Layout Systems, String Lines & Starter Tools

Field Layout Equipment for Soccer, Baseball & Multi-Sport Facilities

Getting a field marked correctly starts with the right field layout equipment, and this collection covers the two sports that come up most for coaches, groundskeepers, and rec-league volunteers: soccer and baseball. The Jaypro Proline Layout & Marking System (25 Pc. Soccer) bundles the string, stakes, and markers needed to lay out full-size soccer boundaries, penalty areas, and center circles in one kit. For diamonds, the Jaypro Proline Layout & Marking System (12 Pc. Baseball) is built around the fewer reference points a baseball infield and outfield actually need. Both systems are designed so one person can pull consistent lines without re-measuring every game day, and both fall inside this collection's $1-$549 price span depending on which sport-specific kit you choose.

For facilities that mark multiple fields or courts on a regular schedule, the Newstripe ProLine Field Layout System offers a step up in setup speed, and the Douglas Straightliner Plus is a wheeled court line taping machine rather than a paint or chalk applicator — useful for gyms and multi-purpose courts where a clean, temporary line is preferred over painted marks.

Field Marking String, Stakes & Complete Marking Kits

If you searched for field marking string specifically, it's worth knowing that string is rarely sold on its own for full-field layout — it's typically part of a complete marking system that also includes stakes, corner markers, and sometimes a measuring wheel or tape. That's how both Jaypro Proline kits in this collection are structured: the soccer version (25 pieces) and baseball version (12 pieces) each supply the string and hardware needed to square up a field from scratch, not just spot-check an existing line. This approach cuts down on guesswork for anyone laying out a field without a permanent surveyed grid, which is common at school fields, park district complexes, and rec league sites.

Cones, Templates & Height Gauges for Practice and Game-Day Setup

Beyond full-field layout, this collection covers the smaller marking tools coaches and facility staff use every practice and game:

• Jaypro Training Cones — available in 9 in. and 12 in. sizes for drills, agility work, and marking practice zones.
• Jaypro Disk Cone Package — 30 low-profile disk cones in each of 4 colors, useful for marking grids or boundaries flush to the ground.
• Jaypro Batter's Box Template (Little League, 3 ft. x 6 ft.) — a sized template for chalking a regulation Little League batter's box quickly and consistently.
• First Team FT5014 Precise Height Net Height Gauge — a dedicated tool for checking net height accuracy rather than eyeballing tape measurements.
• Newstripe Clock Stencil — a stencil for painting or marking a game clock or timing reference directly onto a surface.

These items complement the larger layout systems above; a facility might use a Jaypro Proline kit to lay out the field once per season and then rely on cones and templates for weekly practice marking.

Choosing the Right Layout System for Your Sport and Budget

With products ranging from $1 to $549, this collection spans both low-cost consumables and larger equipment investments. A single training cone or a stencil sits at the low end, while a complete Proline Layout & Marking System or the Douglas Straightliner Plus taping machine represents a bigger, less frequent purchase. When deciding what to add to your setup, match the tool to how often you mark fields:

Brands carried here — Jaypro, Newstripe, Douglas, and First Team — are represented across different parts of the layout process, from initial string-and-stake marking to ongoing practice and maintenance tools, so most facilities will mix items from more than one brand depending on the task.