OBA Batting Cage

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BATTING CAGES @ WAGNER RANCH

OBA maintains and operates batting cages to aid in player development.   For the cage located at Wagner Ranch, Managers and Coaches are encouraged to use the batting cage often to help develop their players’ batting skills.

During the months of scheduled OBA activity (February – June in the Spring and September – October in the Fall), priority is given to teams holding practices. Outside of practices, but not during games, the cages are available to any OBA teams or players with appropriate adult supervision to ensure safety and proper usage.

BATTING CAGE @ SPORTSFIELD

OBA maintains, but the City of Orinda Parks and Recreation maintains the access schedule for the batting cage at the Sports field. The use of the cage is primarily restricted to Pony level teams under the direct supervision of the Pony division-appointed coaches during the time periods that OBA has contracted to use the Sports field.

Any player using a batting cage must be accompanied by a current OBA Board approved Manager, Coach, or Board Member.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Using the Batting Cages during games
OBA does not allow the use of the batting cage, while games are taking place on the adjacent field.  However, teams playing the game may use the cage for warm-ups prior to the game. We've found that the use of the cage (including in-game practice) during the games, by outside teams or those playing the game, is a distraction to the players, coaches and spectators. We ask that you wait until the game is completed to use the cage.

 

Using the Pitching Machine
Setting up the pitching machine is fairly straightforward. If you have any questions, please contact your division Commissioner. At the end of your session, ALWAYS make sure the machine is taken down and returned to the storage container provided along with all of the associated equipment. DO NOT ASSUME the team following your practice will utilize the machine.