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As you walk into the Baseball Bats section of a sporting goods store, you look and see hundreds of them!! That is a common stressor. If you are anything like me, you are asking yourself, "Why is this so difficult?" At My-Youth-Baseball.com I want use my experience to give you some ideas on how to make choosing a youth bat easier on you and your youth player.
During my 32 years of baseball experience, I have been in MANY stores and accessed many baseball web sites to try and find the perfect bat for myself, my kid, or my team. There have been times where it has been really difficult. These difficulties were due to many different things... Price, bat length, barrel size, etc. Below are some simple steps to follow before purchasing a bat.
Know Your League's Bat Rules - As a coach, I have seen it too many times... A player comes to the first day of practice with a shiny new bat and asks me, the coach, if I like it. I then have to tell him I do like it, but it is ILLEGAL to use in our league. CHECK with your baseball organization on bat rules before purchasing!
Know What Size Bat You Are Looking For - Experience tells me this has been a problem on baseball teams for many years! On each team I have coached, there has been at least one kid with a bat that is way too BIG for him. A bat that is not sized correctly will lead to bad hitting mechanics and less success. Thankfully, Louisville Slugger has came up with a GREAT online tool that will help you determine what size bat is good for YOU! Take the time to check their online tool. It could save you time, frustration and money!
Know Your Budget - As a parent, I know we all live on a budget. As a coach, I know bats can get VERY expensive! Be realistic when deciding how much money you can spend on a bat. If your child plays on a very competitive traveling or high school team, you aren't going to get by with a $50 bat. On the other hand, if your child is playing tee-ball you won't need to spend $50 on a bat. Just take your time and think it through.
Research, Compare and Shop Around! - Once you know your league's bat rules, the correct bat size and your budget, then you can start shopping around for the best deal! Take your time... There are many very good bat companies out there. Most of them have quality products. Easton, Louisville Slugger, and DeMarini are some of the top baseball bat manufacturers. I have found that you will find better deals online. Look for closeout sales, discounts, etc.
Watch to following video before choosing your bat! - Pick a baseball bat by swinging it to see if it feels right or by gripping the top of the bat with one hand and the bottom with the other. Choose a bat with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Summary
If you follow these simple rules, purchasing Bats for young ballplayers can be simple, stress free and fun! Just take your time and have all your ducks in a row. You will find your perfect bat! Below, you will find links to different bat manufacturers. Click on them to check out the great deals you can find!
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