Kanon tennis ball machine
The Kanon Ball Machine for Tennis Practice
The tried and tested original Kanon machine has earned world wide acclaim since its introduction in 1975. With a Kanon automatic ball machine a beginner can quickly master the basics of tennis. More advanced players can programme the machine to simulate and practice a wide variety of game situations.
Variable Frequency
Balls can be delivered at intervals of 2.5, 5,7.5 or 15 seconds.
Variable Velocity
By the adjustment of a simple control on the barrel, ball velocity is infinitely variable from 10km/h (6 mp/h) to 120km/h (75 mph).
Variable Elevation
The adjustable barrel allows deep baseline drives to high lobs.
Automatic Variable Oscillator
The machine will direct balls at variable or pre-selected spots while maintaining constant power and length.
Spin Adaptor
With a simple setting, the adaptor adds side to side, top to back spin to the ball. It can also be set to deliver a slice either backhand or forehand.
Serving Simulator
To practice return of service.
Cordless Remote Control
To start and stop the ball feed from anywhere on the court.
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Kanon Customer testimonials
I have used Kanon machines in my coaching program for many years.
The Kanon will feed balls with pinpoint accuracy essential for constant repetition when improving strokes.
The automatic side-to-side oscillator and spin adaptor will introduce a more rigorous and demanding element into the session, combining footwork and agility into all the practised strokes.
The serving simulator reproduces the service, forehand, backhand, or top spin to produce a good return, vital in any game.
The Kanon is extremely useful for players and groups at all levels.
How to use the Kanon Tennis Ball Machine for Tennis Practice
The Kanon Tennis Ball machine can be used for technical, tactical, and physical aspects of tennis coaching.
As a tennis player, you can use the Kanon Tennis Ball machine to perfect your skills and practice different shots. During a practice session, you can move between backhands, forehands, backhand volleys, and forehand volleys. The machine is set on the baseline at a low angle to help you achieve this.
To practice a smash shot, use the short barrel and move the machine closer to the net.
You can easily adjust the barrel for high, medium, or low level shots with the serving extension. The machine serves balls up to 125 km/hour with top spin or slice backhand and forehand, making it a great tool to deal with these shots. You can also involve multiple players in team drills.
The Kanon ball tennis machine’s oscillator makes it easy to attain physical drills and get tennis players used to running around while practicing each shot. These drills are great for improving fitness.