Kids Baseball Machine Pitch
Author: Baseball Bob
Selecting a batting cage! Help!?
I saw a backyard batting cage that looks cool, and my kids are obsessed with baseball. But the cage is 12′x12′x24′. I like that it would fit well in our yard, but I worry that it isn’t long enough to be practical. Any thoughts?
FYI, I saw a pitching machine that throws lite-balls (1/3 the weight of a baseball) at 10-45 mph. That might allow the kids (and adults!) enough time to react. But would that be a useful practice tool?
Thanks!
As a former highschool coach I would say that this system seems perfect. I would definately empahsize drills to help perfect the swing and then do the machine later. The only problem with the pitching machine is the fact that it throws straight and to the same spot repeatedly. So if they are old enough to pitch to each other I would go for that. Just make suer you get a ‘L’ screen to protect the pitcher. You can get a good screen for 150 bucks. Hope this helps.
8U Baseball Machine Pitch