Ball Machine
The fastest way to improve between lessons
Reserve the Acemate ball machine for focused solo practice on our Har-Tru courts. Annual members get unlimited access — make it your secret weapon.
Why solo practice
Reps win matches
The fastest improvement in tennis happens between lessons — when you drill what your coach just taught you, on repeat, until it's muscle memory.
Hundreds of reps per session
Get more swings in 45 minutes than you would in a full doubles match.
Drill weak strokes
Isolate one shot — backhand slice, approach, overhead — until it's automatic.
Practice on your schedule
No partner required. Book a court, grab the machine, and go.
Unlimited for Annual members
1-hour reservation per day, included with Adult and Family Annual memberships.
Annual member perk
Unlimited ball machine usage — included.
Adult and Family Annual members enjoy unlimited ball machine access at no extra charge. Reserve a court, add the machine, and drill as often as you want — one (1) hour per day, every day of the year.
- Unlimited sessions
- 1 hour per day, per member
- Reserve alongside any court booking
- No per-session fee
- Acemate machine — spin & oscillation
- Use it 365 days a year
How it works
From reservation to first ball in 5 minutes
- 1
Reserve your court
Book any Har-Tru court on CourtReserve like you normally would.
- 2
Add the ball machine
Reserve the ball machine for the same time slot — one (1) hour per day per member.
- 3
Pick up & play
Grab the Acemate machine on-site, roll it to your court, plug in, and start your session.
- 4
Return when done
Power off, empty the hopper, and return the machine so the next member is ready to go.
Drill ideas
Four sessions to steal from our pros
Not sure what to work on? Start with one of these the next time you book the machine.
Groundstroke grooving
Medium pace, deep to one corner. Focus on shape, depth, and clean contact for 50–100 balls per side.
Footwork & recovery
Alternate corners with a longer interval. Split-step, hit, recover to center — every ball, every time.
Approach & finish
Short ball setting, step in, drive the approach, finish with a volley or overhead at the net.
Serve + 1 patterns
Serve a basket, then take the next ball from the machine to rehearse your serve +1 forehand pattern.
Want a personalized practice plan? Book a private lesson and your pro will build one with you.
FAQ
Ball machine questions
Who can use the ball machine?+
Any UTC member with a valid court reservation. Annual members enjoy unlimited usage (1 hour per day). Monthly and seasonal members can use it for a small per-session fee — message us on WhatsApp for current rates.
How long can I reserve it?+
Reservations are limited to one (1) hour per day, per member, to keep the machine accessible for everyone.
Can I bring a friend or hitting partner?+
The ball machine is reserved exclusively for the member who booked it. Any additional participant pays the applicable guest court and/or ball machine fee.
What machine do you use?+
We use the Acemate ball machine — battery powered, adjustable speed, spin, and oscillation. Perfect for everything from beginner rallying to advanced drill work.
What if I've never used one before?+
Ask any pro or front desk team member for a 2-minute walkthrough on your first session. It's simple — speed, spin, oscillation, and feed rate.
Ready to drill?
Reserve the ball machine in seconds, or join as an Annual member for unlimited access all year.