We have recently launched our Slinger Bag ball machine for members to hire at a cost of £4 per 30 minutes. This can be booked via Clubspark. You will need access to  the clubhouse using your membership card in order to collect the Slinger Bag. Please get in touch if you have lost your card as a replacement can be purchased from the committee for £5.

The rules when using the Slinger Bag are as follows:

1. Only use the Slinger Bag if you have attended an induction session on how to use it. Booking/using the ball machine without this is strictly forbidden and will likely lead to it being damaged.
2. Only use the Slinger Bag when the weather is dry AND court conditions are dry. I.e. the Slinger Bag cannot be used when it is raining or when the courts are wet/damp. This can damage and inevitably break the machine. Refunds will be given if you have to cancel your booking due to bad weather. This will be automatically refunded to you if you cancel 1 hour prior to your booking.
3. Only use the Slinger Bag if you have booked and paid for this through Clubspark. The Slinger Bag can only be used on courts 1 and 4.  When you make your booking the corresponding court will be automatically booked off as well.  If you plan to be on court before or after using the Slinger Bag, please book the additional time as normal through Clubspark.
4. The Slinger Bag uses only Wilson Triniti balls. Please ensure you collect and place all of these balls within the machine. Including those that may be hidden in/around on-court equipment.
5. Make sure to put the Slinger Bag on charge after use. The charger will be in one of the pockets of the Slinger Bag or by the designated area within the clubhouse.
6. Please report any issues with the Slinger Bag immediately to the Tennis Committee on uddingstontennis@gmail.com or via the Contact Us page.

By booking the Slinger Bag you agree to follow these rules and any Slingerbag rules stipulated on the guidance poster with the machine. Inappropriate use of the ball machine can cause injury and users accept full responsibility for any damage or injury caused to any other parties while they are in control of the ball machine.

Video Tutorial

The below video by The Tennis Mentor can be used as a refresher on how to use the Slingerbag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO15cXNhg8Q