bag 20 cm × 86 cm; lightweight and portable.

• Feed Rate: Automatically tosses balls every 6 seconds; hand feed stimulation also possible.

• Adjustable Settings: Random oscillator; launch distance 5–9 ft; launch height 3–6 ft; feed rate 4/5/6 seconds; four-stage launch power adjustment.

• Safety: Energy‑saving, low-speed (≈17 mph, max 10 ft) design safe for kids; suitable for ages 4–12 years.

• Usage: Home, backyard, club nets, or tennis/cricket academy training.

🔍 Key Features

✅ Develop tennis, or cricket skills independently — no partner needed.
✅ Quick to assemble, easy to set up, and portable with included carry bag.
✅ Simple yet reliable structure provides consistent feeds for hours of practice.
✅ Automatically tosses balls every 6 seconds — no time wasted picking up balls.
✅ Random oscillator and fully adjustable settings for distance, height, feed rate, and launch power.
✅ Refine technique and consistency — perfect for learning strokes, backhand slices, or batting fundamentals.
✅ Hand feed stimulation for safe, low-speed practice suitable for kids and beginners.
✅ Compatible with light machine balls, regular tennis balls, low compression, and sponge tennis.
✅ Battery operated with optional power cable; ensures portability and indoor/outdoor flexibility.
✅ Easy to carry and store; includes setup tracks and screw driver for easy assembly.

🎯 Ideal For

• Kids, beginners, and aspiring tennis or cricket players (ages 4–12) working on technique.

• Home or backyard practice where solo repetition is desired.

• Club and academy players needing a reliable feed machine for training.

• Anyone seeking a consistent, safe, and fun way to practice tennis or cricket shots without relying on a partner.

⚠️ Important Notes

• This is a feed buddy machine, not a bowling machine; designed for repeated shot practice.

• Do not use unauthorised power adaptors; using anything other than the supplied batteries/power cable will void the warranty.

Hitman45 Ball Retriever Tube

The Hitman45 Ball Retriever Tube is a simple yet highly effective solution for collecting balls without bending down repeatedly. Designed for cricket, tennis and pickleball training sessions, this portable telescoping collector tube makes pick‑ups faster and easier. 

Made from robust clear acrylic, the retriever tube extends from 560 mm to 1085 mm, giving you flexibility whether you’re picking up balls in the backyard, nets or on courts. Its high capacity lets you collect multiple balls before emptying, and the high‑elastic rubber band combined with an easy‑grip handle lets you load balls smoothly with a squeeze action. 

A convenient strap buckle design makes it easy to carry on the go — perfect for players, coaches and parents who want to spend more time training and less time chasing loose balls. Compatible with standard cricket balls, tennis balls and pickleballs, this retriever tube is a versatile accessory for multi‑sport practice. 

📏 Size & Specs

• Construction: High‑quality acrylic tube

• Extendable Length: 560 mm (closed) to 1085 mm (extended)

• Capacity: Holds up to ~14 standard balls (cricket/tennis/pickleball)

• Operation: Simple squeeze and scoop

• Carry: Strap buckle design for hands‑free transport

• Use: Ideal for cricket nets, backyard play, court sessions and training drills

🔍 Key Features

• Telescoping design for adjustable reach and easy storage.

• High capacity ball collection for efficient practice breaks. 

• Durable acrylic body for long‑lasting use. 

• Elastic rubber band & handle for easy pick‑up without bending. 

• Portable with strap system for on‑the‑move practice. 

• Compatible with cricket balls, tennis balls & pickleballs. 

🎯 Ideal For

• Cricket training nets and backyard practice

• Tennis & pickleball ball collection

• Coaches, players and parents looking to save time

• All skill levels seeking simple ball‑collecting aid

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Feed Buddy Balls – 6-Pack Training Cricket Balls

The Feed Buddy Balls come in a pack of six and are designed specifically to be used with the Feed Buddy automatic cricket ball feed machine — a popular training aid that lets you practice batting skills on your own. 

These red training balls are shaped and weighted to feel more realistic than tennis balls, offering better contact feedback while still being safe for repetitive practice. They work smoothly with the Feed Buddy machine, giving you consistent feeds for hours of solo batting drills, timing work, and technique refinement. 

Whether you’re working in the backyard, nets, or at a club session, these balls help you focus on shot execution and confidence without needing a training partner.

📏 Size & Specs

• Pack Size: 6 balls per pack

• Designed for: Use with Feed Buddy automatic feed machine.

• Feel: Similar in size and weight to machine/light bowling balls

• Use: Solo batting practice and technique training

🔍 Key Benefits

• Designed for consistent feeds when paired with a feed machine

• More realistic feel compared to basic tennis balls

• Supports focused batting drills and technique improvement

• Great for backyard practice, nets or club training

🎯 Ideal For

• Junior and senior cricketers working on batting skills

• Players training solo without a partner

• Coaches setting up repetitive delivery drills

• Backyard and net practice sessions

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Hitman 45 Light Balls

Hitman 45 Light Balls will work perfectly with Hitman Practice Partner/ Feed Buddy machines.

Safe for indoor as well as outdoor practice.

Yellow in colour and similar in shape, size and weight to light bowling machine balls they feel a little bit more realistic than tennis balls.

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Hitman45 USB Cable for Practice Partner

Hitman 45 Practice Partner USB cable allows for connection of Powerbank to Practice Partner without the need for expensive batteries

 
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Hitman 45 Light Balls

The Hitman 45 Light Balls are yellow lightweight training cricket balls designed to give you a more realistic feel than basic tennis balls while still being safe and easy to use in practice setups. These balls work perfectly with cricket training aids such as the Hitman 45 Practice Partner and Feed Buddy automatic feed machines, helping you get consistent ball delivery and better practice feedback. 

Similar in shape, size and weight to light bowling machine balls, the Hitman 45 Light Balls feel closer to a real machine ball but remain easy to hit and safe for both indoor and outdoor use. Their bright yellow colour improves visibility during fast drills and repetitive training, making them a dependable training choice for batters and coaches alike. 

Whether you’re developing timing, working on shot variety, or using automated feeders to groove technique, these light balls are a versatile and affordable addition to your training gear. 

📏 Key Features

• Lightweight training balls designed to feel more realistic than tennis balls. 

• Compatible with Practice Partner and Feed Buddy machines for seamless training integration. 

• Bright yellow colour for improved visibility during practice.

• Similar shape and size to machine balls for better contact feedback.

• Suitable for indoor and outdoor practice sessions. 

🎯 Ideal For

• Club, school and backyard practice

• Feed machine and auto feed session drills

• Batters grooving timing and contact

• Coaches setting repetitive batting drills

Sold as each ball, You can choose as many as you want. 

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