<p>Actually doubleplay, it’s not as far fetched as you’d think, depending on the layout of the field. I’ve seen a portable cage (like the ones the pros use, only smaller) set up about 30 feet behind third base, with the same orientation as home plate, so the balls are hit away from the infield. If there’s open space behind left field you can work two groups by doing that. Of course, it only works with the right amount of open space.</p>
<p>I’ve had the same concern with fences as you have. Little Leagues frequently use 3’ fences, which pose a tremendous flipping hazard for an athletic fielder. Warning tracks are good; so is putting that corrugated plastic pipe along the top of the chain link fence.</p>
<p>Christcorp, as long as you’re willing to acknowledge that if someone is negligent they should reimburse the other guy for losses occurring due to that negligence, we’re good. We’ll continue to disagree about the possibility of negligence on the part of the school (or one of it’s employees) but since we don’t know all the facts it is, as you note, speculation.</p>