Product Overview
This ground sleeve is the permanent field-side half of a foul pole installation. The sleeve is set into a concrete footing at the proper location and held plumb while the concrete cures, with the outside edge of the pipe tangent to the outside of the foul line so the pole reads correctly from home plate. The pole is then rotated so its panels face the inside of the field.
Jaypro's drawing calls for a footing roughly 24" wide and 42" deep with re-bar reinforcement supplied by the installer - 3/4" bar cut to 34", six places per footing. These are typical dimensions for average soil conditions, so local conditions and building codes should be reviewed before excavation.
Because the pole sits in a sleeve rather than being cast directly into concrete, foul poles can be pulled for maintenance, painting or winter storage. The supplied plastic cap keeps the empty sleeve clear of debris and 1/2" hardware secures the pole in place.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | FPS-12 |
| Sleeve Part No. | BBCFP-12 |
| Type | Foul pole ground sleeve (baseball/softball) |
| Fits Foul Pole | 3 1/2" O.D. pole |
| Sleeve Length | 33" |
| Cap | Plastic cap |
| Hardware | 1/2" hardware |
| Suggested Footing | 24" dia. x 42" deep |
| Turf Allowance | 3" turf over concrete to ground level |
| Reinforcement (by installer) | 3/4" re-bar x 34", 6 places per footing (not included) |
| Setting | Sleeve set plumb in footing, outside edge of pipe tangent to the outside of the foul line |
| Quantity Required | One sleeve per foul line - repeat installation for the other foul line |
| Ship Weight | 18 lbs |
| Ships Via | Parcel (UPS/FedEx) |
Compare Jaypro models
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12/15 ft. THIS |
20 ft. |
30 ft. Collegiate |
30 ft. Pro |
40 ft. Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Model FPS-12 (sleeve part no. BBCFP-12) | Model FPS-20 | Model FPS-30C | Model FPS-30P | Model FPS-40 |
Sleeve Type Foul pole ground sleeve (baseball/softball) | Sleeve Type Semi-permanent ground sleeve | Sleeve Type Collegiate ground sleeve | Sleeve Type Semi-permanent ground sleeve | Sleeve Type Semi-permanent ground sleeve |
Fits Pole Diameter 3 1/2 in. O.D. pole | Fits Pole Diameter 3-1/2 in. O.D. pole | Fits Pole Diameter 4-1/2 in. O.D. pole | Fits Pole Diameter 5 in. SCH40 pole (5 9/16 in. O.D.) | Fits Pole Diameter 6 5/8 in. O.D. pole |
Sleeve Length 33 in. | Sleeve Length 50 in. | Sleeve Length 62 in. | Sleeve Length 50 in. | Sleeve Length 56 in. |
Construction / Finish Includes plastic cap | Construction / Finish All aluminum | Construction / Finish All aluminum; extends 2 in. beyond grade | Construction / Finish Zinc prime finish | Construction / Finish Zinc prime finish |
Hardware 1/2 in. hardware | Hardware Anti-rotation hardware included | Hardware — | Hardware Anti-rotation hardware | Hardware Anti-rotation hardware |
Suggested Footing 24 in. dia. x 42 in. deep | Suggested Footing 24 in. wide x 48 in. below grade | Suggested Footing 30 in. dia. x 66 in. deep | Suggested Footing — | Suggested Footing — |
Reinforcement 6x 3/4 in. x 34 in. rebar per footing (not included) | Reinforcement Rebar basket by others | Reinforcement 6x 3/4 in. x 48 in. rebar | Reinforcement Rebar basket by others | Reinforcement Rebar basket by others |
Setting / Sub-base Set plumb; 3 in. turf over concrete to grade | Setting / Sub-base Concrete over crushed stone or concrete footing | Setting / Sub-base Concrete over 6 in. crushed stone or block | Setting / Sub-base Set in concrete to grade over crushed stone footing | Setting / Sub-base Crushed stone or concrete footing |
Matching Foul Pole 12 ft. or 15 ft. foul poles | Matching Foul Pole BBFP-20 (20 ft.) | Matching Foul Pole 30 ft. collegiate foul pole | Matching Foul Pole BBFP-30 (30 ft.) | Matching Foul Pole 40 ft. foul pole |
Ship Weight 18 lbs | Ship Weight | Ship Weight 36 lbs | Ship Weight 70 lbs | Ship Weight |
Best for Youth and high school fields installing 12 ft. or 15 ft. foul poles. | Best for Programs mounting 20 ft. BBFP-20 poles in an all-aluminum sleeve. | Best for Collegiate fields setting 30 ft. poles with 4-1/2 in. O.D. bases. | Best for Pro-level parks anchoring 30 ft. BBFP-30 poles with 5 in. SCH40 bases. | Best for Professional ballparks anchoring 40 ft. poles in high-wind locations. |
| $340.00 | $541.00 | $632.00 | $921.00 | $1,706.00 |
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Shipping & Returns
We offer standard 1-5 business day shipping (following dispatch) via LTL Freight, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Orders typically process in 1-2 business days (starting the following business day). Shipping rates are usually calculated at checkout; however, we reserve the right to provide custom shipping quotes for oversized or specialized equipment.
60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS
If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com
More information on shipping and returns can be found here.
Warranty
Jaypro Sports (Waterford, Connecticut) warrants its equipment against defects in material and workmanship from the date of shipment. Coverage length depends on the product line — where a specific period is listed above, that period applies to this model. Jaypro warranty periods run as follows:
- Limited Lifetime – glass basketball backboards (GBAFR-48, GBRUB-42, GBRUB-54) against breaks and cracks in the glass when used with a direct goal mount.
- 25 years – structure of wall-mounted basketball backstops and Shooting Station systems.
- 10 years – uprights on FeatherLite, PowerLite and Hybrid Steel volleyball net systems.
- 7 years – Collegiate competition basketball goals (GBA-542 "Shot", GBA-642 "Revolution").
- 5 years – Revolution Series 180° flex basketball goals.
- 3 years – the majority of the catalog: fixed and breakaway basketball goals, aluminum backboards, lacrosse and field hockey goals, floor sleeves, sleeve reducers and floor anchors, referee stands and equipment carriers.
- 1 year – bases, home plates and pitching rubbers, volleyball nets and net accessories (antennas, boundary tape, court lines), batting cage systems and general accessories.
The warranty covers factory defects under normal, intended use. Jaypro will repair, replace or refund the defective item at its discretion; claims require a Return Authorization (RMA) before any item is sent back.
Not covered: normal wear, weather exposure, cosmetic damage that does not affect function, improper installation, use other than intended, and any unauthorized alteration or modification of the original factory configuration. As an authorized Jaypro Sports dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.