Can this be used for youth baseball?
860246
The frame is large enough to stop a softball but I believe the smaller baseball will pass through the Grid.
860247
I am the catcher on a softball team and haven't had a problem at this point in time. However, baseball is different. The balls are smaller and the holes on the mask are larger. You might want to shop around for a youth baseball face mask.
860248
I was just told from a local vendor that it can be used for baseball and sold lots to youth baseballers.. I will see one soon and report back.I looked at the specs for the mask and for the eye opening, it's smaller than a baseball so that area should be good. I have to confirm on the two cheek areas. I'm suppressed not baseballers used this...all brave souls out there.
860249
I would not use it for baseball, the openings are to wide. This particular mask was built for softball. I'm sure they make a face guard for baseball.
860250
No, i do not believe it would be of much help in baseball due to the gaps in,the bars.
860251
No, it is not designed for baseball. The openings are designed for the larger size of a softball.
860252
I really appreciate your responses.Funny thing is, I don't recall seeing anywhere on the RIP-IT site that says "Not For Baseball", "Do Not Use for Baseball", etc. I thought I saw a team in our rec league with this model, but I not sure. Also, all other "baseball" mask don't seem as good/non-obstructive as this one.
860253
I'm not sure. I've never seen an baseball players wearing them. I don't see why a boy couldn't wear one though.
860254
Ok, I have the final answer to my own question. The YOUTH mask can be used for baseball. I tried shoving a baseball through the openings and a baseball can't fit. However, I tried shoving a baseball through the ADULT mask and a baseball will slide through with relative ease so if a baseball is hit between the openings, it CAN go through. I wouldn't use the adult size for baseball. Seems like an awesome mask. I tried wearing the adult mask and the cage feels so unobstructive that it feels like a softball can whack my face.Thanks!!
1813413
This will be our second season using the Accubat and our players are a mix of 13 and 14 year olds. You can definitely hit a baseball further with a regular bat but this product is very effective for medium and short-range fly balls. It takes some practice to get your range down but once you figure it out you should do fine with it.
1458558
Yes I used it for my sons t-ball team and I also used it for my softball team. It worked really well and is very durable
312026
I use it for my little leaguer who is 12 now. It works great if you are behind the plate or behind the pitcher(hard to get this seat except in bullpen).
2150968
My son-in-law used this for when coaching youth league baseball so I asked him and he said softballs would be no problem. I know it is built sturdy. Hope this helps. I do know that when he used this, the fielders (10 to 12 yr olds) had to get used to not hearing the bat hitting the ball.
427942
Yes, it should. I actually use it when I catch for my boys - I sit on a bucket of balls and have it down on the ground in front of me...but it should be just fine behind the catcher raised up to be able to track the ball.
1281025
I use it for my son. He's 6 now. Purchased it as he graduated from tball to little league. So that was when he was 4. And will continue to use.. buying a back net proved to be the best partner with the pitcher.
60645
My 6 year old hits it. I would say as early as they can understand how to swing bat properly. Also will depend on how tall. I put it on the shortest height for my six year old. It is like a ball high in the strike zone for him so it's not the ideal down the middle height but it works.
2012198
My kids use it for football (baseball too) and it works well but best if you hit the tighter woven area in the middle. If you are looking for something purely for football or baseball for that matter, I would buy a different net with tighter weaving but this one is good for multi-use
246724
I think your son will love it. I have used it with my 11 and 14yr old sons for a year now. They are both good hitters, and we have a blast. We use the faster balls and they come in at a challenging pace. they are generally strikes, but not always.
55537
Yes it can be used for baseball.. a 32 would be medium but borderline large after washed and dried.
1159896
As in field hockey? I don't know how large they are compared to a baseball. If they're the same size then I suppose it would work. But it is intended to be at an angle and to cause pop flies, it doesn't sound like a field hockey type of play.
938794
You can. It's a smaller strike zone area. The pitcher will really have to concentrate on hitting his spots or you will be chasing lots of balls down.
2180713
It will fit a youth and nothing will stop your teeth getting knocked out by a baseball if the ball is hit hard enough. It will be better than nothing at all.
1291786
I bought it for my grandson and he uses it but I don't know if it will throw a breaking pitch. I'll see what I can find out.
938795
I guess you could to a point. Depending on how fast you pitch that ball in it would come flying back out. I would say more useful in throwing and catching at different angles to improve hand, eye, ball coordination. If someone is closer to catch the ball to assist instead of the pitcher that would be best.
1142678
I don'y know that a portable baseball hoop will work depending on how old your child is. If they are young and won't be hitting it hard it might. An older shild will hit it too hard for that. We had to sink a fence pole into the ground to keep it from moving all around. My son really benefited from it though! Good luck!