Fast Track Tennis is very easy to set up and take down – it should take only a few minutes. For a complete step-by-step tutorial and helpful hints for setting up and taking down your Fast Track Tennis set, watch the videos provided below!
If protective caps on metal frame are stuck, gently slide a flathead screw driver into cap and rotate to “unstick” cap.
ADJUST BALL TOSS (height + length): Tool included – look on underside of machine. DO NOT loosen tension / turn too far left or else the nut will come off and machine will be inoperable.
Net targets made of heavy Velcro to handle hard hits. Moving targets repeatedly will degrade the net.
AC adapter for use with 110v. Contact us if intending to use in with 220v.
Ball feeder makes a sharp, distinct sound upon ball toss.
Fast Track Tennis can be set up on any hard, flat surface, indoors or out, like in your driveway, garage or basement. It can also be set up on a tennis court, in a gym or parking lot, wherever you want to use it. Space needed is approximately 9 feet wide, 8 feet high and 20 feet long. The machine tosses the ball to about 6 feet high and about 9 feet from the net. PLEASE NOTE: Machine is not intended to run for extended (hours at a time) periods without a sufficient cool down period. Extended use, especially in hot temperatures may cause the AC adapter to degrade and need to be replaced.
The system works continuously with 3 or 4 balls. It can handle more balls but it is not necessary.
Optimal operation is achieved with 4 balls.
The system is designed to be used in a small space so it only has one launch angle. Ball toss height and length can be adjusted incrementally at the bottom of the machine with an included tool (please be careful not to over loosen). Balls are tossed every 3 seconds to with optimal distance being approximately 6 feet high and 9 feet from the net.
Yes, one dozen (12) long lasting, pressureless, practice balls are included with purchase of the Fast Track Tennis Feedback System. These balls will need to be replaced after extended use. You can purchase replacement balls, which come in sets of one dozen (12) in a re-closable mesh bag. Replacement balls can be purchased on our website.
You can also use any regular size tennis balls with the ball machine and net. For use with the smartphone app, you must use Fast Track Tennis vision tracking balls.
Our patent pending patterned balls are part of the Feedback System that incorporates a smartphone app for tracking ball speed, spin and landing position. The orange balls with black dots are necessary for the smartphone camera to perform sophisticated ball tracking computer vision algorithms.
The net and ball feeder will work with any standard sized tennis balls. But if you want to use the smartphone app with ball tracking metrics, you will need to use the Fast Track Tennis balls.
The ball feeder operates on 4 D cell batteries or can be plugged into the wall with the included AC adapter.
PLEASE NOTE: When using AC Adapter as power source, allow several seconds for machine to warm up. Also, machine is not intended to be run for extended periods of time without sufficient cool down periods. Extended use, especially at high temperature can cause the AC adapter to wear out and need to be replaced.
PLEASE NOTE: AC adapter is currently US standard only (100-240Vac 50/60Hz0.5A MAX), however the machine is a high draw application so it requires the included AC adapter. If operating in a non-US market there may be issues. Please contact us to discuss.
Fast Track Tennis can be used by players of ALL levels, from beginner to advanced.
We have heard from many players and tennis coaches that Fast Track Tennis is a great tool for players looking to practice their strokes and acquire new skills. Players just starting out may find it challenging to hit the net every time so it is recommended to use more than 4 balls to keep the System operating continuously in the event of missed shots.
The iOS Play FTT game app, also called the “Racketman Challenge,” uses the camera on your iPhone to track number of targets hit out of 15 shots and your score is posted on a leaderboard. At the end of the month, game leader(s) will be eligible to receive a prize from Racketman*. A second app, Practice FTT (in development) can calculate shot speed (MPH), spin (RPM) and landing position as if playing on a real court. App(s) can be downloaded from the Apple Store for FREE. Stay tuned for more updates to the app.
*Currently, only users in the continental United States are eligible to receive prizes from Racketman.
The app currently works with late model, back camera facing iPhones (Android versions are expected to follow). The included tripod is intended for use with the Fast Track Tennis app and contains a smartphone clip for mounting your smartphone in a horizontal position.
When using the Fast Track Tennis app, the tripod should be extended to its full 40 inches and be placed 16 feet from the metal frame of the net.
Currently, only users in the continental United States are eligible to receive prizes from Racketman.
The app currently works with late model, back camera facing iPhones only (Android versions are expected to follow).
Solid backgrounds and/or good lighting required. Suboptimal conditions can lead to inconsistent results.
Make sure iPhone has a good battery charge and close other apps to allow maximum processing capabilities.
Currently, only users in the continental United States are eligible to receive game prizes.
