Home Batting Cage Tips

A  batting cage will allow players to become better at their game.  No more running to the park or local sports complex just to wait in line to get to the batting cages.  You can practice every day, several times a day, whenever you feel like it with your own home batting cage. 

The money you save in lost balls is worth getting the home batting cage itself.  The balls do not escape from the cage so they are easily retrieved.  Also remember that balls won’t go into the yards of your neighbors nor will the come in contact with anyone’s car or home windows.  They will be contained within the batting cage making you a better neighbor. 

Most home batting cages are made of netting and poles.  They come in many different sizes from 35 to 72 feet long.  The poles usually arch up about eight feet high or more and the netting goes over top with arched poles at each end.  Some home cages come with an L screen that protects the pitcher from balls coming at them after they have been hit by the batter. 

Home cages are not usually permanent structures so you do not need to have a permit to put one up.  You can leave it up all year long in mild climates although it is advisable to take it down when it snows so it will not damage the cage.  Home batting cages come down and go up very easily.   If necessary you can move the home cage inside to a gym.   Every kid in the neighborhood will want to do practice training at your house making your place the most popular house in town. 

The net mesh used for batting cages is very durable and wears well in most cases.  There are some cases where an accident has happened and a cage will get a hole in it.  Contact the manufacturer because they may have patches available either for free or a nominal charge that will fix that hole up in a jiffy.  

Make sure to place your batting cage on a level area in the yard that will accommodate its size.  Some people pour a concrete slab on which to put the cage but a more inexpensive way to make flooring is to remove the turf from the area and place gravel down instead.  Another option is to use artificial turf to keep the mud down.  Always make sure the area in which you put your batting cage is well drained and puddles do not collect inside. 

The stakes that hold the cage down and the poles that hold the netting up can go right into the ground around the cage.  Most batting cages are about twelve feet wide so make sure to make the area about two to four feet wider.  With good care a home batting cage can last for 5 to 10 years. 

Cages can start at USD $300 and can go up to about $700.  They usually come with a one year warranty.  If you think about all the money you spend getting to the batting cages, waiting in line for your turn, and then paying to use them a your own cage just might save you some money in the long run. 

Don’t forget to make sure everyone using a batting cage is maintaining safe distances and wearing proper head protection to avoid any accidents, to many times we forget the small things and end up getting hurt. Whether your playing baseball or softball be careful and have fun.

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