Custom Batting Cage Kit - Build a Baseball Softball Batting Cage

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All netting is Ultra Violet process heat set, dyed, & bonded for maximum strength, UV protection and net life. Standard weight is # 21 braided polyethylene; Heavy Duty is # 36 braided polyethylene. The netting squares are 1 3/4" on each side.

Our cage frames include everything you need. The 55 foot cage has 4 ribs, the 70 footer is a 5 rib system. Want an idea of what it takes to put our cages together? Instructions for assembling the Pro Series Cages are now available online.

About Our Batting Cage Frames

Permanent Batting Cage Frames Are Not All Created Equal
This popular series uses our most popular 1 3/4" galvanized steel tubing. Any less and it tends to bend and move over time. Heavier materials can waste your money and are strictly for commercial year round uses (call us if you that's what you need). The pieces sedge (fit) together without nut, bolts or push pins that wobble over time so no tools are needed.

55 Ft or 70 Ft?
The 55 foot cage has 4 ribs, the 70 footer is a 5 rib system.
Our cage frames include everything you will need to install and start hitting and are shipped right to your door. The length is not critical, no matter what age or level of play or their pitching distances

Want an idea of what it takes to put our cages together?
Here's the assembly Instructions

About our Batting Cage Nets

If you shop by price alone, you are likely to be very disappointed.
Cage nets all look great coming out of the box. It's the sunlight, humidity and rain that shortens the life and performance considerably... did you know that cold winter winds are highly abrasive?

Remember, you cage is as strong as its weakest link so consider a heavier net with a shorter cage than the other way around. The length will never determine the success of your batters... but if they cannot use their batting cage because the net is worn out... they will not be able to swing or improve!

Extra Time & Steps Offer You More Years Of Use
Our netting is ultra violet process heat set, dyed, & bonded for maximum strength!
This simply means that extra time and steps in dipping, coating & knotting your cage net will translate to your not having to replace it in all extreme weather and over many years!

Standard Net or Heavier Net?
Standard weight is #21 braided polyethylene
Heavy Duty is #36 braided polyethylene.

The heavier the net, the longer it will last you!
The netting squares are 1 3/4" on each side (perfect for baseball)

Practical Batting Cage Options

Options to consider are a Baffle Net Saver to protect the back wall behind the batter and our 6' x 12' Home Plate Stance Mats. They are made of spike proof synthetic turf and eliminate the holes that batters dig into the dirt... and the mud and hard clay it turns onto.

Some people like to add more support to attach their cage nets to the frame.
Call us toll free if you need any cable, snaps, clamps or other hardware or extra duty support braces too.

Additional Information

Warranty	No
Batting Cage Package	No
Frame Included	No

Batting Cage Assembly Instructions

Before you begin installing your batting cage frame, there are a few items you will want to have and check!

Be sure that you have the appropriate number of frame sections for the net you are using. The sections should not be placed more than 20 feet apart.
Be sure to have a ladder that will safely allow the user to reach 14' high. (Two ladders are better if two people are involved)
Be sure to have supplies and hardware to hang your net. The frame comes complete with 3 EYE hooks' to secure your net.
You will need two pieces for each frame section (each being between 1' - 3' long) that are 2" in diameter. These are part of the package.
Purchase an appropriate amount of cement to cement the PVC pipes into the ground. You will need to cement two pieces into the ground for each frame section
Be sure to have the appropriate tools to dig holes for the frame to go in.
Basic supplies such as a tape measure, marking spray paint, hacksaw, hand held sledge and a block of wood.
You will need 3 snaps for each frame section that will connect your cage net to your frame. Note that you must purchase these separately either from www.baseballtips.com or a local hardware store. Call us toll free at 1-800-487-7432 for service.

Now that you have all of your supplies you are ready to go!

Step #1
Determine the length of the net that you purchased & will be using.

Mark out on the ground (with your marking spray paint) a line that shows the front and rear of the cage. This is where the first and last frame section will go.

Step #2
Take your overall length (as determined in Step #1) and divide it out to determine the location of the middle frame sections.

Divide the overall length of your cage by the number of frame sections minus 1
(for example, if you purchased 5 frame sections and your overall length is 70', then divide 70' by 4. This comes out to 17'-3 in between each section).

On the ground, mark where each of the middle frame sections goes by leaving the determined distance between each section.

Step #3
Using the marks from #1 & #2 you will need to determine and mark where each leg of each frame will go into the ground. They need to be an accurate15' apart, as frames have minimal give in them, and will not go into the ground at significantly different widths.

Step #4
Prior to digging your holes, you will need to determine the overall height that you wish the frame to be. You will need to subtract at least 1/2 of a foot from your net height (if you purchased a net that is 12' high, you will need to set the frame at no more than a height of 11 1/2 feet). You will then need to subtract your hanging height (1/2 foot less than your net) from your overall frame section height.

Remember, the ground sleeves that go into the holes are 24"" long

Step #5
Using the marks from #3 and the depths from #4, dig your holes in the ground and then cement the appropriate length piece of 24" galvanized steel piping in the ground to accept the frame.
Allow the cement to dry as recommended.

Step #6
Open each box of frame section. Lay all of the pieces for each section on the ground individually.
Each of the frame sections consists of 5 different items:
2 uprights, 2- 24" ground sleeves, 1 cross bar, 2 elbows, 3 eyebolts to hang your cage net.

Step #7
Take each of the uprights and place them into the ground sleeves. They should be snug.

Step #8
Assemble 7 install elbows and crossbar. Note that eyebolts can be installed more easily while crossbar is on the ground.

Step #9
Repeat steps #6 - #8 for each remaining section.

Step #10
You are now ready to begin hanging your net.
Place your net underneath the frame and roll it out so that the entire net is under the frame sections. The net will be hung UNDERNEATH the frames NOT on top of the frames.

Step #12
Begin at one end and locate the top corner of your net. Using your ladder, connect 1 of your snaps or caribeeners to this corner eyebolt, then one more in the middle eyebolt and the 3rd on the opposite corner eyebolt.

Step #13
Locate the opposite top corner of your cage net and repeat step #12 to the far end frame section.

Step#14
Now locate the center of the net and attach snaps or caribeeners as you did on the two end frame sections.

Step #15
Repeat until all sections are completed

Step #16
Here's an Optional Step For You To Further secure the 4 sides of your batting cage net to your vertical upright frame sections.

You can purchase and cut lengths of black poly rope that you can tie between at least 2 mesh squares with the other rope end knotted to the vertical uprights.

You will want to allow the net to give at least 6 inches inward before the rope is tight. Attach these securing ropes at the bottom of each section and approximately 6' up the side. This will mean at least 4 securing points per frame section (you may use more as needed. These ropes will allow the cage to give, but will keep the net from blowing in and interfering with the batter or the pitcher.

Congratulations, you have now completed your batting cage project. Now ENJOY!!

btw:
Batting cage Accessories are available from www.Baseballtips.com

Turf Stance mats for home plate
Cage Turf
Netsavers and backdrops for behind the batter
Barrier netting

All are available by phone as well.
Call Toll Free at 1 800 487 7432!

Important Note About Building Your Batting Cage

NOTE: Cage frames are constructed from U.S Made 1.75" OD Allied 16 gauge triple galvanized steel tubing. Each section includes two PVC ground sleeves, 2 corner elbows, one horizontal cross bar & 3 eyebolts.

Each PVC piece is then placed into the holes and then concreted into place.

After the concrete hardens, you simply build the batting cage like an erector set and then hang your net.

For each cage "rib" or section you will need 2 ground sleeves.

Your final size of your installed cage will be 12 feet high as 2 feet of the cage sides are actually sunk into the ground (in the sleeves) for permanent stability.

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