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Finding Success For Your Baseball Player With Used Batting Cages

andybrock | Nov 23, 2009 |

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Someone has said that practice makes perfect, but really if you can have consistency in your practice, perfection has a better chance of coming. One of the most practiced games in the United States is baseball. A vast majority of children have learned to play this genuine American sport in countless sandlots throughout the land.

However, with all that play, there wasn't a consistent means of helping young hitters improve their batting until the last few years. What has been the single greatest device to assist future major league contenders? It is the batting cage.

New batting cages can be quite expensive. New batting cage frames range in price from $500 to $800 and batting cage nets can add an additional $420 to $1050 to the price.

Used batting cages are the answer

A small 12'x12'x10' fiberglass frame and poly netting was listed at only $100 at one website that handles used batting cages. A similarly sized one listed for $130. So, you see, careful shopping can net you a great deal of savings financially and provide your with years of help for your young hitter.

How to find used batting cages for sale

Make contact with local high school and college athletic departments. They often improve their equipment and have to liquidate their used items. It is a good chance that you will find a great deal waiting for you there.

You might also want to look for used batting cages by running an ad in your local newspaper or thrift paper. Blogs and other public forums may produce a treasure for you as well.

One really good source is to chat with local coaches of ball players who may have graduated and have moved on in their careers. The parents of these players may have just what you need and you can make an offer to satisfy both of you for a real good used batting cage.

Thinking also about consistency in your practice, while you are seeking a used batting cage, look for a used pitching machine as well. There are several online websites that offer good used pitching machines to choose from. Prices ranged from $50 to $1200 at one website depending on the desired features and quality.

One last thought on buying a used batting cage and pitching machine. It may be quite advantageous to partner with several ball player parents to create sort of a consortium like group for the purchase of just what is needed for these major league greats of the future. Consistent practice makes for better perfection.