What You Should Know Intro There are so many different pieces of equipment, manufacturers, models, etc., it can make your head spin. Because manufacturers mass produce products with as few size variations as possible to lower cost, it can be difficult to find the right piece of equipment for your child. In addition, the industry …
What You Should Know Introduction How hard can it be to buy a stick to swing? Well, researching and selecting that right baseball bat have grown quite complex since the days of playing stick ball. There are literally thousands of baseball bat models on the market in terms of lengths, weights and designs made from …
Key Takeaways Table of Contents Intro When your child turns 8 years old, most youth rec leagues allow full-time catchers in games. If you haven’t done so already, read my post Why Your Child Should Be a Catcher to understand why it can be critical in developing your child into a sound baseball player. One …
Takeaways Commotio cordis is the second leading cause of cardiac death in young athletes Although very rare, the potential fatal injury occurs mostly in young children playing baseball [1] [1] Biomechanical Analysis of Commotio Cordis in Children’s Baseball – A Computations Approach – Grant Dickey, et al (2021), The University of Western Ontario Introduction According …
Key Takeaways National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) is an independent and non-profit organization whose responsibility is to set standards for the equipment used in youth sports It’s sole mission is to enhance athletic safety through scientific research and the creation of performance standards for athletic development. Setting the Standard The National …
