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      The very best from the practice field. 286 years combined coaching and playing experience • 4,983 Wins • 23 National Championships  •  3 League MVPs • 3 World Series Championships • 1 World Series MVP • 6 Olympic Gold Medals • 5 Hall of Famers In every generation, the Coaches that Coaches look up to, use JUGS. Because, the right practice equipment is the best of all instructors!

      Jack Dunn

      Jack Dunn

      ABCA HALL-of-Famer
      Michelle Smith

      Michelle Smith

      2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
      Celeste Knierim

      Celeste Knierim

      NCFA Hall-of-Famer
      Dave Gasser

      Dave Gasser

      Oregon Baseball Coaches Hall-of-Famer
      Pat Casey

      Pat Casey

      3-Time NCAA National Champion
      George Horton

      George Horton

      NCAA National Champion
      Laura Berg

      Laura Berg

      Head Softball Coach
      Oregon St. University
      4-Time Olympian
      Mike Fox

      Mike Fox

      Head Baseball Coach
      University of North Carolina
      Scott Brosius

      Scott Brosius

      World Series MVP, NCAA Div III National Champion
      Rick Vanderhook

      Rick Vanderhook

      Head Baseball Coach, Cal St. Fullerton
      Amanda Freed

      Amanda Freed

      Olympic Gold Medalist
      Mike Candrea

      Mike Candrea

      8-Time NCAA National Champion
      Jim Morris

      Jim Morris

      2-Time NCAA National Champion
      Norm Hewitt

      Norm Hewitt

      Head Baseball Coach Hillsborough High School
      Jackson Vaughan

      Jackson Vaughan

      Head Softball Coach Linfield College

      Practice Plans

      A good batting practice routine will help to make the most out of the time that you put in before the game. One of the best ways to improve your batting practice time is to develop a plan that gives every swing you take a purpose. These weekly Practice Plans do just that. Chart your hitting, Monday through Friday. The plans recommendations are are based on limiting the number of swings you take in a session—a hitter tires and loses focus after just 15-20 swings. Minimize the quantity, and maximize the quality of swings, by taking breaks between each progression. These Practice Plans for each machine have all been designed to make you a better hitter.

      Super Softball Plan Small-Ball Plan Curveball Plan 101 Plan Lite-Flite Plan Softball Plan Combo Softball Plan MVP Plan Jr. Baseball Plan

      JUGS Sports blog—

      PASTTIME. TRADITION. LEGACY: The JUGS Sports Blog celebrates the game that has brought generations together on sandlots, schoolyards, and ballfields across America. Baseball and softball are more than sports—they’re part of our shared history, filled with stories of summer evenings, the crack of the bat, and the traditions passed from one generation of players to the next. Here we explore the nostalgia, the moments, and the timeless spirit that make baseball and softball America’s pastime, while honoring the players, coaches, and families who keep the game alive.

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      Pitching Machine Leagues

      Young ballplayers can safely play a fun-filled, action-packed seven inning game in under 90 minutes. How? By using a JUGS Pitching Machine as the "Designated Pitcher". Pitching Machine Leagues are great for ballplayers ages 5-12. They are easy to administer, fast paced, safe, and most importantly fun!

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      Youtube

      Instructional videos can also be found at our YouTube channel. With over 300 videos, 2,228 subscribers and over 1,863,007 views to date, we encourage you and your players to watch and hopefully get the most out of your practice and our equipment.

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