by posted 05/16/2012
 
As children begin their sports careers, it's important to help them learn about their equipment, safety issues and to help them establish good habits.  One thing young players and even coaches may need help with is learning which size helmet to use and how to put them on properly. 

Helmets should be pulled down with the bill of the helmet even with the eyebrows and pushed all the way down on their heads much like a regular baseball cap.  When worn this way players drastically reduce the chance of being hit in the face, temple and forehead with a ball or bat.  They are also able to focus on running the bases rather than trying to keep the helmet on their head.  If the helmet is the right size and worn properly the ear pads help keep hair pulled back inside the helmet instead of in the players face.  This is especially beneficial for girls.  Players with smaller heads may need to wear a ball cap underneath the helmet but both the cap and the helmet need to be placed on the head correctly. 

If your child needs a larger helmet in order to fit properly, please see a board member so your team may get the proper equipment.  And please don't be afraid to speak to your coach before or after games or practices if you see a child not wearing helmets properly!

Thanks to Kris Johns for this information!
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by posted 05/03/2012
 
The Al Morrison Memorial Baseball Board of Directors approved the use of metal/alloy bats for the 2012 season.  There have been numerous questions about the bats.  Hopefully the following information will answer the most frequently asked questions about the bats in this transition year.  If you have additional questions please contact any Al Morrison Memorial Baseball Board member.

ALL BATS USED FOR LEAGUE GAMES WILL BE PROVIDED BY AL MORRISON MEMORIAL BASEBALL.  PLAYERS PERSONAL BATS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR USE IN LEAGUE GAMES.

Metal/alloy bats WILL NOT be used in Instructional or T-Ball Leagues for safety reasons. 

Future League will use - 10 bats with 26", 27" and  28" lengths and a 2-1/4" barrel.  All bats are USSSA certified.  One bat of each size will be placed in each dugout on Field #2.  The coaches of the teams playing the last game of the day are responsible for returning the bats to the concession stand.

Bronco League will use -7.5 to -8.5 bats with 27", 28" and 29" lengths and a 2-5/8" barrel.  All bats are USSSA certified.  One bat of each size will be placed in each dugout on the Bronco Field.  The coaches of the teams playing the last game of the day are responsible for returning the bats to the concession stand.

Koufax League will use -3 bats with 29", 30", 31" and 32" lengths and a 2-5/8" barrel.  All bats are USSSA certified.  One bat of each size will be placed in each dugout on the Koufax Field.  The coaches of the teams playing the last game of the day are responsible for returning the bats to the concession stand.

The weight, length and barrel sizes of the bats were determined by the recommendation of DHS Varsity Baseball Coach Sam Gallucci.







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by posted 04/02/2012
 

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