We are open!
We are open!
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That is not a problem at all, please get in touch and we can guide you.
We have the following machines:
Baseball - The jugs BP3 Pitching Machine. This machine can pitch up to 90mph and can throw Change-up (curve, slider etc).
Softball (slow and fast) - The Jugs BP1 Combo Pitching Machine. This machine can pitch both slow and fast pitch style pitches, and has a top speed of 70mph.
Cricket - The Forza V90 Bowling Machine. This machine can bowl up to 90mph, and can do left and right hand spin.
Baseball/Softball - The Jugs Popup Machine.
Although you are welcome to bring your own equipment, we do have a selection of equipment you can use. This includes, bats, gloves, pads, and helmets.
No, Batter-Up is designed for all abilities.
Yes, Batter-Up is designed for all ages.
If you are booking a session for a child, please let us know the following information at the time of booking:
The popup machine is exactly what it sounds like. It sits just off to the side of the batter, and pops a ball up in the air so it drops into your swing zone.
This machine is designed for those who are new to the sport, as a less intimidating way to practice, and get your hand eye coordination, and those seasoned players who want to work on the mechanics of their swing.
This option is designed for those wanting to work on their fielding skills. It is conducted outside of the cage.
The pitching machine is angled up towards the sky, and the ball is launched high into the air, the aim of this session is for the participants to take it in turns trying to catch the ball with their glove.
It is advised that this session only be booked by those who already have some fielding and catching experience.
This option is designed for those wanting to work on their catching skills. They will take up the catchers position behind the batter's box, and will take the balls directly off the pitching machine.
This session is strictly for those that have catcher experience, and will require the participant to bring their own catcher's equipment.
All children under the age of 16, must be accompanied by and adult.
All other participants can bring people along, or come alone. There will always be someone on site to pitch for you, or we have a ball feeder which will provide a pitch every 6 seconds.
If you would prefer one of the team are available to do the pitching for you, please make a note of this at the time of booking. We will make sure there is a team member available for you.
Yes, we will give you a safety brief and demonstrate how the equipment is to be used, you can then continue the session alone.
There will always be a team member nearby, so if you are having issues, they will assist.
Please let us know if you would like to pitch the sessions between you.
*The team member has to right to revoke this if it is deemed the session is becoming unsafe*
No, sessions can be shared at no extra cost. In fact, we recommend you share sessions as they can be quite exerting.
We are afraid not, due to the differing requirements for each session type, disciplines will need to be booked as individual sessions.
Yes, but please let us know at the time of booking.
We do not take payment at the time of booking. Payment will be taken at the end of the session.
We take both cash or card payments (we have a card reader)
That's no problem, please just try to give us as much notice as possible.
We do not currently charge for cancellations.
As the cages are outdoor, the sessions are weather dependent. We will let you know 1 hour before the session, if we can go ahead or not.
We cannot run the machines in the rain.
*We are working on a solution to this problem*
Batter-Up is located at Cockleshell Gardens. There is parking onsite.
Please note, the site can get busy during other match times, but there is a lot of space.
If you get stuck trying to find a spot, please get in touch: 07440583607.
Although we love dogs, the site is not dog friendly :(
We are sorry.
Yes, the pavillion has toilets for use.
Although we do not sell food and drinks, there is a small cafe available at the pavillion, most weekends.
This is something we are in the process of building.
Please check back soon!