A Cost Effective Batting Cage Frame

4 x 4 treated posts or heavy duty steel poles are excellent to use as batting cage frames. You want to make sure that they are at least 12 feet in height and that is why 4 x 4 posts are excellent. A lot of homemade cages use this type of frame. When placing the posts in the ground, you want to make sure you dig at least four or five feet in order to get below the frost line and cement them in place. You have to take in account the proper amount of space that the hitter is going to have to have when they are actually in the cage hitting and these posts will give you the strength needed to hold the net.

Take a look at this video. It has general pointers on batting cage construction:

Space Challenged - Take A Look At Portable Batting Cages

Batting cages are one of the best hitting tools for aspiring and established baseball players alike, but not everyone has the budget to make frequent trips to a commercial batting cage or the space to erect one of their own. However, for those who lack the space to construct a permanent batting cage in particular, a portable batting cage is the perfect alternative. A main feature to keep in mind is whether or not a batting cage is collapsible; many cages, although space-consuming while erected, can be collapsed to only take up a small amount of space when not in use. If it's not entirely collapsible, a key feature to look for is a back wheel that makes the batting cage easy to steer and move out of the way - this is especially important for batting cages used on-field for pre-game routines.

Take a look at the portable cage being constructed in this video:

Batting Cage Nets: 2 Things To Consider

When looking at batting cage nets for your batting cage there are a couple of things that you will need to keep in mind. The first thing that you need to consider is the gauge of the net. The gauge represents the thickness of the rope. The reason that this is important is because you have a couple factors that effect the wear and tear of the net - weather and ball abrasion (the effect of the baseball hitting against the net). So, the thicker the gauge the longer the net will last. However, the thicker the net also means that the price is more. The other thing to keep in mind is how big your batting cage will be if you are building one. Make sure that you pick a size that fits your needs and realize that you don't have to have a full sized cage for it to be useful.

Batting Cages: Professional Installation?

Batting cages are a fun way to enjoy time with your family or for practicing to improve your child's game. You can construct one on your own, or you can hire a professional to come in and do the work for you. It is highly recommended to let a professional come in to install the cage, as this way the dimensions, equipment, and area will be put in properly. After choosing to set one up, make sure that you consider all the safety precautions - purchase batting helmets and a background net that slows the speed of the ball when it is hit inside the cage. This way, you will enjoy your many hours of practice time for years to come.

Take A Look At Batting Cage Kits

Batting cage kits, are a good investment to baseball players who need to invest in cages to practice or for parents to play with children at home, but want to save money by not having to buy everything needed for the cage separately, or maybe you just want the convenience of getting everything you need all at once. Kits come bundled with a frame, net and accessories needed to assemble the cage. Batting cage nets can come in either nylon or poly materials and frames range in different styles, sizes, and colors. Batting cage kits typically range from prices between 100$ to 500$ and some can run upwards of $1000.