SPORTS NEWSArtificial Turf Improves Batting Cages

Why Artificial Turf Belongs in Your Batting Cage

While tossing the ball around at the park is a lot of fun, it’s not always easy to find time. Busy lives oftenkeep us from doing the things we love. What if you could create your very own ballpark right in the privacyof your backyard? You would never have to miss another chance to play with your kids. It turns out; youcan have the look and feel of a real ballpark right at home with the help of a batting cage and some qualityartificial turf. It’s simple. Watersavers Turf can help you create an attractive and practical playing area wheretime is on your side. Our sports turf is the perfect choice for this type of project; it needs no water or careand always looks green and inviting. Artificial turf provides all the benefits of real grass without the work,giving you more free time to relax and have fun.

All About Batting Cages and More

Batting cages are sometimes equipped with hand-fed or automatic ball-pitching machines. These were first madeby a mathematics instructor named Charles Hinton in 1897 to provide the baseball team at Princeton University abetter way to practice. They are easy to operate, and the speed can be adjusted to match the playing level of theathlete.

The batting cage was invented over a hundred years ago by a man named Wellington Titus in 1907. At the time,these devices were called “baseball backstops” and were quickly adopted by players because they were portableand convenient. These days, modern batting cages are a bit different. They are fully enclosed by nets and are linedwith artificial grass. The overall style of the netting and turf can vary to suit different needs.

The turf in a batting cage, also known as artificial grass, was first invented in 1960 by a man named David Chaneyin North Carolina. It was commonly known as Astro Turf and was used to line giant stadiums like the Astrodome.Today, you can find this turf everywhere: golf courses, tennis courts, and batting cages. It has remained a popularsports product because it’s not pricey and needs no real maintenance or water. It also creates a safer playing fieldby getting rid of uneven surfaces, and the cushion of the shock pads under the turf helps reduce serious injuries.

Published: June 30, 2016 - Watersavers Turf

The Health Benefits of Artificial Grass:

Artificial grass is forever green and lasts longer than real grass. When purchased from a premium sellerlike Watersavers Turf, the product is always free of lead and crumb rubber. Faux lawn not only looks great, but italso offers a lot of health and money-saving benefits.

1) It wipes out allergy-causing weeds.2) It removes harmful chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers.3) It needs no mowing or watering.4) It greatly reduces the overall cost of owning a lawn.

News

The City of Fremont has five new batting cages in the Northgate Community Park, all of which will open thismonth, in addition to the two new synthetic turf fields already at Fremont’s Central Park. Whether the sport isbaseball, softball, or cricket, kids and adults can now enjoy practicing and playing in batting cages year round.

Safety Tips

Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when using a batting cage:

• Cages are made for one batter at a time.• Players should always wear helmets.• Young children should be watched at all times.• Use equipment properly.

Choosing the right product for your project can be easy and enjoyable. Our experienced team can help you choosethe right type of synthetic grass for your new batting cage(s). You can view all our products online for more details.We also have free one square foot samples. Contact us today at (844) 974-8873 to learn more or to get a free quote.To keep up with our Sports Newsletter, “Like” our Facebook page, or download a copy at www.watersaversturf.biz.

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