a batter &# 39 ; s eye or backdrop apparatus and system , and to a free - standing deployable batter &# 39 ; s eye apparatus and system , including a panel which may be raised , lowered and / or removed , as desired . the apparatus and system are easy to install and maintain , designed to tolerate design wind loads by changing orientation , shape and / or area presented to winds in response to the winds and / or wind pressures . the batter &# 39 ; s eye apparatus is flexible and allows for movement in instantaneous wind modes , thereby reducing the complexity and cost of a support structure for the batter &# 39 ; s eye and the batter &# 39 ; s eye system . the batter &# 39 ; s eye also includes a panel , screen or sheet that may be raised , and lowered closer to the ground to provide further protection against damage due to winds and / or weather .