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Building a Backyard Sports Complex NFL star Michael Strahan helps a family create the ultimate backyard sports haven. From "Special Presentation" episode DHFA-STM

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Figure O

RBI Golf

1. Using a table saw, cut plywood into two 47" x 32" sheets. One will become the front and the other will become the elevated backboard.

2. Create the angled sidepieces with the same technique used to form the ramp. You will need to increase the length and the height of the wood to create a steeper angle (figure O), depending on your preference.

3. Measure 12" from each side, these sections will become the foul territory on outside edges of the openings.

4. Lay out where you want the holes to be in the middle of the plywood sheets. Use hole saw bit in same manner as when creating the hole for golf cup in the tee box. Use the smallest hole saw for the Home Run holes (in our case, 3-1/2") making them the toughest. Use a 4" hole saw bit to make moderately tough holes, and use the 4-1/2" hole saw bit to make the easiest holes.

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	Homefield Advantage host, Michael Strahan, poses by the fun "RBI" golf hole, which is a clever way to combine two American pastime sports — golf and baseball!
	Figure P

5. Take the second plywood sheet and raise it behind the front sheet roughly 2' — this will serve as a backboard and cause errant balls to stay within the field of play. Attach using brads.

6. Trim 1 x 8 to fit the span between the 90-degree corners of the side angled pieces. This will act as a brace, and make the structure more stable.

7. To make lips that sit in the holes to direct the golf ball, cut pieces of PVC pipe with the same dimension as the hole. Use epoxy to attach the cut pipe to the wood, allow it time to dry.

8. Putty over nail holes and paint entire hazard using outdoor latex primer and paint. Use outdoor vinyl or felt peel and stick letters and numbers to decorate once the paint has dried.

Course Dividers

1. Using miter saw, trim 1x8 to 45" in length.

2. Attach the sliding door latches — male side to the tee box and female side to the end of the divider. Do this for each wing of the course (figure P).

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