Self-Loading Tee

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Softball and baseball tees are widely used in homes, practices, games, and warm-ups for efficient training. However, the need to bend down and reload the tee after every hit can be bothersome and painful over time. To solve this problem, a new tee design has been proposed with a lever that, when stepped on, activates an arm equipped with a grabber to retrieve a ball from a tube or bucket. If a tube is used, it should contain a spring to push balls up as they are removed. Once the arm grabs a ball, it rotates to position it on the tee, which features a cone-shaped neck for ball stability. The tube also includes a compartment for easy and quick loading. This innovative tee will enhance the existing ones by eliminating the need for players to repeatedly bend down, reducing back pain and allowing for more practice repetitions without wasting time reloading the tee.