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It’s a big hit to be able to stream games using GC, especially for the out of town families of the players.  I have both of the popular fence style mounts but am wondering what people use for backstop nets.  Or do you have some sort of tripod device that can get the camera (go pro) so there is no net in the way?  

I usually find a spot to back and up high near the scorers box to do a full field streaming.  But I also like to use a go pro to get footage from pitcher to batters box.  Nothing serious, just fun to give families footage of their kids.  So, the Go Pro is best if its lens is through the net.  Any net friendly products anyone can recommend?  I’ve seen some but never used any.  

Btw, It would have to be something that in no way pulls on or stresses the net.  

Thanks.

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I've been using something like this for years (see first link below).  I've tried other mounts but I find these to be the most flexible to use.  I typically put the GoPro in the handheld mini monopod (see second link below) and use this rubber twist tie to attach it to the net and make sure the net is out of the way of the lens (I typically use 2 or 3 twist ties).  In scenarios where the net is "loose and baggy", I can mount it to a pole behind the net, and use it to pull the net to the camera so the lens will not be obstructed.  Sorry, I don't have pictures to show the setup.

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Iz...ps%2C101&sr=8-10

https://www.amazon.com/Waterpr...ps%2C107&sr=8-14

Worse case scenario, I put the GoPro on a regular size tripod, get it angled as close to the net as possible, then use these twist ties to secure the tripod to the fence and use another set of twist tie (maybe smaller size) to pull the net to the camera to ensure the lens are not obstructed.

BTW, I know you said a mount that doesn't pull or stress the net.  I find this to be the least stressful, esp if you have the mount on a pole or tripod behind the net, and all you are doing is using the rubber tie to pull the net into the gopro lens (for loose nets), or pull/position the gopro into the right spot on the net to address the net obstructing the camera lens.

Last season I switched to a magnet mount and have found it to be the best solution for most games. Looking to buy a new tripod soon for games where a magnet mount is not ideal and / or for when I add a second camera. BTW, while I like GC a lot, I do not think it is the best solution for streaming because of the resolution settings and its proprietary platform. You might want to look into streaming through YouTube or Facebook (and maybe through SidelineHD), which are easier for other families to clip and share videos.

I've stopped streaming after a few games last year bec of the challenge in finding internet access.  I use a GoPro so either have to find wifi (rare) or use mobile hotspot.  I found out that there's hardly any cellphone plans out there that gives unlimited data for hotspot (you have to use your phone to stream to get unlimited data).  So I just record in HD and publish the video after for replays and parents who missed the game to watch, and to get highlight clips out of (and also for coaches to use to analyze).  When I did stream, my favorite was YouTube.

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