Sports Netting Safety
the importance
Protect Spectators & Neighbors. Protect Your Facility. Protect Your Reputation.
the need
Why Sports Safety Netting Matters More Than Ever
Extended sports netting isn’t a “nice to have” anymore. It’s a basic expectation. For owners and operators, that means exposure to injury claims, negative press, and pressure from leagues and communities.
Baseball Facts & Statistics:
Fact:
Child Injuries
43 children seri ously injured by foul balls at professional games since 2008 (Source: Foul Ball Safety Now)
Stat:
Fan Opinion
78% of MLB fans agree more safety netting is a good idea (Source: ESPN fan survey)
Fact:
Foul Balls Reach Past Dugout
49.9% of foul balls land in seats beyond the dugouts, where many ballparks lack netting (Source: FiveThirtyEight foul-ball data)
feature article
Where Do Most Foul Balls Land? Stadium Risk Zones Explained
Discover where most foul balls land, why fans are at risk, and how better safety netting protects spectators and property at every game.
the cost & consequences
What Happens When Netting Falls Short
Beyond the most prolific cases of high-velocity ball injuries in baseball, high-speed golf shots, lacrosse balls, and other projectiles can also injure players, spectators, and staff, and damage nearby buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure. Safer netting coverage isn’t just the right thing to do for baseball, its for all sports – protecting your venue, your revenue, and your reputation.
Results of Netting Failure:
Fact:
People Get Hurt
Fans, kids, and even umpires have suffered broken bones, head injuries, and lifelong trauma from foul balls in unprotected zones.
FACT:
Liability Piles Up
Claims, settlements, insurance pressure, and scrutiny from leagues and municipalities all land on your desk.
Fact:
Reputation Suffers
One injury headline can turn into bad press, social backlash, and nervous sponsors and families.
case study
Project Spotlight: From Risk to Results — St. John’s School Baseball Field
When St. John’s School built a new baseball field in busy Houston, Nets of Texas designed a netting system to stop foul balls from reaching nearby streets.
If your netting doesn’t cover the true risk zones, you’re exposing your fans, your facility, your neighbors and your reputation.
Let’s Get You Covered – Call Us Today
Proof From The Field
“Nets of Texas provides by far the best netting for a facility that I have seen in my 42 years of coaching. They are extremely durable and perform exactly as intended, effectively stopping balls on impact. Our entire facility, including our batting cages, is outfitted with Nets of Texas products, and we couldn’t be happier. They are a trusted partner for all sports facilities across Texas.”
Coach Armando Sedeno, Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association
“I’ve worked with Nets of Texas on several projects and they’re by far the best around and my go to group for sports netting projects. They’re my first call when planning and designing new complexes or renovations to an existing field. Their knowledge and experience have proved invaluable and has been one of the reasons our projects together are so successful. My general contractors like them too as they show up on time, install the highest quality product, and are incredibly helpful in problem solving in the field.”
“It’s very simple, Nets of Texas is the best in the business! They provide excellent quality of work, attention to detail & premium products built to last. In addition, the depth of knowledge that Bryan and his team have regarding what the best solution is for your project is invaluable. We won’t work with anyone else other than Nets of Texas!”
Michael Netzel, Director of Athletics for St. Thomas High School
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America’s Nationwide Netting Inc.
(Doing business as “Nets of Texas”)
P.O. Box 94
Hockley, TX 77447