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Step 1
Determine your batting needs. If you're a member of a ball team, you might need slow pitch or fast pitch softball. Baseball players might choose fast pitch baseballs, while recreational hitters might want slower balls or a variety.
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Step 2
Identify batting cages in your area. Check under batting cages in the Yellow Pages. You might have more luck with recreation parks that offer a variety of activities including miniature golf and bumper boats.
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Step 3
Call ahead and ask about fees, numbers and types of cages. Many batting cages rent by number of pitches or minutes. Some offer team rates. Ask about other specials or available memberships.
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Step 4
Ask if the facility takes or recommends reservations. Using reservations can help you put more time to batting and less to waiting.
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Step 5
Decide if you also need a batting coach. If so, you're better off with a stand-alone batting cage facility. If you have trouble finding one, contact a high school baseball coach for suggestions.
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Step 6
Find out if the facility provides bats and helmets or if you're on your own. You might want to bring your own batting helmet if you own one, since the fit and quality will probably be better. But practicing with a variety of bats helps you get the feel of different bats.
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Step 7
Bring a friend if no coach is available. Ask the friend to critique your batting technique: stance, bat grip and follow through.
