Hi all. We are making way for our 12u pitcher to have enough room in the backyard to practice her pitching. Right now it is basically a dirt lot. I was thinking of just getting St. Augustine installed on the whole thing and then nailing in a mound and dropping down home plate. i know there are so many options as for as putting in turf or concrete or fake grass.. I was wondering what you guys have done that worked for you..pictures if posaible! P.S. we have two large dogs to consider. Thanks!!
Backyard bullpen.
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I put in a 55' batting cage from Batting Cages, Inc. It's the trapezoid one, so it doesn't require any cement. I then had my landscaper dig out two patches of grass and install RCA as an underlayment for two turf batting mats. I use one in the normal configuration and turned the other one 90° for pitching. The mats are 6 X 10 feet, so turning one lengthwise is more than enough for her to pitch from.
Lastly, I bought a pitching rubber and nailed it through the turf. I left the rest of the grass intact. It's durable, and putting the RCA beneath the turf makes it drain really well.
Lastly, I bought a pitching rubber and nailed it through the turf. I left the rest of the grass intact. It's durable, and putting the RCA beneath the turf makes it drain really well.
