Post by Watcher on Aug 25, 2012 21:50:22 GMT -5
I have finally gotten tired of moving a rubber around the yard and tearing up grass in different areas in our backyard. Or, as the only other alternative, drive around to find a field that wasn't being used.
I broke down and decided to build a pitching practice area. Cut out sod for about 4' wide by 9' long. Depth was 3 - 4 inches. Filled up area with clay from spot recently dug up by contractor to fix a leak in our water line. Used a square hand tamper to pound the clay flat as I could. Now need to let the moisture in the clay dry out and equalize.
I think I have built a good base. All I need now is a place to get a good topping for the clay. Any ideas where to get that? Can I just use playground sand?
What have you done to create your DDs pitching practice area?
I broke down and decided to build a pitching practice area. Cut out sod for about 4' wide by 9' long. Depth was 3 - 4 inches. Filled up area with clay from spot recently dug up by contractor to fix a leak in our water line. Used a square hand tamper to pound the clay flat as I could. Now need to let the moisture in the clay dry out and equalize.
I think I have built a good base. All I need now is a place to get a good topping for the clay. Any ideas where to get that? Can I just use playground sand?
What have you done to create your DDs pitching practice area?
