Build a Cage
Nets, frames, pitching machines & turf to build your cage.
Building a cage is the one gear decision that pays off every single day it exists. The good news: you don't need a facility budget to do it right. A netting tunnel, a frame that survives your winters, and a machine you'll actually use cover 95% of what a hitter needs at home.
Below is the gear we'd actually put in a backyard — plus the buyer's guides that keep you from overspending on the wrong tier or replacing cheap net a year in.
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Start With a Kit
Curated bundles that cover the essentials without the guesswork.
Backyard Starter Kit
A budget-friendly first setup: a portable hitting net, a proven tee, and a practice net to start getting reps in the yard.
Serious Backyard Cage
A complete backyard cage build: a batting cage net and steel frame corner kit, a pro-grade 3-wheel pitching machine, and a turf mat to define your hitting zone.
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Read Before You Buy
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much space do I need for a backyard cage?
- Plan for at least 55 feet of length for a full-length cage, or 70 feet if you want a pitcher throwing from a real distance. Width and height of 12 to 14 feet gives right- and left-handed hitters room without clipping the net. Shorter yards can still run a 30 to 40 foot tunnel for tee, soft toss, and machine work.
- What netting gauge should I buy?
- For a backyard cage that sees a few hours a week, #36 twisted poly is the honest minimum and #42 is the sweet spot. Go to #60 only if you're running a rental or commercial cage. Cheaper #21 net is fine for tee work but frays fast under a machine.
- Do I need turf, or is grass fine?
- Grass works until it doesn't — the batter's box and pitching area wear down to dirt within a season. A hitting mat over the box and a pitching mat protect the two spots that take the most abuse without flooring the whole lane.
- Can I make money renting my cage?
- Yes. Hosts list backyard cages on CageList and rent them by the hour to local hitters. If you're building anyway, a cage that helps pay for itself is the whole idea behind our marketplace.