{"product_id":"shadow-zone-pro-pitching-target-mlb-trusted-adjustable-strike-zone-trainer","title":"Shadow Zone™ Pro Pitching Target | MLB-Trusted Adjustable Strike Zone Trainer","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eShadow Zone™ Pro Pitching Target — Built for Professional Bullpen Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShadow Zone™ Adjustable Dual-Zone Pitching Target\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a lightweight backyard strike-zone toy. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ecommercial-grade bullpen training system\u003c\/strong\u003e built around two substantial upright poles, heavy-duty bases and two adjustable cord zones that let pitchers train the edges of the strike zone with a clear visual reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003esame Shadow Zone system trusted, tested and proven by MLB teams\u003c\/strong\u003e for command work and bullpen training. It is designed for serious pitchers, high school and college programs, academies, training facilities and professional organizations that want a durable, repeatable strike-zone reference instead of a flimsy portable target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Heavy-Duty Pole System Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value of Shadow Zone is not just the string target. The core of the system is the \u003cstrong\u003etwo-pole, heavy-duty base structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that holds the target stable and gives coaches a full-height, adjustable visual zone around home plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo heavy-duty upright poles\u003c\/strong\u003e create the structure for the adjustable target zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial bases\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the system planted during high-volume bullpen sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable height and width\u003c\/strong\u003e lets coaches tailor the visual zone to different pitchers, locations and drill goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial-grade construction\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for repeated team and facility use—not just occasional backyard reps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-frame design\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the catcher visible and allows pitchers to train location without throwing into a net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Shipping Is $99\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShadow Zone ships as an oversized training system with long, heavy-duty upright poles and substantial bases.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those components are what make the unit stable and durable enough for serious bullpen use, but they also make it significantly more expensive to package and ship than a small pitching aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe separate the freight from the product price instead of hiding it inside a higher advertised price. The current setup is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShadow Zone Product Price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlat-Rate Continental U.S. Shipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$99.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDelivered Price Before Tax\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$298.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis keeps the product price transparent while reflecting the real freight cost of shipping the commercial-grade pole-and-base system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrain the Shadow Zone — Not Just the Strike Zone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElite pitchers do more than throw strikes. They learn to command the edges: the areas just inside and just outside the traditional strike zone where hitters are forced to make difficult decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShadow Zone gives pitchers a visible reference for that border area so coaches can turn vague cues like “paint the corner” or “live on the edge” into a repeatable training objective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Adjustable Zones for Command Training\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-zone design creates two visible boundaries around the plate. Coaches can adjust the zones to emphasize different areas of the strike zone and give pitchers immediate visual feedback on whether the pitch finished:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003einside the intended zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eon the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ejust off the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eabove or below the desired location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes Shadow Zone especially useful for working the corners, top and bottom of the zone, borderline pitches and the areas pitchers often call “the black,” “the river,” or the 50\/50 zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShadow Zone™ Adjustable Dual-Zone Pitching Target\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTraining Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional, college, high school, travel, academy and facility use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo adjustable cord strike-zone targets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStructure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo heavy-duty upright poles with substantial bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight and width adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo upright poles, two adjustable cord zones and heavy-duty bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTraining Focus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitch command, strike-zone edges, corner work and pitcher-catcher communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePractice Settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBullpens, baseball\/softball facilities and suitable indoor training environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeedback Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmediate visual reference; no electronic tracking required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaseball and softball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$99 flat-rate Continental U.S. shipping due to oversized heavy-duty pole\/base system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Teams Choose Shadow Zone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMLB-tested concept:\u003c\/strong\u003e trusted and proven by MLB teams for professional-level command work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for team and facility environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo catcher obstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e the open design gives the pitcher a target while keeping the catcher visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo electronics required:\u003c\/strong\u003e simple, immediate visual feedback every pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable for different drill goals:\u003c\/strong\u003e move the target zones to train specific edges and locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for repetition:\u003c\/strong\u003e a practical bullpen tool for high-volume command work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Shadow Zone™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Set the poles and bases.\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the heavy-duty uprights around the plate and make sure the bases are stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Adjust the target zones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the height and width to match the pitcher, hitter profile or location you want to train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Choose an edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Work inside, outside, top, bottom or a specific corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Throw focused sets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Track where each pitch passes relative to the visible boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Move the target.\u003c\/strong\u003e Change locations and repeat until the pitcher can command multiple areas of the zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional baseball organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollege baseball and softball programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh school pitching staffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTravel baseball and softball organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePitching academies and private instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndoor and outdoor training facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSerious pitchers working on command and location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShadow Zone vs. Lightweight Strike-Zone Targets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShadow Zone™\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Lightweight Target\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStructure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty upright poles and bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight frame, PVC or compact portable structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTraining Focus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge command and adjustable dual-zone location work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic strike-zone reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen design keeps catcher visible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay use netting or solid target panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse Environment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeam, facility, college and professional bullpen work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackyard or occasional individual training\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable height and width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Shadow Zone cost more to ship than a typical pitching aid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the system includes long, heavy-duty upright poles and substantial bases. Those oversized structural components are what give Shadow Zone its stability and durability, but they also increase packaging and freight costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same type of Shadow Zone used by professional baseball teams?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shadow Zone is the commercial-grade pitching aid trusted, tested and proven by MLB teams for command and bullpen training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly comes with Shadow Zone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system includes two upright poles, two adjustable cord target zones and heavy-duty bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Shadow Zone catch the baseball?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Shadow Zone is an open visual target. Use it with a catcher or an appropriate separate backstop behind the target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the target be adjusted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The two target zones can be adjusted in height and width to fit different pitchers and training goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan softball pitchers use Shadow Zone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The adjustable visual target can be used for both baseball and softball pitching command work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it require electronics or an app?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Shadow Zone provides immediate visual feedback without electronic tracking, batteries or subscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Command Training Without the Guesswork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the goal is simply to throw at a rectangle, there are cheaper targets available. 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