Hitting House Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hitting House?
A:The Hitting House is an indoor baseball and softball training facility located in Wintersville, Ohio. We provide indoor batting cages, private instruction, memberships, camps, clinics, pitching machines, and team training for baseball and softball athletes throughout the Ohio Valley.
Where is The Hitting House located?
A: The Hitting House is located at 350B Cadiz Road in Wintersville, Ohio 43953, just minutes from Steubenville. We serve athletes and families throughout Jefferson County, Eastern Ohio, and the surrounding Ohio Valley.
Are there indoor batting cages near Steubenville, Ohio?
A: Yes. The Hitting House offers year-round indoor batting cages at our facility in Wintersville, just outside Steubenville, Ohio. Our climate-controlled facility allows baseball and softball players to train regardless of the weather.
Does The Hitting House offer baseball lessons?
A: Yes. The Hitting House offers private baseball instruction for youth players as young as 6yrs and high-school athletes. Our instructors provide training in areas including hitting, pitching, fielding, and catching.
Does The Hitting House offer softball lessons?
A:Yes. The Hitting House offers private softball instruction for players of different ages and skill levels. Training opportunities include softball hitting, pitching, fielding, and other areas of player development.
Do you offer baseball pitching lessons?
A: Yes. Baseball pitching instruction is available at The Hitting House with experienced instructors. Lessons can focus on mechanics, command, velocity development, arm care, and overall pitching development based on the athlete's age and ability.
Do you offer softball pitching lessons?
A: Yes. The Hitting House offers private softball pitching instruction. Players can work individually with softball instructors to improve pitching mechanics, control, consistency, and overall development.
Do you offer hitting lessons?
A: Yes. Private baseball and softball hitting lessons are available at The Hitting House. Instruction can focus on swing mechanics, timing, approach, pitch recognition, confidence, and developing a more consistent swing.
Can non-members take private lessons?
A: Yes. You do not have to be a Hitting House member to take a private lesson. Members may receive discounted lesson pricing and other benefits depending on their membership.
What ages does The Hitting House train?
A: The Hitting House works with baseball and softball athletes ranging from young beginners from age 6+. through high-school players. Lessons, camps, and clinics may have specific age groups depending on the instructor and program.
Does The Hitting House have pitching machines?
A: Yes. The Hitting House has Hack Attack baseball and softball pitching machines available to help baseball and softball players get additional repetitions and work on timing, pitch recognition, and hitting development. Cage #2 has the Hack Attack Softball Machine.
Do you have a softball pitching machine?
A: Yes. The Hitting House has a Hack Attack Softball Pitching Machine in Cage #2 available for softball training. It can help players work on timing, pitch recognition, different pitch movements, and game-like hitting repetitions.
Can travel baseball teams practice at The Hitting House?
A: Yes. The Hitting House offers facility rentals and indoor training opportunities for travel baseball teams. Team rentals are especially useful during the winter and preseason months when outdoor fields may not be available.
Can travel softball teams practice at The Hitting House?
A: Yes. Travel softball teams can use The Hitting House for indoor practices and training. Contact us for availability and team rental options.
Do you offer baseball camps and clinics?
A: Yes. The Hitting House hosts baseball camps and clinics throughout the year covering skills such as hitting, pitching, fielding, catching, speed, and agility. Programs and age groups vary throughout the year.
Do you offer softball camps and clinics?
A: Yes. The Hitting House offers softball camps and clinics throughout the year. Programs may focus on hitting, pitching, fielding, and overall player development, with different sessions offered for various age groups.
How much does a Hitting House membership cost?
A: The Hitting House offers several membership options based on the length of the membership commitment. Visit our Services & Pricing page for current membership options, benefits, and pricing.
Are memberships individual or family memberships?
A: Memberships can include eligible children within the same household, subject to The Hitting House membership policies. Contact us if you're unsure which membership option is best for your family
How long can I reserve a batting cage?
A: Batting cages are typically reserved in 30-minute increments. Additional time may be available depending on the schedule and facility availability.
Is The Hitting House open year-round?
A: Yes. The Hitting House is a climate-controlled indoor facility designed to provide baseball and softball training throughout the year, including the fall and winter months when outdoor training can be difficult.
Does The Hitting House offer winter baseball training?
A: Yes. The Hitting House provides indoor baseball training throughout the winter. Players can continue working on hitting, pitching, fielding, and other skills while preparing for their upcoming school, recreational, or travel season.
Does The Hitting House offer winter softball training?
A: Yes. Softball players can train indoors throughout the winter at The Hitting House. Our facility provides opportunities for private instruction, batting cage work, pitching-machine training, camps, clinics, and team practices.
What areas does The Hitting House serve?
A: The Hitting House is located in Wintersville, Ohio and serves baseball and softball families throughout the Ohio Valley, including Steubenville, Wintersville, Toronto, Richmond, Mingo Junction, Cadiz, Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, and surrounding communities.
How do I book a private lesson?
A: Private lessons can be scheduled with participating Hitting House instructors based on their availability. Visit our instructor or booking information to find the appropriate baseball or softball instructor for your athlete. We leverage UpperHand software for all lessons reservations. https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2528-hitting-house/events
Access & Security
How do I access the batting cage facility after I made a reservation through the Upper Hand software?
A: Membership access is granted via a unique personal PIN code that you will receive within 24hrs of your membership. Members must enter their own code at each visit and the door must fully close behind you before the next person enters.
How do I access the batting cage facility after I made a reservation through the Upper Hand software for a private lesson, but we are not an active member with a PIN code?
A: You will need to text the instructor once you arrive so they can open the main door to access the facility or press the Ring button on the door key pad to get the door unlocked. We may consider unique PIN codes for door access that can ONLY be used for that instructor’s available time slot in the future.
Guests
Can I bring a guest to assist with supplying the pitching machine with baseballs or softballs?
A: All non-members entering the Hitting House and accessing a batting cage, must complete a Guest Pass registration prior to entry — even if there is no charge.
This free Guest Pass serves three purposes:
- It confirms the individual’s agreement to the Hitting House’s liability waiver and safety policies.
- It allows us to maintain accurate records of who is in the facility at any given time for security and insurance purposes.
- Allows the guest to assist with supplying the pitching machine with baseballs and/or softballs for a paid member.
Failure to complete a Guest Pass before entering may result in removal from the facility and fines to the sponsoring member.
**NO PIN CODE WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH THIS MEMBERSHIP AS THE GUEST WILL ENTER WITH THE PAID MEMBER**
Equipment & Safety
Can I bring my own baseball or softballs to use?
A: No outside buckets or balls permitted; The Hitting House provides approved training balls and equipment. Bring only your own bat, glove, and helmet.
- Helmets are required during live pitching or machine use.
- L-screens are mandatory for pitchers during live throwing; pitchers must remain behind screens at all times.
- Footwear: Tennis or turf shoes only; no rubber or metal cleats.
- Members must clean up after use: pick up balls and trash, return buckets, tees, and L-screens to their spots. Leave the Facility better than you found it.
Trainers, Catchers & Household Use
Can I bring my own trainer to the Hitting House?
A: No outside trainers or coaches are allowed to participate in a member’s cage time. Only The Hitting House staff or approved trainers may conduct lessons.
Parents/guardians from the member’s household may assist without charge. All other assistants, including catchers, must follow guest rules and purchase a guest pass.
Membership Terms
I have multiple children, do they each require a separate membership?
A: No. All memberships are per household family, so if you have multiple children, they can all participate under (1) membership. However, you can only reserve one cage per 30 minutes per day.
- Membership covers household family members but still allows only one cage booking at a time.
- Initial memberships are 3, 6 & 12 month contracts, automatically rolling to month-to-month thereafter.
- Members may cancel with 14 days’ notice by emailing or texting the Hitting House.
- Rejoining after cancellation requires a Join fee and payment at the current rate.
Safety, Conduct & Liability
Is the Hitting House under video & audio surveillance?
A: Yes, you are being recorded and monitored both inside and outside the premises by security cameras.
- The Facility is under 24/7 video & audio surveillance. Misuse, theft, or violations may result in fines, cancellation, and/or prosecution.
Where can I practice baseball indoors near Weirton, West Virginia?
A: The Hitting House is an indoor baseball and softball training facility located in nearby Wintersville, Ohio. We serve athletes from Weirton and throughout the Northern Panhandle with indoor batting cages, private instruction, team training, camps, and clinics.
Where can I practice softball indoors near Steubenville, Ohio?
A:The Hitting House provides year-round indoor softball training in Wintersville, just outside Steubenville, Ohio. Softball players can use our indoor batting cages, Hack Attack Softball Pitching Machine, private instruction, clinics, and other training opportunities.
What is the best indoor baseball and softball training facility in the Ohio Valley?
A:The Hitting House is a year-round indoor baseball and softball training facility in Wintersville, Ohio, serving athletes throughout the Ohio Valley. We offer batting cages, private instruction, pitching machines, memberships, camps, clinics, and team training for players at multiple ages and skill levels.