My old school used to use a variety of Sports Netting on its playing field. You could tell what sport you would be playing in physical education lessons just by looking at the netting that had been erected. Cricket was one of my favourite sports at school and I would spend ages in the practice nets honing my batting skills. They would be set up in rows, side by side, and there was no chance of the ball flying off and hurting somebody once it had been hit because the hardy netting would keep it within a confined area. Some days there would be two or more classes taking part in PE lessons and the Sports Netting would be used for football, rugby and cricket lessons. Whenever I see hardy ball stop or perimeter netting these days I can`t help but reflect on my school days. It was funny because I was at my local golf driving range the other day trying to perfect my swing when I bumped into one of my old chums. He asked me if I used to remember cricket practice at school and the many hours we both seemed to spend batting in the practice nets. Maybe the sight of the Sports Netting triggered his memory just as it seems to do with mine.

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