Pocket Radar HITTING INTO A NET OR CAGE User manual

Carefully aim the radar beam directly
toward the ball on the tee for your desired
launch angle. Adjust the radar height/tilt
accordingly.
Place the net/cage at least 15-20 feet from
the tee (6 bat lengths), this allows the ball
to be in flight long enough for the radar to
find the ball moving in a straight line.
Have the radar at least 15-20 feet behind
the net, further is better. This allows the
spot size of the radar beam to spread out.
Hit the ball directly in line with the radar
beam. Only count the speeds where the
ball goes directly toward the radar.
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IMPORTANT TIPS
Radar guns focus radio waves down into
a narrow beam, like a flashlight beam.
Aim carefully down the beam to get good
readings.
Check for interference by holding down
the radar main button and scanning the
area when there are no balls in flight.
Ensure your set-up is safe to prevent
property damage or injury.
Minimum 15 to 20 feet from Tee to Net
Minimum 15 to 20 feet from Net to Radar
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
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HITTING INTO A NET OR CAGE
CORRECT SET-UP

Minimum 15 to 20 feet from Tee to Net
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Minimum 15 to 20 feet from Net to Radar
HITTING INTO A NET OR CAGE
CORRECT SET-UP
Carefully aim the radar beam, the ball
launch angle should travel in the radar
beam. Ensure the radar is at the same
height as the ball when it will make contact
with the bat, adjusting tilt accordingly.
Place the radar 15-20 feet behind the tee
(6 bat lengths). This allows the spot size of
the radar beam to spread out.
Place the net/cage at least 15-20 feet from
the tee (6 bat lengths), this allows the ball
to be in flight long enough for the radar to
find the ball moving in a straight line.
Hit the ball directly in line with the radar
beam. Only count the speeds where the
ball remains in the beam.
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3.
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3.
4.
IMPORTANT TIPS
Radar guns focus radio waves down into
a narrow beam, like a flashlight beam.
Carefully aim to ensure the ball flies
down the beam to get good readings.
Check for interference by holding down
the radar main button and scanning the
area when there are no balls in flight.
Ensure your set-up is safe to prevent
property damage or injury.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

3 to 5 feet is too close
5 to 10 feet is too close
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Not enough flight distance from the radar
to the net.
Not enough radar beam distance from the
radar to the tee.
The radar needs to be lowered. Adjust the
height/tilt to make it the same height as the
point where the ball is making contact with
the bat. The radar beam must be aimed
directly in line with the path of the ball.
The ball gets into the path of the radar
beam after it has slowed down.
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IMPORTANT TIPS
The radar needs to track the ball in flight
long enough to locate the ball prior to it
hitting the net.
Check for interference by holding down the
radar main button and scanning the area
when there are no balls in flight.
Ensure your set-up is safe to prevent
property damage or injury.
CAUSES OF
INACCURATE READINGS
HITTING INTO A NET OR CAGE
INCORRECT SET-UP

Minimum 15 to 20 feet from Release Minimum 15 to 20 feet from Net to Radar
Carefully aim the radar beam directly
toward the ball release point.
Release the ball at least 15-20 feet from
the net (6 bat lengths), this allows the ball
to be in flight long enough for the radar to
find the ball moving in a straight line.
Have the radar at least 15-20 feet behind
the net, further is better. This allows the
spot size of the radar beam to spread out.
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2.
3.
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2.
3.
IMPORTANT TIPS
A ball in flight slows down very rapidly due
to air resistance. The radar beam must be
aimed carefully to get the top speed.
Check for interference by holding down
the radar main button and scanning the
area when there are no balls in flight.
Ensure your set-up is safe to prevent
property radar damage.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
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THROWING INTO A NET
CORRECT SET-UP

Minimum 15 to 20 feet from Release Minimum 15 to 20 feet from Net to Radar
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The radar is not aimed directly at the ball
release point.
The incorrect tilt of the radar is preventing
the ball from traveling down the radar beam.
The ball gets into the path of the radar
beam after it has slowed down.
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3.
IMPORTANT TIPS
A ball in flight slows down very rapidly due
to air resistance. The radar beam must be
aimed carefully to get the top speed.
Check for interference by holding down
the radar main button and scanning the
area when there are no balls in flight.
Ensure your set-up is safe to prevent the
radar damage.
CAUSES OF
INACCURATE READINGS
THROWING INTO A NET
INCORRECT SET-UP

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Carefully aim the radar beam directly
toward the ball release point.
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3.
IMPORTANT TIPS
A ball in flight slows down very rapidly due
to air resistance. The radar beam must be
aimed carefully to get the top speed.
Check for interference by holding down
the radar main button and scanning the
area when there are no balls in flight.
Ensure your set-up is safe to prevent
radar damage. Better placement would
be to put it behind a net or backstop.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
60 feet travel distance to home plate
PITCHING FROM A MOUND
CORRECT SET-UP

The radar is not aimed directly at the ball
release point.
The incorrect tilt of the radar is preventing
the ball from traveling down the radar beam.
The ball gets into the path of the radar
beam after it has slowed down.
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2.
3.
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2.
3.
IMPORTANT TIPS
A ball in flight slows down very rapidly due
to air resistance. The radar beam must be
aimed carefully to get the top speed.
Check for interference by holding down
the radar main button and scanning the
area when there are no balls in flight.
Ensure your set-up is safe to prevent the
radar damage. Better placement would be
to put it behind a net or backstop.
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60 feet travel distance to home plate
CAUSES OF
INACCURATE READINGS
PITCHING FROM A MOUND
INCORRECT SET-UP

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Carefully aim the radar beam directly toward
the ball release point.
The radar has 120 feet of range (unobstructed).
Aiming through the backstop will reduce this to
110 feet. Ensure the distance from the radar to
the pitcher, is within this range limitation.
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IMPORTANT TIPS
A ball in flight slows down very rapidly due
to air resistance. The radar beam must be
aimed carefully to get the top speed.
Check for interference by holding down the
radar main button and scanning the area
when there are no balls in flight.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
60 feet travel distance to home plate 40 feet from catcher to backstop 5 feet to radar
PITCHING FROM A MOUND
CORRECT SET-UP

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60 feet travel distance to home plate
Maximum Range
40 feet from catcher to backstop 40 feet to radar
The radar is out of the 120 feet maximum
(unobstructed) range. Aiming through the
backstop will reduce this to 110 feet. In this
example, the radar is 140 feet away from
the pitcher. The ball will not be detected by
the radar until it is halfway to home plate.
The ball gets into the path of the radar
beam after it has significantly slowed down.
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IMPORTANT TIPS
A ball in flight slows down very rapidly due
to air resistance. It is estimated a baseball
will slow down 8-10 MPH from the pitcher
to home plate.
Check for interference by holding down
the radar main button and scanning the
area when there are no balls in flight.
CAUSES OF
INACCURATE READINGS
PITCHING FROM A MOUND
INCORRECT SET-UP

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60 feet travel distance to home plateMinimum 15 to 20 feet
behind the pitcher
Carefully aim the radar beam, allowing the
ball to travel down the radar beam. Ensure
the radar is at the same height as the ball
when it is released by the pitcher. Tilt it
accordingly.
Ensure you are 15-20 feet behind the
pitcher (6 bat lengths). This allows the
spot size of the radar beam to spread out.
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2.
3.
2.
IMPORTANT TIPS
Radar guns focus radio waves down into
a narrow beam, like a flashlight beam.
Carefully aim to ensure the ball flies down
the beam to get good readings.
Check for interference by holding down
the radar main button and scanning the
area when there are no balls in flight.
Ensure your set-up is safe to prevent
radar damage. Better placement would
be to put it behind a net or backstop.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
PITCHING FROM A MOUND
CORRECT SET-UP