How Do You Build Backyard Batting Cages?
A backyard batting cage can be the envy of the neighborhood — or the bane of it, if it’s not built properly. Because they are large, and feature relatively unattractive nets, they should be constructed with materials that can easily be taken down and stored for the winter. Many companies offer pre-made kits, but if you want to make your own, you can use heavy PVC and build one with little more than a saw and glue. Find the best spot for your batting cage. Look for an area the farthest removed from the sight lines of your neighbors and with a good noise barrier (a fence, tall landscaping, etc.). The area needs to be at least 8 feet wide and 25 feet long (40 feet is ideal, if the yard is big enough). Line the entire area with landscape ties, half buried in the ground. Remove all existing landscape in the area and rake flat. Dig narrow, 2-foot-deep holes in each corner and at 8-foot intervals along the border. Cut a 3-inch drainpipe to 2-foot lengths and put one in each hole. Back fill t
