Common Sizes of Batting Cages

Common sizes of cages are:
70’ L x 14’ W x 12’ H
60’L x 12’ W x 12’ H
50’L x 12’ W x 12’ H

Common weights of cages are:
# 21 #36 #42

Determine your net configuration. You must choose the width and length of your new cage based on the budget you have and the space you have available. The longer the cage and the heavier the net, the more expensive the kit will be. For home use, you may opt to buy a lighter weight net such as a #21 to save money. This weight is suitable for home use and the life expectancy is up to 5 to 6 years if you store it inside during the winter months.

#36 netting is more expensive but the heavier weight makes it more suitable for use by older players and teams.

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Baseball Swing - Three Core Movements by Nate Barnett

When I teach hitting (or pitching for that matter) there are a few important core movements that if accomplished will lead to a greater chance that other movements further in the baseball swing process will be successful. Keep in mind that there are quite a few significant movements within the complete baseball swing. Please don't think the below is an exhaustive list.


Core Hitting Movements:
1. The load. Movement backwards where weight is stacked on back leg is valuable so as to make sure the back knee and hip are fully involved in the triggering (power creation) process. Without the load, little power can be effectively generated with the lower half and therefore, the front hip or hands will begin to take over to compensate (a bad thing).

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Youth Baseball Coaching Drill For Timid Hitters by Chip Lemin

I'm sure most of you have worked with batters who constantly bail out of the batters box no matter what. It seems that this player will begin his bail out before he even really knows where the pitch is going. Here is a drill to try that may have some impact; I'm not saying it is a cure for this problem. It will get the hitter to look first at least before they start their getaway. Read this complete article at BaseballCoachesDigest.com.

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Batting Cage "L" Screen Protection

When you purchase or build a batting cage, you should include a "Protective L Screen" in the purchase cost. The "L" Screen gets it's name from it's "L" shape. Most "L" screens are made of pipe with #36 or #42 netting. Most "L" screens are at least 7'x7' and have have a "sock" net for double side protection. A "sock" net is a net made like a sock that has an open end on the bottom. This net design is slide down over your assembled "L" screen frame and it is tied or laced onto the "L" screen at the bottom of the screen. Three things you should remember related to "L" protective screens.

1. The condition of your "L" screen is more important than anything else. If your net has holes, is rotten, or is too small, you are risking seriuos injury and even death. There are several serious injuries that occur each year due to faulty or inadequate screen protection for the batting practice pitcher or pitching machine operator.

2. If players are throwing batting practice make sure that they are constantly reminded to keep their body behind the screen. Players tend to relax and not stay behind it like they should. Warn them about the dangers and make sure they constantly watch after each other's safety.

3. Make sure that the "L" sreen is adequate in size and is turned correctly for the pitcher throwing batting practice. The screen must be stable with a solid base and supports.

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How To Find A Good Pitching Machine? by Doug Mahopac

Pitching machines are a unique commodity that can work to address any problems you may be having inside the batting box. Whether you are a Little League star or a professional baseball champion, the benefits of using a quality pitching machine is numerous. However, the task of choosing a sound pitching machine are often overwhelming, as each machine has a different quality, attribute, and cost associated with the machinery. If you are in the market of choosing a good pitching machine for yourself or your baseball star, consider these pointers.

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Batting Cage Construction Tips - Help Make Your Construction Go Smoother

10 Batting Cage Construction Tips That Will Help Make Your Construction Go Smoother

Batting cage construction does not have to be a long drawn out, costly, and painful experience. Building a batting cage can be a relatively easy project with proper planning and the right equipment to do the project. With the right approach you can build your batting cage in 1/2 day. It may take longer if you install a cement floor but that would be the only thing that would cause the project to take days instead of hours. Here I offer 10 important tips that you should consider during the planning phase of your batting cage construction. Read the entire article at BattingCageBuilder.com.

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Do Pitching Machines Help Your Hitting? By John Marcus

One of the most widely asked questions of baseball and softball coaches is: do pitching machines help your hitting. Although having a pitching machine one hand does certainly give your hitting game an extra boost, it is certainly not essential to have a machine in order to be successful on the baseball diamond. In most instances, coaches suggest that all baseball or softball players should spend some time working with a pitching machine, but not devote their entire hitting practice to a machine.

The biggest complain that both coaches and players have of pitching machines is their consistency. Although consistency in hitting and pitching is generally a good thing, pitching machines can provide you with the same pitch each and every time, often allowing the pitcher to relax since they essentially know what is coming. In this case, pitching machines can make a player become overconfident or cocky, which can be detrimental when game time rolls around and a pitching machine is replaced by a real, live pitcher. If you are interested in using a pitching machine, consider a model that will vary the speeds and pitches served to you so that you do not fall into the pitching machine routine.

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Build Your Backyard Batting Cage and Help Your Player Become a Better Player

The fact that you are reading this is an indication of your commitment to helping your player become better at baseball or softball. You are doing your part to help provide your player with better home batting practice equipment. Your son or daughter is very fortunate to have a parent that cares so much about his or her game.



You are about to make one of the most expensive investments a parent can make in a players future hitting success. However, the purchase of a batting cage can be the single greatest thing that can happen to a player's life. It is the most logical and productive thing you can do if your son or daughter really loves the game of baseball or softball. Buying a cage can be like "putting-money-in-the-bank" if your child shows the potential to be a college player.

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Buck Deer Tangles with Backyard Batting Cage

This large white tail buck deer "tangled" with a family's backyard batting cage and lost. The buck became entangled and had to be rescued by the conservation officers. Click the lick below to see the rescue photos at OutDoorLife.com.

This family will have to buy a new batting cage net. I thought batting cage owners would find these photos interesting. Good thing that the deer was rescued and released. See the photo of the buck speeding away. He definitely learned a lesson.

Have a great day, til next time, Nick

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"Putting-Money-in-the-Bank" - Batting Cages are a Wise Investment in a Player's Long Term Career Goals

Buying a cage can be like "putting-money-in-the-bank" if your child shows the potential to be a college player. If you child show a special talent and above average potential to be a "baseball prospect", building your own backyard batting cage is the right ting to do, if you can afford it.

It is a known fact that players that have home batting cages, on the average, have more hitting success than those players that do not have home batting cages. I will admit that there are always exceptions. I am sure that we can all name a couple excellence hitters that did not have a cage in their backyard.

However, a high percentage of today's collegiate baseball and softball players had daily access to a batting cage when they were gowing up. Many of those players had their very own backyard batting cage.

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Build Your Own Batting Cage - Use a "Ready-to-Assemble" Batting Cage Kit to Save Time and Money

If you can afford it and you have a secure place to set-up a cage, you would be well advised to order a cage as soon as you can. Our company seeks to make the batting cage buying and installation process as "painless and trouble-free" as possible. We specialize in selling "Total Batting Cage Packages" that have both net and frame included. Buying a cage this way saves you time and money and insures that you will have a top quality batting cage at the best price possible. Buy one of our systems and you buy a net and frame that are "made for each other". This insures quality performance and longevity.

At Nedco Sports we take great pride in helping hitters reach their potential. We have been helping hitters improve their game since 1999. We are here to help you make the right decision for your players needs. We do not wish to sell you something that you do not need or want. Please feel free to call Bill or Trey at 1-877-431-4487. They will help you in any way they can.

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How to Use the Batting Cage For Better Hitting

by Jack D. Elliott

Your baseball hitting can be improved by using batting cages and batting practice to develop your timing. One thing to keep in mind while hitting in BP or the cage is to know when you are getting in good hitting. This is important b/c hitting the ball hard is only a starting place for good hitting. One way to improve your hitting is to focus on hitting line drives and hitting the ball on the ground. Over time, this will result in a higher hitting average because there is less of a chance for the ball getting caught in the air.

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Building an Outside Batting Cage? Why a Polyethylene Net is your best buy:

• Family's have a need for a batting cage that is durable and that will last them at least 5 years.
• Polyethylene Net or PE netting does not absorb water. This prevents the net from becoming saturated with moisture. This saturation can possibly causes the net to become heavy, sag and possibly stretch.
  This heavy weight can also cause the cage frame to stress.
• After three years of outdoor exposure, PE netting retains a higher tensile strength than nylon.
• PE holds up well under direct sun.
• PE is more economical than nylon.
• Most family's are looking to buy the absolute best product they can for the absolute best price. The PE product offers our customers the best price and performance for the dollar!
  
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Choosing Where to Locate Your New Batting Cage

When you purchase a batting cage remember that you can not fit your available space to the batting cage. You must fit the batting cage into the space you have available. Step off you or measure the area you have available. Make sure to purchase a batting cage that will best suit your available space. Do not allow space to deter your commitment to a batting cage purchase. Small cages in the 35’, 40’ and 50’ lengths are long enough to allow great batting practice work.

Your chosen area must be level and it must drain well. If you can afford the additional cost, you may want to add a floor to your cage. There are two materials that make a great floor. Cement or concrete is the most costly.

You may want to cover your hitting zone with indoor-outdoor carpet to extend the life of your leather baseballs. If you use rubber pitching machine balls in a pitching machine, they will withstand the abrasive properties of the cement cage floor.

Another great floor alternative is to use weather treated 2 x 4’s to build a raised floor. You will border all sides and ends of your batting cage floor with the 2x4’s and stake them into place. You will then fill the inside floor area with a commonly used infield material, crushed stone. This provides a raised dry hitting surface that will offer a safe and less abrasive surface upon which to hit.

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Batting Cage Kits – “Build Your Backyard Batting Cage For Less”

A batting cage kit contains everything you need to build your batting cage including the net, the frame, all hardware, and easy-to-follow instructions and everything is shipped directly to your home or business.

Using a batting cage net and frame kit will definitely save you time, money, and a lot of headaches. Building a batting cage is a project that takes careful planning, organization and work.

Here I outline the basic steps to using a batting cage kit to install your backyard batting cage.

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