Ball machine
We are delighted to offer a ball machine for members to use and practice their tennis as singles or pairs.
How to book is at the bottom of this page.
How to use the machine
📖 User manual - Read the user manual
📺 Guidance videos from Tom - View the videos
🎾 Special pressureless anti-fluff balls are provided - do not use your own balls.
🎟️ Cost: Free to members for a trial period, subject to fair use and running costs.
⚠️ Important ⚠️
Lymington Tennis Club Ball Machine Waiver
In booking the ball machine you acknowledge that:
✅ You have received and understood instruction in the safe use of the ball machine.
✅ You have read and understood the user manual.
✅ You will follow all LTC instructions for using the machine, which are displayed in the ball machine cupboard and on the website. View the videos.
✅ You will not stand or walk in front of the ball machine until you hear that the motor has come to a complete stop. Looking inside the machine while the motor is running could result in a serious eye injury.
✅ You will not use the ball machine during damp conditions, or put wet balls into the machine. Use the pressureless balls provided.
✅ Juniors under 18 must be supervised by an adult while using the machine.
✅ In using the ball machine you assume all risk, responsibility and liability for injury or damage to people (including yourself), or property arising from its use.
✅ Transport the ball machine with care between the clubhouse and courts. Returning the machine to the cupboard after use and plugging in the power.
✅ Use courts 1-3 if possible. Do not use the side path to access court 3 to prevent mud getting into the ball machine and also on court.
How to book
1️⃣ Find a free court slot and book it up. We recommend using the machine on Court 3 where possible.
2️⃣ Book the machine at the same time - it's the "5th court" on the booking page.
⚠️ Take care moving the machine over the clubhouse threshold - there is a handy ramp to help guide the ball machine over the inside clubhouse side door.
⚠️ Avoid rolling the machine over the grass to prevent taking mud onto the court.