DIY Basement Batting Cage | Customer Spotlight By Cari | Published on November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 If you’re looking for ways to improve your swing, and you have some spare room in your basement, build yourself a DIY basement batting cage. Joseph C., a Practice Sports customer, recently shared with us the basement batting cage he built. He purchased his supplies from Practice Sports and did all of the handy work himself. Keep reading for some batting cage getting started advice, Joe’s list of supplies, and to find out what type of netting to use in small spaces. DIY Basement Batting Cage Advice Taking on a DIY project can be a big undertaking. It’s easy to feel stuck before you even get started. Luckily, if you’re ready to install a basement batting cage, we’re here to help you every step of the way. So, here are some of the first steps to help get your project started: Measure — if you’ve got about 10ft x 10ft of space, you’ve got room for a batting cage setup (the Stay at Home Hitter’s Bundle is all ready to go in a space that size if you’d rather we did all of the leg work). Need help deciding what size your cage should be? Check your Ceiling — exposed rafters are great to hang your cage from. But, if you don’t have rafters, it just takes a little more hardware and you’ll be ready to go. Netting — depending on your needs as far as size constraints, lighting, windows, and more, you’ll have to decide what type of netting works best. NetShield is an option that is heavy duty when you need some extra protection. Read more about netting options here. Supplies List While not all projects require the same supplies, we thought we’d share with you some of the supplies that Joe purchased from Practice Sports as an example of what’s needed for your cage. Take a look at his supply list: #42 Nylon Baseball Tunnel : 30’L x 10’W x 9’H Middle rib line on ceiling sewn border rope snap hooks in corners Turnbuckle: 9” x 5/8” Jaw-Jaw x 3 1/4″ Cable Clamp x 12 FlexPlate – 5″ x 5″ Steel Wall Anchor Plate x 6 Steel Carabiner Snap – 5/16 inch x 90 Nylon Roller Wheel x 90 Wood Lag Screw x 8 LDT Anchor Lag x 16 NetShield – 80 sq. ft. and 136 sq. ft. Netting in a Basement or Small Space When it comes to small spaces, you need strong netting to make sure you can safely use as much room as possible while protecting ceilings, light fixtures, and windows. That’s why we offer NetShield. Space required between the netting and:NetShieldOther Nets Wall4-6 inches1-3 feet Ceiling/Lights3 feet3-5 feet Walking Paths1-2 feet5-10 feet Not only does NetShield offer big protection, it’s also easy to install with zip ties and has a 3-year warranty. It works well in combination with your other netting for those areas that are more vulnerable. Read more about netting and NetShield. NetShield’s Best Uses: Along walls to prevent damage Behind batter for “impact zones” Behind pitcher for “batter’s eye” Isolated ceiling areas to protect HVAC/lights Hanging from the ceiling to contain balls Contact Us Have questions? Reach out to us for expert advice. Contact us today via our contact form or call 1-800-877-6787 to speak to one of our experts Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm CST.
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