Backyard Batting Cages take your Hitting to another Level

Many communities have batting cages available for practice however you usually have to fight crowds to get to them or pay to get in.  Backyard batting cages are a great alternative if you have the space to put one up.  There are all types of batting cages available on the market, you only have to go and select what you want and then put it up. 

Before you go to purchase your own backyard batting cage be sure you know how much room you have to put it up.  You need an area that is level and well drained.  Decide if you need have two people in it at a time; the batter and pitcher, or if you are going to use a pitching machine.  Sometimes you can get a really good deal if you purchase both a batting cage and pitching machine at the same time so be sure to ask if there is a deal. 

Batting cages were only available to schools and pros and it has only been a few years that one can be purchased for the back yard.  Now backyard batting cages are portable and they come in easy to assemble kits.  They come in lengths of 35, 50, 60 and even 70 foot lengths and have three net strength choices. 

The lightweight cages do not last as long as the heavy weight ones do.  In most cases the supports are made of flexible tubing that goes up into a horseshoe shape and must be staked to the ground.  There is one at both ends and then usually one ever few feet.  You can also get what is called an L screen that will protect the person doing the pitching from getting hit with the ball that has just been hit. 

Little leaguers can benefit from about 40 to 46 feet while high school and college players may require about 70 feet.  Almost every player can get benefit even from smaller backyard cages.  Most cages are about 10 to 12 feet tall and never get one that is less than that. 

You can get a cage from 12 to 14 feet wide.  This is standard and larger ones will cost more.  Depending on how frequently you will use it you may consider checking out a package deal that includes a pitching machine.

Backyard batting cages can last for years if taken care of.  Most of them are wind resistant if staked down well, but be sure to check the stakes every once in awhile.  If you live in an area where it snows it is probably a good idea to take the batting cage down during the winter and store it.  This will extend the life of the backyard batting cage much longer.  They really do not take much time to take down and put up.  Normally it will take less than an hour. 

Backyard batting cages run a variety of prices but usually start at about USD$199 and go up from there.  This price is worth it for all the practice you and your kids will get instead of waiting in line at the local sports complex for a time to get in. 

It will also make sure the neighbors like your kids being that there will be no more broken windows around town (a little humor never hurts). Be sure to practice proper little league safety so you and the kids have a great time.

Here is an excellent video on improving your batting Swing, short and to the point.