Batting Cage Building Tips: Let Go
There are a few simple things to consider when determining the best size for your batting cage.
First, be sure to add an additional 12 inches to the height of your net. Having that extra mesh on the ground is essential to contain the balls within your tunnel. This will help make cleaning much faster. Less time spent collecting balls means more time hitting, and you know how important that time in the cage is.
Second, if you have an extra large cage or net over 100 feet, add 2-3 feet to the total length. That extra pair of feet will make installation a lot easier.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, avoid installing the tight “trampoline” or “guitar string” batting cage net. Not only does it shorten the life of your network, it also voids your warranty and could be a potential safety hazard.
Softball batting cages
A typical softball cage is 55 feet long x 12 or 14 feet wide x 12 feet high.
Length
The standard length of a softball batting cage is 55 feet. This leaves room at the end of the pitcher for storage of equipment, such as machines, pitcher mat, ball carts, etc. while leaving enough room for the regulation distance between the pitcher and the batter.
Broad
The standard and optimal width is 14 feet. If your players are younger or shorter than about 6 feet tall, the 12-foot-wide tunnels may be adequate, but the 14-foot cages are much more comfortable for players of all sizes and allow players to continue. the flight of the ball much better.
Height
The standard height is 12 feet. You will need to allow approximately 8 to 12 inches of net to sink into the ground to properly contain the balls, so the result is a playable cage height of 11 feet.
Baseball batting cages
A typical baseball cage is 70 feet long x 12 or 14 feet wide x 12 feet high.
Length
The optimal length for a baseball batting cage is 70 feet. This leaves room at the end of the launcher for storage of equipment, such as machines, portable mounds, ball carts, etc. while leaving enough room for the regulation distance between the pitcher and the batter. Check the official distances here.
Broad
The standard width is 12 or 14 feet wide.
If your players are younger or shorter than about 6 feet tall, the 12-foot wide tunnels may be suitable, just keep in mind that the wingspan and the length of the bats can vary.
The standard is 14 feet wide and much more comfortable for players of all sizes.
Height
The standard height is 12 feet tall. You will need to allow approximately 8-12 “of net to sink into the ground to properly contain the balls, so the result is a playable cage height of 11 ft. Keep in mind that the higher the cage the better. See Check out the comments below to learn more about the benefits of a larger cage.
Keep these tips in mind, and your batting cage net will be easier to install, easier to maintain, and last much longer.