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| September 03, 2006 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Denny Seitz

Sep. 3--FORT MILL -- Baseball and softball players gearing up for fall leagues or anxious to hone their skills for next season will have a high-tech practice facility beginning Monday. Frozen Ropes, an 18-year-old national chain out of New York, will open its first Carolinas location at 9030 Northfield Drive in Fort Mill. The 9,000-square-foot facility isn't just for established players. Beginners are welcome too. The minimum age is 3. Features include computer-enhanced baseball and softball pitching machines that simulate a pitcher's windup and delivery. There are batting cages, infields for fielding practice and full-time instructors.…

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