Backyard batting cages are a popular choice for many who do not happen to live near a sports complex or commercial batting cage facility. Commercial batting cages are frequently very busy during season which usually results in lengthy wait times and advance scheduling. It’s easy to see the benefits of owning a backyard batting cage with no wait times, advanced scheduling or lengthy drive required; a home batting cage allows the player concentrate on batting practice! The terms “home batting cage” and “backyard batting cage” are synonymous; however, there are an overwhelming variety of batting cage styles and types, along with a number of different batting cages manufacturers.

Before selecting a backyard batting cage you will need to consider the following:

• Batting practice space required and space available; see batting practice.
• If not permanent, the period of intended use such as a season or weekend.

Batting cage size will vary depending on the specific requirements. For example, a batting cage suitable for T-ball would not require as much room as a professional batting cage. The common sizes for junior batting cages are 11 to 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide and 25, 35 or 48 feet long. The residential and commercial sizes are usually 12 feet tall by either 12 or 14 feet wide and 55 or 70 feet long. Most cages will require some additional room for the batting cage frame which should be 2 to 4 feet wider than the batting cage.

The residential batting cage frames or “junior batting cage frames” will either be standalone or fixed. Generally the standalone cages can be disassembled fairly easily while others are designed to stay in place. Regardless of which model you may choose, a stand alone batting cage or fixed type batting cage, if you live in an area with unfavorable weather such as ice or snow, your batting cage net will need to be taken down during those times of unfavorable weather. The batting cage frame can either be left in place or disassembled. If you would like to avoid mowing inside the batting cage and keep your baseballs out of the dirt and mud you may want to cover the ground with a quality synthetic baseball turf or golf turf. When the batting cage is not in use this area becomes your own personal putting green. By using a golf net insert the batting cage can also serve as your own personal driving range. The home batting cage can provide years of enjoyment for the entire family.