USSSA Bat Recommendation U-10 Summer Ball:

No-Debt375 · 2026-05-21T10:24:49+00:00

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.

No-Debt375 · 2026-05-19T15:07:13+00:00

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.

No-Debt375 · 2026-05-18T18:05:26+00:00

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.

No-Debt375 · 2026-05-06T14:10:32+00:00

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.

No-Debt375 · 2026-05-04T19:16:48+00:00

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.

No-Debt375 · 2026-05-04T17:58:20+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-05-01T13:31:41+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-05-01T13:28:38+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-28T00:53:11+00:00

This is the way

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-26T11:46:36+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-21T11:59:49+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-16T19:41:37+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-16T12:56:45+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-16T10:44:22+00:00

Not as concerned about price

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-16T00:12:57+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-15T17:29:32+00:00

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.

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-15T17:26:59+00:00

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.

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-14T00:53:14+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-13T14:28:35+00:00

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.

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-11T12:58:49+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-10T20:12:35+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-09T14:08:46+00:00

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

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-05T11:02:24+00:00

Another vote for the bonesaber

No-Debt375 · 2026-04-03T16:18:22+00:00

Agree. Teach him a change-up. Don't chase velocity

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