As a coach/parent at the junior level - it is important to make sure that your younger players practices and plays with wood bats. This will aid in the growth of all young hitters. Once you get sawed off a couple times - it becomes very easy to realize why you need to hit the ball the other way and use the whole field. Hope you can find a bat from below - If you follow the links through, there are many more options.

• Rawlings Bats
• Easton Bats
• Louisville Bats
• Mizuno Bats
• Demarini Bats

As a player I grew up using an aluminum bat - this was the wrong way to go. Given the option - I would encourage all kids to use a wood bat when practicing, and only use an aluminum bat when in a competitive environment when allowed. Remember, we still need to make sure that the kids are having fun. Always keep it fun for the kids and limit the pressure you put on the little guys or girls. Believe me - they put enough pressure on themselves.

Important: As you shop online for bats, wood especially; it is important to remember a few quick terms and tips.

Kids 12 and Under - should be using bats 27 inches and smaller. It is also not to young to put a wood bat in their hands. If you want him/her to be a great hitter - than it is important to get them used to wood as early as possible.

High School Players - Depending on the strength and skill level should be using Youth Bats, preferrably Maple. There are some HS Players who can handle bigger bats or Adult Bats. But allot of kids try and swing a bat that is just to big for them. This can introduce many bad habits into a swing. Such as hitching or dropping of the hands. Casting or stiff front arm swing and dead pull hitting. All of these are as a result of trying to get everything started quickly. When your young player wants to swing a heavy bat - tell them that the on-deck circle is where you swing a heavy bat.

If you are looking to play at the next level; collegiately or pro - you better learn to swing wood. Yes, College is still metal but all the top players swing wood in practice. Practicing with Wood forces you to focus more on technique and less on swinging for the fences. Wood bats have a much smaller sweet spot - as a result the player is force to work harder to make solid contact. Bad habits brought on by Alluminum can cause long term flaws in a young players game. A great way to cut down on expenses; is to pick up a wood boa composite bat - these look and feel like wood bat have protective fibre glass coating over them. As kids practice so much, it is a terrific tool for them and great way to cut down on the number of bats you buy. Another option is to tape up a would bat with hockey tape. The bat won't break and your son or daughter will improve very quickly.

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