Hitting Cages for Baseball, Softball, Golf or Cricket By admin | Published on December 2, 2019August 4, 2021 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 to design a hitting cage that fits. Most common styles Fully Enclosed Hitting Cages A fully enclosed hitting cage includes four net walls and a ceiling piece sewn together to form a single unit. Our builders sew a 3/8″ thick rope border along all edges and across the top’s center. These ropes offer an attachment point and reinforcement at the net seams. As a result, all you have to do is: Open the package Unroll Allow product to acclimate to the temperature Connect the net to your over-head hardware In brief, no stitching or sewing required! Fully enclosed hitting cages are typically used for baseball, softball, or golf practice. Though usage in a variety of sports and applications continues to rise, such as: Track and field hammer Discus Shot-put containment Animal containment Fully enclosed Hitting Cage Open Sided Hitting Cages Hitting cages with an open side/end are very popular for golf practice, and also becoming more popular for cricket practice. Golf hitting cages allow the player to stand in the open area swinging towards the enclosed end. Cricket players typically use the cage in the opposite direction. Open sided hitting cages can even be used during baseball or softball practice as a backstop behind the batter. They also work great for tee and/or soft-toss practice. The batter can set up the tee just inside the enclosed area and hit balls towards the back end. A baffle impact net or rubber impact screen is recommended to shield and preserve the netting in the high-impact zone. Open-sided Hitting Cage Hitting Cage Materials There are a variety of materials available to use in your hitting cage. This is the most important decision to ensure proper containment, safety, and long lifespan. Netting Mesh Size: It’s critical that you select the proper mesh size. The key is to consider the SMALLEST object you will need to contain. If you intend to use the cage for golf someday, you must order smaller mesh than that used for a baseball or softball hitting cage. Netting Gauge: Another important step is to order the proper gauge for your application. For instance, consider the following: Age of players Planned usage Preferred lifespan Environment If your hitting cage is only for little league players in your own backyard, then a #21 material would be suitable. While a high school team should use a minimum of #36. It is highly recommended that pro/commercial facilities use #60. Furthermore, if your hitting cage resides in a wet or humid climate, consider adding a water-proof treatment to attain maximum lifespan. Ultimately, the heavier the gauge, the longer it lasts. When it comes to nets, you get what you pay for and price is very proportional to lifespan. If sticker shock occurs when shopping for pro quality netting, consider the expense of replacing a net rapidly and often. In addition, think about the costs associated with your hitting cage being unavailable, not to mention reinstallation. Even worse is the safety risk of a compromised net. Contact us today to discuss designing a custom hitting cage to fit your needs. Our team of experts have years of experience, and we’re here to walk you through the entire netting material selection and ordering process.
