Maple Leaf Tennis Club
Ball Machine
The Tennis Club purchased a Playmate ACE commercial-grade tennis-ball machine in December of 2025.
Use of the ball machine is restricted to Maple Leaf Tennis Club members who have been taught how to use the machine safely. As of December, 2025, anyone using the machine must have received training - not just those who are in charge of a session
Training
Contact Jeff Papiez (see below) to sign up and participate in a ball machine operation training session.
If you experience any problems with the machine, do not attempt to fix it or retrieve balls from within the mechanics of the ball machine. Immediately report issue to Jeff Papiez.
Contact for training or problems:
Jeff Papiez
P: 941-249-9444
793 Scotia
Novice / Beginner Ball-Machine Sessions
Starting January 7th, 2026, there will be weekly ball-machine sessions for novice / beginner players each Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 on Charlotte Court 1. This will be a chance to do drills on basic forms: forehand and backhand ground strokes and volleys.
Last Revised: February, 2025
Last Reviewed: Februrary, 2025