{"product_id":"jugs-protector-blue-series-c-shaped-softball-screen","title":"JUGS Protector Blue Series C-Shaped Softball Screen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JUGS Protector Blue Series C-Shaped Softball Screen is a padded protective screen for fastpitch softball practice, built for the person throwing to the hitter. It stands 7 feet high and 5 feet wide with a 33 inch by 18 inch cutout, a size and shape set up around the softball pitching motion and around softball pitching machines. Double-thick 60-ply Dacron polyester netting and a padded steel frame stand up to the line drives that come back at a short-distance softball pitcher, while bolted joints keep assembly simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Softball Uses a C-Shaped Screen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fastpitch delivery releases the ball low, near the hip, instead of over the top. An L-screen with a high corner cutout is built for overhand baseball throwing and leaves the wrong area open for an underhand pitcher. The C-shaped screen places its 33 by 18 inch opening where a windmill or underhand release happens, with netting above and below it. The pitcher releases through the opening and is covered by full netting from head to knee on the follow-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5 feet wide the screen is large enough to protect a pitcher standing behind it but still light and narrow enough for a coach to carry into position between rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Arm Practice and Softball Pitching Machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen works for both kinds of softball batting practice. For live arm work, a coach or teammate throws from behind the screen at a shortened distance, which lets hitters see a lot of pitches in a short time without putting the thrower at risk. For machine work, a softball pitching machine sits behind the screen and the ball exits through the cutout, so the machine and the operator feeding it are both out of the line of fire. It pairs naturally with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-mini3-softball-pitching-machine\"\u003eJUGS mini3 Fastpitch Softball Pitching Machine\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-bp1-softball-pitching-machine\"\u003eJUGS BP1 Softball\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether practice happens indoors in a cage or outdoors on the field, the same setup applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePadding, Netting and Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack, double-thick 60-ply Dacron polyester netting designed to absorb impact from returned softballs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue vinyl-covered pearl-foam padding on the frame, which protects players and extends the life of the screen and your softballs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 inch diameter, 1.2 mm thick, 1020 cold-rolled steel frame tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolted joints with no welding or lacing, so the frame goes together quickly and the net can be replaced later with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-replacement-netting\"\u003eProtector Blue Series replacement netting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePicking the Right JUGS Softball Screen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJUGS makes its C-shaped softball screen in three builds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-standard-c-shaped-softball-screen\"\u003eJUGS Standard C-Shaped Softball Screen\u003c\/a\u003e: 45-ply netting without padding, designed for youth leagues and backyards with lighter use. 1-year warranty on frame and netting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJUGS Protector Blue Series C-Shaped Softball Screen (this screen): padded frame and 60-ply netting for travel teams, high schools and colleges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-series-c-shaped-softball-screen\"\u003eJUGS Protector Series C-Shaped Softball Screen\u003c\/a\u003e: the black Protector Series build with heavier netting, a wheel kit included and a 5-year frame and 2-year netting warranty, aimed at hitting facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor softball tee and toss stations, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-square-screen-with-sock-net\"\u003eProtector Blue Series Square Screen with Sock-Net\u003c\/a\u003e adds a ball-catching sock to a square screen, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-short-toss-screen\"\u003eProtector Blue Series Short-Toss Screen\u003c\/a\u003e is sized for close front toss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting Up the C-Screen for Fastpitch Batting Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt the frame together and fit the netting over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter the screen on the line between the pitching spot and home plate, with the cutout at the release height of the thrower or the exit chute of the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor live arm work, the pitcher stands close behind the screen so the release happens inside the opening and the follow-through ends behind netting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor machine work, set the machine far enough behind the screen that the ball clears the cutout cleanly, and keep the operator behind the netting while feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook over the net and padding before each session and replace the net once holes start to open in the hitting area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the opening is centered, the C-screen works the same way for a right-handed or left-handed thrower, so there is nothing to flip when pitchers change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Softball Screen Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastpitch softball coaches throwing live batting practice from a short distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeams and families using a softball pitching machine who want the operator protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth leagues, high schools and colleges that want padding and heavier netting than a basic screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard players with a cage who throw softball batting practice at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJUGS Protector Blue Series C-Shaped Softball Screen Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport: fastpitch softball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: C-shaped softball pitching screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 7 feet high by 5 feet wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutout: 33 inches by 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetting: black, double-thick 60-ply Dacron polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: 1.5 inch diameter, 1.2 mm thick, 1020 cold-rolled steel tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadding: blue vinyl-covered pearl foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoints: bolted, no welding or lacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: live arm and pitching machine practice, indoors or outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level: backyard players, youth leagues, high schools, colleges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement net: available separately (C-Shaped option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1-year on netting, 2-year on frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this screen in front of a softball pitching machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Set the machine behind the screen so the ball exits through the 33 by 18 inch cutout. The machine and the person feeding it are protected by the netting around the opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy not just use an L-screen for softball?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn L-screen opens the upper corner for an overhand release. The C-shaped screen places the opening lower and in the middle, where an underhand fastpitch release happens, and keeps netting above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with wheels?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Protector Series Wheel Kit fits only the black Protector Series screens and will not work with the Blue Series. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-series-c-shaped-softball-screen\"\u003eJUGS Protector Series C-Shaped Softball Screen\u003c\/a\u003e includes a wheel kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it work for both right-handed and left-handed pitchers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cutout is centered on the screen, so it suits either throwing hand without repositioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs assembly complicated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All joints bolt together, and there is no welding or lacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the netting be replaced?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Choose the C-Shaped option of the Protector Blue Series replacement netting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat warranty comes with the screen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JUGS Protector Blue Series C-Shaped Softball Screen carries a 1-year warranty on the netting and a 2-year warranty on the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67832547836219,"sku":"J01-S1013","price":563.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/jugs-protector-blue-series-c-shaped-softball-screen-front.jpg?v=1793332732","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-c-shaped-softball-screen","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}