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Pitch Backs and Rebounders: How to Choose the Right One
A pitch back is the simplest solo trainer in baseball. Throw the ball into the net, and it comes back to you — grounders, line drives, and pop-ups depending on the angle. No partner, no bucket of balls to chase, and reps pile up fast. It is the one piece of equipment a player can use alone in the backyard every single day, which is why coaches recommend it for fielding and throwing work at every age.
There are two kinds of pitch back, and picking the right kind matters more than picking a brand:
- A plain rebounder is a net on a frame, nothing more. It returns your throws so you can practice fielding, pitching accuracy, and quick hands. Light, portable, and the cheapest way into solo training.
- A pitch back with a pitching machine adds a machine at the base of the net. The Heater Sports Double Play is the best example we sell: it works as a full-size 5x5 pitch back for fielding, and its attached machine pitches balls out for catching practice. Take the machine off the net, mount it on its tripod, and it becomes a standalone pitching machine for batting practice. Nothing else in this category does all three jobs.
The Pitch Backs We Sell, Side by Side
| Product | Type | Size | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Play Pitch Back & Pitching Machine | Pitch back + pitching machine | 5' x 5' net | $349.99 | Players who want fielding reps and a real pitching machine in one unit. Pitches real baseballs up to 48 MPH. |
| Double Play Net & Frame Only | Pitch back only | 5' x 5' net | $149.99 | The same full-size pitch back without the machine — pure fielding and throwing work. |
| GoSports 6' x 4' Pitching Rebounder Net | Rebounder | 6' x 4' | $79.99 | Pitching accuracy work, with target zones built into the net. Baseball and softball. |
| GoSports 6' x 3.5' Pitching & Fielding Rebounder | Rebounder, adjustable angle | 6' x 3.5' | $99.99 | Fielders who want to change the return angle — grounders one session, fly balls the next. |
| GoSports 5' x 3' Pitching & Fielding Rebounder | Rebounder | 5' x 3' | $39.99 | Younger players and smaller yards. The easiest, cheapest way to start solo reps. |
What to Look For
Net size. A bigger net is a bigger target, and that matters most for younger players still learning to throw accurately. A 5x5 net forgives a lot; a 5x3 keeps a smaller yard workable but demands better throws.
Frame and net build. A pitch back takes a beating — every throw is an impact. Look for a rigid frame that does not rock or walk across the yard, and netting that stays tight. A sagging net kills the return, and the return is the whole point.
Angle adjustment. Fixed-angle rebounders return the ball the same way every time. Adjustable models let a player mix grounders, line drives, and pop-ups, which is how real fielding practice should work.
What the player will actually train. Fielding and throwing only? A plain rebounder is enough, and there is no reason to overspend. Fielding plus pitching practice plus batting down the road? That is the Double Play's whole argument — buy the machine once instead of buying twice.
How Our Players Use Them
For fielding work on the Double Play, players throw into the net from about 30 feet and field the return — close to game distance, so the hops read like real ground balls. Shorten the distance for younger players and the returns come quicker and softer. Ten focused minutes a day on footwork and soft hands does more for a young infielder than an hour of occasional practice.
Pitch Back Questions We Get Asked
Can you hit with a pitch back?
No — a pitch back is a fielding and throwing trainer. On the Double Play, batting practice happens with the pitching machine removed from the net and mounted on its tripod, where it pitches like any standalone machine.
Does the Double Play Net & Frame Only include the pitching machine?
No. It is the 5x5 pitch back net and frame by itself, for buyers who only want fielding and throwing reps.
Do pitch backs work for softball?
The GoSports rebounders above are built for both baseball and softball. The Double Play's net works for fielding practice, but its pitching machine pitches baseballs only — it is not compatible with softballs.
What size pitch back should I buy for a 10-year-old?
Go bigger than you think. A 5x5 net like the Double Play's, or the 6-foot-wide GoSports models, gives a young thrower a target he can hit consistently — and a rebounder only works if the ball comes back.
Want batting practice too?
See our full baseball pitching machines collection, or start with the Double Play and cover both jobs with one purchase.
Let customers speak for us
Anonymous
Stability, security, an investment for making plays!!
We thought our son’s new glove in a bigger would solve his fielding troubles. Unfortunately, it was flopping back on line drives and pop flies… causing delays on the play. He tripped on the run, glove flew off his hand, and it clicked and made sense! I told my husband to order this. It’s been a total game changer as his glove is tighter giving him more stability in making the play!! We’ve bragged on it so much to plenty of other youth baseball parents!
Eagle Back Hand Wrist Back
Chuck Hamlin
Easy set up great Customer Service
Very easy to set up and operate. Only took minutes to find the strikes zone. I will say that the Heater Pitching machine balls work much better for accuracy. You can use regular baseballs, but it will scuff and tear them up after a few sessions. I have a cage in the backyard and it is very easy to take the machine down and store it between use.
This machine has really good velocity. We set it up at 40 feet and the highest setting of 10 is too much!!! It’s cranking at 90mph from 40 feet. It also works great for catching drills. Lastly, it fits have an auto ball feeder that holds 15 ball’s. We prefer to manually feed it when possible. The ball feeder is quick…. About 5 seconds between pitches.
Well worth the money for this machine play with the wheel speed and you can throw breaking ball’s, knuckleballs ……,,,,,,,,
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Outstanding
This pitching machine has been a total game changer for fielding practice! We primarily use it for ground balls and line drives, and the consistency is amazing. It delivers perfectly placed balls every time, which makes it ideal for working on infield footwork, reaction time, and glove work. It’s also great for running repetitive drills without wearing out a coach’s arm. Setup is simple, it’s built solid, and it handles hours of use like a champ. If you’re looking to sharpen fielding skills—especially ground ball retrieval—this machine is a must-have. Totally worth every penny!
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jonsiege
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Thor
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