How much space do you need?
Longer is better, but even a shorter lane is useful for batting against throw-downs and working on technique. Width should allow a full swing of the bat, and height should clear lofted shots before the roof net catches them.
Why a roof net matters
On a terrace, the danger is the ball that goes up and over. A roof net tied off along every edge is essential, together with side and back nets.
Netting and supports
UV-treated HDPE or nylon netting handles sun and rain. Supports can be a GI pipe frame anchored into the slab or tensioned steel wire ropes between existing structures.
Wind and weather
Pre-monsoon storms are the biggest test. Every support should be anchored into the slab and the netting tied off so it cannot billow free.
Approvals
In apartments, the terrace is usually common property, so the association must agree. A layout drawing helps the committee decide.
