Set up the frame for a bownet / screen (sans net), then suspend a hula hoop between the poles. For durability, maybe wrap a few layers of foam pipe insulation around the hoop first (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-in-x-6-ft-Foam-Pipe-Insulation-ORP11812/204760805)
Pitch Tunneling
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I thought this thread was going to be about this
While 'pitch tunneling' is a thing I don't know about trying to train it, there's a lot of unanswered questions. How big should the tunnel/ring be, 1ft, 1.5ft, 2ft? And how far from the pitcher should it be? Does the pitcher aim for the tunnel or at the plate with the tunnel just being there for reference?
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I thought this thread was going to be about this
LOL that's what we're trying to do. Just want to add some visualization to it. Set up a hoop or something to throw her rise and change through.
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Yeah not sure if it's trainable either. Want to make a run at it though. Probably look to have a bigger hoop about 2 feet +. Thinking proximity rather than precision. So yeah more of a reference thing. Thinking 2/3 the distance from rubber to plate. Might start halfway back if break doesn't end up being late enough to make it through. Really just an idea at this point.
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We've definitely used a lot of straps and stuff over the years. Looking for something new. Kiddo is a 2024 so always looking for new challenges.
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Saw those on the camp circuit as well. Price is ridiculous.
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Gotcha. I’ve never seen baseball pitchers use training aids for this but that doesn’t mean it won’t help.
If you have a pop up net then get the strike zone that mounts in it and use it without the net. It might be too small for what you want but it shouldn't cost much.
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Not 100% sure how well this would hold up, but it's something you could literally zip-tie to a tee and moved to the location you want. I found a variety of sizes of bug catching nets with a quick search on google and some were under $10. The link goes to one thats 20" dia and there were many other size options. Cut the net off and keep the hoop.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nature-Bound-20-Bug-Net/44488559
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nature-Bound-20-Bug-Net/44488559
