Choosing a Bat

 

 

Step1

Like the old saying goes, if you have the proper tool the work will go much easier. Well the same adage fits perfectly in the sports world as well.
Having the proper equipment, in this case a baseball bat, will make hitting the baseball that much easier. Not to mention your child will enjoy the game much more if they are having success at it.

Step2

Do not be overwhelmed by the selection when you go shopping for a bat for your child. It is not the same as when we played the game.
Youth baseball bats are much more complex than the baseball bats of the last 10, 15 or 20 years. Some leagues still allow the basic wood bats, most youth league players today are using aluminum or the newer composite baseball bats. Composite bats offer significantly more power and are much lighter for smaller players. A baseball bat's price can range from as low as $25 for a low end aluminum bat to over $250 for high end youth composite baseball bat.

Step3

When choosing a youth bat, make sure that the bat conforms to the rules of your league, as each league has different rules regarding bats.

When choosing a baseball bat several factors are going to come into play. You must consider the following: the level of play your child will be playing in, your child's size, cost you are willing to pay and of course, comfort.

Step4

Aluminum bats and the newer composite bats are preferred to wooden bats mainly because of they are lighter in weight and will last longer. The Aluminum and Composite bats will also give the ball a little more pop in addition to being more durable.

In general a lighter bats is preferred to heavier bats. The lighter bat will allow the batter to generate higher bat speed.
Keep in mind there are restrictions about bat weights and DROPS at almost every level of baseball.

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