Electric Retractable Batting Cage – Buyer’s Guide By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Our AirCage Retractable Batting Cages allow for quick transformation of your space. The Aircage transforms from batting cage practice mode to storage mode within a few minutes. Please be advised that not all batting cages are created equal, so pay close attention to the details when shopping. See pictures, watch videos, and get the ball [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged indoor batting cage, indoors batting cage net, sports facility installation, retractable batting cage | Leave a comment
Baseball Nets – Buyer’s Guide By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Baseball nets, used for many different purposes, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Before you buy, remember that baseball nets vary greatly, despite appearing the same on the surface. Unfortunately, low quality netting saturates the market. Some vendors are aware of this, while others are not. Receive an instant quote and order baseball [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged batting cage net, backstop netting, barrier netting, custom netting | Leave a comment
Baseball Academy and Indoor Sports Facility Pros By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Sports Facility Pros Practice Sports sports facility pros can take your indoor sports center or baseball academy to a new level. We have all of the equipment, experience, and tools to deliver a custom turn-key training facility, from conception to installation. Our installation crew has over 20 years of experience installing specialty sports equipment for [...] Also posted in Facility || Tagged sports facility installation, sports facility, batting cage install | Leave a comment
Hitting Cages for Baseball, Softball, Golf or Cricket By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 The popularity of hitting cages is increasing for a variety of sports – from baseball and softball, to golf and cricket. Here at Practice Sports, we custom build the ideal hitting cage to seamlessly fit your application. Whether it’s in your garage, basement, backyard, shed, barn, or commercial training facility, our builders have the experience [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged hitting cage, custom netting, baseball containment netting, golf netting, cricket netting | Leave a comment
Make A Wish – Kamiak High-School By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Project Name: Make-A-Wish Location: Kamiak, WA Key Players: Nate McCarty Make a Wish Foundation, Northwest Division Kamiak High School PracticeSports The Opportunity: A great experience, we were honored to be a part of the National Wish Day for Nate McCarty in Kamiak, Washington who is recovering from cancer. He elected to use his Wish to [...] Also posted in Windscreens || Tagged windscreens, custom windscreens, windscreen logos, windscreen team name | Leave a comment
Indoor Ceiling Barrier Netting – How to Order/Measure By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Many face difficulty when trying to determine the correct size barrier netting panel for proper ceiling coverage. It’s critical to measure correctly and consider any angles that may require extra netting. See our breakdown below on how to measure for the best fit. Additionally, Contact Us if you have any questions (or prefer we do [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged barrier netting, custom netting, sports facility2 Comments
Wheel or Arm Action | Pitching Machine Review By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Trying to decide which pitching machine fits your needs? Let us help with our review of the two main throwing styles, wheel design and arm action, commonly used by these machines. Wheel Design Wheel design pitching machines use either one, two, or three spinning wheels to propel the ball. Generally, a higher amount of wheels [...] Also posted in Pitching Machines || Tagged pitching machine comparison, pitching machine, arm pitching machine, wheel pitching machine, pitching machine review | Leave a comment
Best Dimensions for a Baseball Batting Cage? By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Baseball batting cages are typically a minimum of 70 ft long x 14 ft wide x 12 ft high. This allows proper usage by right-handed or left-handed batters, without moving the plate. It also allows for safe usage without risking damage to the netting from back-swing contact. Selecting the right size for your player’s usage [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged home batting cage, indoor batting cage, custom netting, baseball containment netting8 Comments
Best dimensions for Softball Batting Cages? By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Softball batting cages can be shorter & more narrow than baseball batting cages. The reason is the distance between pitcher’s plate & batter’s plate is shorter, and the players typically have shorter wing-spans (not always) – meaning there is less of a chance of back-swing obstruction. See below for break-down of various distance between pitcher [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged softball cage size, softball cage, softball batting cage, softball tunnel, softball hitting cage2 Comments
Baseball Mound to Plate Distances for Each League By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Mound-to-Plate DistancesMoundsMound-to-Plate Distances With all of the differing baseball leagues and associations, it's important to know the standard distance between the baseball mound and home plate for each age group/league before hosting a home game. Adhere to the following guidelines so players naturally learn how to pitch, throw, and bat on a field that mimics [...] Also posted in Mounds || Tagged mounds, pitching mounds, bullpen mounds, field equipment2 Comments
Ordering the Right Sports Netting Mesh Size (to SAFELY contain balls) By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 Sports Netting Mesh Size Sports netting comes in a variety of “mesh sizes,” which refers to the size of the openings on the net. The smaller the opening, the more material required to build the net, so consequently the price increases. If you’re on a tight budget, it’s important not to overbuy a smaller mesh [...] Also posted in Netting || Tagged lacrosse netting, barrier netting, custom netting, basketball netting, soccer netting1 Comments
Buying a Pitching Mound By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 A portable pitching mound is a valuable addition to your facility. However, pitching mounds can be expensive and there are many different brands. Before purchasing your mound, consider the players' ages and the intended usage. Be sure to find a mound that is right for your needs to avoid overpaying. Age The age of your [...] Also posted in Mounds || Tagged mounds, pitching mounds, bullpen mounds | Leave a comment