Collapsible Softball Screens - What To Look For

There was a time not so very long ago when serious softball or baseball players would have to build an expensive and stationary batting cage in order to really make any strides in their hitting game. Of course there were also the portable hitting protection screens but these were so awkward and difficult to set up that the players spent more time in assembly than in actually hitting. Today, however, collapsible softball screens are less expensive, easier to build, and can definitely help any slugger improve their hitting just about anywhere they choose.

Collapsible Screens - Top Three Features To Look For

To date, the best and most endurable collapsible softball screen has over the frame netting instead of the traditional screens that tie the net to the frame or anchor it to the ground. The over the frame netting actually lessens the impact of softballs that hit the screen because the force is distributed over a wider area and there is less abrasion and strain placed upon the net.

In order to protect the pitcher or pitching machine, be sure to look for collapsible screens that come with an L-screen. Many of the cheaper collapsible screen models do not come with this very vital piece of safety equipment and one softball can either lead to serious injury or damage the pitching machine so be sure your portable screen comes with an L-screen.

All screens inevitably meet the ground and this is the most likely place for softballs to escape. To avoid spending your time shagging softballs, be sure to buy a collapsible screen with a lead weighted rope that keeps the bottom of the net anchored to the ground.

The great thing about today’s collapsible screens is that they can generally be put up and taken down in less than an hour and the price range on most of these screens is between $500-1200 - meaning you can still afford to buy a pitching machine too and really make strides in your batting game. Online retailers are probably the best place to find the best hitting screen for you due to their superior selection and pricing compared with traditional softball equipment retailers.

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