1) 10u Travel team scheduled more tourneys this year with an average drive of about 1-3 hours. More local when we were 9u. interested in any good tips to make the weekend more comfortable for player, his younger 5 yr old brother who we have (I mean didn't work out with grandma) to bring and us parents. For a few we will stay in hotels but for shorter drives probably do the round trip. I am poor planner so trying to get ahead. Ex:get up a little early have breakfast at home, pack cooler night before with relatively healthy snacks/food so I don't live at concession stnd/fast food. Maybe tailgate in comfort in between game. bring extra clean, dry socks or clothes for player depending on weather, plan for shifts in weather, first aid kit, ice....
2) Garage Soft Toss/Tee work:
thoughts on best JUGS type net to hit into?
Suggestion for heating (propane/plug-in)?
Good old concrete floor ok Or lay down all puprose carpet?
Total Control Weighted hitting balls - Like/Dislike? Or use 16" softballs?
Have seen more sophisticated garage set-ups. Plan on simple, cheaper way for a year or two and see if need upgrade then. It does look like a cool house project though.
Thanks in advance!