THIS WEEK’S FIELD TIP

Fall can be a great time to revisit some areas of your field that have maybe never gotten the attention they deserve. One of those areas might be your warning track. Getting it right for the age of the players using your field is important for playability and safety.
The warning track should be wide enough to give players a 3-step warning (at a full-speed run) that they are approaching a barrier. Their first step onto the track alerts them with a different texture under their feet. Their second and third steps allow players to decelerate before making contact with the barrier. With that in mind, the width of the warning track is determined by the oldest age group using the field…  To make sure you’re getting it right, continue reading on Ballfields.com with our how-to: Building the Warning Track…
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Phantom Indoor Batting Cage — SAVE $230

IN STOCK: Ships within 24 hours!  Features an easy setup in as little as 2 minutes and when it’s down,  it’s down – there’s nothing left hanging. Standard hitting tunnel size is 14’W x 14’H. — Reg. $2,295 – $2,595  NOW $2,035 – $2,335 (valid for standard option only – not the combo — thru September 30)

Bolco Major League Style 175-MLB Base Set — SAVE $36

IN STOCK: Ships within 24 hours!  Molded one-piece heavy rubber.Universal aluminum stanchion fits 1½” & 1″ anchors. — Reg. $235  NOW $199 (thru September 30)

OPEN BOX ITEM OF THE WEEK

OPEN BOX Item — Softball Batting Cage Net — SAVE $699!  — This is our Standard Batting Cage Net which is held to the strictest quality standards. This softball-sized net (55′) is used and repaired. It features hems and grommets on all sides with a door flap. Amazing value… Used condition. Softball Batting Cage Net

Great Deals for September!

Click for great deals and superior value from the Beacon Store. We’re highlighting selected products from The Ultimate Ballfield Resource. Our motivation is to help you work smarter with innovative products and to help you make your ballfields more playable and safe. We’ve been helping America maintain and improve its fields since 1948. And remember, if you’re not happy, we’re not happy. If something’s not right, we’ll refund your purchase price and pay for the return shipping. We guarantee 100% satisfaction. Whatever you need for your ballfield, think Beacon. 
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