JUGS Standard L-Shaped Pitchers Screen
The JUGS Standard L-Shaped Pitchers Screen is a 7-foot by 7-foot baseball L-screen built for backyard practice and youth league programs. It puts a full-height net between the hitter and whoever is throwing batting practice, while a 3-foot by 3-foot cutout in the upper corner leaves an open lane for the pitcher's arm or for a pitching machine. For families and youth baseball coaches who want real protection on the field or in the cage, this is the entry point to the JUGS screen lineup.
The screen pairs black, double-thick 45-ply Dacron polyester netting with a 1.5-inch cold-rolled steel frame. All joints bolt together, so there is no welding and no lacing, and the screen goes from box to field with simple hand assembly.
Protection for the Pitcher, Coach or Pitching Machine
Batting practice puts the thrower closer to the hitter than any game situation does, and line drives come back fast. The L-shaped design covers the full 7-foot height and 7-foot width on one side, then opens a 3-foot by 3-foot cutout on the throwing side. A coach throwing live batting practice releases the ball through the cutout and finishes behind the tall side of the screen, where the netting takes the comebackers.
The same layout works for a pitching machine. The cutout leaves room for the machine to throw freely while the rest of the screen shields both the machine and the person feeding it. That matters for youth baseball teams running a JUGS mini3 Baseball Pitching Machine or a JUGS PS50 Pitching Machine, where a hard-hit ball can reach the machine head as easily as the coach.
Netting and Frame Built for Regular Practice
The netting is black, double-thick 45-ply Dacron polyester. It flexes on impact and absorbs the energy of a batted baseball instead of letting it rebound hard, which keeps balls dropping near the screen rather than flying back toward the field.
The frame is 1.5-inch diameter, 1020 cold-rolled steel tubing with a 1.2-mm wall. That combination keeps the screen stable when a ball hits it while staying light enough for one or two people to carry on and off the field before and after practice.
Bolted Assembly With No Welding or Lacing
Every joint on the JUGS Standard L-Shaped Pitchers Screen is bolted. There is nothing to weld and no netting to lace onto the frame, so setup is a matter of assembling the frame sections and fitting the net. Bolted joints also hold their shape through a season of being moved around a backyard or a youth league field.
Who the JUGS Standard L-Shaped Pitchers Screen Is For
This screen is designed for two groups: backyard players and youth leagues.
- Parents throwing batting practice to a young baseball player at home, who want a real screen between themselves and the hitter.
- Youth league coaches who throw live batting practice or scrimmage pitches and need a portable L-screen they can set up on any field.
- Teams and families running a youth-level pitching machine who want protection for the machine and the person feeding it.
- Batting cage owners at home who want an L-screen sized for a standard practice setup.
Programs that need padded frames or higher-volume netting can step up to the JUGS Protector Blue Series L-Shaped Pitchers Screen, which adds vinyl-covered foam frame padding and 60-ply netting, or the JUGS Protector Series L-Shaped Screen.
How to Use an L-Screen in Baseball Practice
For live batting practice, set the screen in front of the thrower with the cutout on the throwing-arm side. The thrower steps toward the hitter, releases through the open corner, and moves straight behind the tall side of the net after every pitch. Set the screen close enough that one step gets the thrower fully covered.
With a pitching machine, place the machine behind the screen so the ball travels through the cutout with clear room. The person feeding stays behind the netting. Keep a bucket of practice balls such as a Bucket of JUGS Pearl Baseballs within reach behind the screen so the feeder never has to step out during a round.
The screen also works for scrimmages, where a coach pitches to both teams and needs protection on every pitch, and for cage work where space is tight and the thrower is close to the plate.
Choosing Between the JUGS Standard Screens
The JUGS Standard series includes three shapes, and the right one depends on how practice is run. This L-shaped screen is the baseball choice for live batting practice and for regulation-ball pitching machines, with its 3-foot by 3-foot cutout giving the thrower a lane and the tall side giving cover. The JUGS Standard C-Shaped Softball Screen is built around a pitching machine, with the opening in the middle of the net. The JUGS Standard Lite-Flite and Slowpitch Screen is a smaller 6.5-foot by 4-foot screen sized for Lite-Flite and Small-Ball machines and slowpitch practice. All three share the same black, double-thick 45-ply netting and 1.5-inch steel tubing.
JUGS Standard L-Shaped Pitchers Screen Specifications
- Type: baseball L-screen (L-shaped protective screen)
- Size: 7 feet high by 7 feet wide
- Cutout: 3 feet by 3 feet
- Netting: black, double-thick 45-ply Dacron polyester
- Frame: 1.5-inch diameter, 1.2-mm wall, 1020 cold-rolled steel tubing
- Joints: bolted, no welding or lacing
- Skill level: backyard players and youth leagues
- Warranty: 1-year warranty on all parts, normal wear and factory defects
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the cutout on this L-screen?
The cutout is 3 feet by 3 feet, taken out of one upper corner of the 7-foot by 7-foot screen. That opening is where the pitcher's arm or the pitching machine throws through.
Can I use this screen in front of a pitching machine?
Yes. The L-shape leaves room for a pitching machine to throw freely while the netting shields the machine and the person feeding it. It is a common setup for youth baseball machines such as the mini3 and PS50.
Is this screen strong enough for high school or college batting practice?
The Standard series is designed for backyard players and youth leagues. Programs with older hitters or heavy daily use should look at the Protector Blue Series or Protector Series L-screens, which are built for higher-volume use.
How hard is it to put together?
Assembly is simple. All joints are bolted, so there is no welding and no lacing, and the frame and net go together by hand with basic tools.
What warranty comes with the JUGS Standard L-Shaped Pitchers Screen?
The screen carries a 1-year warranty on all parts, normal wear and factory defects, covering both the netting and the frame.
