Lots of older players swing a 33, there's no reason to add an inch if the hitter is comfortable and does well with a 33Lots of young players under 14u swing 33's.
Not surprised to consider older more developed athletes add an 1" inch.
Lots of older players swing a 33, there's no reason to add an inch if the hitter is comfortable and does well with a 33Lots of young players under 14u swing 33's.
Not surprised to consider older more developed athletes add an 1" inch.
Yes.Lots of older players swing a 33, there's no reason to add an inch if the hitter is comfortable and does well with a 33
My 15 yo DD went to a D3 camp this summer, she's 5"3 and uses a 33, the coach told her she recommends they all use 34s.Interesting to see if other posts follow with comments of other programs doing this.
In my opinion, good pitching exposes the players who shouldn’t be doing this.Yes.
The point is
even a 13 year old can swing a 33".
Then they grow bigger, stronger, more capable...at some point perhaps they grow out of that.
Interesting to see if other posts follow with comments of other programs doing this.
Some 13 year olds swing a 31/20. It's dumb to standardize bat size, each person is different. We see it at the highest levels, not all MLB players swing the same bat size.Yes.
The point is
even a 13 year old can swing a 33".
Then they grow bigger, stronger, more capable...at some point perhaps they grow out of that.
Interesting to see if other posts follow with comments of other programs doing this.
Reminder... i never said i was in agreement with the standard-ize 34".Some 13 year olds swing a 31/20. It's dumb to standardize bat size, each person is different. We see it at the highest levels, not all MLB players swing the same bat size.
Sports equipment's comes in different shapes and sizes for a reason. Some sports equipment are even customized to the athletes preference, stick flex, blade curve etc in hockey. Taking away the ability for an athlete to choose the equipment they are more confident and comfortable with and mandating everybody needs to swing a 34 inch bat is silly. And choking up is not a resolution, I hated choking up, I am sure there are many others who feel the same way. Confidence is a major major attribute in any sport, take away the equipment they have confidence in can have a big impact.Reminder... i never said i was in agreement with the standard-ize 34".
Agree people are different.
However
Bats are super light.
Why not?
Are mechanics a factor in your thinking?
There are other things to consider about why a coach made whatever decision they did.
How about reasons.
Maybe they are all 5'7 or taller
(or does that matter to bat length?)- not imo
Its Easy to choke up a little.
my impression mechanics will make a big difference on approach. Which changes there could be far more critical than a longer bat.
That said Maybe they made adjustments there...and this will compliment that.
*i commented befor really dont like anyone telling me what equipment to use...
However this 1" longer topic is not a huge issue imo.
That said
If i used a 33"
Would rather someone hand me a 34"
NOT a 32"
Make too big a deal about something that can easily be resolved choke up.
How about
Try what the coach is asking you to do and see what happens!