RJM posted:Starting at 13u we told the kids we were preparing them for high school and high school age travel. Part of that was using a -3 bat. Our middle schools used NFHS rules. If you have to swing a -3 in middle school you will swing a -3 in travel. We were more interested in developing players than winning tournaments. But it's amazing how much you win when playing the game properly is the priority.
Could not agree more. Outstanding & unfortunately uncommon philosophy.