Question 1

My son is an average height 7 yo who sometimes has trouble with the tee height (too high for his natural swing plane).   Is low enough for young kids?

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My five year 44 inches, has a bit of a problem with the height of the baseball ( rope length is too high) which creates a high ball. The softball attachment is lower and helps. Note: the 5 yr old is not very coordinated yet.Now the 10 year old rocks, no issues at all other than taking her eye off the ball.I believe the 7th old will not have any issues.One more thing, with this equipment, it will be best to assist and provide some instruction for a while until they learn to hit with power. The power is what winds up the rope that than unwinds for them to hit. I like to count three unwinds before they hit: for timing. Without the  power, the rope (cable) goes limp and you have to wind it up with some help. Once they figure it out,  no worries. Works good with a friend taking turns hitting back and forth from either side.hope that helps

Question 2

Could adults use this as well?

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Yes , adults can use this as well. It might not last as long though with adult hitting power being more than kids.

Question 3

Some have claimed that they used the softball attachment with the swingaway. How? the company says it can't be done. Thanks.

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YES!!!  The company doesn't grasp the versatility of the PTS.  The individual softball and baseball Hit-A-Way products use Velcro straps to attach the cable to trees or poles 4" or less in diameter.  The PTS is a pole 4" or less in diameter.  Strap on the softball and swing away!  No extra parts are required.  The Velcro strips may slide or rotate slightly after 20-30 hits, but that will occur on any free-standing pole.  I suspect 2-3 wraps of duct tape might a pliable surface to help keep it in place.For those with the perspective that practicing with a smaller ball will make it easier to hit a larger ball, keep in mind that the ball weights are different.  A softball can weigh 30-40% more than a baseball.  The feel is entirely different.  There is some merit to hitting a heavier ball.

Question 4

Can an adult use this model or is it only recommended for children?

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an adult could use this for training, if you want to hit if full force you might need to stake it down.

ASIN	B002MADLCA
Best Sellers Rank	#44,361 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #43 in Baseball & Softball Batting Trainers
Brand Name	SKLZ
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,978)
Global Trade Identification Number	00831345002400
Included Components	HIT A WAY PORTABLE TRAINING SYSTEM
Item Type Name	SKLZ Hit-A-Way Portable Baseball Training-Station Swing Trainer with Stand
Item Weight	36.5 Pounds
Manufacturer	SKLZ
Manufacturer Part Number	0240
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Model Number	0240
Size	One Size
Sport Type	baseball
UPC	831345002400
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	1 Year Warranty

SKLZ Hit-A-Way Youth Baseball Swing Trainer, Portable Solo Batting Practice with Stand, Tethered Ball for Hitting Drills, Ages 13 and Under

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