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Official Training Equipment

of Major League Baseball

Baseball & Softball Pitching Machine

Athletic Training Equipment Co.

 TABLE OF General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Jim Lefebvres Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warranty & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GENERAL Read this manual completely before using your CASEY PRO 3G
USE pitching machine.

WARNING
Never put any part of your body or any object on or near the throwing wheels.
Doing so could cause severe injury!

CAUTION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Children must use the Casey Pro 3G with adult supervision ONLY.
Always use a grounded 110 Volt electric outlet (220V for International).
Up to 100 feet, the size cord to use is a #16/3. From 100 to 200 feet, use a
#14/3 cord. Over 200 feet, use at least a #12/3 extension cord or consult a
local electrician
When using the Casey Pro 3G for pitching, use a Protective Screen to shield
the operator and machine. A variety of quality screens are available
from ATEC.
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Never step in front of or allow others to step in front of the Casey Pro 3G
while the throwing wheels are turning.
Batters should always use a protective helmet with face guard.
Never use the Casey Pro 3G near water or with damp or wet balls.
Always turn the Casey Pro 3G off when not in use.
Always TEST-PITCH your machine before a hitter steps into the batters box
to assure proper alignment and the safe delivery of a pitch.
This machine is not intended for commercial use. Commercial use without
the prior written consent of ATEC will void your product warranty.

The Casey Pro 3G features the new micro adjustment features. Operation
requires diligent care and use:
Always test pitch the machine without a batter to assure the proper strike
zone has been achieved.
After each adjustment retest pitch without batter to ensure location.
When using the micro adjustment knob, operator should use extreme
caution, as a small turn of the knob will move pitch location
Make sure all adjustments are tight and secure prior to pitching.

Copyright 2007 Athletic Training Equipment Company, Inc.

655 Spice Island Drive, Sparks, Nevada 89431, USA
Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.

Casey Pro 3G Pitching Machine

CASEY PRO 3G Introduction
Third Generation of the Casey Machine that Revolutionized High
Performance Training
The highly innovative and revolutionary Casey Pro 3G is the ultimate Baseball
and Softball training equipment ever produced. This newest version of the
highly successful Casey series of machines introduces the highly functional
and desirable micro-adjustment system that allows for instant pitch changes
for creating game like hitting situations and pitch specific training. This is truly
a ground breaking design whose patent pending design allows a coach to quickly
and precisely move the a selected pitch up or down, or left and right instantly.
The adjustment can be made in 1 to 2 seconds never causing a delay between
pitches and cannot be detected by the batter.
The micro-adjustments are ideal for locating any particular pitch to a desired
location that may be a hitters weakness allowing them to repeatedly see that
pitch and work at successfully hitting it with consistency. For defensive drills the
micro-adjustments allow the ball to be moved from side to side and for short
and deep fielding drills creating a truly versatile training program.
The Casey Pro 3G includes all the great features found on the Casey line of
machines including the following:
Micro-Adjustment Feature: Adjust pitches in specific increments for
pin-point control; Adjust Left/Right up to 18inches and Up/Down Height
up to 36 inches.
Center of Gravity Design allows for full 360 range head rotation and 120
vertical pivot.
Throws a variety of pitches such as sliders, curves, screw balls, drops, risers,
knuckle balls and fast balls. 2
Centering Lines for proper alignment.
Dual Concave Wheel design for maximum ball control
Variable speed control up to 100 mph for baseball and 90 mph for softball.
Built in transport wheels and quick release legs for quick set up and
easy storage.
Precision Aluminum cast wheels with have steel and stainless steel welded
construction with durable power coat finish.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Patent Pending

Accessories
Easy Transport Machine
AT1020 AT1060 Machine Cover
and Tripod Caddy
AT8215 20 Ball Baseball Feeder AT8220 15 Ball Softball Feeder
AT8847 300 Ball Baseball Feeder AT8848 200 Ball Softball Feeder
AT2415 22 Ball Baseball Soft Toss Feeder AT2404 16 Ball Softball Soft Toss Feeder
AT0441 Wireless Feeder Remote Control AT0380 Tuffy Dimpled Baseballs
AT0385 Tuffy Supersoft Dimpled Baseballs AT0387 Tuffy Dimpled Softballs

AT03391 Tuffy Supersoft Dimpled Softballs

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS ON THIS AND OTHER FINE ATEC
TRAINING PRODUCTS CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT:
1-800-998-2832

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

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12 7

1. Throwing Head
Assembly 6 10
2. Tripod
3. Leg (3 ea.) 1
4. Spring Clip
5. Left/Right Macro
14
FPO
Adjustment Lock
6. Up/Down Macro
Adjustment Lock
7. Pitch Selection Lock 13 5
8. Transport Wheels
9. Ball Feed Chute
10. Speed Controls
11. Handle
2
12. Control Panel Handle
4
13. Left/Right Micro
Adjustment Knob 3
14. Up/Down Micro
Adjustment Knob
3 ASSEMBLY & USE
Your Casey Pro 3G pitching machine comes pre-assembled as 3
components, the Throwing Head Assembly (1), the Tripod (2) and
the legs (3).
Remove the Tripod and the three legs from the carton. Depressing
the Spring Clip (4), insert a leg into the Tripod. Be sure the Spring
Caution: Clip locks into the alignment hole on the Tripod. Repeat this with the
Never lay your machine other two legs.
on its throwing wheel and
Loosen the Left/Right Adjustment Lock Handle (5) and mount the
never store or transport
Throwing Head onto the Tripod. Be sure that the Lock is backed out
your machine where
temperatures may far enough to allow the Throwing Head to seat itself all the way down
exceed 120F. onto the Tripod.

ELECTRICAL
The Casey Pro 3G machine is designed to operate on a 110V AC
power source (220V for International). The speed control is protected
from overload damage by a built-in AC surge protector and a 10 amp
circuit breaker.
Voltage tends to drop over distance and running any equipment
on low voltage can shorten motor life. Therefore, it is important to
always use the proper extension cord with your machine.
Always use a Protective Screen
Up to 100 feet, the size cord to use is a #16/3. From 100 to 200 feet,
use a #14/3 cord. Over 200 feet, use at least a #12/3 extension cord
or consult a local electrician.

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If you use a generator with your Casey Pro 3G use a 1200 Watt OPERATING
continuous duty generator with a built-in Automatic Voltage INSTRUCTIONS
Regulator (AVR), or bolt in inverter.
Always be sure the generator is up to full output before turning on
the Casey Pro 3G. Also, always turn your Casey Pro 3G off before
shutting down the generator.
Never let the generator run out of fuel while the Casey Pro 3G is
in operation.
The Speed Control Knobs (10) are used to adjust the speed of the
throwing wheels independently.

ACCURACY
Many factors can effect the accuracy of a pitch. In addition to the
obvious ones of moisture and wind, the size, weight/balance and
wear elements of individual balls can also affect the speed and
repeatability of a pitch.
The Casey Pro 3G pitching machine will throw both regulation balls
and ATEC practice balls, like the Tuffy and SuperSoft. Practice
balls are recommended for their durability and more consistent pitch
accuracy over time.
A variety of Ball Feeders
Coaches have found that seamed, leather balls will cause less are available for your
consistent pitch accuracy and greater wear of the throwing wheels. Casey Pro 3G
Pitching Machine.
TRANSPORT
The design of your Casey Pro 3G allows for quick and easy transport.
Simply rotate the Throwing Head back to the full vertical position and 4
lock it in place. Next, rotate the head left or right until a single leg
extends to the rear of the machine and lock it into position. Take
hold of the head and tip the machine forward onto the two
transport wheels.
Remove the two front legs by depressing the Spring Clips and
pulling. This leaves the remaining leg in the proper position to be
used as a convenient tow handle.

Pitching Machine Balls

Regulation size pitching machine balls are designed to be consistent
and have better wear factors than any other type of ball when used
in pitching machines. ATEC has a full line of pitching machine balls
to cover every need for indoor and outdoor use. For more information
please visit us at www.atecsports.com or contact your local ATEC
dealer. You can also contact ATEC at 1-800-959-2832.

Regulation Leather Balls

Regulation leather balls can be used in pitching machines however
they will not pitch as consistent as a pitching machine ball and they
have a shorter lifespan. In addition they tend to transfer material
to the wheel(s) or throwing pads. This material transfer may cause
a build up to develop on the throwing surfaces. Material build up, if
left un-checked can affect performance of the pitching machine but
can be controlled by removing it with #60 sandpaper or emery cloth.
This should be done on an as needed basis at the time the material
buildup is detected.

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 OPERATING DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC COVERED BALLS
INSTRUCTIONS (Even if they are regulation)
Synthetic covered balls were not designed to be used in pitching
machines and may leave a massive amount of buildup on the throwing
surfaces of the machine, effecting pitching machine performance.
When using regulation balls, use only leather ones.

Ball Consistency
In order to assure accuracy, the balls being used should be of the
same type, wear and manufacturer. A pitching machine will only be as
consistent as the balls being used:
Never mix worn old balls with new balls
Do not mix different brands of balls
Do not mix different types of balls
When using a seamed ball, feed the ball into the machine with
the seams in the same general position each time.
Wet or damp balls tend to slip on the throwing surfaces. Towel
dry any balls that have moisture on them before using in a
pitching machine.
Extreme cold can cause balls to become harder then normal.
This could cause the balls to pitch slower and / or inconsistently.

SPEED
The Casey Pro 3G is best used at a pitch distance of 50 to 60 feet.
All motors require a minimum recovery time after loading up. The
5 optimum period between pitches for the Casey Pro 3G is 6 seconds.

CASEY PRO 3G SPEED SETTINGS

Baseball Softball
#1 Dial #2 Dial MPH #1 Dial #2 Dial MPH
2 4 35 2 4 30
3 5 40 3 5 32
3 6 45 3 6 35
4 6 48 4 6 40
4 7 55 4 7 45
5 7 60 5 7 50
5 8 68 5 8 57
6 8 72 6 8 62
6 9 78 6 9 68
7 9 80 7 9 70
7 10 85 7 10 72
8 10 90 8 10 75
9 10 94 9 10 80
10 10 100 10 10 85

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SET-UP FOR PITCHING OPERATING
Never make any adjustments to the speed or trajectory of the pitch while a INSTRUCTIONS
batter is at the plate or when anyone is in front of your pitching machine.
WARNING Never put any part of your body or any object on or near
the throwing wheels. Doing so could cause severe injury!
CAUTION Children should always use the Casey Pro 3G with adult
supervision ONLY.
CAUTION Always test-pitch your machine before a hitter steps into the
batters box to assure proper alignment and the safe delivery of a pitch.
Place your Casey Pro 3G at the desired pitch distance (ideally, 50 to 60 ft.) and
set up your Protective Screen.
Position the Tripod so that a single leg is to the rear (towards center field) and
align the front of the machine with home plate. Left Hand Curve
Select the desired Throwing Head position and motor speeds from the
Speed/Pitch Settings label located on the top motor. Adjust, then secure the
throwing head accordingly.
It is a good idea when first using your Casey Pro 3G to take a few minutes and
experiment with the varied speed settings and head positions.
Make sure the area in front of your machine is clear and safe. When it is safe
and you are ready, release a ball into the Ball Feed Chute (9).
Right Hand Curve
SETTING PITCH TYPE AND SPEED
Using the Speed/Pitch Settings label located on top motor, set Throwing
Head position with Pitch Selection Lock (7) and select motor speeds.
Firmly tighten Pitch Selection Lock (7). 6
Make sure area in front of machine is clear and safe.
Test pitch without batter by releasing ball into Ball Feed Chute (9).

SETTING PITCH LOCATION

Left/Right Adjustment
Slider
Check to make sure Micro Adjustment Lines are centered using the Micro
Adjustment Knob (13)
Loosen Macro Adjustment Handle (5) and set machine to desired
pitching zone and then firmly tighten Macro Handle (5)
Test pitch without batter
To fine tune pitching location right and left, use LEFT RIGHT
MicroAdjustment Knob (13)
Turn CLOCKWISE to move pitch RIGHT and COUNTERCLOCKWISE to
move pitch LEFT. Do not overtighten the micro adjustment
Micro Macro
After each adjustment, retest pitch without batter to ensure location
Up/Down Adjustment DOWN UP
Check to make sure Micro Adjustment Lines are centered using Micro
Adjustment Knob (14)
Loosen Macro Adjustment Handle (6) and set machine to desired LEFT RIGHT
pitching zone and then firmly tighten Macro Handle
Test pitch without batter
To fine tune pitching location right and left, use
MicroAdjustment Knob (14)
Turn CLOCKWISE to move pitch UP and COUNTERCLOCKWISE to
DOWN UP
move pitch DOWN. Do not overtighten the micro adjustment
After each adjustment, retest pitch without batter to ensure location

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 OPERATING USING MICRO ADJUSTMENT FEATURE
INSTRUCTIONS The difference between strike 3 and ball 4 can be the difference between
winning and losing. The Micro Adjustment Feature allows the user to
accurately move the ball to the exact location during training. Work on the
inside and outside of the strike zone by easily adjusting the Left/Right Micro
Adjustment Knob. Work the top and bottom of the strike zone using the Up/
Down Micro Adjustment Knob. Or use them together to go up and inside
or down and out. Turning the Micro Adjustment Knob one quarter of a turn
moves the ball approximately 2.
Micro Adjustment Range
Left/Right 9 left or right of center
Up/Down 18 up or down from center
NOTE If the Micro Adjustment Knobs are not centered before use,
adjustment in each direction will vary.
Youre ready for batting practice!
When you prepare to deliver a pitch, always raise your arm and show the
ball to the batter before every pitch. This will signal him, and others that
you are about to throw.
The batter is also able to see your arm fall as you deliver the ball to the
machine. This simulates live game action and will help the batter to develop
his timing.
The ease of adjustment and pitch repeatability with the Casey Pro 3G allows
a coach to work on the specific weaknesses of a hitter. For instance, if a
player has trouble with pitches high in the strike zone a coach can work
that zone over and over. Remember, redundancy is key to learning anything.
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To teach a player to place-hit, try using colored balls. Choose four colors;
white for left field, blue for center, red for right and yellow for bunt.
With several of each color, mix up your delivery. This forces the hitter to
focus on the ball and react on instinct. When he sees red a right-handed
hitter must wait on the ball and push it to right field, white he must pull
to left and so on.
Not only does it teach bat control, but it forces the hitter to stay back,
make decisions and react after the pitch is released. What a great drill for
perfecting timing!

SET-UP FOR FIELDING DRILLS

Set-up the Casey Pro 3G near home plate. The routine you want to run will
determine the best position on the field for your machine.
For infield drills the best machine setting is a drop pitch at a speed
appropriate for the level of play. Fly ball and line drive drills will use a high
speed setting in the fast-ball position.
Loosen the Left/Right Adjustor to allow free rotation of the Throwing Head.
Back off on the Elevation Adjustment Lock to allow full depression and
elevation of the Throwing Head.
Take hold of the built-in Handles (11) on the upper frame and the Control
Panel (12) to quickly and easily change the position of the Throwing Head.
In this manner you can effectively run fungo, line drive, hot grounder,
double play and pop-up drills to any position on the field.

Casey Pro 3G Pitching Machine

For a man who has coached and managed some of the highest JIM LEFEBVRES
profile players in the game today marquee names like Ken Griffey TRAINING
Jr., Mark Grace, Jose Conseco, Matt Williams and Sammy Sosa Jim
PROGRAM
Lefebvre gets most animated when he talks about baseball while
sitting in his own backyard.
This is where it all starts, Lefebvre says. All great ball players
started in the backyard with their father, or maybe a brother
or neighbor.
It is this backyard venue and the neighborhood parks that will
produce the high profile hitters and the defensive standouts of
tomorrow. And it is those same fathers and brothers, moms and
neighbors who will help these would-be Major Leaguers realize
their dreams.
The Casey Pro 3G is the most exciting piece of training equipment to Congratulations in
choosing the Casey Pro
come along in years for developing the reflex skills of a ball player.
3G, the official Pitching
The PRO is so versatile in its application for drills that it is like Machine of Major
having an extra coach on the field. League Baseball.

Over time and using the many advance training technologies

available, there has developed a systematic method of teaching
the fundamental principles of hitting and fielding. However, those
fundamentals remain the same today as when the Babe strode to
the plate!
This manual offers these fundamental principles in a way that allows
anyone, a father, a mother, a brother or neighbor to coach an athlete 8
to become a high profile hitter and a great defensive performer. But,
instead of dry mechanics and complicated theories, you will learn the
brilliance of simplicity!
Heres how easy it is. Closing the Loop
Sustained, optimum performance is the goal of any training A good athletic training
program. And a players personal goal should be to continually program requires an
elevate his level of performance. objective, proper equipment
and a routine. The best
There are four levels of performance and using hitting as an coaching tip I can give you
example, here is how they work. is to be organized and
be equipped.
The initial level is the moment itself, when your adrenaline surges,
igniting your Swing Thought. This is called the Broad Level
of performance.
The next level, the Broad Internal, occurs when you begin processing
the mechanical or technical aspects of your swing. You actually Jim Lefebvre
visualize what you will do to the ball. Major League Player,
Coach & Manager

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 Jim Lefebvres As you reach the Narrow Internal stage, that emotion that comes with
Training visualizing the perfect swing, contact with the ball and the roar of the
Program crowd takes over and boosts you to the fourth and final level.

Now you are Narrow in your focus and muscle memory takes over. All
that is left is for you to read the ball. Everything else is on auto pilot!

Understanding this simple transition can help you (dad, mom, sibling or
friend) to be as effective a coach as a Pro.

A good athletic training program requires an objective, proper

equipment and a routine. The best coaching tip I can give you is to be
organized and be equipped, says Lefebvre.

Your objective as a coach should always be to bring out the best

performance of which a player is capable.

And just as a good mechanic wouldnt dream of starting a job on your

car without the right tools, youve taken the first step towards good
coaching with your purchase of the CASEY PRO 3G from the Athletic
Training Equipment Company.

CLOSING THE LOOP

My training concept is called Closing the Loop. This represents the

routine, or training regimen part of the program.

The Loop expresses the training cycle itself. It will take the athlete
9 full circle through the physical, technical and mental attributes of a
high profile performer.

This redundancy develops muscle memory. Fundamentals will become

pure reflex, unconscious and without thought.

Preparation for Closing the Loop is broken into three distinct disciplines.
An athlete should always Warm-up, Form-up and Time-up.

Timing gets refined in every practice session. However, unless an

athlete has taken the time to warm-up and form-up first, that practice
time is often unproductive.

Consider it this way. Hitting statistics prove that in a regular nine-inning

game the average player will get 6 minutes in the batters box, or 90
seconds per at-bat. NINETY SECONDS! Thats the only chance he gets
to make a positive offensive impact on the game.

To create success out of a single plate appearance requires years of

practice. With the most active major league player getting only 20-25
swings per day in the batting cage he must make sure he gets the very
most out of that time. As your sons or daughters coach, thats your job!

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THE HIGH PROFILE HITTER Jim Lefebvres
The routine that follows should be your regimen for both practice and Training
pre-game, both in-season and off-season. Program
The only difference between an off-season and an in-season program
is the number of swings you take during a session. In the off-season
your swings should double or triple depending on your
conditioning level.

Once developed, it is critical to maintain that feel of hitting thru the

off-season.

Here are a few basics to keep firmly in mind as you work on your
hitting form.

Your ultimate goal in this hitting program is to develop your Swing

Thought. That Swing Thought should be line drive-down, says
Lefebvre, and here is what that means.

In the Major League 70% of all line drives result in a base hit.
Interestingly, 37% of hard grounders will get you on base, while only
17% of balls hit into the air will get you safely to first. Hitting 370 can
win you a batting title!

Understanding this, it makes sense that your goal every time you step
to the plate is to hit a line drive. Secondarily, if you were to miss-hit
the ball your best percentage is to hit a hard grounder, down, rather
than into the air. This is why your Swing Thought should always be line
drive-down.
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This is not the mechanics of the swing itself, but the visualization of a
level, compact swing through the ball. Drive the ball hard into the dirt
at the outfield grass line and the percentages of the game are in
your favor.

Only time can develop this skill as an unconscious reflex, so lets get
to work!

WARM-UP Take 10 to 20 swings

This program will, take
Objective
the athlete full circle through
Stretch & loosen up slowly. the physical, technical and
Swinging at half speed, hit every ball into the target zone of mental attributes of a high
your Catch Net. profile performer.
Equipment
Tuffy Tee from ATEC
Warm-Up
Catch Net from ATEC
Baseballs & 7 oz. weighted balls
Bat & counter weight for bat routine
PERFORMANCE
Routine
Form-Up
Using the tee & weighted bat, hit 5 each of the regulation and
weighted balls.
Repeat using the unweighted bat. Time-Up

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 Jim Lefebvres FORM-UP Take 20-40 swings
Training Objective
Program Develop your Swing Thought.
Develop swing technique & hand speed.
Hit every ball into the target zone.
Equipment
Tuffy Tee
Catch Net
Baseballs & 7 oz. weighted balls
Bat and counter weight for bat
Routine
Using the tee & weighted bat, hit 5 each of the regulation &
weighted balls.
Repeat using the unweighted bat.
Repeat 2 more sets of the above.
TIME-UP Take a minimum of 40 swings
Objective
Perfect your Swing Thought.
Maintain your Form-up skills as you perfect your Swing Thought.
Hit every ball into the target zone.
Equipment
The Casey Pro 3G Pitching Machine
4 dozen Tuffy balls
11 Catch Net
Bat
Routine
Using your Catch Net as a backstop, set up your Casey Pro 3G at
a pitching distance of 50 and the speed controls to the
Medium Fastball position.
Take a minimum of 12 swings. Do this without taking a stride in
your swing.
Your Swing Thought is line drive-down. This means a level swing,
hitting down through the ball straight at the infield grass line.
Preparation for
Closing the Loop Set the speed controls to the Fast Fastball position and take a
is broken into three minimum of 20 swings, again without taking a stride.
distinct disciplines. Repeat this same routine against the slider and other breaking
An athlete should ball pitches.
always Warm-up,
Form-up and Time-up!

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When the Casey Pro 3G is only 50 away with a medium speed setting, Jim Lefebvres
the reduced reaction time is equivalent to a 75 mph pitch. This is why Training
you work this routine without taking a stride. Program
These routines will develop the natural skills of any player. They will
help to hone those skills to the point that they become unconscious
reflex. This frees the hitter to focus on reading the ball (pitch), making
the best use of the short reaction time.
Repetition is a critical factor in all training. Repetition allows such
development and will lead to the enhanced performance levels that
are the objective of all high profile performers. Nothing but time spent
effectively in practice can accomplish this. There is no shortcut to
the process.

THE HIGH PROFILE DEFENSIVE PLAYER

Hitting is only half the game. You cant lose if the other team
doesnt score!
There is no substitute for time in play with live game conditions to
develop your defensive skills and reaction times, says Lefebvre. No
other training equipment available today gives you the controlled
versatility of the Casey Pro 3G in duplicating this real-time game action.
The same principles practiced with the hitting program should be
applied to your defensive practice sessions. That is, Warm-up, Form-up
and Time-up, all in an effort to continually raise your level
of performance. 12
This program will refine your fielding skills as well as enhance your
general conditioning program in the process.
As those skills become a natural unconscious reflex, all you need do is
focus on reading the ball and making the play.

WARM-UP
Objective
Stretch & loosen up slowly.
Focus on reading the ball.
Equipment
Glove
A couple dozen balls
The Swing Thought
Routine In the Major League
Develop a slow stretching regimen to insure against injury (10 70% of all line drives
minutes minimum). Fielding requires a great deal of lateral result in a base hit.
Interestingly, 37% of
movement. While legs and arms are key, your torso and all other
hard grounders will get
muscle groups are also important and should be worked.
you on base, while only
Throwing at half speed, play catch with another person or with a 17% of balls hit into the
pitch-back type screen. air will get you safely to
first. Hitting 370 can
win you a batting title!

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 Jim Lefebvres FORM-UP
Training Objective
Program Develop your lateral, dropstep, angle and forward agility.
Develop your visual read of the ball.
Equipment
The Casey Pro 3G
4 dozen Tuffy balls
Catch Net
Glove
Routine
Set up the Casey Pro 3G just in front of home plate with the
controls set for a medium speed drop curve. Set your Catch Net
to the side for throw-back and retrieval of balls. Assume an infield
or outfield position and;
Take 5-10 grounders straight on, throwing them back into the
target on the catch net.
Hold your position and with the operator rotating the throwing
head left and right, take 5-10 grounders to each side. Throw back.
Elevate the throwing head and adjust the controls to a fastball
setting. Take 5-10 pop-ups and throw back.
Adjust the controls back to a drop curve setting and depressing the
release angle take 5 to 10 hard, bouncing grounders. Do this
straight on and to each side.
TIME-UP
13 Objective
Perfect your lateral, dropback, angle and forward agility.
Perfect your visual read of the ball as well as your reaction time in
various situations.
Equipment
The Casey Pro 3G
4 dozen Tuffy balls
Catch Net
Glove
Hitting is only half Routine
the game. You cant Set up your Casey just in front of home plate with the controls set
lose if the other team for a fast drop curve. Place the Catch Net to the side for throw-
doesnt score! backs. Take whatever infield or outfield position you want to work
on and;
Take 10-15 grounders straight on and throw them back. Be sure to
throw to the target zone in the net.
Hold your position and take 10-15 grounders each to your right
and left, mixing them at random. Throw back to the target.
Have the operator elevate the throwing head and adjust the control
to a fast fastball. Take 10-15 pop-ups and throw back.
Depressing the throwing angle, with the controls set for a fast drop
curve, take another 10-15 bouncing grounders. Mix them at
random to the right and left.

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MAINTENANCE Warranty
CAUTION Be sure your machine is unplugged prior to performing any service. & Service
The primary wear components on your Casey Pro 3G are the throwing wheels. These do
not require attention unless ball control is affected. Some material build up left by balls is
typical and may or may not affect accuracy.

GENERAL CARE
Dirt and material build-up on wheels can typically be removed using a mild dish soap
and warm water. Always rinse thoroughly and never use a commercial cleanser or
revitalizer like Armor-All on your wheels.
Should your wheels require something more, call ATEC Technical Services.
Your wheels use an elastomeric urethane for its better wear and memory features
as well as to provide the best ball control. This material, by nature is very pliable. To
maintain optimum performance you should never store or transport your Casey Pro
3G laying it on its throwing wheels. Also, you should never store or transport your
machine in an environment that will exceed 120F.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Inoperative:
Check and reset, if necessary, the circuit breaker on the speed control box.
If breaker trips repeatedly, call ATEC.
Check to be sure wheels will turn by hand and are not locked-up.
If locked, call ATEC.
Using a voltmeter, verify 110-120V AC from your power supply. If not, call
an electrician.
Speed Consistency:
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Confirm ball condition. Be sure all balls are of like wear and type. Try a new ball.
If not correctable, call ATEC.
Erratic Pitches:
Check ball condition. Be sure all balls are of like wear and type. Try new ball.
Assure you are allowing at least 6 seconds between pitches. Check wheels for
build-up or wear. Clean or replace.

WARRANTY IT E
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Your Casey Pro 3G comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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Under normal use and care, Athletic Training Equipment Company

guarantees to the original owner, the Casey Pro 3G to be free from
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defects in materials and workmanship with the following limitations, A

R R A N T
1) Lifetime on all structural components.
2) Two years on all moving and wear components.
During this period ATEC will repair or replace with new or refurbished components,
at ATECs sole discretion, any component found to be defective without cost to the
owner, provided the defective product is returned to the factory freight prepaid for
such service.
Consult ATEC or your local dealer for details.

Should you have any questions or require service assistance, please contact
ATEC Technical Services at 1-800-758-2832.

www.atecsports.com
655 Spice Island Dr. Sparks, NV 89431

T r a i n i n g / o p e r at i o n m a n ua l
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655 Spice Island Dr. Sparks, NV 89431

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