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 hitting cage, softball cage size, softball cage, softball batting cage, softball tunnel2 Comments
Fire Retardant Mesh – Sports Netting & Batting Cages By admin | Published on December 2, 2019September 10, 2024 The majority of netting in the marketplace is not naturally fire retardant. Due to accidents and increased regulation by local Fire Marshals, fire codes for batting cage and other sports facilities using netting are becoming more strict for products that will hang/drape inside a building, which may obstruct exit and/or may cause the fire to [...] Also posted in Batting Cages, Netting || Tagged fire retardant sports net, fire retardant net2 Comments
AirCage 1.0 Batting Cage Spec – 55’L x 12’W x 12’H By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 29, 2024 AirCage Electric Retractable Batting Cage Specs OVERHEAD SUPERSTRUCTURE The model 551212 AirCage Electric Retractable Batting Cage 1.0 is supported from the roof structure by directly attaching to the underneath side of the roof trusses or purlins. Includes top-frame only. Must be lowered to ground level for manually folding net on top of frame. Unit is [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged indoor batting cage, electric retractable batting cage | Leave a comment
3 Most Popular Indoor Batting Cage Systems By admin | Published on November 29, 2019August 29, 2024 At Practice Sports we offer three main types of indoor batting cages. The CurtainCage, the Track & Trolley, and the AirCage, are designed to fit a variety of uses and budgets. Let’s take a close look at all three types of cages. CurtainCage Indoor Batting Cage Net The CurtainCage is our most popular batting cage [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged home batting cage, batting cage net, indoors batting cage net, commercial facility, electric retractable batting cage | Leave a comment
CurtainCages – Sliding Batting Cage Tunnels By admin | Published on November 29, 2019August 29, 2024 We’re often asked for tips on the best way to hang a batting cage net for an indoor application, and the clear answer is our CurtainCage indoor batting cage kit. This is a general guide that will help you determine what parts are necessary and the quantities needed of each part. The cable line setup [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged batting cage net, indoor batting cage, indoors batting cage net, baseball netting, home batting cage2 Comments
Top 3 Considerations When Buying an Outdoor Batting Cage By admin | Published on November 29, 2019August 29, 2024 There are many different types of outdoor batting cage frames on the market. This post is designed to help you make an informed decision before you buy. How Much Space Do I Have? Before you buy, be sure you know how much space you can devote to your cage. Remember standard size nets are available [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged outdoor batting cage, outdoor batting cage frame, outdoor batting cage kit, outdoor baseball cage, outdoor softball cage | Leave a comment
Batting Cage Turf FAQ By admin | Published on November 29, 2019August 29, 2024 Here at Practice Sports, we frequently receive questions about batting cage turf. Consequently, we've come up with this list of answers to the most common questions. What is the most economical batting cage turf for someone with a limited budget? Fortunately, there are several options that are less expensive and still offer floor protection. Typically [...] Also posted in Batting Cages, Turf || Tagged turf, artificial turf, batting cage turf, outdoor turf | Leave a comment
Custom Ceiling Brackets for CurtainCage Cable Kits By admin | Published on November 29, 2019August 29, 2024 When choosing to use a CurtainCage system (wall to wall cable kit) which allows you to slide the net on cable lines, sometimes cable lines can’t be anchored into wall whether it’s due to obstructions on the wall or longer gaps between walls. When this is the case, we have options to anchor the cables [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged batting cage net, indoors batting cage net, custom batting cage net | Leave a comment
How To Start A Batting Cage Facility By admin | Published on November 29, 2019August 29, 2024 The Practice Sports Playbook is already home to a great number of articles on everything from batting cages to sports athletic multi-game courts, and over the past few years it has become the best source of sports equipment knowledge on the internet. Now, we’re looking to expand that body of knowledge by creating a series [...] Also posted in Batting Cages, Facility || Tagged commercial facility, custom batting cage net, start batting cage facility, sports facility, college batting cage facility | Leave a comment
Batting Cage Net Terminology: What Does Gauge Mean? By admin | Published on November 29, 2019September 10, 2024 When it comes to netting for batting cages, there’s often a lot of questions. For instance, what’s the difference between nylon and Poly? Easy answer: Poly is less durable than nylon, so is considered more of a hobby or backyard material. Nylon is a more durable material, so if you want your netting to last [...] Also posted in Batting Cages, Netting || Tagged baseball containment netting, baseball barrier netting, batting cage netting, baseball netting, baseball hitting cage | Leave a comment
How To Start A Batting Cage Facility: ShellCage vs Individual Batting Cages By admin | Published on November 29, 2019August 29, 2024 The first in our series of articles on How To Start A Batting Cage Facility tackles one of our most frequently asked questions: “Should I put in a Multi-Lane Batting Cage/ShellCage or individual batting cages?” What is a Multi-Lane Batting Cage/ShellCage? A ShellCage, or multi-lane batting cage, is simply a large tunnel cage that typically [...] Also posted in Batting Cages, Facility || Tagged indoor batting cages, batting cage facility, shellcage batting cage, multi-lane batting cage, start batting cage facility, batting cage business | Leave a comment
ShellCage Multi-Lane Batting Cage Net Basics By admin | Published on November 29, 2019August 29, 2024 The first article in our series devoted to new facility covered one of our most frequent questions from new facility owners. Should I put a ShellCage or individual batting cage lanes in my facility? That article generated a huge amount of interest in our ShellCages, so let’s take a closer look at how ShellCages work. [...] Also posted in Batting Cages || Tagged shellcage install, baseball netting, shellcage batting cage, custom netting, shellcage | Leave a comment