About the JUGS Backyard Bullpen Pitching Target Screen
The JUGS Backyard Bullpen Pitching Target Screen is a 7 ft x 7 ft portable pitching target with 12 labeled Hit-Your-Spot pockets laid out as quadrants of the strike zone. Baseball and softball pitchers aim at a specific pocket on every throw and see right away whether the pitch landed where they intended. It is the same screen that comes in the JUGS Backyard Bullpen Pitching Target Package, sold on its own for pitchers who want the target without the radar, balls and plate.
Twelve Strike Zone Pockets for Pitch Location
Command is the skill that separates pitchers at every level, and it is hard to build when there is nothing specific to aim at. The Backyard Bullpen screen gives a pitcher 12 clearly labeled pockets, each representing a quadrant of the strike zone. Instead of throwing at a general area or at a catcher's mitt that moves, the pitcher picks a pocket, throws, and gets an immediate answer: the ball either went in that pocket or it did not.
That instant feedback is what makes the screen useful for real practice. A pitcher can work the outside corner, climb the ladder up the zone, or alternate in and out, and keep an honest count of hits and misses. Coaches can call a pocket before each pitch the way a catcher would call a location in a game.
A Bullpen Without a Catcher
Most pitchers want more throwing reps than their schedule allows, and the missing piece is usually a catcher. The Backyard Bullpen screen fills that role. Set it up in the backyard, at the end of a driveway or at the field before practice, and a pitcher can throw a full bullpen alone. The high-tension netting is built to take repeated throws, and balls collect at the bottom of the screen instead of flying past a missed catch.
Foldable Frame for Quick Setup
The frame is lightweight but stable, and it folds for transport. The screen goes up quickly when a session starts and comes down just as fast when it is over, so it can travel to the field, to a team workout or on a trip without much planning.
Building a Full Bullpen Setup Around the Screen
The screen works on its own, and it pairs well with the rest of the JUGS bullpen pieces:
- JUGS Perfect Pitch Marked Training Baseballs and JUGS Perfect Pitch Marked Training Softballs are pre-marked with a count and a location, so a pitcher pulls a ball, reads the situation and throws that pitch to that pocket.
- The JUGS Backyard Bullpen Pitching Target Package adds a Radar Cube speed display on a tripod, a full set of Perfect Pitch balls, blank Mark'm-Up balls, a home plate and a carry bag around this same screen.
- A bucket of practice balls keeps a session moving without stopping to collect after every few pitches.
Who the JUGS Backyard Bullpen Target Screen Is For
- Baseball and softball pitchers who want to throw bullpens at home without a catcher
- Youth league and high school pitchers working on command and location
- College pitchers who want extra throwing work away from the team facility
- Coaches running pitching stations, so several pitchers can throw at once
- Families who already own JUGS Perfect Pitch balls and want a target to go with them
Pitching Drills With the Target Screen
- Corner work: alternate inside and outside pockets at the same height to train glove-side and arm-side command.
- Ladder: start low in the zone and work one pocket higher each pitch, then back down.
- Called location: a coach or parent calls a pocket before each pitch, the way a catcher would in a game.
- Count work: pair the screen with Perfect Pitch balls and throw the pitch and location each ball calls for.
- Scorekeeping: count hits out of 20 or 30 pitches and track the number from week to week.
JUGS Backyard Bullpen Pitching Target Screen Specifications
- Size: 7 ft x 7 ft
- Targets: 12 Hit-Your-Spot pockets, labeled by strike zone quadrant
- Netting: high-tension, built for repeated throws
- Frame: lightweight, stable, foldable
- Sport: baseball and softball pitching practice
- Skill levels: backyard players, youth leagues, high schools and colleges
- Warranty: 1 year on all parts, normal wear and factory defects
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same screen that comes in the Backyard Bullpen Package?
Yes. It is the Backyard Bullpen target screen from the package, sold on its own.
Does it include the Radar Cube, balls or home plate?
No. This is the screen only. The radar, Perfect Pitch balls, Mark'm-Up balls, plate and carry bag come in the Backyard Bullpen Pitching Target Package.
Can softball pitchers use it?
Yes. The same screen is used in both the baseball and softball versions of the Backyard Bullpen Package.
Can one person set it up?
Yes. The frame is lightweight and folds, so it goes up and comes down quickly.
