Different Ways to Use Training Nets for Spring Sports

Creative Ways to Use Nets for Spring Sports Training

One of the best things about Bownet® Sports' nets is the ability to completely customize your training system. If you've hit the ceiling on a certain skill or just need a change of pace, a training net will adapt to your needs. When you're getting ready for softball, volleyball, badminton or any other spring sport, there are many creative options that get you ready for game day. Let's look at some ways to train for spring sports with Bownet®.

Change Net Sizes

Aiming at the same goal size or hitting net can get boring and limits how much skill work you're able to do. Switching to smaller sports netting for some drills helps you focus on a smaller mark, developing better accuracy and coordination. Even if you primarily play outdoor lacrosse, do some work on a 4' x 4' Box Lacrosse Goal that has less than half the target area of a regulation 6' x 6' goal. Soccer players may consider pop-up goals that force them to deliver pinpoint passes. Then when you need to hit an exact spot in a game situation, you'll be ready.

Come Up with Competitions

Even using a training net, you can still get your competitive juices flowing. Turning your training into a game will add a fun element and can even help you mentally prepare for game day. Pitchers might set up a Zone Counter Attachment on their net and have a contest to see who can hit all nine zones first or hit a specific zone a certain number of times. Put up a Volleyball Setting Net and see who the first is to land 20 accurate sets. You don't necessarily need an opponent, either.

Film Practice Sessions

Sometimes poor technique can creep in without even realizing it. Honest self-assessment is part of being an elite athlete. One way to achieve this is by filming yourself when working with a training net. Set up a camera to record as you practice hitting baseballs off a tee, hitting golf balls into a Golf Practice Net or serving into a Volleyball Practice Net. Then review the footage later so you can see any mistakes. That way you'll know what to work on next time without letting bad habits get ingrained.

Add Barrier Netting to Fields and Backyards

When using a training net, the goal is always to hit the target. But you also need to consider what happens when a hit, throw or shot goes wide. At best, you'll be spending time chasing balls around - and at worst, you can end up breaking windows and striking bystanders.

A barrier net or backstop net will collect errant those errant tries. It also makes it easier to set up in different spaces. With a backstop net, you can practice stick-and-ball sports in public parks and gyms. And by surrounding outdoor volleyball and basketball courts with protection nets, you won't have balls flying into busy streets and walkways.