Everything you should consider before buying a baseball bat. As we know all too well, baseball bats are really expensive. You should expect to spend around $350 for most of the top youth bats. And when your kid gets older, the BBCOR bats cost even more. Before making this investment, be sure to do yourContinue reading “6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Baseball Bat”
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5 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Ripken Experience
Everything you need to know before heading to a baseball tournament at the Ripken Experience in Aberdeen, Maryland. If your team is considering entering a baseball tournament at the Ripken Experience, definitely do it. But before you go, check out our tips. What is the Ripken Experience in Aberdeen? The Ripken Experience is a sprawlingContinue reading “5 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Ripken Experience”
5 Ways Youth Baseball Teams Cheat, and How to Respond
Don’t let youth baseball cheating go unchecked. As the recent Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal shows, baseball teams cheat. Yet, that doesn’t mean we have to tolerate cheating at the youth level. When coaching a baseball team, or even when attending a game as a spectator, keep your eyes open for common signs of cheating (asContinue reading “5 Ways Youth Baseball Teams Cheat, and How to Respond”
4 Best Baseball Batting Aids (No. 3 is Free)
Here are the best baseball batting aids for youth players that won’t break the bank. There are many baseball batting products on the market that claim to improve your son’s swing mechanics and cure every bad habit. Some are crazy expensive and don’t work, while others are pretty cheap (or free) and do the job.Continue reading “4 Best Baseball Batting Aids (No. 3 is Free)”
5 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Diamond Nation
It’s officially baseball and softball season, and Diamond Nation is open for tournaments. If your team is considering entering a baseball or softball tournament at Diamond Nation in New Jersey, definitely do it. But before you go, check out our list of tips so you have a better experience. What is Diamond Nation? Diamond NationContinue reading “5 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Diamond Nation”
Should You Out a Kid for Using an Illegal Bat?
Is it a parent’s place to report an illegal bat in a Little League baseball game When your son’s teammate is using an illegal bat in a Little League game, do you say anything? It’s complicated. Difference between USA Bats and USSSA Bats Having researched and bought about 20 bats for my kids, and havingContinue reading “Should You Out a Kid for Using an Illegal Bat?”
New USA Bats Reviews: Which One Should You Buy
The new USA bats are finally for sale. There is nothing that keeps a youth baseball parent up at night more than making sure his or her player has the right bat. Last year, during the Christmas sales on USA bats, when my older son was 10U (about to play up in 11U), I boughtContinue reading “New USA Bats Reviews: Which One Should You Buy”