There's a backyard batting cage in Anaheim, CA that a family built so their kids could train and have fun, and now they've opened it up so someone else can get the same thing at home.

The cage

This is a 55x11x10 outdoor cage that comes ready to hit: a pitching machine to see live pitches, an L-screen so someone can feed safely, and a supply of balls, so you don't have to bring anything but a bat and a helmet. It's an uncomplicated, dependable setup for working through a real session at your own pace, no reserving a lane, no waiting behind a line. Sessions run $35/hour, an affordable rate for a full-length private tunnel you get to yourself.

Who it's for

This is a baseball and softball family's cage, and it's a natural fit for either sport, a young athlete learning the swing, a player keeping their timing sharp between games, or a parent feeding balls to their kid on a weekend. The pitching machine and L-screen cover the essentials for a productive session, and the full 55-foot length gives you room for real batting practice.

The host

Valentin puts it simply: "We built the batting cage for the kids to train and have fun and now we want to give the opportunity for someone else to train." He also wants guests to "feel at peace and at home" when they come, and that welcoming, no-pressure spirit is exactly what makes a backyard cage like this one worth seeking out. It's a family's own training space, shared with care.

Good to know

This is a family home, so expect a relaxed, at-home feel rather than a busy commercial vibe. Everything you need to hit is provided, so just book your hour and show up ready to work. Because it's private, the pace of the session is entirely yours.