2011 ASA Rule Changes
For the 2011 baseball season, some pretty important rule changes have taken place in the ASA. Many of you already know about them, but for those who don’t, here’s what you need to know about for this 2011 season.
USSSA Anounces New Bat Standards
Heads up, USSSA softball players. On October 19th, the USSSA announced new bat safety standards that will be going into effect in 2011. Here’s part of the official press release explaining the changes:
Bat Safety Debate – Which side do you fall on?
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen a player stabbed by a metal or composite bat while running down the baseline. That’s not to say there aren’t dangers associated with those types of bats, too, but when all’s said and done, there really is no such thing as a “safe” bat.
New “50-70″ Pilot Program Introduced for Little League
Starting this 2010 seasons, Little League is adding a new “50 – 70″ Pilot program for children ages 12 – 13 years old. The goal of this program is to provide an intermediate field size and level of play for young teens.
