Beacon BallieldDimensionsGuide-2024-WEB - Flipbook - Page 40
ON-FIELD HOW-TO
Setting Base Anchors
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C O N T I N U E D F R O M P R E V I O U S PAG E
1 How to create concrete anchors. Reference materials list on previous page.
A. Build three forms. Each form will require two shorter 2x4s, two longer 2x4s, and piece of ½"
plywood or OSB board. Exact lengths are based on the size of the base anchor (see materials
list, previous page). Nail, screw and/or glue the pieces together as shown in Drawing 1. When
finished, the inside of the box should be the same size as the base: either 15" x 15" or 18" x 18".
B. Position the base anchor on the “X”. Using a chalk line or a pencil, use a straight edge to
draw diagonal lines from corner to corner on the inside bottom of the form creating an “X” (see
Drawing 2). Spray the bottom and sides of the inside of your forms with a concrete form release
agent to prevent the concrete from sticking to the forms once cured. Then center your anchor
(1" or 1-1/2") on the “X” so that the sides of the anchor are parallel to the sides of the wooden
form. Be sure that the flared end of the anchor is at the bottom of the form box. Repeat this step
for all three base anchors.
Drawing 1
Longer 2x4
Shorter 2x4
Shorter 2x4
Longer 2x4
Drawing 2
For all fields:
Used for either a 15"
base or an 18" base.
▶ If you have a combo field where both the 15" and 18" bases will be used, then two of
Also used for 2nd base
when a field uses a
combination of
15" and 18".
your three concrete base anchors will need a double-anchor sleeve setup embedded in the
concrete. For 2nd base, a combo field will simply use a standard anchor block setup with just
one centered anchor sleeve as shown in Drawing 2. For 1st and 3rd base you will need to add
the second anchor. The second anchor should butt to any of the four corners of the centered
anchor as shown in Diagram 3, making sure the opposite corner of the anchor aligns with
the scribed diagonal.
C. Fill forms with concrete. Mix an 80lb bag of Redi-Mix concrete as directed on the package.
Have someone hold the anchor or anchors in place the whole time you are pouring the concrete.
Fill the form to the top with concrete and allow at least one day to cure, preferably longer.
Drawing 3
18"
For combo
fields only:
2 Locate the base anchor positions on your field.
A double-anchor sleeve
setup is needed for 1st
and 3rd base anchors
when a field uses a
combination of
15" and 18".
(Assuming home plate is in place and a centerline can be established.)
A. Find the center of 2nd base. With the centerline in place, refer to letter C on the Field
Dimensions Diagrams on pages 12-15 to find the correct Infield Hypotenuse dimension.
Measure with a steel measuring tape from the apex of home plate (following the centerline) to
the distance indicated for the Infield Hypotenuse. Place a tarp pin or nail at that spot on the
centerline. This is the center of 2nd base.
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