Reinforce Enclosure and Manage Recoil

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To minimize ball bounce-back from the impact screen, install a 2-inch thick mattress topper directly behind the screen, allowing it to hang flush. This absorbs significant impact energy. For the exposed wooden framing around the screen, secure rubberized plastic lawn edging to prevent balls from hitting hard surfaces and ricocheting dangerously. The edging also helps retain the screen's image quality. Additionally, consider applying Flex Seal tape or similar waterproofing tape along edges or seams where stray balls might hit, to further prevent punctures and ensure durability. Ensure a 16-inch gap between the impact screen and any solid wall behind it to allow for screen recoil.

Goal: This step focuses on enhancing the safety and durability of the enclosure by adding padding behind the impact screen to reduce ball bounce-back, and using plastic lawn edging to protect the wooden frame and maintain screen tension.