"The most powerful tool for developing a consistent and  powerful stroke at any level of play!  The simplest yet greatest teaching aid that I have ever used."

"The PracticeHit is fantastic. Students shape their strokes - concentrating on the impact point and the interaction of the racquet with the ball at the most critical moment (limiting elbow stress).  We now have 24 units for use on court."

"We purchased 25 units.  Movement, balance, footwork, timing, stroke development and match results have all greatly improved.  Not to be overlooked is the fitness/fun factor, no more standing in lines during clinics."

"At first I rejected the PracticeHit as I was comfortable with just my ball hopper on court.  The PracticeHit has turned out to be the greatest tennis training aid ever!  Our students love it - a tremendous improvement in student progress."

"The most powerful tool for developing a consistent and powerful stroke.  Beginner students now progress to base-line rallies at least three times as fast."

"Viva the PracticeHit! The most powerful tool for developing a consistent and powerful stroke at any level of play!  Thanks Tony.  My only complaint is why it took so long for you to develop it!

The simplest yet greatest teaching aid I've ever used.  I can maximize my court space and time by establishing stations.  I never have to worry about injuries or boredom.  The kids could swing away for hours and be developing great patience, consistency and understanding of spin.

My work with the Advanced Tennis Research Foundation has given me the opportunity to work with the physical aspects of Sampras, Hinges, Agassi and other top touring pro's games.  With the help of the PracticeHit, I can isolate the point of contact allowing players to reproduce the same action as the world's all time greatest players."

For 10 years, Corky Cramer was a major influence in Canadian tennis.  During the 1980's, he was instrumental in the development of over 50 national champions as well as 15 members of the Davis and Fed cup teams.

Corky Cramer is the Vice President of the U.S.P.T.A, Northern California Division, founding Board of Director of the Advanced Tennis Research Foundation, a featured Editorialist for TennisOne.com.  He is the Tennis Director of the Montecito Heights Health and Racquet Club in Santa Rosa, California.

1.  SAFETY (rated 6).  The product is certainly designed with safety in mind and I can see no obvious safety defects.  It is difficult to give a definitive safety rating.  One safety note that I think is important to think about in marketing.  The product promotes a full and powerful swing.  It should be noted that this is a serious practice training device and children under the age of 12 (?) should not use it without supervision.

2.  ADJUSTMENTS (rated 7).  Once again, difficulty is in judging the prototype.  The design concept is terrific in its simplicity. Unfortunately, I did not spend enough time with the product to get a feel for adjustment difficulties.  I am sure that it will be a 10 in this category.

3. INSTRUCTION (rated 9+).  A real winner, gets the child learning the game interested because of ball movement, yet can be easily controlled in a small area.

4.  SELF PLAY / PRACTICE (rated 7).  Depending on the age and experience level of the child.  I would like to see some instruction first before the child is turned loose on the device.

5.  GROUP INSTRUCTION (rated 7).  Because the product promotes full and powerful swings, it is very important that safety be stressed in a group environment.  Junior beginners swinging racquets can be dangerous in any situation, but I feel that the attention required to properly swing may reduce the student's attention to the safety of others around them.  This is not the fault of the product as much as something to be aware of in marketing it as a group instruction advice.

6.  INSTRUCTION (rated 10).  A wonderful tool for teaching racquet preparation, contact area, how to lengthen contact area, footwork and balance, all the while getting a great workout and developing confidence.

7.  SELF PLAY / PRACTICE (rated 9).  Once they understand what the device can do for their game, the PracticeHit is a great way to develop confidence.

8.  GROUP INSTRUCTION (rated 10+).  A great way to keep beginners occupied so that the instructor is free to move from student to student giving individual attention.

9.  INSTRUCTION (rated 9).  A great way to give advanced junior a tough workout while developing their hand-eye coordination.

10.  SELF PLAY / PRACTICE (rated 10+).  A great workout anywhere for the experienced player.

12.  INSTRUCTION (rated 9).  Good for curing lazy stroke problems and to teach the importance of rhythmic and co-ordinated stroke.

13.  SELF PLAY / PRACTICE (rated 10+).  I WANT ONE IN MY OFFICE.

14.  GROUP INSTRUCTION (rated 7).  Advanced players do not generally enjoy strictly skill-based instruction.