Backed by a storied East-side Cleveland program, this indoor batting cage in Wickliffe, OH (known as The Shark Tank) is a long, well-equipped softball-focused space run by a program that's been at it for six years.

The cage

The cage is a long one: 70 feet by 10 feet, with 15-foot ceilings tall enough to keep high pitches and pop-ups off the netting. It's set up for softball with softballs, a fast-pitch softball pitching machine, an L-screen, a hitting tee, and a softball bullpen mound, plus room for infield work. Sessions run $80/hour with five guests included, and a bathroom, parking, music, and lighting are all on site.

Who it's for

With a fast-pitch machine, a mound, and infield space, the Shark Tank fits softball hitters, pitchers, and fielders, a natural home for individual sessions and small-group work where players want to run a full practice indoors. The 70-foot length gives pitchers a real distance to work from, and the infield space means fielders can take grounders rather than just standing in the box. At five guests included, a small group can share the hour without crowding.

The host

Sasha describes The Shark Tank as a "storied program from the East side of Cleveland," operating for the last six years. The goal is simple and stated plainly: "Our goal is to grow the sport. And we welcome you to use the facility to improve your game." That's the spirit of the place, a program opening its doors so more players have somewhere serious to train.

Good to know

It's fully indoor, so Ohio weather never cancels a session, with parking, lighting, music, and a restroom on site. House rules: no pets, seeds, cleats, smoking, glass, or alcohol. Please use the space responsibly and leave it ready for the next player.