How To Build A Pitching Mound Out Of Dirt. Its especially difficult not to start drawing up blueprints when you can make the item for less than the cost of shipping. Building a portable pitching mound (for under $100) it's a curse being an engineer.
How to build a backyard pitcher's mound. Smooth the mound, rounding it out where needed, and fill any low spots. The dimensions of the mound are 84 x 42.
Gather mixed dirt, sand, and clay into a large wheel barrel and proceed to the mound.
Attach a 2 x 4 x 4' to the front of the stringers. The mound is 10 and 1/2″ in height and 18 feet in diameter. Your front foot her partner says “in” or “out. Make a mark at 24”, then make a mark at 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, 7’ and.