{"product_id":"shadow-zone-adjustable-pitching-target","title":"Shadow Zone™ Strike Zone Adjustable Dual-Zone Pitching Target","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.mvs-shadow-zone{--sz-ink:#171b20;--sz-line:#dce2e4;max-width:1040px;margin:20px auto;color:var(--sz-ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65}.mvs-shadow-zone *{box-sizing:border-box}.mvs-shadow-zone h2,.mvs-shadow-zone h3,.mvs-shadow-zone p{color:inherit}.mvs-shadow-zone h2{font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,36px);line-height:1.13;margin:8px 0 14px;font-weight:800}.mvs-shadow-zone h3{font-size:19px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 10px}.mvs-shadow-zone p{margin:10px 0}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-kicker{font-size:12px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#365d00}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-pills{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:18px 0}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-pills span{padding:6px 11px;border-radius:20px;background:#f1f5ed;font-size:12px;font-weight:700}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,210px),1fr));gap:12px;margin:22px 0}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-card{padding:20px;background:#f7f8f8;border:1px solid var(--sz-line);border-radius:10px}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-card p{font-size:14px;margin:0}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-band{padding:24px;background:#171b20;color:#fff;border-left:5px solid #a3ed00;border-radius:8px;margin:26px 0}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-band h3{color:#fff}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-band strong{color:#b7f43e}.mvs-shadow-zone section{margin:26px 0}.mvs-shadow-zone dl{margin:12px 0}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-fact{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(100px,30%) 1fr;gap:14px;padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--sz-line);font-size:14px}.mvs-shadow-zone dt{font-weight:750}.mvs-shadow-zone dd{margin:0}.mvs-shadow-zone details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--sz-line)}.mvs-shadow-zone summary{padding:16px 0;font-weight:750;cursor:pointer}.mvs-shadow-zone details p{font-size:14px;padding:0 8px 14px}.mvs-shadow-zone a{color:#365d00;text-underline-offset:3px}.mvs-shadow-zone .sz-note{font-size:12px;color:#505b65}.mvs-shadow-zone :focus-visible{outline:3px solid #245fca;outline-offset:4px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mvs-shadow-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-kicker\"\u003eShadow Zone™ \/ Pitching location training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOwn the edge.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive every bullpen pitch a clear visual goal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shadow Zone™ gives pitchers and catchers a visible target for the corners and the upper, lower, inside and outside edges of the strike zone. Two adjustable string zones frame a practice area along the boundary, so a session can focus on a specific location instead of a vague call to “throw strikes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTwo visible target zones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable height + width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBullpen + facility practice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"sz-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrain the border.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork around the strike-zone line using a border roughly a baseball-width to either side as a visual practice concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"sz-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee two zones.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the pitcher and catcher a shared reference for discussing an edge pitch versus one just off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"sz-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjust the target.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the string zones’ height and width to suit the pitcher, practice situation and location you want to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-band\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA target for the pitch—not just a place to throw.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA catcher’s glove gives you an aiming point. \u003cstrong\u003eShadow Zone™ adds a visible boundary around it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use that reference to make the conversation after each pitch specific: inside edge, below the zone, above the target or on the intended corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn a bullpen into focused location work.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick a location.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose one corner or edge and set the two zones for your session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrow a short set.\u003c\/strong\u003e Work within the pitcher’s planned throwing workload and observe where each pitch passes through the target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord and repeat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Note the location of each pitch, then repeat the set or move to another edge. This is a coach-observed drill—not automatic pitch tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’re getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-fact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProductShadow Zone™ Adjustable Dual-Zone Pitching Target - this is designed to paint the edges visually \u0026amp; why every MLB Team uses them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-fact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded -Two upright poles and two string strike zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-fact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment String-zone height and width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-fact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining focus - Pitch location, strike-zone edges and pitcher-catcher communication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-fact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice settings - Bullpen and suitable indoor training facilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-fact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeedbackVisual - reference for player or coach observation; no electronic tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions before your next bullpen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Shadow Zone™ used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a pitching target for location drills. The two string zones provide visual references for working corners and the upper, lower, inside and outside strike-zone edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy are there two string zones?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nested zones frame a practice border rather than presenting only one rectangle. Use them to compare an intended edge pitch with a pitch just beyond that location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I adjust the strike-zone target?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The string zones can be adjusted in height and width to suit the pitcher and the session. Set the zones before throwing and follow the manufacturer’s setup instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it tell me whether a pitch is a strike?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Shadow Zone™ is a visual training aid, not an umpire or electronic strike-calling system. The official strike zone is determined for each batter during a game; the training border is an approximation, not a called strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it catch the baseball?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The open string zones are not a catching net or protective screen. Use a catcher or an appropriate separate backstop and maintain a clear throwing area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a catcher, backstop or electronic system included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes two upright poles and two string strike zones. Catchers, backstops, baseballs and other equipment shown in training scenes are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-note\"\u003eUse what the MLB uses. Complete system setup with all stings, poles, heavy duty bases included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive your next bullpen a purpose: pick an edge, see the target and make each repetition count.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-note\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk Maximum Velocity Sports a product question\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturn policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Muhl Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41714488967226,"sku":"MVS-MT-SHADOW-ZONE","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0101\/7970\/6938\/files\/shadow-zone-adjustable-pitching-target-manufacturer.png?v=1790783135","url":"https:\/\/maximumvelocitysports.com\/products\/shadow-zone-adjustable-pitching-target","provider":"Maximum Velocity Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}