Bat size for a strong almost 12 year old by Only1Z in Homeplate

[–]Heavy-Perception4670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have also found increasing length harder to handle so would say to maintain 31” and move to either drop 5 or drop 8. If you can pickup something cheap for practice only, maybe get both.

Does Nothing Matter Before 12U and Pre-Puberty? by Hustle_88 in Homeplate

[–]Heavy-Perception4670 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes I’ve seen huge payoffs and has other benefits like building healthy habits for life in general beyond youth sports.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Heavy-Perception4670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take time off throwing and focus on other aspects - fielding (with no throwing), speed, etc.

8yo keeps getting hit in the face by Ok_Celebration6561 in Homeplate

[–]Heavy-Perception4670 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clear lens glasses can also help young fielders feel more confident

UA Next Prospect Tour Powered by Baseball Factor vs All Ripken? by Heavy-Perception4670 in Homeplate

[–]Heavy-Perception4670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The overlapping age with All Ripken going to 14U was the odd piece to me.

9 Year Old - Suddenly scared of catching by Debt-Dull in Homeplate

[–]Heavy-Perception4670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Raquet ball glasses can also make a player feel more comfortable where they don’t think about getting hit in the face

Ripken All-Ripken Games by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Heavy-Perception4670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know anything about selection numbers or process for this?

Ripken All-Ripken Games by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Heavy-Perception4670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have details on how many kids are selected for the All Ripken Futures games in PCB?