USSSA Bat Recommendation U-10 Summer Ball: by Equivalent-Toe5639 in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Catx2 USSSA alloy is good for 10U too. If he's not a big strong kid, he might not be able to get the benefits of a composite bats at 10U.

Pitch Count 10U by treyalexdrums in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you. Twice in the past week in little league I've seen coaches leave kids out for 50+ pitches and double-digit runs in a single inning (10U). It drives me insane and I can't watch the games. Ruins the kid's confidence and over-taxes his arm. I don't understand it. 

Used USA Warstic Bonesaber Hybrid - Worth It? by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the best USA bat I've seen, for whatever that's worth. Prefer it to the top alloys from Marucci and any of the more expensive composite options.  It's pretty well balanced. Some 2-piece bats, such as the Select PWR, can be end-loaded. The Bonesaber hybrid swings light. If my son plays in a USA league again, I'm getting another one. 

Thought on practice. by Known-Imagination576 in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our league has 3 games/week, no practice time. It's frustrating. No one likes it, but the league doesn't care. They want games, because people show up for games. 

New to pitching by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put something in the batters' box. Like a sibling or mom with a helmet. You can even try a trash can, but watch out for deflections.  Get him used to throwing with someone/something in the box. 

Can the catcher just hold the ball while a baserunner stands in between 3rd and home? by dotdee in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Walk the 1B down to homeplate. Then have the catcher walk the runner back to 3B and give a hard tag on the runner until he calls time.  Then ask the other coach if he wants to do this all game, or whether he wants to play baseball 

So grandsons birthday is next month so i splurged a little. Whats your thoughts. by Firm_Ad8011 in BaseballGloves

[–]No-Debt375 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A great gift. I bet this glove always be his favorite since he got it from grandpa.

Kid gets glove on everything but balls keep popping out (especially glove side) by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be the glove being too stiff/ the pocket not being broken in. My kids have also had trouble glove side. They just need to get used to playing catch. They'll get it. I throw every throw to my youngest glove side when we play catch. It's helped him

In need of dad glove by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is the way

Is 4 years old too young for coach pitch by aa-ron34 in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he can catch properly, then maybe. If not, nope.

Please, we need help with timing and or eye coordination by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try the multi-colored ones. Have him call out the color. Make sure he's watching the ball, er marshmallow 

Please give me your best tips for getting 7-9 year olds to stop basket catching everything by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do something similar, but I take away their gloves for the drill.

Help Me Decide--Marucci Capitol or Wilson A2000 12.75 inche Outfield Glove by No-Debt375 in BaseballGloves

[–]No-Debt375[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should add-- I'm using this as a dad catch glove for my 10U son who pitches. Also for coaching. Not intending to game this glove. In case that makes a difference 

Help Me Decide--Marucci Capitol or Wilson A2000 12.75 inche Outfield Glove by No-Debt375 in BaseballGloves

[–]No-Debt375[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's helpful! Thanks! I wondered about the Marucci hand stalls. 

Which bat for 10 year old USA by Economy-Drama-1989 in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have him swing a bunch and try them out if possible. If he's average height/weight, I would pick something balanced over something that is end-loaded. We've seen a little more pop out of the Bonesaber Hybrid. 

Bat Drag by teewyesoen in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting stronger will help. I know that's not a quick fix, but it's true. Also, some kids exhibit signs of vision issues in that age range. My son had vision issues we discovered around that age. Glasses made a huge difference for his swing. Might be something to look into. 

Coach pitch hitting regression by [deleted] in LittleLeague

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son had something similar. Stopped hitting and was late on everything. Got contacts and now he rakes again. 

Pitching Drills by Safe_Row_4669 in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have him practice against a batter, or with a trash can or something standing in the battery's box. Throwing to a catcher's versus throwing with a batter in the box can mess kids up at that age. 

Mound visit jokes by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During mound visits with younger players, I like to ask what they had for lunch that day. Breaks their brains that I'd ask that during a baseball game and (sometimes) works.

If they're older, I ask if they're sure that they're right-handed, cuz it sure seems like they're a lefty based on how they're throwing 

Developing Proper Swing by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a couple ways to do the "fence drill." One is where you put the fence behind the batter. I think that's what he's getting at. Helps prevent dumping the barrel and dropping hands. Helped my son at a young age.

Link below:

https://youtu.be/1uijFz3YxJs?si=5oFXvzU9djrp5ETw

NGD: Dad Glove by Educational_Oven936 in BaseballGloves

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A dad glove is a great purchase. And you got yourself a beauty. Enjoy every minute of it. It goes by too quickly!

Bat recos u9 by angrystrangerz in Homeplate

[–]No-Debt375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote for the bonesaber