How Do You Make A Backyard Baseball Field?
Baseball is the national pastime of our great nation and is also a lot of fun to play. But sometimes getting to the ballpark can be a hassle. And if you’re trying to practice it can be tough to get field time. While you probably won’t be able to build a backyard baseball field to scale, you can certainly make one that’s a lot of fun and will impress your neighbors. Scout your yard. The space could be rectangular or round in shape. Obviously the bigger the better. Look for a place in your yard that is flat without many obstructions, such as rocks or trees. Take gross measurements. Using your tape measure, take an approximate measurement of the area you have. Then determine the scale of your field. The average baseball field center wall is 400 feet from home plate. If your yard measures 200 feet, you’ll need to cut the rest of the measurements in half to build your backyard baseball field. Mark the field. Using your protractor, place it where you envision home plate. Position it so that