Champion Sports 98 Throw Down Base Set

Champion Sports 98 Throw Down Base Set for Indoor and Portable Play

The Champion Sports 98 Throw Down Base Set is the flat, portable diamond: molded vinyl bases and a home plate that lie flush to the surface and travel anywhere. For a PE teacher in a gym, a camp on a blacktop, or a coach running drills on an outfield, throw-down bases are the fastest way to mark a diamond, drop them and play, with nothing to trip over on hard surfaces.

At 17in square and made of molded vinyl, the set works indoors and outdoors and rolls up for storage, which is why it is a baseball and softball staple for programs that set up and tear down constantly.

Key Product Specifications

• Brand: Champion Sports
• Style Number: 98
• Product Type: Throw down base set
• Material: Molded vinyl
• Profile: Flat, lies flush to the surface
• Size: 17in L x 17in W
• Set Contents: Home plate and three bases
• Use: Indoor and outdoor
• Best For: PE, camps, drills, portable diamonds

Specifications at a Glance

Quick Answer

• What it is: A flat molded-vinyl set of three bases and a home plate
• Best for: Gyms, blacktops, camps, and drill setups
• Profile: Lies flush, safe on hard surfaces
• Why it stands out: Sets up and packs down in seconds, indoors or out
• In one line: The portable, trip-free diamond you can throw down anywhere

Flat by Design

On a gym floor or blacktop, a raised base is a trip hazard; the 98 solves that by lying flush. The molded vinyl is thin enough to be safe underfoot but durable enough to take repeated setups, and the bright bases read clearly against any surface. Because they are flat, they double as spot markers for drills and stations, not just a diamond. For raised, anchored play on a real field, the anchored set or rubber set is the better tool.

Set Up Anywhere in Seconds

The whole point of a throw-down set is speed and portability. A teacher pulls the four pieces from a bag, drops them, and a diamond exists, then rolls them up at the whistle. That makes the 98 ideal for PE rotations, indoor practice, camps, and any program that shares space and cannot leave bases out. For an outdoor practice diamond that stays put, the rubber set grips with its waffle bottom instead.

Where It Fits by Setting

Equipping a Portable Program

For programs without a dedicated field, throw-down sets are the core equipment, buy several so multiple groups can run diamonds at once. They store in a bag, travel between sites, and survive being packed and unpacked daily. Pair them with field gear from the bases and home plates range, and a program can run ball anywhere it has flat space.

Buyer and Setup Workflow

Match the set to the surface: throw-down for hard or shared surfaces, rubber for dirt practice fields, anchored for permanent diamonds. Keep the 98 in a labeled bag so it is grab-and-go, and stock a spare set for high-rotation programs.

Who Buys This Set and Why

PE teachers, camps, and coaches running indoor or drill-based sessions buy the 98 because it sets up instantly on any surface and packs away just as fast. The reason is portability, when you do not have a field, a flat diamond you can throw down is the whole game.

A school gym is the clearest case, the 98 turns a basketball floor into a diamond for a single class, then disappears into a bag.

Choosing This Set vs Companions

Expert Recommendation

Choose the 98 for indoor, blacktop, camp, and drill use where a flat, portable diamond is what you need. For dirt practice fields use the rubber set, and for permanent fields the anchored or pro anchored sets.

Alternatives and Companion Sets

Companions: the 936SET rubber set, the M250 anchored set, the M500 pro anchored set, and single plates 96, 95, 85. For dirt, permanent, or single-piece needs, quote these.

What Sets the 98 Apart

Its value is portability and safety: a flat, trip-free diamond that deploys on any surface in seconds and stores in a bag, which is exactly what field-less programs need.

Most Reordered Champion Sports Bases

936SET | M250 | M500 | 96 | 95

Care and Durability

Wipe the vinyl clean, roll or stack flat for storage, and keep the set in a labeled bag so pieces stay together. Molded vinyl handles daily setup and teardown across seasons of indoor and outdoor use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the throw-down set?

A home plate and three bases in flat molded vinyl, 17in x 17in.

Can it be used indoors?

Yes, the flat profile is safe on gym floors and other hard surfaces, indoors or out.

Will the bases trip players?

No, they lie flush to the surface, which is the point of a throw-down set.

Is it good for a permanent field?

No, use anchored or rubber sets for permanent or dirt fields; the 98 is for portable and indoor use.

What is it made of?

Molded vinyl, durable enough for repeated setup and teardown.

How big are the bases?

17in long by 17in wide, flat.

Can it double as drill markers?

Yes, the flat bases work as spot markers for stations and drills.

How does it store?

It rolls or stacks flat and fits in a bag for grab-and-go use.

Is it for baseball or softball?

Both, it suits practice and instructional play in either.

How fast does it set up?

Seconds, drop the four pieces and the diamond is ready.

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