Alright, so today I decided to tackle something I’ve been meaning to do for ages – build a proper pitcher’s mound in my backyard. We’ve got a little league field nearby, but sometimes you just wanna practice without the whole team watching, you know?
Getting Started
First, I grabbed my shovel and started digging a circular area, roughly where I wanted the center of the mound to be.I didn’t care aout the size.
I dug out the grass and a few inches of topsoil, making a kind of shallow bowl * doesn’t need very professional.
Building it Up
Then came the real work. I had a bunch of dirt piled up from another project.I just moved the dirt to that “bowl”.
I started piling the dirt into the center of the circle, gradually building it up into a mound shape. This took some time, and honestly, it was a pretty good workout! I kept checking the slope, making sure it wasn’t too steep or too * I found that the most important is that I felt comfortable.
- Shovel dirt into the center.
- Pack it down firmly.
- Repeat until it looks like a mound.
The Final Touches
Once I was happy with the general shape, I spent some time smoothing it all out. I used the back of the shovel and my hands (with gloves, of course) to get rid of any big bumps or dips. My goal was to make it look as smooth as a baby’s butt!
Finally,I just stand on it and adjust it until it looks fine.
It’s not perfect, but it’s mine. And honestly, it feels pretty darn good to stand up there and throw a few * is great and amazing for me!
