Sports Attack Drop Attack Rugby Machine
Rugby Pass and Kick Machine Sports Attack Drop Attack Rugby Machine The Drop Attack is a pass and kick machine built for the phases of rugby that are hardest to rehearse. True to i ts name it delivers a drop kick, firing the ball 40 to 50 yards into the air, and it replicates chandelles, also called the up and under, and torpedo kicks. Sports Attack publishes kicks of 70+ yards and a top speed of 70+ MPH. A quick adjustment to the wheel position turns the same unit into a passing machine. Passes to feet, torpedo passes and spin passes run from 5 to 40 yards with consistent delivery. Two independently running electric motors give the machine its recovery time and the power to put a rugby ball anywhere on the field, so a coach can run lineout throws, restarts and defensive combinations without leaving the group. Speed 70+ MPH Sports Attack published rating Distance 70+ yards Kicks; passes from 5 to 40 yards Recovery Time 5 seconds Almost instant with two motors Weight 115 lbs. 90 lbs. without the stand Pass and kick machine Solid-polyurethane wheels Arrives fully assembled 110V and 220/240V available Mechanism How the Drop Attack Delivers the Ball Four parts of the machine decide what comes out of it: the motors, the wheel tilt, the wheels themselves and the stand. ⚡ Two Independent Motors Two high-powered, variable speed motors run independently. Sports Attack lists recovery time at 5 seconds and describes it as almost instant with two motors, which is what makes rapid-fire and multiple ball drills part of the Drop Attack's repertoire. 5-second recovery 🔧 Wheel Tilt for Pass or Kick A simple, quick adjustment to the wheel position moves the machine between kicking and passing. Handles let the operator tilt the wheel safely and lock the throwing head into the position wanted. Sports Attack states there is no guessing and no tools involved. No tools 🛞 Solid-Polyurethane Throwing Wheels Solid wheels grip the ball firmly for a precise delivery and produce a tight spiral over long distance. The broad surface minimizes marking and wearing of balls, and no air pressure adjustment is ever needed. Wheel guards keep the wheels as dry as possible in inclement weather. No air pressure required 🎯 Pivoting Stand The stand allows the throwing head to pivot instantly in any direction, so passes and kicks can be placed at any location on the field. Elevation changes are quick, and the machine locks in when a drill calls for the same ball again and again. Pivots any direction Unique Features What You Get on the Field Ball delivery, guarding and handling, taken from the Sports Attack specification. 🏉 Realistic drop kicks 40 to 50 yards into the air ☂️ Chandelles and torpedo kicks Up and under ➡️ Torpedo and spin passes 5 to 40 yards 🥚 Ball cradle sets the ball Passing or kicks 🛡️ Heavy-duty wheel guards Fingers and hands 🎛️ Accessible, visible controller Away from throwing wheels 🚙 Fits a standard SUV or truck 115 lbs. with stand 📦 Arrives fully assembled No assembly required A Closer Look Head, Handling and Build Throwing Head One Head, Every Kick and Every Pass The ball cradle positions the ball for either a pass or a kick, and the wheel tilt decides which one comes out. Move the wheel and the Drop Attack becomes a passing machine; move it back and it is delivering drop kicks again. Solid-polyurethane wheels grip the ball firmly, and guards sit over them to protect players, coaches, fingers and hands during operation. Drop kicks that fire the ball 40 to 50 yards into the air Chandelles, also called the up and under, and torpedo kicks Passes to feet, torpedo passes and spin passes Kicks published at 70+ yards; passes from 5 to 40 yards Ball release point of 5 feet Speed rated at 70+ MPH by Sports Attack Pass and kick 70+ MPH 5 ft. release Getting It There On the Field, Off the Field, Into the Van The unit moves in one motion: tilt it, unsocket the legs and roll it away on two transporting wheels. Those wheels are extra-wide, solid and always in place, so nothing has to be fitted before a move. At 90 lbs. without the stand and 115 lbs. with it, the Drop Attack fits in any standard SUV or truck for an away session. Two solid, oversized rolling wheels always ready to roll Legs unsocket for transport 90 lbs. without stand, 115 lbs. with stand Fits in any standard SUV or truck No assembly required – the unit arrives fully assembled 110V and 220/240V models available 115 lbs. Two transport wheels Fully assembled Exceptional Quality Built for a Season Outdoors The casting is aluminum, which keeps the head light, strong and weather-proof, and the frame is steel-plated for strength and weather-resistance. An extra-wide tripod base gives the machine its stability. Sports Attack states that all bearings are sealed and good for the life of the motor, and that the solid broad-surface wheels never need an air pressure adjustment. Light, strong, weather-proof aluminum casting Steel-plated frame for strength and weather-resistance Extra-wide tripod base for stability and safety Sealed bearings, rated by Sports Attack for the life of the motor Wheel guards help keep the wheels dry in inclement weather Level of play: high school, college and professional Aluminum casting Steel-plated frame Sealed bearings Range Sports Attack Football and Rugby Machines Five machines built on the same throwing platform for different codes and different mounting options. 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Adjust the wheel position and it throws passes to feet, torpedo passes and spin passes. How far does it kick and pass? + Sports Attack publishes kicks at 70+ yards and passes from 5 to 40 yards. On the drop kick specifically, the description of the machine is a ball fired 40 to 50 yards into the air. How fast does it throw? + Sports Attack rates the Drop Attack at 70+ MPH. Two variable speed motors set the delivery. How do I switch from kicking to passing? + A simple, quick adjustment to the wheel position. Handles let the operator tilt the wheel safely, locate it and lock the throwing head into the position wanted. Sports Attack states the change takes no tools and no guessing. How quickly does the machine recover between balls? + Recovery time is listed at 5 seconds, and Sports Attack describes it as almost instant because two motors run independently. That is what puts rapid-fire and multiple ball drills within reach. What is the ball release point? + 5 feet, as published by Sports Attack. Do the throwing wheels need air pressure? + No. The wheels are solid polyurethane with a broad surface, and Sports Attack states that no air pressure adjustment is ever needed. The same solid surface minimizes marking and wearing of the balls. How heavy is the Drop Attack? + 90 lbs. without the stand and 115 lbs. with the stand. How does it move on and off the field? + Tilt the unit, unsocket the legs and roll it on two transporting wheels. They are extra-wide, solid and always in place, so nothing has to be fitted first. Sports Attack lists transportability as fitting in any standard SUV or truck. What power does it need? + Electrical requirements are 110V and 220/240V available. Specify the one your ground or facility runs when you order. Does the machine need assembly? + No. Sports Attack states that no assembly is required and the unit arrives fully assembled and ready for immediate use. What level of play is the Drop Attack built for? + Sports Attack lists level of play as high school, college and professional. How are the throwing wheels guarded? + Heavy-duty throwing wheel guards protect players, coaches, fingers and hands during operation, and they help keep the wheels as dry as possible in inclement weather. The controller sits where it is accessible and visible, safely away from the throwing wheels. What warranty comes with the machine? + Sports Attack covers material, workmanship and wear components including throwing wheels, controllers and motors for two years for residential and institutional buyers, and one year for commercial buyers, from the date of original purchase based on the serial number and date codes on the unit.
