1. Adjustable 52" x 72" training screen can be used for baseball, softball or any other ball sport.
2. Includes Strike Zone for Pitcher Training
3. Folds flat for compact storage

Editorial Review :

Champro's Multi-position pitchback screen is the perfect pitchback trainer for baseball, softball, soccer and more. Powder coated 1-1/4" steel tube frame easily adjusts to multiple angles. Weatherized heavy weight 30-ply polyethylene net with tight 1-3/4" mesh. Includes orange-red strike zone. Unit measures 52" W x 72" H and folds flat for compact storage.

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1. Instant backstop designed for hitting and pitching practice
2. 4 galvanized-steel threaded T-handle pegs for outdoor stability
3. 4 suction cups and tethers adhere tightly to gym wood floors
4. Folds into compact 52-inch circle; comes with heavy-duty nylon bag
5. Measures 12 x 9 x 6 feet (W x H x D); weighs less than 14 pounds

Customer Review :

fit my need

Good quality and easy to put up. Putting away is a little more of a challenge but not too bad after a couple of practice tries. My nine year old enjoys hitting off a tee into the net. I've been chasing balls into the bushes for years so this is a life saver.

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Not a reliable product for regular outdoor use

In general, I'm a Jugs fan; this net was bought to serve as a backstop for a Jugs pitching machine. I have had a good experience with Jugs' smaller (& more popular) "instant backstop" net. Unlike that smaller net, however, this one is by no means "instant".

Basically, it requires assembling a series of metal/plastic rods & inserting them through the edges of the net to serve as a framework. Additionally, you then have to anchor the net very well for it to be stable. I used mine outdoors & ended up having to use large stakes; Jugs does provide suction cups for a similar purpose for indoor use. In any event, I subtract part of a star on this point, because from the advertisements on this backstop, you'd think it was more "pop-n-go" (like the smaller net) & it is not, by any means. Practically speaking, that meant I had to leave the net outside, or else all our practice time would have been spent re-assembling/de-assembling it.

Once the net was set up, it served our purposes fairly well. It is quite big & hence allowed a lot of flexibility for catcher's drills with my kids. The netting was sturdy, as it took machine-pitched baseballs without any noticeable damage. One annoying feature is that the netting hangs down in the way of the catcher & I had to use twine to tie it back in many places before we could use the entire space within the netting for practice.

My main problem with this backstop is durability; essentially, the backstop fell apart after <3 months continuous outdoor use (spring & summer weather). During a recent rainstorm, we noticed the backstop had fallen to the ground; two defects were noted. The supporting rods had broken in several places. Also, (& this is what really irritates me), there are several ~ 1" thick canvas straps used for anchoring this backstop; upon inspection, these straps (originally robust) had turned to the consistency of paper. For example, I could pull them apart at will anywhere using my bare hands. The combination of these 2 defects has rendered the backstop useless & costs this product >2 stars. Perhaps things would have been different if we hadn't left it outside; however (& as above) the backstop is deceptively marketed as being "instant" when it is not, so leaving it outdoors was my only realistic option if it were to be used regularly.

Since I don't plan to buy 2 or 3 of these per year, I'll end up buying another of the smaller Jugs backstops, which really are "instant". In theory, I should withhold business from Jugs for my experience above, but I do enjoy many of their other products.

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1. SSG / BSN Black Poly Twine 3mm 500' Spool (EA)

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SSG / BSN 1236750 Black Poly Twine 3mm 500' Spool (EA)

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• 8 ft x 8 ft
•  #60 3.0 mm weather treated, 1 3/4" mesh
• Pillow case design that slips over frame

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1. Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card

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Features the rookie cards of Ken Griffey Jr. (#548) and Randy Johnson (#381)!! Loaded with stars including McGwire, Gwynn, Bonds, Ripken, George Brett, Nolan Ryan, Clemens, Maddux, Sandberg, Schmidt and many others. This is the cello wrapped version that was made for toy stores.

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