Impact Zone Planner
Combine your screen or net size with your own side, top, and rear buffers to see the full envelope you need, and where it does not fit.
Constrained edges
None
| Required width (with side buffers) | 144 |
|---|---|
| Required height (with top buffer) | 96 |
| Required rear depth | 24 |
| Left/right margin | 3 |
| Top margin | 4 |
| Rear margin | 6 |
| Constrained edges | None |
The screen is not the whole story
A screen or net's own dimensions are only the starting point for how much wall and depth a hitting bay actually needs. Real space is needed around every edge: to the sides in case a shot drifts wide, above the screen in case of a high launch, and behind the screen for the ball, netting, or backstop to absorb impact safely. This tool combines your screen dimensions with buffers you set yourself on each side to compute the full required envelope, not just the bare screen size.
Reading the constrained edges
Rather than a single pass or fail answer, this tool checks the left, right, top, and rear edges independently and names exactly which ones do not have enough margin given your wall and depth. A left-and-right constraint usually means your wall is narrower than your screen plus side buffers; a rear constraint usually means your available room depth cannot accommodate the stopping distance you specified behind the screen. Knowing which edge is the problem tells you exactly what to change, whether that is a smaller screen, tighter buffers, or a different wall in the room.
Buffers are yours to set, not a fixed safety standard
This tool does not supply a manufacturer or industry-standard buffer size, because the right buffer depends on your specific screen or net product, your ball speed, and any local safety guidance you are following. Entering zero for every buffer is a valid way to check the bare screen fit alone, but it also means the tool is only checking the screen itself, with no safety margin at all, and it will say so plainly in that case.
Not a safety certification
This is a spatial-planning aid built from the numbers you provide, not a certified safety assessment of your setup. Ball flight variance, mis-hits at unusual angles, and anything mounted on a constrained wall are not modeled. Confirm your final buffers against your specific screen or net manufacturer's own recommendations and any applicable local requirements before finalizing a build. Pair this with the room fit checker for the room as a whole and the screen planner for sizing the screen itself.
Frequently asked questions
Is my screen or net size all I need to plan the hitting bay?
No. Real space is needed around every edge — to the sides for a drifting shot, above for a high launch, and behind for the ball and backstop to absorb impact safely. This tool adds your own buffers to the screen size to compute the full required envelope.
What does it mean if my "rear" edge is flagged as constrained?
It usually means your available room depth cannot accommodate the stopping distance you specified behind the screen. A left-and-right constraint usually means your wall is narrower than your screen plus side buffers.
Does this tool supply a standard, safe buffer size for me?
No. The right buffer depends on your specific screen or net product, ball speed, and any local safety guidance — this is a spatial-planning aid, not a certified safety assessment. Confirm final buffers against your manufacturer's own recommendations.