Playbook The Practice Sports Playbook is designed to help you find the right equipment for your needs at the best price. Just click on a subject below, or navigate the sidebar to get started. Softball Training Facility | Customer Spotlight By Cari | Published on November 11, 2023 Introducing the Elkhorn Elite Softball Training Facility: Uniting Sports, Space, and Opportunity The Customer In the world of sports, innovation and opportunity often come hand in hand. Danielle Jacopovik, a member of the Elkhorn Elite Youth Sports Association, saw an opportunity to create an elite Softball Training Facility with the help of Practice Sports. As [...] Also posted in Facility, Batting Cages || Tagged shellcage, netshield, batting cage, softball, softball training facility | Leave a comment Creating an Inclusive Playground | Customer Spotlight By Cari | Published on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 Nestled within the warm embrace of Stony Brook Church lies a playground that echoes the very essence of inclusivity and community. Pastor Jon Annin, with nearly two years under his care at the church, is passionate about ensuring that every child feels not just welcome but truly involved. His journey to revamp the old playground [...] | Leave a comment How to Choose the Right Netting for Home Use By Cari | Published on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 If you find the question of how to choose the right netting for your home or facility daunting, you've come to the right place. Here at Practice Sports, we have helped customers find the right netting for their projects since 2001. We even have a custom calculator so that all you need to do is [...] Also posted in Batting Cages, Netting || Tagged custom netting, baseball netting, netting, sports netting | Leave a comment Elkhorn Basketball Complex | Customer Spotlight By Cari | Published on September 24, 2023September 30, 2023 Take a tour of this impressive basketball and multisport complex with 36 ceiling-mounted hoops. Further, with six full basketball courts, this 60,000-square-foot sports complex is ready for games, tournaments, and countless practice drills. Teams can play on a full court while other players practice at the same time. In the heart of Elkhorn, Nebraska, this […] Also posted in Customer Spotlight, Facility, Divider Curtains, Courts, Wall Padding || Tagged basketball complex, volleyball, multisport facility | Leave a comment How to Play GaGa Ball without a Pit By Cari | Published on September 18, 2023September 24, 2023 By now, you've heard of GaGa Ball and how much fun it is to play! As a safer alternative to the classic Dodgeball, GaGa Ball Pits are flying off the shelves. But what if you want to check out the game before investing in a pit? In this article, we'll go over how to play [...] Also posted in Playground, Instructions || Tagged gaga ball | Leave a comment Customer Spotlight: Retractable Batting Cage DIY By Cari | Published on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Prepare to revolutionize your training regimen with a dedicated retractable batting cage DIY right within the walls of your gym, sports facility, or even your home. Whether you're a coach seeking to enhance your team's hitting potential or an individual player striving to refine your swing, the convenience and versatility of DIY batting cages are [...] Also posted in Pitching Machines, Net Shield, Batting Cages, Hardware, Netting || Tagged diy batting cage, netshield, jr. hack attack, turf stance mat, bullet l-screen, netting | Leave a comment How to Clean a Gymnastics Mat and Other Gym Mats By Cari | Published on June 24, 2023July 1, 2023 Keeping your gymnastics mat clean is essential for maintaining hygiene and ensuring optimal performance. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of how to clean a gymnastics mat (and many other gym mats). From removing dirt and sweat to disinfecting and deodorizing, our comprehensive instructions and handy tips will help you [...] Also posted in Gym Equipment, Instructions || Tagged cleaning tips, gymnastics mats, gym mats, how to clean gymnastics mats | Leave a comment Indoor Volleyball Net – Regulations and Setup By Cari | Published on June 4, 2023August 9, 2023 Whether you're with a school, a rec center, or even a homeowner with space, there's an indoor volleyball net for you. But how do you know which one is right for your needs? There are plenty of options available; however, they are neither universal in function nor equal in quality. Let's go over the basics [...] Also posted in Courts || Tagged indoor volleyball net, volleyball basics | Leave a comment Gaga Ball Pit Review: The APS Gaga2Go By Cari | Published on May 1, 2023September 28, 2023 Gaga ball pits are a fun, popular way for children and adults alike to get some exercise and socialize with others. But with so many pits on the market, how do you know which one to buy? Well, one of our customers sent in a Gaga Ball Pit review of the APS Gaga2Go - 20' Portable [...] Also posted in Playsets, Playground || Tagged gaga ball pit, Gaga, customer review | Leave a comment Youth Soccer Goal Size by Age Chart By Cari | Published on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and is enjoyed by people of all ages; However, it's important to ensure that the playing field is level by using the right youth soccer goal size for each age group. In this article, we'll include a size chart of soccer goals for different [...] | Leave a comment Outdoor Sports Padding | Which Type is Best By Cari | Published on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Outdoor sports padding protects athletes from collisions with walls or other hard surfaces during play. Not only does outdoor padding protect the athletes, but it also increases fan safety and brand awareness when you add custom logos, artwork, and/or lettering. But how do you know which padding is right for you? Read our guide on [...] Also posted in Padding, Wall Padding || Tagged outdoor sports padding, outdoor wall padding, custom wall padding | Leave a comment Pitching Mound | Choosing the Right Mound By Cari | Published on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Of all items on your baseball field, the pitching mound requires the most attention. By maintaining the mound, players have fewer injuries and a true home-field advantage. This hasn't always been the case. In the early days of baseball, the pitcher's position was of little importance, so there wasn't a reason to consider a pitcher's [...] | Leave a comment
Softball Training Facility | Customer Spotlight By Cari | Published on November 11, 2023 Introducing the Elkhorn Elite Softball Training Facility: Uniting Sports, Space, and Opportunity The Customer In the world of sports, innovation and opportunity often come hand in hand. Danielle Jacopovik, a member of the Elkhorn Elite Youth Sports Association, saw an opportunity to create an elite Softball Training Facility with the help of Practice Sports. As [...] Also posted in Facility, Batting Cages || Tagged shellcage, netshield, batting cage, softball, softball training facility | Leave a comment
Creating an Inclusive Playground | Customer Spotlight By Cari | Published on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 Nestled within the warm embrace of Stony Brook Church lies a playground that echoes the very essence of inclusivity and community. Pastor Jon Annin, with nearly two years under his care at the church, is passionate about ensuring that every child feels not just welcome but truly involved. His journey to revamp the old playground [...] | Leave a comment
How to Choose the Right Netting for Home Use By Cari | Published on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 If you find the question of how to choose the right netting for your home or facility daunting, you've come to the right place. Here at Practice Sports, we have helped customers find the right netting for their projects since 2001. We even have a custom calculator so that all you need to do is [...] Also posted in Batting Cages, Netting || Tagged custom netting, baseball netting, netting, sports netting | Leave a comment
Elkhorn Basketball Complex | Customer Spotlight By Cari | Published on September 24, 2023September 30, 2023 Take a tour of this impressive basketball and multisport complex with 36 ceiling-mounted hoops. Further, with six full basketball courts, this 60,000-square-foot sports complex is ready for games, tournaments, and countless practice drills. Teams can play on a full court while other players practice at the same time. In the heart of Elkhorn, Nebraska, this […] Also posted in Customer Spotlight, Facility, Divider Curtains, Courts, Wall Padding || Tagged basketball complex, volleyball, multisport facility | Leave a comment
How to Play GaGa Ball without a Pit By Cari | Published on September 18, 2023September 24, 2023 By now, you've heard of GaGa Ball and how much fun it is to play! As a safer alternative to the classic Dodgeball, GaGa Ball Pits are flying off the shelves. But what if you want to check out the game before investing in a pit? In this article, we'll go over how to play [...] Also posted in Playground, Instructions || Tagged gaga ball | Leave a comment
Customer Spotlight: Retractable Batting Cage DIY By Cari | Published on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Prepare to revolutionize your training regimen with a dedicated retractable batting cage DIY right within the walls of your gym, sports facility, or even your home. Whether you're a coach seeking to enhance your team's hitting potential or an individual player striving to refine your swing, the convenience and versatility of DIY batting cages are [...] Also posted in Pitching Machines, Net Shield, Batting Cages, Hardware, Netting || Tagged diy batting cage, netshield, jr. hack attack, turf stance mat, bullet l-screen, netting | Leave a comment
How to Clean a Gymnastics Mat and Other Gym Mats By Cari | Published on June 24, 2023July 1, 2023 Keeping your gymnastics mat clean is essential for maintaining hygiene and ensuring optimal performance. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of how to clean a gymnastics mat (and many other gym mats). From removing dirt and sweat to disinfecting and deodorizing, our comprehensive instructions and handy tips will help you [...] Also posted in Gym Equipment, Instructions || Tagged cleaning tips, gymnastics mats, gym mats, how to clean gymnastics mats | Leave a comment
Indoor Volleyball Net – Regulations and Setup By Cari | Published on June 4, 2023August 9, 2023 Whether you're with a school, a rec center, or even a homeowner with space, there's an indoor volleyball net for you. But how do you know which one is right for your needs? There are plenty of options available; however, they are neither universal in function nor equal in quality. Let's go over the basics [...] Also posted in Courts || Tagged indoor volleyball net, volleyball basics | Leave a comment
Gaga Ball Pit Review: The APS Gaga2Go By Cari | Published on May 1, 2023September 28, 2023 Gaga ball pits are a fun, popular way for children and adults alike to get some exercise and socialize with others. But with so many pits on the market, how do you know which one to buy? Well, one of our customers sent in a Gaga Ball Pit review of the APS Gaga2Go - 20' Portable [...] Also posted in Playsets, Playground || Tagged gaga ball pit, Gaga, customer review | Leave a comment
Youth Soccer Goal Size by Age Chart By Cari | Published on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and is enjoyed by people of all ages; However, it's important to ensure that the playing field is level by using the right youth soccer goal size for each age group. In this article, we'll include a size chart of soccer goals for different [...] | Leave a comment
Outdoor Sports Padding | Which Type is Best By Cari | Published on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Outdoor sports padding protects athletes from collisions with walls or other hard surfaces during play. Not only does outdoor padding protect the athletes, but it also increases fan safety and brand awareness when you add custom logos, artwork, and/or lettering. But how do you know which padding is right for you? Read our guide on [...] Also posted in Padding, Wall Padding || Tagged outdoor sports padding, outdoor wall padding, custom wall padding | Leave a comment
Pitching Mound | Choosing the Right Mound By Cari | Published on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Of all items on your baseball field, the pitching mound requires the most attention. By maintaining the mound, players have fewer injuries and a true home-field advantage. This hasn't always been the case. In the early days of baseball, the pitcher's position was of little importance, so there wasn't a reason to consider a pitcher's [...] | Leave a comment
