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
Best Inexpensive Pitching Machine for Fielding Drills
Let me first start by saying that if your fungo (what is it? -LINK TBD) skill is very good, are in excellent shape and you are under the age of 50, you most likely do not need to read this post ;)On the contrary, if your fungo skills are average or god forbid below average, and your joints get stiff after practice, using a pitching machine is a VERY good idea!Nothing, I … [Read more...] about Best Inexpensive Pitching Machine for Fielding Drills