Pitching machine having optimal adjustability

A pitching machine configured for micro-adjustment by a single hand of a user, the pitching machine comprising:

• a pitching head situated atop a stand, the pitching head including a first wheel spaced apart from an opposing surface by a distance slightly less than a diameter of a ball, and a first motor for driving the first wheel;
• a first macro-adjustment device coupled to the pitching head and including a first locking assembly that, when loosened, allows manual rotation of the pitching head about a first pivot axis;
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• a first micro-adjustment device coupled to the pitching head, the first micro-adjustment device including a first adjusting element that, when repositioned, incrementally rotates the pitching head about the first pivot axis, the first micro-adjustment device configured for operation by the single hand of the user, the first macro-adjustment device retaining the pitching head in a secure position during adjustment of the first micro-adjustment device;
• a second macro-adjustment device coupled to the pitching head and including a second locking assembly that, when loosened, allows manual rotation of the pitching head about a second pivot axis;
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• a third macro-adjustment device coupled to the pitching head and including a third locking assembly that, when loosened, allows manual rotation of the pitching head about a third pivot axis.

A pitching machine configured for adjustment by a user, the pitching machine comprising:

• a pitching head situated atop a stand, the pitching head including a first wheel spaced apart from an opposing surface by a distance slightly less than a diameter of a ball, and a first motor for driving the first wheel;
• a first macro-adjustment device coupled to the pitching head configured for adjustable manual rotation of the pitching head about a first pivot axis;
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• a first micro-adjustment device coupled to the pitching head, the first micro-adjustment device including a first adjusting element that, when repositioned, incrementally rotates the pitching head about the first pivot axis, and a first reverse-threaded spindle coupled to the pitching head.