Hello, What is there to prevent the frame from not knocking over someone throws hard? Is it anchored to grass? Or is the weight of the frame sufficien
322347
Good question. Yes, it is anchored to the grass with 2 U shaped metal anchors that are about 5 inches in length. Once the pitch return is all assembled, you place it where you want it to be, and use a rubber mallet (or a hammer that has a wide face) to hammer the anchors into the ground. The anchors go around the short pipe between the net and the back of the frame, basically near the lower corners of the netting.
322348
Yes it is anchored. It actually leans towards the pitcher. It can't be knocked over unless there is a real strong wind.
322349
Virtually impossible that this could happen. Secures to ground with stakes and the netting is super flexible. It is as if it grabs the ball and throws it back.
322350
The net has enough flex that it absorbs the energy of the ball.. I believe it comes with stakes too, but I have never used them. This is not going to give you fast bounce backs like other types of devices do, it will be a slow roller back towards the pitcher.
715668
Gave it to my grandson who lives in Chicago..he LOVES it . so far it is staying steady in their backyard. I wouldn't put it in an open field. But so far it has not blown over. very sturdy.
1968321
You need something to hold it down otherwise it will tip over. If you move it indoors you could always lay something over the frame to keep it from moving such as cat litter bags etc
2058305
I have never used a rigid frame, just hang it from some hooks on the patios and anchor at the base. As long as it is secured from the top for the weight of the mature plants, it does the job.
1715259
It is pretty light, and can be knocked over easily. I use it behind me as a backdrop while I am on video camera for work, and it has not fallen over once. Just depends on how you want to use it.
333393
Although we did not use the item in strong wind, I can tellyou the frame was sturdy and the stakes included were sturdy as well. Wish I could be more helpful
2180719
We set it up on grass and it preformed very well. The net stayed up even in moderate wind. We played badminton not pickleball.
2028233
It is heavy enough to use on a concrete driveway and stay in place unless you really hit down hard on it. But it would do the same on grass. It should protect your clubs but might be a little hard on your hands, again if you strike down too hard. It really is forgiving for the most part.
1310642
it is a pretty heavy stand and sturdy, we do get occaisional wind gusts during thunderstorms and even when up we don't have a problem but the patio is partially blocked from the wind from the house.........
751889
We had two of our uprights were anchored to pavers....just drilled in with concrete anchor and screw...we are in a windy area,and have had no issues
333396
I setup the frame and attached it using bungi cords to my pipe fence. This has been up for months with no problems. I suspect that if the frame is secured very well it would withstand higher winds but I would be uncomfortable leaving it up all the time. The screen is so easy to remove from the frame that it is not worth the risk to me. Also, being out in the elements for such long periods of time cannot be good for the screen...
1226831
Fantastic. You'll need weights or stakes to hold it down in windy conditions of course. But assuming its sufficiently held to the ground, the frame and fabric holds up well under some pretty strong winds. We take it for a week's camping trip every year as a extra shade area in what is essentially an unprotected open field. Using 10" stakes to hold it down, the canopy has been through some pretty severe storms. After about five years, we've replaced our old one, as the fabric does wear thin. (A little white duct tape fixes minor thin spots).
881522
The structure is not really that heavy just awkward. One person can move it but not all of it at the same time if it is in the grass. On a flat surface you can slide it. Two people no problem.
2156117
You definately want to anchor this to the ground. It comes with 4 long U shaped spikes and straps that secure it to the ground. If the child swings to hard it will come up on the pavement. We built ours on the concrete patio and I tried it for sturdiness before moving it onto the mulch of the playground, it definately slides and the small end (without the house) will rock back and forth. Even now when I swing next to my son (he's one, and in the baby swing and I'm about 115 pounds) it moves a little bit and it's anchored in really good. This wouldn't deter me from buying it again since it isn't made for bigger kids (or me...)
230238
My screen is on a covered patio. It does not knock down in regular windy conditions but can if they exceed 50 mph. If someone brushes by it would not fall over. Not sure if that helps.
1157039
In any wind condition that is above a few miles an hour you will need to anchor it. It is heavy and pretty sturdy but not heavy enough to withstand any moderate to severe wind. It comes with tie downs that are built in to the canopy that you could probably extend and anchor in the yard just off the patio. Or if you want this to be a more permanent structure you could use cement anchors thru the feet.
83757
I guess it depends on wind conditions. If it is not windy, no need to secure it. If you are concerned about wind, you could place something that weighs a few pounds, like a small sandbag on the feet.It is really pretty sturdy. We have used ours several times with no need to secure it to the ground.