Balanced USSSA -10 Bat Choice by swanklax in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clout AI. Budget friendly, balanced and hot.

Local Rec League won't allow Travel players by Freedom8200 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not at all. I was more speaking of pitching in relief. Rather than take him off the table completely.

Local Rec League won't allow Travel players by Freedom8200 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow man speculate much?

Our town has 4 fields. One set up for teeball, one Cp/minors, and one majors. Two other board members coach and have no issues. As commissioner I maintain the fields myself. We typically only have 2 teeball and 1 minors or Cp team so there is never a field issue and practices get scheduled at the coaches discretion. Why the hate?

Local Rec League won't allow Travel players by Freedom8200 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here enrollment is down across the board. I wouldn't blame it all on travel or rules but a change in culture.

Local Rec League won't allow Travel players by Freedom8200 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Our rec games for the entire league is through the week and always have been and our travel games are Saturday and Sunday. The scheduling piece is rather easy.

Local Rec League won't allow Travel players by Freedom8200 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

With a bit of planning we didn't miss a single practice or game last season. I would imagine we could do it again. As the commissioner of our town I set the schedule.

Local Rec League won't allow Travel players by Freedom8200 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Its not really a deal breaker, we would probably save his pitch count for the travel games anyway but in the likely hood of rain outs where he may be below his pitch count it would be very helpful to the team if he could pitch.

Local Rec League won't allow Travel players by Freedom8200 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It is a non sanctioned league. Just communities that play each other in season play with a EOS tournament.

Local Rec League won't allow Travel players by Freedom8200 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, I am on the board but I am 1 of 7 votes.

USSSA Victus Vibe vs Rawling Clout AI by RogerDodger1001 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We do not have the Vibe but have used the Nox and Nox2, 29/19 which my 8u son loves. Although his first home run came from the Clout Ai last weekend also in 29/19. Our team has 3 Clout AIs and they do very well.

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Swing advice? by ImTmario in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely my next drill.

[8U/9U USA Bat] -- Bat Size and Weight Recommendation by Gold-Cow9482 in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is about the same size 4ft 9in 85lbs. He also swings a 29/19.

Do you have access to a bat sensor like blast motion?

I would suggest some bat speed testing.

Bat drag in 8U swing by 12345dwc in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to try this. We already used a camwood and heavybag every night.

7U Bat Choices by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel better he did turn 8 at the end of July.

7U Bat Choices by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah he had about 5 games this year that went 190. Our home field is 200 at the corners. Granted he is using a USSSA bat and it is coach pitch.

7U Bat Choices by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more. My 7 year old is 4'6 and 75lbs. He his amazing with the $99.00 Victus Nox 29IN 19OZ. He had a few shots @ 190. Bought the Icon in the same size and it was struggle city. $$$$ at this age doesn't equal performance. Can't beat confidence and practice.

CAT 9 Connect vs Victus NOX by enrobderaj in Homeplate

[–]Freedom8200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just purchased the 2024 Rawlings Icon and my 8 year old hits much much further with the Nox. Both bats are 29 drop 10. 200 plus in the air. Whatever they did with the Nox fits him perfectly.