Chain link fencing is an ideal option for sports fields. It’s durable, cost-effective, and protects spectators from errant balls during play while allowing them to still enjoy the game. From fields designed for kids’ play to the professional level, chain link fencing is omnipresent. If you’re designing a new field, you owe it to the players and the fans to use high quality chain link fencing from Hercules Custom Iron! Here are five different kinds of sports fields that should use chain link fencing.
Baseball
Baseball fields need great fencing because of the relative danger of balls leaving the field of play. Baseballs travel at very high speed and can endanger spectators. You might even have a stray bat to occasionally worry about! We recommend taller fencing for baseball fields to protect spectators from line drive foul balls. You may also consider a backstop for behind home plate to make fielding wild pitches easier for catchers.
Soccer
Although soccer balls don’t travel as fast as baseballs, the free-flowing nature of the game means a ball can leave the field of play at any point. That’s why many soccer fields use chain link fencing as a way to keep balls relatively contained. That way, the beautiful game can continue as quickly as possible.
Lacrosse
Maryland’s favorite sport also requires protective fencing to shield spectators from errantly thrown lacrosse balls. These balls can be just as dangerous as baseballs, and they can also be a nightmare to recover if they fly out of bounds.
Tennis
Tennis courts typically use chain link fencing to divide the courts and keep balls from flying into other courts where games might be taking place.
Football
In high schools all over the area, chain link fences are commonly found on football fields. These typically use shorter fencing to divide the spectator area from the field of play, and they may use taller fencing on the outside of the stadium to prevent trespassers. If the field doesn’t have a net for catching field goals or extra points, a chain link backstop may help catch these balls and keep them within easy reach.
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If you are ready to install your chain link fence and add railings or you still have some more questions, we here at Hercules Custom Iron are here to help. We have many years of experience and will ensure that your chain link fence will serve you and your family for years. Visit us online or call us at 1-800-331-2590. For advice, updates, and to see what we are up to, be sure to follow us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.