The first JUGS product, a curveball pitching machine, has developed into one of the most revolutionary training aids for all phases of the game of baseball.

With its ability to accurately throw more than 600 pitches over the plate in one hour, at any speed or spin desired, JUGS is the best training aid for players of all ages.

But JUGS is more than a pitching machine. Fielding practice has been greatly improved by using JUGS to throw grounders, pop-ups, and flies to infielders, outfielders, and even catchers. JUGS is also great for simulating gamelike conditions and aiding in preseason tryouts.

Other JUGS products which have spun off of this original concept are causing just as much excitement in their respective areas. Now, teams in seven other sports are enjoying better practices because of JUGS products. Besides baseball, there are now JUGS machines for softball, football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and even the British Commonwealth's national sport--cricket!

When John Paulson set out to build a baseball pitching machine to help his two sons become better hitters, he didn't realize the venture would have such a tremendous impact on the great American pastime.

But that is exactly what happened. Ninety-four percent of all baseball players entering professional baseball in the last five years have developed their skills with the help of JUGS.

In 1970, Paulson began investigating the various pitching machines that were available at the time, but found them lacking in many aspects. Most were prone to fall apart under normal use; were too heavy and hard to move; would not throw strikes consistently, and would not throw realistic curves.

As a result, Paulson purchased a patent covering the use of pneumatic tires to throw baseballs, and incorporated some ingenious ideas of his own to create a new pitching machine.

This machine not only throws all types of pitches--curves, sliders, fastballs, and even sinking split-finger fastballs--at any speed desired, but is durable, trouble free and light enough to be transported in the trunk of a small car.

This device was named the JUGS Curveball Pitching Machine, from the old-time baseball expression "jug handle curve." The key to the machines instant popularity was its portability, durability, and its ability to accurately throw all types of pitches, especially curveballs.As so often happens in many industries, the first ones to recognize the value of the new development--the first ones to buy JUGS--were the most successful coaches in the country.

In a very short time, almost all college national championship teams and contenders, as well as state high school champions, were using JUGS. Word spread fast among baseball coaches about JUGS helping build championship teams. Articles in trade magazines sang its praises. Sports Illustrated covered the machine on three different occasions, and emphasized that JUGS would revolutionize baseball. The recognition of JUGS reached its zenith when Paulson appeared on national T.V. to demonstrate the machine with "Mr. October," Reggie Jackson.

Today, over 70,000 teams use a JUGS machine at their practices. In fact, the most widely used pitching machines in the world are made by JUGS.

John Paulson did not stop with just one pitching machine idea. Recognizing the need for improved practice and play in youth leagues, Paulson designed the JUGS JR., and inexpensive pitching machine which throws amazingly accurate straight balls, and flies and grounders in fielding practice, too. JUGS JR. received the official approval of Little League Baseball and several other youth league organizations.

Paulson then began to take a close look at other sports to see how the JUGS concept could help athletes improve in those sports.

The creative energy of John Paulson has produced remarkable results: a softball machine that throws risers, drops, and slowpitch tosses. A football passing machine that can throw a perfect spiral over 100 yards. A soccer machine, that "hooks" high arcing corner kicks right into the goal. And new equally impressive JUGS machines for other sports.

The JUGS Company® now manufactures practice baseballs and softballs, heavy-duty batting cage nets, automatic ball feeders, and the famous JUGS Radar Gun, the first radar gun designed specifically to measure the speed of a baseball.

Just as the JUGS baseball and softball pitching machines have helped batters of all ages dramatically improve their hitting skills, the famed JUGS Gun is likewise helping pitchers master their craft.

The top scouts of all Major League Baseball Teams use the JUGS Radar Gun as their main tool in discovering new pitching prospects.

In March of 1984, John Paulson died. Right up until the time of his death, he was enthusiastically working on what he termed "the ultimate pitching machine." Mr. Paulson's sons, John Jr. and Butch, continued working on the "ultimate pitching machine" project, as a legacy to their father. Now, that machine is a reality--the JUGS Curveball Pitching Machine.

A more recent innovation is the JUGS MVP® Pitching Machine. It has been specifically designed for use as the designated pitcher in games for young ballplayers ages 5 - 12.

We have three new additions--The JUGS Super Softball™ Pitching Machine, the JUGS Tennis Machine, and the new redesigned JUGS Combination Pitching Machine™. The Super Softball™ is perfect for advanced high school and college fastpitch softball teams since it can throw up to 70 miles per hour. The JUGS Tennis Machine is the only machine that has both battery and electric options. It runs up to 5 hours on its own rechargeable battery and weighs only 49 lbs., making it the most portable tennis machine ever made. The new redesigned JUGS Combination Pitching Machine™, an old JUGS favorite, has been redesigned to meet the specific needs of high school and college baseball, softball and tennis teams on a tight budget, as well as a growing number of our backyard customers.

Throughout the research and development of every JUGS product, John Paulson's methodology remained consistent--observe how athletes practice their respective sport, then develop machinery that would help these athletes improve to their highest possible level.

The Paulson brothers are continuing this tradition at JUGS. So you can be sure that JUGS products will continue to lead the way to more innovative practice, and an overall betterment of the sports involved.