Setup guide
Fast Track Tennis Setup Guide – Easy Assembly for Solo Practice
Everything you need to get your Feedback System up and running at home: video walkthroughs, what's in the box, step-by-step instructions and fixes for common issues.
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Watch first
The videos are the fastest way to learn. Watch the setup video before you start, the poles go in much more easily once you've seen it done.
What's in the box
- Ball feeder with AC adapter
- Fast Track Tennis net with Velcro targets
- Bag of 12 long-lasting practice balls
- Tripod with smartphone clip
- Net carry bag
Box: 25" x 14" x 14", about 32 lbs
Step by step
Set aside 10 minutes for your first setup. Nothing should need to be forced, if a part doesn't fit, stop and check the video.
Build the frame
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1. Assemble the metal frame. Connect the metal spacer to the metal cross bars, it should click into place.
Raise the net
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2. Unfold the net and find the front (with the logo), the back and the side sleeves with Velcro closures at the top front corners. The front of the net (with the logo) must be on the same side as the metal spacer.
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3. Pick one top corner to start with and open its Velcro closure. Drop a black fiberglass pole down into the side sleeve and let it slide all the way through.
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4. Set the bottom end of the black pole into the small upright tube on the metal frame.
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5. Hang the top of the net (the open Velcro closure) loosely over the top of the black pole.
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6. Open the other top corner Velcro closure and repeat: drop the second black pole into the sleeve and let it slide all the way through.
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7. Set that top corner on top of the second pole. You can pull the net so the first pole gently bends.
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8. Put your foot on the metal frame and position the bottom of the second black pole over the second small upright tube.
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9. With one hand near the top of the pole and the other in the middle, quickly but gently bend the second pole so both poles bend the same way and the pole drops into the upright tube.
Careful: Don't force the pole. It will break if you're not careful.
Add the top and side poles
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10. With both poles and the net in position, slide the white fiberglass pole into the top sleeve, leaving the end of the pole visible.
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11. One side at a time, attach a metal corner piece to the white cross pole, then to the black upright pole. You can pull the poles toward you if you can't reach (no chair or ladder needed) and gently maneuver them into place. Repeat on the other side and close the Velcro.
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12. Open the Velcro on the right side of the net (as you face it) and gently feed the skinny 3-piece pole through the sleeve until it reaches the end. The end is reinforced, so you may need to pinch the fabric open the first time. Push the pole into place to form the semicircle landing bed and close the Velcro.
Connect the ball feeder
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13. Attach the hanging Velcro strap to the back of the metal spacer (line up the Velcro on both sides of the strap). Close all Velcro and adjust the net, everything should fit easily and neatly.
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14. Clip the carabiners on the corners of the hanging net to the metal rings, and add the metal hooks to the Velcro straps on the ball chute.
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15. Pull the net chute over the tube on the ball feeder and hook it into place on the sides of the tube (the hooks have their own space, they don't go inside the tube). Pull the feeder away from the net and slide it into the metal spacer.
Troubleshooting
Most issues come down to a few simple adjustments. Still stuck? We're happy to help.
Ball feeder
- When adjusting toss height or distance, don't loosen (turn left) too far, or the spring tension nut will come off and the machine won't work.
- After turning the feeder off, wait about 30 seconds before turning it back on. This lets the motor circuit cool, a built-in safety feature.
- Turn the feeder off right after a throw to put less load on the spring and motor when you restart.
- Always use the metal spacer. It's very important for balls to flow from the chute into the feeder (older versions used a foam block).
Net and poles
- The fiberglass poles will break if they're not handled carefully. Every part should fit neatly without force, watch the setup video for helpful hints and contact us with any issues.
- Balls getting stuck or popping out after hits? Adjust the back strap. Tightening it lifts the landing tray and adds slack to the net; loosening it lowers the tray and stops balls getting stuck in loose netting.
- Leaving the net up for long periods or through temperature swings can stress the poles and lead to breakage. Take it down when you're not using it.
Balls
- It works best with 4 to 6 balls. Too many balls in the net can clog the ball chute.
Power
- The AC adapter may need an extension cord.
- It works well with a rechargeable lithium-ion power station (we recommend the Westinghouse iGen200s).
Using it outdoors
- It can blow over in wind. Try tying a bungee cord to a fence or putting weights on the legs.
- Don't leave it outside in bad weather.
The app
- Good lighting and a plain background are essential for the app to track balls properly.
- Make sure your iPhone is fully, or nearly fully, charged.