Can you leave a baseball rebounder outside?

Yes. A powder-coated steel frame, a fitted waterproof cover and good anchoring let a rebounder stay set up in the yard all season. Four habits keep it in shape: cover it, anchor it, check it once a month, and bring the net in for winter.

1. Cover it between sessions

Rain, sun and morning dew are what age a net. A fitted waterproof cover shields the net and the frame between sessions, so the rebounder can stay where the kids play. The FLYNX rebounder ships with one, in a Stars and Stripes design.

2. Anchor it for wind

On grass, drive the ground stakes through the base at an angle leaning away from the net. On turf or hard dirt, weight the base with sandbags. A covered net catches more wind than a bare one: on a windy day, take the cover off; in strong wind, fold the frame flat. The anchoring guide covers each surface.

3. Check it once a month

Press the net: the tension should feel even across the face. Re-hook any bungee that has slipped, and check that the stakes are in and the angle lock is tight.

4. Bring the net in for winter

Take the net off the frame, brush it clean, let it dry fully and fold the frame flat. Store both somewhere dry, and reassemble in spring in about fifteen minutes. Details in assembly, care and winter storage.

Why it's worth leaving out

A rebounder that is already standing in the yard gets used on a Tuesday evening, whenever someone wants to throw.

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