{"product_id":"jugs-protector-blue-series-square-screen-with-sock-net","title":"JUGS Protector Blue Series Square Screen with Sock-Net","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JUGS Protector Blue Series Square Screen with Sock-Net is a 7 foot by 7 foot padded baseball screen with a 3 foot sock net built into the face. Hit a ball into the target area and it drops into the sock instead of rolling around the cage, which makes it a hitting station for soft toss and tee work as much as a protective screen. The heavy-duty 60-ply netting, padded 1.5 inch steel frame and bolted joints also let it stand in front of a feeder or pitcher during live arm drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sock-Net: Hitting Station and Ball Collector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 foot Sock-Net is a deep pocket sewn into the screen. During soft toss or tee work, a hitter drives balls into the sock, and they collect at the bottom instead of scattering. A coach working a bucket of balls spends less time chasing and more time tossing, and a hitter alone at a tee can work through a whole bucket and then empty the sock in one trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sock also gives the hitter a defined target. Driving balls into a 3 foot area rewards a square, middle-of-the-field swing and makes a mishit obvious, which is the feedback you want from tee and toss drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Drills, One Screen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTee work: place the tee a few feet in front of the screen and hit into the sock. Good for a quick warm-up before batting practice or a solo session at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft toss: a coach kneels to the side and tosses into the hitting zone while the hitter drives balls into the sock. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-soft-toss-machine\"\u003eJUGS Soft Toss Machine\u003c\/a\u003e can take the place of a tossing coach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive arm and pitcher drills: the square screen stands in front of a feeder or pitcher working on short-distance drills, with the full 7 by 7 face as cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePadded Frame and Heavy-Duty Netting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is built from 1.5 inch diameter, 1.2 mm thick, 1020 cold-rolled steel tubing, so the screen stays put while taking line drives from close range. The netting is black, double-thick 60-ply Dacron polyester designed to absorb impact. Vinyl-covered pearl-foam padding wraps the frame to protect players and baseballs, and to extend the life of the screen. Joints bolt together, with no welding or lacing, which keeps setup quick and makes it easy to fit the Sock-Net option of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-replacement-netting\"\u003eProtector Blue Series replacement netting\u003c\/a\u003e when the original net wears out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting Up a Sock-Net Hitting Station\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the screen on flat ground with the sock facing the hitter. For tee work, set the tee a few feet in front of the screen, close enough that a well-struck ball reaches the sock on a line but far enough that the hitter's follow-through clears the frame. For soft toss, the tosser kneels off to the side at an angle so the ball crosses the plate area and the hitter drives it straight ahead into the sock. Keep a bucket nearby and empty the sock between rounds so the pocket does not get overloaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the screen moves to live arm drills, turn it so the full face sits between the feeder and the hitter. The padded frame and 60-ply netting take the line drives, and the sock still catches balls that find it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaking Care of the Screen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the sock and the main net for broken strands before each session; the sock takes the most direct hits, so it is usually the first spot to show wear. Tighten any loose bolts at the joints, and look over the padding for tears where balls strike the frame. When the netting wears out, the frame stays in service and only the net needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Sock-Net Screen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJUGS builds its square Sock-Net screen at two levels. This Blue Series model covers youth leagues through college programs. The black \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-series-square-screen-with-sock-net\"\u003eJUGS Protector Series Square Screen with Sock-Net\u003c\/a\u003e adds heavier netting, the Protector Series Wheel Kit for one-person moves and a 5-year frame and 2-year netting warranty, for hitting facilities that run toss stations all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a screen to throw batting practice through instead of hitting into, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-l-shaped-pitchers-screen\"\u003eProtector Blue Series L-Shaped Pitchers Screen\u003c\/a\u003e has a pitcher's cutout, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-short-toss-screen\"\u003eProtector Blue Series Short-Toss Screen\u003c\/a\u003e is built for close front toss. Softball coaches looking for a pitching screen should see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-c-shaped-softball-screen\"\u003eProtector Blue Series C-Shaped Softball Screen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Sock-Net Screen Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseball coaches who run soft toss and tee stations at practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers hitting alone at home who want balls collected for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth leagues, high schools and colleges setting up multi-station hitting practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard players with a cage who want one screen for drills and protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJUGS Protector Blue Series Square Screen with Sock-Net Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport: baseball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: square protective screen with built-in Sock-Net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 7 feet by 7 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSock-Net: 3 feet\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: vinyl-covered pearl foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoints: bolted, no welding or lacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: soft toss, tee work, batting practice and live arm drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level: backyard players, youth leagues, high schools, colleges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement net: available separately (Sock-Net 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\u003eWhat is the Sock-Net for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 foot sock catches and holds balls hit into it during soft toss and tee drills, which cuts down on cleanup and gives the hitter a target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it as a protective screen during batting practice?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 7 by 7 padded screen can stand in front of a feeder or pitcher during live arm drills. For throwing batting practice through a screen, an L-screen with a cutout is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the net be replaced?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Order the Sock-Net option of the Protector Blue Series replacement netting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow far from the screen should the tee be?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few feet is typical: close enough that line drives reach the sock, and far enough that the bat and follow-through stay clear of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs assembly hard?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The joints bolt together, with no welding or lacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat warranty comes with this screen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JUGS Protector Blue Series Square Screen with Sock-Net 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":67832548000059,"sku":"J01-S2012","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-square-screen-with-sock-net-front.jpg?v=1793332761","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/jugs-protector-blue-series-square-screen-with-sock-net","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}