JUGS Soft Toss Machine
The JUGS Toss Machine is an automatic soft toss machine for baseball and softball that tosses a ball every 5 seconds, so a hitter can take hundreds of swings in less than half an hour without anyone kneeling beside them to feed. It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery for up to 8 hours of continuous use, holds up to 14 baseballs or 10 softballs, and weighs just 13 pounds. It sets up in a space as small as 10 feet by 10 feet, which makes it a fit for backyards, garages, gyms and batting cages.
The machine comes with a throw-down home plate, a battery charger and a 24-page drill book, so a player or coach has a plan for productive sessions from day one. Balls are not included.
Consistent Timing Builds a Better Swing
Soft toss is one of the most common hitting drills in baseball and softball, but it depends on the person tossing. A parent or coach feeding by hand gets tired, the toss location wanders and the rhythm changes from one ball to the next. The JUGS Toss Machine takes that variable out. A built-in timer delivers a ball every 5 seconds, keeping the hitter engaged and in rhythm for the whole session.
That consistency is what makes repetition productive. When every toss arrives on the same timing, the hitter can focus on attacking the ball out front, staying balanced and making solid contact instead of adjusting to a different toss every swing. The result is more quality reps in less time and steady gains in confidence and contact.
It also frees up the coach. Instead of tossing, the coach can stand back, watch the swing and give feedback, or run a second station while a player works on the machine.
Up to 8 Hours on a Single Charge
The JUGS Toss Machine needs no external power. Its internal rechargeable battery provides up to 8 hours of continuous use on a single charge, and the charger is included. There is no extension cord to run across the yard and no need to find an outlet at the field.
In practical terms, a single charge can carry a long team practice or several days of short home sessions. That makes the machine easy to move from the garage to the backyard to a team practice without planning around power.
Compact, Portable and Quick to Set Up
At just 13 pounds, the Toss Machine is easy to pick up and carry wherever practice happens. It sets up quickly and works in tight spaces as small as 10 by 10 feet, so a single garage bay or a corner of a gym is enough room for a full session.
That small footprint matters for families. Not every home has room for a batting cage, but most have space for a soft toss station with a hitting net. Pair the machine with a net, set out the home plate and a hitter has a complete practice setup.
High-Capacity Hopper for Longer Rounds
The machine holds up to 14 regulation-size baseballs or 10 regulation-size softballs. At one toss every 5 seconds, a full load gives a hitter about a minute of uninterrupted swings for baseball, which is about the right length for a focused round. Reload, reset and go again.
That rhythm of short rounds with a brief reset in between mirrors how good hitting coaches structure soft toss: enough swings to groove a movement, then a pause to think about what worked before the next set.
Works With Regulation Balls and JUGS Training Balls
The Toss Machine accepts regulation leather baseballs and regulation 11-inch or 12-inch softballs, plus all JUGS training balls, including:
- JUGS Sting-Free Dimpled Baseballs and Sting-Free Dimpled Softballs
- Softie Genuine Leather Practice Baseballs
- JUGS Pearl Leather Baseballs
- JUGS LeatherLast softballs
- JUGS Bulldog polyballs
- Lite-Flite Baseballs and Lite-Flite softballs
Choosing the ball is part of setting up the drill. Regulation balls give the true feel of contact. Softer training balls such as Softie or Lite-Flite are a good choice indoors or for younger hitters, where a mishit into a wall or a ricochet off the net frame is less of a concern.
Who the JUGS Toss Machine Is For
- Backyard players who want to hit every day without needing someone to feed them.
- Parents who want their player to get quality reps while they watch the swing instead of tossing.
- Youth league, high school and college teams that want an extra hitting station that runs itself.
- Pitching machine leagues and youth programs looking for an easy way to add swings at practice.
- Baseball and softball players who train in small spaces such as garages, basements or gyms.
Training Applications
The Toss Machine is useful for both offensive and defensive drills for individuals and teams. The included 24-page drill book lays out structured drills, and a few common uses include:
- Contact out front. Set the hitter so the toss arrives where they should meet the ball, and focus on driving it into the net.
- Hand-eye coordination and a quick bat. The steady 5-second rhythm trains hitters to load, see the ball and fire the hands on time.
- Station work. Run the machine as one station in a team practice while coaches handle tee work, live hitting or fielding at other stations.
- Warm-ups. A quick round on the machine before games or practice gets the swing loose and the timing set.
- Volume days. Because the machine never tires, it is easy to stack up the hundreds of swings that build muscle memory.
Setting Up a Soft Toss Station
- Charge the internal battery with the included charger before the first session.
- Choose a space at least 10 by 10 feet, with a hitting net in front of the hitter.
- Lay down the throw-down home plate so the hitter sets up in the same spot every round.
- Position the machine so the toss arrives in the hitter's contact zone, then load up to 14 baseballs or 10 softballs.
- Start the machine, take your round and reload.
Getting the Most Out of Every Session
Because the machine makes it so easy to take a lot of swings, the risk is mindless volume. A little structure turns those swings into progress:
- Give each round one focus. One round on staying balanced, the next on getting the hands to the ball, the next on driving the ball to the middle of the net.
- Keep rounds short. A full hopper is a natural round. Reload during the pause and use it to think about the last set.
- Stop before fatigue sets in. Tired swings groove bad habits, so it is better to take a few more focused rounds across the week than one exhausting session.
- Use the home plate every time. Setting up in the same spot makes it easy to see whether a change in the swing is real or just a change in position.
- Work through the drill book. The included 24-page book gives structure, so sessions do not repeat the same drill every day.
Using the Toss Machine at Team Practice
For a team, the Toss Machine fits naturally as one station in a rotation. At one toss every 5 seconds, a full load of baseballs runs a little over a minute, so a small group of hitters can rotate through quickly: one hits, one reloads, one collects balls, and the next is on deck. Because the machine runs on its battery, it can sit anywhere on the field or in a gym without a cord, and a coach does not have to be tied to it.
Switching between sports is just a matter of loading the right balls. Load up to 14 baseballs for a baseball group or up to 10 softballs for a softball group.
What Is Included With the JUGS Toss Machine
- JUGS Toss Machine with internal rechargeable battery
- Battery charger
- Regulation throw-down home plate
- 24-page Toss Machine drill book
Balls are not included. A hitting net is not included.
JUGS Toss Machine Specifications
- Sports: baseball and softball
- Toss rate: one ball every 5 seconds, automatic
- Capacity: up to 14 regulation-size baseballs or 10 regulation-size softballs
- Power: internal rechargeable battery, up to 8 hours of continuous use per charge; no external power needed
- Weight: 13 lbs
- Space needed: as little as 10 x 10 feet
- Ball compatibility: regulation leather baseballs, 11-inch and 12-inch softballs, JUGS Sting-Free, Softie, Pearl, LeatherLast, Bulldog and Lite-Flite balls
- Included: throw-down home plate, battery charger, 24-page drill book
- Use: indoors or outdoors
- Skill level: backyard players, youth leagues, high schools, colleges
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the JUGS Toss Machine need to be plugged in?
No. It runs on an internal rechargeable battery that provides up to 8 hours of continuous use per charge. The charger is included.
Does it work for both baseball and softball?
Yes. It tosses regulation baseballs and 11-inch or 12-inch softballs, along with JUGS training balls. It holds up to 14 baseballs or 10 softballs at a time.
How often does it toss a ball?
Every 5 seconds. That steady rhythm keeps the hitter in a routine and lets them take hundreds of swings in less than half an hour.
How much space do I need?
The machine works in spaces as small as 10 by 10 feet. You will also want a hitting net in front of the hitter.
Are balls included?
No. The machine comes with a throw-down home plate, a battery charger and a 24-page drill book. Balls are sold separately.
Is it easy to move between home and the field?
At 13 pounds it is light and easy to move, and it sets up quickly in tight spaces like backyards, garages and batting cages.
