Don't waste to much time with the instruction booklet. Very simple to set up. Pull the pin (FIRMLY), lower the legs, put the pin back in, pop the top half of the pole in place and you're ready to go. Collapsing the hit-a-way is just as easy. After physically showing my 8 & 10 year old's how to properly use it, they took to it almost immediately. Nicely constructed and works just as advertised. Great repetitive exercise for working on timing and technique. Only time and usage will tell how long the ball will last, but the ball is solid and seems well constructed. The ball height is easy to adjust. No surprises, simple "site-to-store" pick up, very easy process, and best of all the boys are "addicted" to it!

I am thoroughly impressed with quality and the ease of use of the portable hitaway system (my 10 yr old has no problem setting it up). Much better option than going the homemade route. Can easily load it up in any size vehicle and bring it to baseball practice for team use.

Shipped and received in a timely fashion. Easy to set up. One defect with pole. The large pin inside the top piece was welded slightly off, so the top wouldn't slide on with ease. Some serious whacking and bending and it went on, although I'm sure it's never going to come off like it's supposed to for storage. Otherwise it's sturdy and strong. I think I take my agressions out hitting the ball more than my son practices his swing with it.

We have had this for several years, and it has held up well. We had to replace the ball after a few years, but it was easy to find a replacement. My son is now 13 and about 6 foot tall, and he still uses it to get his swing down.

Great price at Wal Mart compared to some other stores, including specialty sports stores. Good tool for getting swing repetition. I like that you can change your stance distance from the ball to simulate inside and outside pitches.

This thing is so cool. Just got it today. Drop the legs, put on the top section and swing away. Wish I had one when I was a kid. Grandkids will love it.

My 10 year old son got this for Christmas, he LOVES it! It is nice and sturdy. Great swinging practice and he practices everyday.

Bought this for my grandson for his 7th b-day. He and even the adults love it. Worth every penny I paid for it. So easy to set up and take down.

10 and 6 year old grandsons like it just fine, great construction and work great for solo practice

My grand son love it and it helped his team hit better!