Welcome to Kelly's Ultimate Batting Zone, a backyard batting cage in Canyon Country, CA loaded with pro-level training tools and built by a dad who wanted the best for his boys.

The cage

This 35x14x14 outdoor cage is anchored by a Junior Hack Attack pitching machine set 46 feet from the plate, throwing fastballs, curves, sliders, split-fingers, and knuckleballs up to 70 mph, which simulates 90-plus at that distance. Driveline Smash Factor balls mean no sore hands and no beat-up bats. You can also soft toss off the L-screen or hit off the Tanner tee, and there's a Pocket Radar Smart Coach on hand to dial in your exact speed. Kelly stocks mini hitting plyos, weighted and leather baseballs, plus a plyo wall and recovery tools like Jaeger bands and a mini trampoline. Sessions run $45/hour.

Who it's for

Between the adjustable machine, the radar, and the arm-care and recovery gear, this cage suits everyone from a young player learning the swing to an advanced hitter chasing game-speed reps. Kelly is happy to show you how to run the machine and even feed balls for you if you'd like.

The host

Kelly is a "hardcore Dodgers fan and proud parent of three incredibly active boys." The backyard started as a skateboard ramp, then he repurposed it into a hitting zone as his boys fell for baseball, adding a college-coach-recommended machine, Driveline balls, and a plyo wall so they could train without sore hands or hurt bats. It's a setup built out of a dad's real investment in his kids, and now he shares it with other families.

What hitters say

"Incredibly friendly and accommodating. He helped with the batting machine, and the boys had a great practice. I would rent again.". Eric

"Great cage, extremely helpful and a lot of different options to get your work in!". Leonel

Good to know

The variety here is the standout, machine work, soft toss, tee, radar, and recovery tools all in one backyard. Kelly's hands-on help with the machine makes it approachable even if you've never run one before.