KEY TAKEAWAYSIn recreation youth baseball, most players are assigned using their current school gradeIn travel youth baseball, teams are formed via birth dates with a specific cutoff dateWHAT DOES IT MEAN "PLAYING UP" IN BASEBALL?Playing up is usually associated with recreation baseball.NOTE: I strongly believe that playing up in travel baseball is not … [Read more...] about Should you play down in youth baseball?
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Which is Better-Leather Baseball or Synthetic Baseball?
KEY TAKEAWAYSUnderstand the different types of materials used in making baseball coversKey items to be aware when buying baseballsTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionLeather ClassificationsHow to TellAdvantages and DisadvantagesSummaryInteresting FactsReference LinksFrequently Asked QuestionsINTRODUCTIONA baseball is made of three parts:Outer layer - leather … [Read more...] about Which is Better-Leather Baseball or Synthetic Baseball?
Comparing Rawlings 8U, 10U and 12U Baseballs
KEY TAKEAWAYSThere are real and subtle differences between age-specific baseballsBaseballs geared towards older kids are harder so it travels fasterINTRODUCTIONHave you wondered if all youth baseballs are pretty much the same and that manufacturers are taking advantage of parents and coaches by marketing them differently at inflated prices?I mean, they are all … [Read more...] about Comparing Rawlings 8U, 10U and 12U Baseballs
What is the difference between a rec team and travel team
This article was edited and re-published under a new post titled "What Are the Differences Between Recreation and Travel Baseball" (click here to go to the post) … [Read more...] about What is the difference between a rec team and travel team
Best Backyard Batting Cages – Top-Rated Hitting Cage Solutions
Key PointsHaving your own backyard batting cage is a great way to increase practice timeBatting cages come in various sizes to fit your spacing needsIf you are unsure about needing a backyard batting cage, you should read this post from the beginning. Otherwise, if you know you want to either buy or build one, go ahead and jump right to the Getting Started sectionMain … [Read more...] about Best Backyard Batting Cages – Top-Rated Hitting Cage Solutions