For your garage batting cage, a minimum of 12 feet in width is the standard space recommendation. To determine how much space you and/or your hitters need, grab a bat and swing. Move around your garage to find the ideal location for your cage.
In the case of batting cages and pitching machines, two issues immediately come to mind: Batting cages must be much longer than the backyard variety in order to receive any appreciable benefit from them. In fact, players of practically any age can gain advantages from cages that are anywhere from 35 to 50 feet long.
Building a DIY Batting Cage
This diy batting cage was built by paul from hampstead, maryland as a present for his youngest son’s 15th birthday. Just two cables on each side of my garage door spanning the length of the garage. Just roll it out and it fits flat against the wall when put away.
In this instructable, I show you how I built a batting cage in my backyard along with useful DIY tips to save you time and money. There are several things which are difficult to fully explain with words and images, so be sure to check out the video tutorial below. I segmented the tools and material list into multiple sections to align to the different parts of a baseball batting cage.
Benefits and Construction Process of Batting Cages
Batting cages hone abilities like pitching, batting, throwing, and catching. This article explains backyard cage benefits and walks through the building process.
Topics include: permanent versus portable structures, batting cage dimensions, cost comparisons of backyard versus professional installs. Pitching machines are recommended to enable practice without paying per pitch.
Cost and Business Aspects of Batting Cages
Initiating a batting cage business can involve substantial financial commitment. Our research estimates a starting cost of approximately $530,000 for launching a batting cage business.
A batting cage allows baseball fans to enjoy themselves by hitting baseballs tossed to them by an automated “pitcher.” Players who want to improve their hitting average must work hard outside of practice and throughout the off-season.
Starting costs range from $50,000 to $150,000. Costs depend on real estate, construction, equipment, inventory, operating expenses, marketing budgets and staffing. To start a batting cage business, first register with the state and get necessary licenses and permits. Create a business plan with financial projections, services offered and target markets. Get quality pitching machines, nets, cages and baseballs. Market through social media and sponsor local teams. Keep the facility clean, well-lit and safe.