ball hit through net, seriously hurts young man.

[Amy in AZ.]

I didn't know that this was possible. Check those screens.


please pray for board bro/softball injury
Please pray for my boy. We were takin bp yest and using a Louisville Slugger dual pichting screen. I hit a ball back up middle which tore through the net and hit him in his head. He has been in hospital since yest @ 5 w a cracked skull & brain bleed. Fellas please be careful out there. His board name is littled22
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[Immortal1]

Both of you will be in our prayers!

 

[shockcoach]

Wow, that's awful news. I hope he's okay.

I just looked up the screen and it's similar to the one we use. A dual net screen. I'm going to do an inspection of the netting next time I'm down there.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Just to clarify. I copied this from another message board. I was just astounded that a ball could go through a net.

 

[softballphreak]

Wow, if that's true that it went through the net they need to be recalled.

Lawsuit there I'm sure.

 

[starsnuffer]

That's horrible, Amy. He'll be in my thoughts.

Any idea as to the age of the net? Most nets I've seen have the expected life cycle printed on the package, with different lifecycles for outdoor and indoor use. These things don't last forever, especially if they're left outdoors in the elements.

Coach's, it's your job to check and maintain your safety equipment, fields, and practice facilities, in fact, it's one of your most important jobs.

-W

 

[Amy in AZ.]

The man says that it was used 5 previous times and was always put away, correctly.

Maybe he will post some pictures.

 

[amanda_cake]

That's absolutely awful. :-/ I hope he's okay and keep us updated on what you hear from the other forum.

 

[mad hornet]

Probably no lawsuit there. You have to inspect those nets. After a lot of high use over six months the netting on the back of our batting cage has a hole worn in it. I'm having to get a heavier net to repair it.