A must for a batting cage......The Protective Backdrop.
Definition of a Protective Backdrop:
A protective backdrop is designed to protect the area in your batting cage that is directly behind the hitter. This part of the net gets more abuse than any other part because the pitcher or pitching machine is throwing ball after ball into that 4' square area.
Most protective backdrops are made of vinyl, canvas, or a heavy guage netting. The backdrop hangs behind the hitter on the end of your batting cage. See an example of a canvas backdrop at http://store.baseball2u.com/hedu4x6cabay.html.
The protective backdrop is an essential accessory to your batting cage package that will extend the life of your net. Without a backdrop, the ball being thrown into the net will quickly "eat" into your net. The rotation on balls thrown by pitching machines is what causes the nets to eventually wear and tear. The friction created by that rotation on a pitched ball can be avoided by hanging a protective backdrop.
You can spend anywhere from $50 to $200 on a backdrop when you look to purchase one for your cage. Any of them will help preserve the life of your net and would be a wise investment.
Have a nice day, Nick.
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Have a great day, Nick