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Does anyone have any recommendations for batting cage products (frame and net) for a backyard - something that will not break the bank, that is relatively durable and easy to assemble, and that will last at least a couple of years? I've looked on Amazon, and the options really vary and some only include the net. Thank you in advance.

Hit at a field off the tee recently were the fence was 320 dead center. Consistenly hit the fence with one of my hits clearing the fence around 20 feet. What would be the exit velocity of a batted ball traveling 340 feet from a stationary position? Also if its possible what would be the bat speed of a swing of this type? Launch Angle? Thanks for your time and info if you respond, JR

We all know the peaks and valleys in competitive sports. We have even heard pro's and coaches say they try and stay on a median plane no matter how it's going. I believe confidence fuels this state of mind. Confidence is wild and hard to grasp. All players should have it, but how many really do? Confidence does not relate to instant gratification. Confidence is derived from hard work and utilized in specific moments of time. Confidence has purpose and comes through preparation for the task...

Unless there is a math professor on this site, you can't extrapolate the EV with only 1 value (distance). Great hittin' tho.

Ahh, it's somewhere in the low 90s. Depends on the wind, of course, elevation, etc. The below chart (90 mph = 325 feet) is for throwing, but the physics is the same.

NYC is correct. Need all the factors. What we can say however is that if the ball is struck with OPTIMUM launch angle on a windless day in completely average conditions 80mph = about 300 feet. I see 2019's chart says 275. There are different charts with different results but 80=300 is the most common I have seen. Then its five feet for every MPH from there. so 90 = 350 feet and 100 = 400 feet. A little helping breeze can affect those numbers more than you think. Thus you may see a MLB game...

As a matter of fact... http://baseball.physics.illino...-calculator-new.html Sooooooo many variables, but here are some simplified examples at 50 degrees F (since JR appears to be in MD). - LA of 25, EV = 94.1 mph - LA of 30, EV = 92.9 mph

I hit a 350ft no wind HR off a tee with BBCOR bat, but Zepp says my bat impact speed is 52mph, with a max of 60mph. Weird? I only swung 70mph with a BESR so I think it's accurate.

Something is amiss there. Not a physical possibility to hit a ball 350 feet with a barrel speed of 52mph. I suspect poor performance by the zepp.

from my experience zepp tends to be really off. One swing I had a 70 mph bat speed and the next 81. Same technique and mechanics, I think diamond kinetics is the big deal now

I had some trees in my yard. I ran a vinyl covered cable between the trees, hung the net with D rings. I added D rings to the bottom of the net as well so when not in use, the net could be lifted off the ground to prevent rot, animal entrapment and mowing. Other inexpensive options are electrical conduit... easy to put together and they have 3 and 4 way connectors. Use that as an internal skeleton and crape the net over the frame... easier than hanging the net. Then if need to make more...

Don't skimp on length, height and especially width. Net needs to have plenty of height to drag on the ground to function properly and safely. Make sure there is ample clearance between side posts and net. Even still, pad the side posts in a manner that will soften the ricochet. Make sure you double up on the netting where the ball hits the back side when hitters don't swing (or use a pad/mat). If you make your own frame (best value), account for winds and the weight of a decent net. A well...

My best friend works for Trigon Sports, they have great equipment that will meet every HS need or just something for the back yard. https://www.trigonsports.com/ 888-313-1303 x101, ask for Neal Halvorson

I chose the "break the bank" option. Bought a Bobcat and leveled out a hillside into a 70' x 14' patch of ground. Made a cage out of concrete-anchored galvanized pipe. Bought a full length net and a pitching machine. My long suffering wife drew the line at pouring a concrete floor. When my son was done with baseball and it was time to sell the house, I restored the hillside, got almost all my money back when I re-sold the Bobcat, got back most of the cost of the net and the machine. Nothing...

I never put up a batting cage, however I have been surprised at how many people I know own a Bobcat or have access to one. My dentist has one and I have an open invitation to use it or he will bring it over if needed. He bought it when they were doing some major work at his house. He does not use it much anymore, however he keeps it around for friends and family to use. I would just pay for Gas and upkeep. So if you want the Nuclear option , you may be able to borrow one.

Years ago, had a custom tunnel made by SPI-Nets, out of South Padre Island, Texas. Custom ordered it 10' wide, 10' tall, 20' long, to fit inside our 2-car garage, in the space of a 1-car spot. Hung it from ceiling in about 15-mins. Was not crazy expensive........like $250? They will make any size you want. They used to have a "customizing calculator" on their website so you could plug in the size you want and see what the price will be. Not sure if that's still there? Here's their website:...

I made my own using 6x6 treated wood posts on the corners, 3 vinyl coated wires run length wise, net held in place by carabiners. I only had 40’ to work with, so the net is 35x12x12. Hardest part was digging holes for the concrete bases. Very much worth the investment, we are in Southern California, so we are out there year round. I can post pictures if anyone is interested.

I have a Rukket B00KN1MH8Y baseball hitting net , my daughter regularly practices with it. Assembly is easy, and netting is very heavy duty and can withstand big hits and throws at any speed.

Depends on the use for me. I’d go cheap, as you can see by my username, I only front toss. If you are tossing is firm or using a machine you may want to spend more.

I made one out of electrical conduit - 70 feet long and either 12 or 14 feet wide( cant remember anymore). Bought the connectors on line from batting cages USA. Bought solar lights from Home Lighting ( 4 of them) and attached them to telescopic flag poles. (Did most of it myself - Im almost 5'2". ) Have had to rebuild it several times as at first we had a hurricane that blew it away.Then after I tied it down with deep stakes into the ground, an ice storm and snow caused it to collapse.

Several companies on-line. I bought mine about a year ago -poles and net ( 70 foot long for about $750 ). As someone mentioned above, I highly recommend padding the poles as hard hit balls can ricochet ( i used pool noodles then covered them with duct tape and its worked out well).

Hey all! I’m looking to get an outdoor batting cage for our high school team. Looking to get a concrete pad poured and a cage. Looking at a 5k +\- budget. There’s a lot of cages out there but if anyone has any good experience with any cages lmk! Thanks

Gavin; review this company. They are members of the ACBA. https://nettingpros.com/collections Bob

In determining the type of cage and netting, you should first figure out the usage of your cage. Will your cage have public access to it and what is the wind exposure? Also, you need to determine whether the public will have the ability to use your cage when your team is not practicing. You will need to make sure that you have netting that can withstand the use. If you leave your cage up for some of the summer, that also has to be taken into account. We leave our cages up until October each...

Appreciate all the info here. Fortunately my father is a fabricator and could make a frame if need be. I’m also looking into doing a crushed gravel instead of cement as the cost is significantly cheaper. ATX Turf recommends gravel with a turf mat. I really like the idea of having a bull pen next to it. I saw one on YouTube and looks great. Did any cage you built do crushed gravel? Image below is something I’d love to do.

At one of the schools, we used crushed rock and had mats. It was a bad idea since when it got wet, my hitters seemed to create pits under those mats. We tried to get extended matts but that still didn't work. I guess if you are able to put down full turf, it might be different. At the last school I coached at, they had crushed rock underneath but, as I mentioned, it was in a bad area so they built fencing around the cage. To cut costs, they needed to fence the cage into an area next to an...

like the idea of just one big cage, only issue is having to buy a new frame for it. 70ft cage frame cost almost 3k on top of $1500 net. We currently have a frame and it in good shape but its only 4 sections of 16L x 12H, maybe could get it to work but not sure. If i had a higher budget of 5k I could have more fun with it lol

If possible I really suggest the hitting area be able to accommodate 60'6". When a player starts dealing with real velocity, it's not the same for their timing to work off shorter distances at slower speeds to "simulate" velo. You need to be able to see the ball and not just react to a spot where it comes out of the machine. They also want to learn to pick up spin, and despite "simulated" velo based on time/distance, you need distance to follow the ball and read spin. Not to mention a...