We also have the Pocket launcher which is great for our back yard , with little effort I can toss the ball over 100 feet with the pocket launcher. We have a mini-Schnoodle that is crazy about playing fetch, he could keep going until my arm fell off. *In larger spaces I prefer the longer Jr. Launcher which I have no problem hitting the outfield fence from the pitchers mound of our local little league field so I can only imagine what the full size launcher can do! My daughter and I both appreciate the fact we don't have to handle the slobber covered and wet tennis balls.