{"product_id":"portable-plyo-mat","title":"TAP® Portable Plyo Mat – Durable Throwing Surface for Weighted Ball Training On the Go","description":"\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__lede\" style=\"font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.5;color:#990033;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003eNo plyo wall at the away field? Hang this on a chain-link fence and run your weighted-ball session anyway — ball skins intact, structure undamaged, routine unbroken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"oates-pdp__short\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTAP® Portable Plyo Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty hanging backstop that turns almost any sturdy chain-link fence or field screen into a safer plyo wall — a dedicated impact surface (often a framed wooden wall with a plywood and rubber face, or concrete or masonry) that athletes drive weighted balls into during high-velocity training. Instead of forcing throws into bare wire, trees, or rough concrete and worrying about balls bursting, throwers can drive high-intent reps into a thick, energy-absorbing mat that protects the ball skin, the structure, and the training session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Plyo Wall When No Solid Wall Is Available\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built for the road problem: athletes forced to throw into fences, trees, or rough walls out of necessity. Hanging the mat over a sturdy chain-link fence creates a smooth impact surface that keeps soft-shell balls from being cut or split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade Material with Internal Stiffener\u003c\/strong\u003e — Repurposed industrial belting with a steel stiffener creates a thick, semi-rigid curtain that absorbs repeated high-velocity impacts without transmitting destructive force to the fence or the ball’s seams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKinetic-Energy “Curtain” That Absorbs Impact and Deadens Rebound\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hanging from the top, the mat flexes and swings on impact, absorbing and dispersing the ball’s energy rather than snapping it back — reducing unpredictable ricochets off rails or posts and supporting continuous, rhythmic sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32″ x 32″ Design That Rolls and Packs in Any Equipment Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — At ~8 lb, it rolls into a compact cylinder that fits in standard team equipment bags — ready for away games, travel tournaments, off-site bullpens, and any setting where a true plyo wall does not exist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-Hook Carabiners for Fast Fence Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ships with snap hooks that clip to chain-link fences or compatible frames at the correct height. Pre-practice and pre-game setup is straightforward even when time is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Full-Intent Overload and Underload Throwing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weighted-ball work combines lighter-than-game balls (underload) and heavier-than-game balls (overload) to challenge arm speed and force production. The mat removes the mental brake that comes from fearing damaged equipment — so throwers move through windup, release, and follow-through with true intent, where meaningful neuromuscular adaptation (changes in how the nervous system coordinates and recruits muscles) tends to occur. A soft-shell weighted ball is a training ball with a pliable outer cover that deforms slightly on impact, unlike hard leather or composite game balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"oates-pdp__overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TAP® Portable Plyo Mat is a hanging, heavy-duty impact panel that serves as a portable plyo wall substitute for soft-shell weighted balls. It is a 32″ x 32″ panel built from thick, repurposed industrial belting with a steel stiffener so it can be hung flat from a chain-link fence or field screen and used as a primary hit zone for high-velocity throws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with throwing directly into chain-link or rough surfaces, the mat provides a smooth, forgiving face that reduces friction damage and seam cuts on weighted balls. Compared with fixed concrete, masonry, or built wooden plyo walls, it is lighter, quieter, easier on balls and structures, and travels with the team instead of being tied to one facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"oates-pdp__overview-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitchers and throwing athletes running structured weighted-ball programs who need a reliable impact surface on the road; travel teams at fields without permanent plyo walls; coaches protecting their soft-shell ball inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-velocity overload\/underload weighted-ball progressions at away fields, travel tournament warm-ups, off-site bullpen sessions, and facilities that need a relocatable plyo wall between mounds and cages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Balls, TAP® Connection Ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0;padding:3rem 1.5rem;background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.875rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;opacity:0.9;margin:0;\"\u003eThree mechanisms behind the portable plyo wall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:1.25rem;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 2L3 14h9l-1 8 10-12h-9l1-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eRemoving Equipment Anxiety for Full-Intent Throws\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eWithout a reliable impact surface, throwers unconsciously hold back to protect ball skins and fence structures. The mat’s dedicated, durable target zone lets athletes drive through release with full effort — the condition where meaningful neuromuscular adaptation actually occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003eDissipating Kinetic Energy to Protect Ball Skins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThe hanging mat flexes and swings on impact, spreading force over time and distance instead of concentrating it at a metal link or hard edge. This reduces seam cuts and skin failure in soft-shell weighted balls and limits shock transferred to the fence or screen behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(239,235,227,0.08);padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.4);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#B88A2E;margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2 L4 6 v6 c0 5 4 9 8 10 c4-1 8-5 8-10 V6 z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 12 l2 2 l4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#B88A2E;font-size:1.125rem;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003ePreserving Rhythm and Coordination on the Road\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#EFEBE3;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eGaps in the weighted-ball sequence at away fields can disrupt the neuromuscular timing built through consistent high-effort throwing. The mat makes it easy to run the same plyo sequence on the road as at home — maintaining the movement patterns and coordination the nervous system has adapted to over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0;padding:2.5rem 1.5rem;background:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#B88A2E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5rem;text-align:center;\"\u003eBacked by Research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#990033;text-align:center;margin:0 0 1.5rem;\"\u003eThe Science of Environmental Constraints in Throwing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 2rem;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003eThe TAP® Portable Plyo Mat has not been studied as a stand-alone device in controlled trials; its role is supported by broader work on high-intent throwing, overload\/underload training, and environmental constraints, which shows that appropriate external conditions can help athletes maintain effort and protect equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:1.5rem;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:1rem;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:2.25rem;font-weight:700;color:#990033;line-height:1;\"\u003e32″ x 32″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.875rem;color:#333;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003eImpact zone sized for high-velocity weighted-ball reps — large enough to absorb both accurate throws and misplaced deliveries without exposing fence or screen behind it\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:1rem;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.3);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eIntroduction — travel-friendly development story and overview of the mat as a portable plyo wall for weighted-ball throwing on the road.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"tpmv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"BBdMeMQqIPc\" data-oyt-sec=\"7\" style=\"background:none;border:none;border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(184,138,46,0.6);color:#B88A2E;font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;padding:0;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e0:07\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eOrigin story — observing an athlete forced to throw a weighted ball into a tree due to lack of a solid wall sparked the design concept.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"tpmv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"BBdMeMQqIPc\" data-oyt-sec=\"27\" style=\"background:none;border:none;border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(184,138,46,0.6);color:#B88A2E;font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;padding:0;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e0:27\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eStructural warning — how throwing pliable weighted balls directly into standard chain-link fences causes immediate seam cuts, skin failure, and burst balls.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"tpmv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"BBdMeMQqIPc\" 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style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eSetup demonstration — mat suspended from a mobile field screen, showing a thrower driving high-velocity weighted-ball reps directly into the target area.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"tpmv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"BBdMeMQqIPc\" data-oyt-sec=\"73\" style=\"background:none;border:none;border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(184,138,46,0.6);color:#B88A2E;font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;padding:0;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e1:13\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eRigging guidelines — suitable for heavy-gauge chain-link field fences; should not be hung on ultra-light residential fences that can warp under repeated impact.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"tpmv0\" data-oyt-vid=\"BBdMeMQqIPc\" data-oyt-sec=\"95\" style=\"background:none;border:none;border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(184,138,46,0.6);color:#B88A2E;font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;padding:0;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e1:35\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);color:#EFEBE3;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eWeight and transport — mat weighs approximately 8 lb; demonstration of how the side straps collapse inward for packing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.4rem 0.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(184,138,46,0.2);vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-oyt-ts=\"tpmv0\" 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field screen so the panel hangs flat at chest–shoulder height. Avoid ultra-light residential fences and any structure that visibly flexes under the mat’s weight or ball impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun progressions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primary impact surface for existing weighted-ball progressions as programmed by the coaching staff. Emphasize full, relaxed drive through release — the mat absorbs impact and protects ball skins from metal edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain rhythm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternate lighter and heavier balls; catch the return off the mat or pick up from a controlled rebound area. More predictable than a bare fence, letting athletes stay in an athletic stance between reps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravel solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roll into an equipment bag for away games. On arrival, hang on a suitable fence, run the normal sequence, roll back up and stow — routine preserved, wall or no wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eVariant \u0026amp; Selection Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.5rem;text-align:left;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTAP® Portable Plyo Mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e608938931375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOne 32″ x 32″ hanging plyo mat and snap-hook set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0.75rem;font-size:0.875rem;color:#555;\"\u003eCustom sizing may be available by special order. Teams needing non-standard dimensions should contact Oates Specialties directly. Colors and back-side appearance may vary due to repurposed material; cosmetic variation does not affect performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for pitchers and throwing athletes who run structured weighted-ball programs and need a reliable impact surface beyond their home facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for travel teams and organizations that practice or warm up at fields without permanent plyo walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for coaches who want to protect their soft-shell weighted balls and chain-link fences from damage while still encouraging high-intensity throwing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used for facilities that want a movable plyo wall option that can be relocated between mounds, pens, and indoor cages as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.875rem;color:#555;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003eWe are not coaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eWhat This Implement Does NOT Do\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not replace a full throwing-development program or professional oversight; it is a surface solution, not a training plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a net and does not contain balls on its own — must be used in front of appropriate fencing or screens, not as a free-standing backstop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not guarantee safety on inadequate structures; ultra-light residential fences or unstable frames can still warp or fail if used against recommendations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a general-purpose protective pad for vehicle impact, collision protection, or non-throwing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.9rem;margin-top:0.5rem;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eTAP® Portable Plyo Mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eTPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e608938931375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003ePortable Plyo Wall, Throwing Mat, Throw on the Go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e32″ x 32″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eRepurposed industrial-grade belting with one-piece steel stiffener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eIncluded snap-hook carabiners — clips to heavy-gauge chain-link fences, nets, or field screens (screen\/frame not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003e~8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eVaries (repurposed material) — cosmetic variation does not affect performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"oth\"\u003eTraining Focus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"otd\"\u003eHigh-intent throwing, overload\/underload weighted-ball work, arm-care routines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;text-align:left;background:#EFEBE3;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0.45rem 0.5rem;\"\u003eHeavy-gauge chain-link field fences, sturdy field screens — not for ultra-light or decorative residential fences\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"od\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"os\"\u003eSafety and Youth Guardrails\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a toy — not intended for climbing, swinging, or hanging by athletes or children. Not a stand-alone backstop — must be used with a suitable fence, net, or frame. Inspect the supporting structure periodically for damage or movement before each session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYouth and growth-window guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athletes still developing throwing mechanics should work under close supervision with drill selection, ball weights, and effort levels matched to age, experience, and health status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a toy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Training implement only — never for climbing, swinging, or play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a stand-alone backstop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must be combined with a suitable fence or screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehabilitation use only under supervision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighted-ball and high-intent throwing drills must be prescribed and monitored by qualified coaches or medical professionals for athletes in rehabilitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin:2.5rem 0 1.5rem;padding:2rem 1.25rem;background:#990033;color:#EFEBE3;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#EFEBE3;text-align:center;margin:0 0 1.25rem;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eWhat does the Portable Plyo Mat do that a regular fence cannot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eThe mat provides a thick, smooth, energy-absorbing surface that protects soft-shell weighted balls and reduces damage to chain-link fences — which bare wire or rough walls cannot do on their own. It deadens rebound and prevents the seam cuts and ball failures that happen when pliable weighted balls hit metal links directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003e32″ x 32″ and approximately 8 lb — heavy enough to hang steadily and absorb ball impact, light enough to roll and carry in standard equipment bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eCan it be used on any fence?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eBest suited for heavy-gauge chain-link field fences and sturdy screens. Ultra-light or decorative residential fences are not suitable because they can warp or be damaged under repeated high-velocity impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eWhat type of balls is it designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eSpecifically intended for soft-shell, pliable weighted balls such as TAP® Max-Grip Weighted Balls. Hard baseballs or softballs should be thrown into appropriate nets or fixed walls rather than the Plyo Mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eHow does the mat attach to the fence?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eShips with snap hooks (carabiners) that clip quickly to chain-link fences or compatible frames — making setup and teardown simple at practices and games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"of\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ofa\"\u003eDoes it come with a screen or frame?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ofp\"\u003eNo. Screens and frames are not included. 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