Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 2:54 am
Remember when becoming a great hitter used to mean chasing balls, searching for an open ball field to hit live pitches, or spending dollar after dollar at the commercial batting cage? Well, those days are gone!
Introducing the Heater Power Alley 20' Real Ball Batting Cage, the most affordable and revolutionary batting cage ever developed for improving your hitting at home.
Most hitters spend 68% of their hitting time searching for a place to hit and chasing the balls in the outfield once they do. And thats not all; studies also show that most hitters rarely hit more than 50 pitches in any given hitting session.
With the Heater Power Alley 20' Real Ball Batting Cage you spend 94% of your time hitting the ball and can hit over 250 pitches in the same amount of hitting time.
Take hit after hit without the hassle of chasing down every ball and watch your batting average soar with your own home batting cage.
The Heater Power Alley 20' Real Ball Batting Cage delivers innovation and quality in an affordable batting cage right to your own backyard. Built for ease-of-use and durability the PowerAlley sets-up in minutes. The unique fiberglass pole design, strong 1 1/4 polyethylene netting, and steel ground stakes provide unusual strength and support along with the flexibility to withstand the elements. Measuring 20 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 10 feet high the PowerAlley is the smartest batting cage for home or club use.
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Heater Trend Sports PowerAlley Batting Cage
$199.99
Need a batting cage that is ideal for club use and small enough for use in the privacy of your own backyard? Then the PowerAlley Batting Cage from Trend Sports is the product for you. The durable fiberglass frame and poly netting withstand the elements, so you can practice batting all year long. Measuring in at 20ft L x 12ft W x 10ft H, the cage is small enough for use in your backyard. The fiberg... |
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Heater Trend Sports BaseHit Pitching Machine and PowerAlley Batting Cage
$398.99
Practice hitting real baseballs with the BaseHit Pitching Machine from Trend Sports. When used with the PowerAlley Batting Cage, you wont have to search for baseballs when practice is over. Both products are durable, easy to assemble, and simple to use. All you have to do is attach the BaseHit Pitching Machine to the PowerAlley batting cage, plug the BaseHit in to a standard electrical outlet, and... |
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Trend Sports Starting Pitcher And Power Alley Cage
$299.99
Have batting practice in your own backyard with the Trend Sports® Starting Pitcher Soft Lite-Ball pitching machine and PowerAlley batting cage! The Starting Pitcher includes an automatic ball feeder that holds 12 Soft Lite-Balls and pitches one ball every 9 seconds, while the PowerAlley boasts a unique fiberglass pole design, strong 1-in nylon netting, and steel ground stakes.... |
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Trend Sports Power Alley Home Batting Cage
$185.99
Built for ease-of-use and durability, the Trend Sports(r) Power Alley Home Batting Cage sets up in minutes! The unique fiberglass pole design, strong 1-in nylon netting, and steel ground stakes provide unusual strength and support along with the flexibility to withstand the elements. The cage allows you to hit ball after ball without fear of breaking a window, denting the car, or hitting the ball ... |
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Heater Crusher Pitching Machine & PowerAlley Batting Cage Package
$299.99
You have to practice hard to be the best, and the Heater Crusher Pitching Machine and Power Alley Batting Cage Package helps you do just that. It combines the best in state-of-the-art pitching machine technology and sturdy, simple batting cage design for the perfect practice system. The Crusher rapidly fires smaller mini-lite balls, which trains the eye and improves accuracy. The flexible, yet str... |
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at 1:12 pm
The type of batting cage netting material is an essential factor when choosing a batting cage for either training use or for personal use. Although there are other batting cages that are made out of a chain-link fence, many softball players actually prefer to use a net because of its lightweight durability and its excellent abrasion resistance factor.
Choosing the netting of a batting cage depends on durability and strength. Tensile strength is the term used to measure net strength. It is the force required to pull something such as rope, wire, or a structural beam to the point where it breaks. There are primarily two materials of batting cages that have durable tensile strengths and abrasion resistance, ideal for batting practice. These are nylon and polyethelene.
Laboratory tests show that out of the two materials, nylon has a stronger tensile strength than polyethelene. It even has the ability to stretch which increases its life. However, the material can lose its strength in the sun and it retains moisture adding weight to the cage frame. It is also much more expensive than other materials.
Polyethelene on the other hand, provides the best value for its price. Poly nets are actually melted plastic that are extruded into strands which are then twisted, braided or knotted to use as netting. There are chemicals added and embedded in every strand of the material while it is still on liquid form to provide UV protection. Unlike nylon, polyethelene does not absorb water or add unwanted weight to the cage frame.
That having been said, a nylon batting cage netting is preferred for residential use, while a polyethelene net is best for commercial and training use because of its durability and higher abrasion resistance which can work extremely well for batting practices.
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Jugs 381 Lb Breaking-Strength Nylon Twine
This Dark Green Jugs net is 12'H x 14'W x 70'L is generally used by backyard players, youth leagues, high schools, colleges, professional teams and commercial batting ranges.... |
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#36 Twisted Knotted Nylon Batting Cage (select custom size)
The #36 gauge thread is roughly 2.5mm in diameter and is the most commonly used net for baseball and softball. All nets are UV and weather treated and have a tar finish for extra protection and durability. The #36 nylon net has a break strength of 365lbs and will withstand the abuse of baseballs. This net is most typically used for high school and college ball players. These nets will tend to l... |
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SKLZ Zip-N-Hit Pro Baseball Trainer
$17.94
The SKLZ® Zip-N-Hit® Pro acts like a portable batting cage, allowing batters to improve their swing almost anywhere. It's an effective training device for high school and collegiate players that lets them have fun while developing confidence and power.... |
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2 in 1 GOLF PRACTICE NET HITTING CAGE + DRIVING MAT TRAINING AID
$64.95
This is a fantastic new golf practice net cage for any golfer to practice outdoors in the comfort of their own home! Lower your golf scores and Save Your Dollars on the trips to the golf driving range! Use your golf clubs for hitting as many balls as you like in your own backyard with this new golf net training equipment.Golf Practice Net Features: Easy set up ready for hitting practice in min... |
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Easton 7-Foot Pop-Up Catch Net
$99.99
Have a budding soccer star, field goal kicker, or golfer in your midst? Pick up Easton's 7-foot pop-up catch net, an ideal tool for practicing fundamentals or performing pre-game warm-ups. The heavy-duty hanging net is designed to absorb the impact of the ball, so a particularly hard shot will fall harmlessly into the net's clutches. Looking to practice your long woods without heading to the drivi... |
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Jugs Instant Screen
$127.87
The Jugs instant screen is a travel-friendly practice screen which can be used effectively as a hitting screen for short toss, soft toss, and tee drills. The Instant Screen's oversized eight-by-seven-foot size is ideal for short toss, soft toss, and tee drills. Constructed of sturdy lightweight spring steel, the Instant Screen measures eight-by-seven-feet (W x H) yet folds up easily into a 30-inch... |
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Callaway Quad Net, 8 Feet
$219.99
Callaway Quad Nets...Great For Practice! Callaway Quad Hitting Nets feature: 6' or 8' quad net with super strong mesh netting Easy ball collection - balls feed to front of net Ultra quiet hanging target Easy set up and take down Comes with nylon carry bag Callaway Golf...Train Like You Mean It!... |
Monday, December 27th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Batting cages are used by softball and baseball players to improve their ability to hit the ball. Both indoor and outdoor batting cages need lighting for night practice. Indoor batting cages are used in climates where seasonal weather does not permit such activity.
Lighting fixtures have become more than just a means to gain light. They are standard equipment capable of causing significant improvement in style and performance. Lighting fixtures are available in various models, and a model that suits the batting cage can be selected. Some manufacturers of batting cages also provide lighting. Do-it-yourself kits containing electrical equipment and other accessories for batting cage lighting are also provided.
Halogen lamps are usually used for batting cage lighting. A batting cage needs distributed, bright lighting. Today, we use a technologically advanced lighting grid calculated by a computer and aligned by lasers that disperse clean, white light throughout the batting cage. Shadows are kept to a minimum and the ball is clearly seen. Indoor and outdoor batting cages need separate models as the mode of lighting differs.
There are many types of batting cage lighting. If you are interested in conserving energy, you can purchase low-voltage batting cage lighting. Solar light is a cost-efficient method used in batting cage lighting. Solar panels present in solar lamps store energy during the day and at night light up the lamps using the energy saved. The position of light is also an important feature in batting cage lighting. Accurate practice is possible only if the area in the cage is fully covered by light. Low-voltage lighting does not need a professional to install the lighting system.
Voltage is an important factor in lighting a batting cage. While selecting lighting devices, the voltage at which they work is taken into consideration. A means to ward off insects that interfere with night practice should also be employed.
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EasyPro EPT19 Outdoor Timer with Photo Eye
$25.15
Automatically turns on at dusk and can be programmed to stay on for one to nine hours after dark or from dusk to dawn.Dual 115v plugs allow multiple items to be controlled with single timer.Weatherproof design for use outdoors.1200 watt maximum load.... |
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Hanging Pot Rack with Halogen Lighting
$222.00
HPRROL Features: -Hanging pot rack with halogen lighting.-Hand sanded.-Grid provides platform for lids.-Twelve unique brass hooks stay in place when the pan removed.-Made in USA. Includes: -Includes 180'' cord with standard 110V plug and on/off switch. Construction: -Constructed of solid red oak. Color/Finish: -Finished with coats of urethane. Specifications: -Two gimbaled 35 watt halogen lights ... |
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Cool Lights: DIY Fluorescent Video Lighting Vol. 1
$89.00
Making video is a pleasure in a cooler studio but you can only do that with Cool Lights. This DVD video shows you how to make and use your own professional level fluorescent studio lighting for video, film and photography use. Start with simple, off-the-shelf solutions and progress to more complex, build-it-yourself ones that allow more control. Host Richard Andrewski dispels the conventional wi... |
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Philips 9003 XPS2 X-treme Power Headlight Bulb, Pack of 2
$28.76
Philips X-treme Power performance headlamp deliver up to an astounding 80% more light than standard halogens. Simply stated, they're the brightest DOT approved halogen available. X-treme Power Bulbs deliver superior nighttime visibility with a powerful beam that enhances driver performance and driving safety. Ideal for those who want their cars to stand out in the crowd. X-treme Power's aggressive... |
Friday, October 8th, 2010 at 2:41 am
A batting cage is a great tool to help an individual or a team improve their hitting ability. For a team, it is a must to save time, effort, and make the exercise of batting practice more efficient. For an individual player, having a batting cage in the back yard or the basement of a large house can make the difference in a career. It can be a great investment.
The free-standing batting cage is the one that simulates actual game activity. This batting cage is at least 50 feet long, 17.5 feet wide and 12 feet high. A coach or a batting practice can get 43 feet away (actual professional distance) and make realistic pitches to a batter. Since the cage is enclosed, the players do not have to waste time chasing down errant balls.
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Heater Home Batting Cage (24' X 12' X 10')
$283.99
The Heater Home 24-ft x 12-ft x 10-ft batting cage offers you a quality construction for practicing your hitting. It crafted with a rugged steel and fiberglass, foam padding and durable, 1-in square netting.... |
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Jugs Instant Screen
$127.87
The Jugs instant screen is a travel-friendly practice screen which can be used effectively as a hitting screen for short toss, soft toss, and tee drills. The Instant Screen's oversized eight-by-seven-foot size is ideal for short toss, soft toss, and tee drills. Constructed of sturdy lightweight spring steel, the Instant Screen measures eight-by-seven-feet (W x H) yet folds up easily into a 30-inch... |
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Callaway Quad Net, 8 Feet
$219.99
Callaway Quad Nets...Great For Practice! Callaway Quad Hitting Nets feature: 6' or 8' quad net with super strong mesh netting Easy ball collection - balls feed to front of net Ultra quiet hanging target Easy set up and take down Comes with nylon carry bag Callaway Golf...Train Like You Mean It!... |
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The Net Return Pro Series Multi Sport Net
$395.00
"The Net Return's high quality, simple setup, and ball return feature make it our first choice in golf nets."- Bridgestone Golf - The Net Return introduces it's "Pro Series" Golf Training Net. - A high performance training net designed for PGA instructors, teaching academies and the serious golfer. The "Pro Series" has significant advantages over traditional golf nets including: -Automatic ... |
Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I absolutely believe that the #1 backyard training aid that any player could ever hope to have is a batting cage and a pitching machine ... even if the pitching machine needs to be budgeted at a later date.
The reason this is so important has to do with how ballplayers are built, how they improve fastest, and where their enjoyment of the game is derived.
If You Can Hit … They Will Find a Place to Play You!
Most players say that hitting is the most fun part of the game.
As coaches, we know that hitting the ball hard and consistent are the best we can hope for from our players.
Hitting the Ball Well Happens When:
First - The player is taught proper hitting mechanics, which is always a work in progress.
Next - Players will repeat these good mechanical swings over and over and over until they become so natural…that success is merely a next step to the next level.
There is no better way for a ballplayer to achieve and repeat these good mechanics and hard swings than having the ability to walk out his own back door to take these swings.
The tremendous number of swings that it takes to commit these mechanics to good muscle memory takes days, weeks and months. Approaching perfection takes much longer. Without this effort, even natural athletes are not nearly as likely to succeed. Every year we see these natural athletes leave the game prematurely!
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Jugs 381 Lb Breaking-Strength Nylon Twine
This Dark Green Jugs net is 12'H x 14'W x 70'L is generally used by backyard players, youth leagues, high schools, colleges, professional teams and commercial batting ranges.... |
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Easton Short Sleeve Enforcer Jacket
$26.99
Crew neck with long sleeve construction. Bio-Dri fabric wicks away moisture. Full Range Motion technology. Vented back and shoulders. One side zipper pocket. nylon. Imported. Adult Sizes M - XL. Colors Black. Softball Jackets & Softball Outerwear... |
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Easton Adult Long Sleeve Enforcer Jacket
$21.99
Crew neck with long sleeve construction. Bio-Dri fabric wicks away moisture. Full Range Motion technology. Vented back and shoulders. One side zipper pocket. nylon. Imported. Adult Sizes M - XL. Colors Black. Softball Jackets & Softball Outerwear... |
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#36 Twisted Knotted Nylon Batting Cage (select custom size)
The #36 gauge thread is roughly 2.5mm in diameter and is the most commonly used net for baseball and softball. All nets are UV and weather treated and have a tar finish for extra protection and durability. The #36 nylon net has a break strength of 365lbs and will withstand the abuse of baseballs. This net is most typically used for high school and college ball players. These nets will tend to l... |
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SKLZ Zip-N-Hit Pro Baseball Trainer
$17.94
Perfect for newcomers to the game or those who want to improve growing skills, the Pro Performance Zip-N-Hit Pro acts like a portable batting cage, allowing batters to improve their swing almost anywhere. Players can improve hitting skills while increasing bat speed, as well as learning "top half" hitting while increasing bat speed. It's great for practicing hitting pitches of different speeds and... |
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Easton 7-Foot Pop-Up Catch Net
$99.99
The Easton® 7-ft Pop Up catch net let's you practice hitting almost anywhere with a portable design that easily folds down to fit in a 37-in circular carrying bag. it's constructed with durable steel flatwire and heavy-duty netting to absorb the impact of the ball. Includes ground stakes.... |
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10 X 25 Fishing Net, Netting, Fish Net for Golf Backstop, Hockey, La Crosse, Barrier, Sports
$29.00
HEAVY 10 x 25 foot of (NEW) netting. (LAYING FLAT (RELAXED) AS IN PICTURE NET WILL BE (10 X 25 FOOT.) 2 INCH STRETCH MESH! THAT'S ONE INCH HOLES OF COMMERCIAL FISH NETTING. A golf ball will not go through it.
THIS NET WILL STOP YOUR GOLF BALL OR Base Ball! NUMBER 7 TWINE NYLON.
TO GET 10 X 25 when done hanging YOU MUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!
NET IS NOT CUT WRONG!
IF YOU PULL THIS NET TIG... |
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Jugs Instant Screen
$127.87
The Jugs instant screen is a travel-friendly practice screen which can be used effectively as a hitting screen for short toss, soft toss, and tee drills. The Instant Screen's oversized eight-by-seven-foot size is ideal for short toss, soft toss, and tee drills. Constructed of sturdy lightweight spring steel, the Instant Screen measures eight-by-seven-feet (W x H) yet folds up easily into a 30-inch... |
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SKLZ Hit-A-Way Portable Training System
$89.99
Adjustable height cords allows you to train for different pitch types. The Hit-A-Way is the bestselling baseball trainer ever made, and it's now available in this all-in-one mobile configuration. A sturdy pole and twist-back design maximize a player's power, swing speed, and mechanics through repetition training, allowing up to 500 swings per hour without ever having to chase a ball. This hig... |
Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 12:26 am
You’ll never need to drive to your local batting cages again to hone your swing once you have the Complete Home batting cage. This cage is compatible with virtually every pitching machine, so you can have serious practice without endangering the people and objects around you.
Set it up in our backyard and discover it is actually perfect. It has plenty of room inside, and takes up less of your backyard than a typical cage. We put the pitching machine about 8-10 ft away and aim through the square hole. The whole family (and friends) will use it, and the kids will have to fight with Mom and Dad for playtime at bat.
Worried about having to disassemble the thing every weekend when it is time to mow? While it is very easy to set up and take down, really I only have to lift the net to the top and clamp with clips at top and just mow underneath. The cage is ten feet tall!
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Heater Complete Home Batting Cage with Heater Jr. Pitching Machine
$499.99
The Heater Jr Real Baseball Pitching Machine comes with a 1/4 horsepower motor for accurate pitching every time. The variable speed control adjusts ball speed from 15 to 48 MPH. The Heater Jr also includes a spiral automatic ball feeder that holds 12 baseballs. The rugged tripod stand is made of galvanized steel tubing and the durable nylon-fiberglass housing is both lightweight and high-impact re... |
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Trend Sports Xtender 30 Home Batting Cage
$345.13
The Trend Sports(r) Xtender 30 home batting cage features steel-tube side supports to give the frame durability and maximum swinging area for the player. The middle arch of the frame is constructed with a flexible fiberglass rod, which allows the cage to flex in the wind without bending or breaking. Its extra-strength 1" polypropylene netting is so small that it doubles as a golf cage, allowing yo... |
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BaseHit & Xtender 24 System - Real Ball Pitching Machine & 24' x 12' x 12' Home Batting Cage Combo
$496.99
Enjoy the benefits of a real batting cage in the comfort and convenience of your own backyard. The BaseHit Pitching Machine and Xtender 24 Home Batting Cage from Trend Sports is a great combination for home batting practice. Both products are durable, easy to assemble and simple to use. All you have to do is attach the BaseHit Pitching Machine to the Xtender 24 batting cage, plug the BaseHit in to... |
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Heater Trend Sports PowerAlley Batting Cage
$199.99
Need a batting cage that is ideal for club use and small enough for use in the privacy of your own backyard? Then the PowerAlley Batting Cage from Trend Sports is the product for you. The durable fiberglass frame and poly netting withstand the elements, so you can practice batting all year long. Measuring in at 20ft L x 12ft W x 10ft H, the cage is small enough for use in your backyard. The fiberg... |
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Trend Sports Power Alley Home Batting Cage
$185.99
Built for ease-of-use and durability, the Trend Sports(r) Power Alley Home Batting Cage sets up in minutes! The unique fiberglass pole design, strong 1-in nylon netting, and steel ground stakes provide unusual strength and support along with the flexibility to withstand the elements. The cage allows you to hit ball after ball without fear of breaking a window, denting the car, or hitting the ball ... |
