We install chain link backstops for baseball and softball fields at schools, parks, churches and leagues in and around Chicago. A backstop stands tall in open ground and takes a lot of wind, so its posts sit in wider, deeper footings than a yard fence. We measure the field and quote the size you need.
Have you ever been to a sporting event like baseball or football? If so, you would know that this type of event is flocked by spectators, almost every single time. Often, it can be hard to manage, considering the number of people present in the location. The crowd gets even harder to manage during exciting points in the game.
To help manage everything, back stop fences are in place. If you have been into a softball, football, or baseball field. You would notice that there are lots of fences in the field. They are no coincidence. Each one has a purpose of its own.
As a fence company in Chicago, we always strongly recommend to our clients to get all kinds of back stop fences for the best security. If you have been researching about back stop fences, then you have come to the right place. Below, we list down the different types of back stops. Hopefully, it can help you further understand its importance and why all these kinds should be complete at any given area.
- Backstop Fencing
As the name suggests, it is located at the rear of the field to keep balls within the area. It is usually 4.88 meters high and 50 mm thick. It also has a ground clearance of 25.4.
- Protective Fence for the Spectators
This type of fence is placed in front of the audience to keep them safe from injuries that a speeding ball may cause.
- Protective Fence for the Players
It keeps the dugout and player bench safe. It is usually 2.44 meters high and 50 mm thick.
- Outfield Fence
This one has a height of 2.4 meters and thickness of 50 mm. It needs to maintain a ground clearance of 25.4 mm.
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