A great training aid for baseball and softball players ages 8 and up, the Lite Flite machine simulates left and right handed curveballs, sliders and fastballs at speeds reaching 85 mph! It also teaches the fundamentals while removing the fear factor. It is a perfect training aid for backyard practice, youth leagues, and high school & college teams. Since its introduction in 2003, 98% of all JUGS Lite Flite machines are still in use - making it the longest lasting, least expensive machine of its kind!