Uses for Portable Backstops in Baseball and Softball

Portable Backstops can be used at all levels of play. They are mostly used during on-field batting practice and pregame warm-ups at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. Their main purpose is to stop foul balls so that balls are not lost and fans are protected during batting practice. They are good to use because batters can hit from homeplate, get used to an unfamiliar park before the game, and see how well they're hitting without hitting foul balls into the stands.

Portable backstops baseball, are also known as turtle-shell backstop cages because of their shape. They find use mostly in batting practice sessions. Players use them to:

• Protect others

 Protect the spectators and other players in the field or stands who may be observing the player during batting practice. It's important that fans can enjoy a day at the ole ballpark without the worry of a foul ball landing in their hotdog during pre-game warmups. The backstops help ensure that spectators and other players on the field are protected from balls that fly in all directions during batting practice.

• Protect your equipment

They also protect other equipment and fixtures on the field. Balls flying at high speeds during batting practice can cause damage to boards, fences and other equipment on and around the field. This will not only help to ensure that you save money on maintenance fees but also ensure a longer lifespan for your equipment and facilities.

• Keeping balls together

They are also useful to prevent balls from spraying all around the stands during batting practice. This saves both the team and the cleanup crew a lot of time and energy in collecting balls. It also helps to ensure that you do not lose balls and have to incur the cost of replacing them.

Buying Guide

The following tips will help you select the right backstop for your batting practice sessions.

1. Construction

Portable backstop units can be constructed of 2" heavy-wall aluminum tubing, heavy-duty 3.5 mm weather treated EHT netting, and heavy vinyl-coated nylon skirt.

2. Coach's Platform

You can also get a Coach's Platform to stand on while watching batting practice. It attaches to the backstop so that you can see better and it can help you feel important and cool.

3. Water resistance

It better that you get a water and weather resistant backstop. This will increase the lifespan of the net. Many portable backstops baseball have weather treated nets.