Can you adjust the bungee tension? We just assembled ours, and it's so tight that I don't think my 7 year old will ever get the ball to hit the net.
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yes, at least with the softball package we got there is room to do that but the tension can not be so loose that the ball hangs loosely and takes away from the experience of hitting a ball in a fixed position. There is nothing magic about it hitting the net and it will give him incentive to hit harder...
1457807
No you cannot. My 12 year old barely hits the net. It's ok that he doesn't reach the net.
1457808
The bungee cords are designed for Maximum Durability but will loosen over time as the machine constantly gets hit. There is a tricky balance between durability and elasticity, however we do have cords available that have more elasticity for younger players. Please call us @ 800-999-1968 and we will accommodate you the best way possible.
1457809
No, but after thousands of swings this winter he's finally built up enough power to hit the net. Another goal for the kids to work towards.
234330
I have no problem all balls stay in net. I removed the target because I was wearing a hole in it? Try removing the target to see if this resolves the problem.
1693458
I take it that you mean the netting line. Adjust tension connection on main rope. Make sure to leave slack so you can enter without ripping the zipper.
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Hi Katie! My husband had the same issue and tried several screwdrivers to screw them in as much as they would go, but he could only get them to screw about half way in. While not ideal, the top part felt very sturdy even with half of the screw in each pole. He covered those screws with the small, circular foam piece for that section and then put the netting over top of that, and it has held up very well to my kids crazy bouncing. I wish the screw holes were a bit bigger so that those screws actually could fit into them. We were afraid to try and drill bigger holes for fear then they would be too wide and the screws would not hold at all. If you do find a good solution, please share!! =)
781932
You have to put the bars together to set up the frame. Then the net slides on. The kids set it up now, but if I remember correctly there is a middle bar that centers it as well.
877669
We were thinking the same thing. Our son is 8, and can hop on it but not really bounce. We just got it for Christmas so we were thinking the same thing, that maybe if just needs to be broken in, that its new and tight. Plus he's at the bottom of the weight capacity, I wanted him to be able to use it for a while.
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It might not look good but I bet if the net is bigger then the frame, all you would need to do is connect the little bungee cords to a square in the net that is NOT on the edge but rather in a little bit towards the center. You would have some overlap of the netting but it would work the same. I think my pitch back came with the bungee cords, if not, you will need to buy some.
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This is jeans son answering I am fairly experienced with lacrosse stringing and such so this might sound a little confusing. After u assembled the frame I had a friend hold one end of the net when I held the other to stretch it out to full size. I took zip ties or just some string to temporarily hold the net in the correct position. From there I tied the long string supplied with the goal off to the far end. From there I started what you call interlocking the net to the frame. To interlock put the string through the edge of the net, down through the welded metal brackets then back towards you then under the upper string. This is probly very confusing but if u have ever like made braclets it's like that. Thanks
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We just used a hook, similar to the 3M; the hoop and net are light. That being said, if your child jumps or rough-houses on the bed, there is potential for the net to be pulled out. We have had ours almost a year and have had no problems but we are very strict about not playing with the net. Hope that helps.
234331
thanks. i am also. i setup the net on the softy green grace.then ball is no or low bounce.
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Not as currently configured with plastic ground sleeve. You might be able to get a metal sleeve made, and use some type of bolt / hitch pin to secure & unsecure the pole, so you could turn it, but I think that would make the goal less firm when kids shoot.
925228
There are loops on each end of the net that slide over the poles. Maybe you could try to tie those loops to the net itself, then slide that over the pole. It might work...
650248
I had this problem as well. You are supposed to stand it up then kick the legs out to the side. There is a video by Rukket on youtube that demonstrates it. The video is there to compare it to other nets, but it still shows the process.
147361
There is a small zip-tie included with the reel. Use either that one or one you provide and cinch it tightly below the ball.
1350272
Its pretty simple to adjust the height. There is a crank at the back to turn. It does take a little muscle.... Not something you'd want to keep adjusting, not sure a 7 year old could do it simply. Probably need help.
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It's only set up to work at one height. The poles only fit together one way and they are not adjustable. If you had the means to modify it, I don't think it would be very hard. You could simply slide the net down the pole. You would need to drill a hole and put a bolt through the pole to have something to hold the net at the lower height. It's been a great set and I've used it dozens of times. I've only had to replace some of the hardware (spikes and hooks).
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It was very difficult to do. The only thing I found that seemed to help that was to do 2 opposite corners first. Even doing that I had a hard time. I think they want it to be tight. Hope this helps.