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There are three standard barrel sizes for baseball bats: 2 1/4, 2 5/8, and 2 3/4 (full-size). The full-size barrels usually have a difference of 5 between their length and weight (conforming to rules set by many leagues and states regarding high school-aged players). Smaller bats should be selected with a difference of 8 or more between length and weight. For many young players, a 21 ounce bat that is 30 inches long is ideal.

Here is a rough guide for bat selection. It is simply a place to start and depends not only on the size of the player but the level of competition (better pitching may require a lighter bat). It is better to err on the light side rather than the heavy side. Today's power hitters in the major leagues use lighter bats than power hitters of yesterday.



3'-3'4" 3'5"-3'8" 3'9"-4' 4'1"-4'4" 4'5"-4'8" 4'9"-5' 5'1"-5'4" 5'5"-5'8" 5'9"-6' 6'1" +
UNDER 60 lbs. 26" 27" 28" 29" 29"
61-70 27" 27" 28" 29" 30" 30"
71-80 28" 28" 29" 30" 30" 31"
81-90 28" 29" 29" 30" 30" 31" 32"
91-100 28" 29" 30" 30" 31" 31" 32"
101-110 29" 29" 30" 30" 31" 31" 32"
111-120 29" 29" 30" 30" 31" 31" 32"
121-130 29" 30" 30" 30" 31" 32" 33" 33"
131-140 29" 30" 30" 31" 31" 32" 33" 33"
141-150 30" 30" 31" 31" 32" 33" 33"
151-160 30" 31" 31" 32" 32" 33" 33" 33"
161-170 31" 31" 32" 32" 33" 33" 34"
171-180 32" 33" 33" 34" 34"
180 lbs. + 33" 33" 34" 34"
 
 
 

The Golden Rules of Coaching

1. Be organized and have a purpose for every practice.

2. Teach players the fundamental skills, basic strengths and rules of the sport.

3. Explain the responsibilities of each position.

4. Be an integral part in helping players develop to their full potential.

5. Develop and maintain a program that treats all players fairly and equally.

6. Prepare players to know and anticipate the proper action once the ball is put into play.

7. Develop an attitude of respect from players towards manager, coaches, umpires, opponents, parents and fans.

8. Convince players that the atmosphere of practice carries over into games.

9. Include and inspire coaches and parents.

10. Measure your success by the players' improvement, their enthusiasm towards the game and their desire to continue learning and playing.

 
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