Universal, position-adjustable backstop net system

A universal net-type backstop system for multi-sports and exercise use comprising in operative combination:

• a) a mounting support assembly which includes at least one vertically spaced pole bracket having a horizontal pivot;
• b) an outrigger assembly secured to said at least one pivotable pole bracket and which includes:
• i) an axially pivotable elevator assembly having a top and a bottom end;
• ii) an extension arm assembly one end of which is mounted to said top end of said elevator assembly, and having an outer end;
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• iii) a hanger bracket assembly attached to said outer end of said extension arm assembly for receivingly supporting a hanger rod;
• c) a net assembly including a hanger rod receivable in said hanger rod support bracket;
• and a net suspendable from said hanger rod to provide a barrier backstop when deployed;
• d) said outrigger is pivotable at said support bracket from a vertical position down to be accessible from ground level for safe mounting and removing said net assembly from said hanger bracket so that the user does not have to ascend a ladder to mount, remove or adjust the position of said net, and said outrigger is pivotable on its axis to permit positioning said net from in front of said support pole, in back of said support pole, to either side or to any angle intermediate thereof.