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Dunwoody Mustangs
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 Posted - 08/08/2012 : 13:18:36
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Does anyone know the bats rules for USSSA 13U?
Can you use composite bats with the USSSA stamp?
Is there a max drop they can use?
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Canton Chargers
885 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2012 : 14:58:25
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| Last year the kids could use a drop 10 at 13 in travel, as long as the stamp was there for bbcor or USSSA. At 14, they were to use a drop 5 and then drop 3 in high school or 15 years old. Some leagues are different, but that is pretty much the norm from what I have seen. Composites are fine. |
Edited by - Canton Chargers on 08/08/2012 15:52:46 |
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dgersh22
169 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2012 : 15:26:47
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| USSSA at age 14 you can use any weight bat that you want as long as it has the stamp or is BBCOR. It amazes me that they will let a 14 year old swing a drop 10. |
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RACGOFAR
208 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2012 : 17:08:58
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As far as the drop to use, I don't believe the USSSA rules have drop limitations at all except for BBCOR bats.
http://files.leagueathletics.com/Images/Club/9192/USSSA%20BAT%20RULE%20CHANGE.pdf
As a practical matter, the 7th grade 13u kids can use something bigger than a drop 3 or 5 because they have basically two springs left to transition to the the BBCOR drop 3 in HS. The 8th grade 13U kids probably should try to use at least a drop 5 or drop 3, and if using drop 5, they would have the summer and the fall before 9th grade to transition to drop 3 BBCOR.
For 15U and up in USSSA the bat has to be BBCOR, USSSA stamped and no lighter than drop 3. The other thing USSSA has done is tie the bat standard to those bats sanctioned by NHSF. So if The NHSF has banned a bat, its banned in USSSA too, even if its BBCOR, drop 3 and has the stamp on it. Confused even more, unsure what to buy? Then use wood. Its good for all play. |
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in_the_know
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Posted - 08/08/2012 : 18:11:43
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Nothing changes from 12u to 13u with respect to the bats.
Triple Crown - At 14u max drop allowed is -5, at 15 & older, BBCOR
USSSA - At 14u no drop requirements so long as it has the USSSA stamp (yes, they can use 2-1/4 drop 12). At 15 & older, BBCOR |
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bball2008
100 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2012 : 22:17:33
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Originally posted by in_the_know
Nothing changes from 12u to 13u with respect to the bats.
Triple Crown - At 14u max drop allowed is -5, at 15 & older, BBCOR
USSSA - At 14u no drop requirements so long as it has the USSSA stamp (yes, they can use 2-1/4 drop 12). At 15 & older, BBCOR
No way a true coach allows their kids to use a skinny barrel in 13u even if it's within the rules. I really hope we've seen the last of that ridiculous red easton bat |
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rippit
667 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2012 : 06:41:07
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Originally posted by bball2008
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Originally posted by in_the_know
Nothing changes from 12u to 13u with respect to the bats.
Triple Crown - At 14u max drop allowed is -5, at 15 & older, BBCOR
USSSA - At 14u no drop requirements so long as it has the USSSA stamp (yes, they can use 2-1/4 drop 12). At 15 & older, BBCOR
No way a true coach allows their kids to use a skinny barrel in 13u even if it's within the rules. I really hope we've seen the last of that ridiculous red easton bat
Right......because as we've discovered on this forum ALL coaches ALWAYS do what the best thing is for the players (said no one ever). |
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Baseball
111 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2012 : 07:16:08
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| I have that 31/21 Easton Red Stealth XL like new. Son used once last year and did not like it. Let me know if anyone is interested in it. |
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Baseballready22
107 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2012 : 12:37:21
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| @Baseball....I'm interested. |
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Angels Coach
6 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2012 : 13:36:56
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| How much are you selling it for? email me at pm827@bellsouth.net |
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13U USSSA Bat Rules
