Best Batting Cages In The Charlotte Area
115 Rowell Drive
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 628-7028
www.bnbbatting.com
Head east out Independence Boulevard as it becomes Highway 74 and pull behind the Crystal Shoppe to find this baseball and softball batting and training location. Indoor Astroturf, "Iron Mike" pitching machines, pitching areas with portable mounds, Stalker Radar Pro Sport 2 gun to track pitching speed and many more amenities are offered along with expert instruction. Mom, dad and the kids are welcome at this family-owned, 12,000-square-foot center to enjoy recreational activities as well as serious softball and baseball workouts.
10715 Independence Pointe Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-5333
www.grandslamusa.org
Open since August, 1987, Grand Slam USA offers services the whole year through. Those seeking to improve their batting skills will receive the fundamentals and fine points from the skilled staff of teachers. Physical conditioning is another critically important part of the program. One-on-one or group training is available. To get there, take Independence Boulevard east to Matthews-Mint Hill Road (NC-51) and turn right onto Independence Pointe Parkway.
10229 Rodney St.
Pineville, NC 28134
(704) 889-2287
www.ondeckacademy.com
On Deck O's Baseball Academy can boast of developing Daniel Bard with the Boston Red Sox and Jake Buchanan of the Houston Astros. Whether a young player is interested in a career in sports or not, On Deck's program offers more value in terms of using baseball as a tool to develop game, academic and life skills. A 15,000-square-foot warehouse is located in Pineville. From I-485 East, take exit 65B toward Pineville. From Pineville Road, turn right on Industrial Drive and right again on Rodney Boulevard.
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1328-A Cross Beam Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 423-0030
www.hq4baseball.com
HQ4Baseball is the acronym for Headquarters for baseball and softball. This spot organized the Carolina Challenge Baseball League for local groups to compete in tournament play. Training is provided with DVDs that even the youngest players ("Little Sluggers" – 4 to 7 years old) and youth coaches can understand. Training camps are offered in the winter to keep sharp. Lessons for individuals, small groups and the baseball travel team program cover all of the bases, whatever the skill set or age. A small clinic can be arranged to your specifications to work on special skills. Take the I-85 Billy Graham exit 33 and turn left. Take the Tyvola Road ramp towards the Coliseum. Keep right, merging onto West Tyvola Road. Take the first right onto Yorkmont Road, first left onto Beam Road and the second left onto Crossbeam Drive.
346 E. Plaza Drive (Hwy 150)
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 799-3470
www.meetatthepit.com
No matter your preference, there is lots of fun to be had at this facility. Go kart racing, billiards, an arcade for game lovers, laser tag, rock climbing, black light mini golf and free wi fi share the bill with indoor batting cages. The 10,000-square-foot space with three pitching machines is available for serious baseball and softball training or birthday party rentals. It is advisable to call ahead to be sure a private event will not conflict with your trip. It's a 30-minute drive on I-77 from Charlotte. Take exit 36 and go east on Highway 150, also known as East Plaza Drive to the red brick building just past the Burger King.
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