The first thing to address after purchasing a new baseball or softball bat is whether you actually need to break it in. If you have purchased a composite bat, the answer is yes. However, most aluminum bats do not require a break-in period and are hot straight out of the wrapper.To break in your composite bat, the process is almost effortless and should take no more than one hour.Use a Game BallWhen breaking in your new bat it is important to use a regulation ball that would be legal in a game situation. This will have the best effect on your bat and will prevent the bat from getting damaged by the ball.Rotate 1/4» After Each SwingDuring the break in process it is imperative that you rotate your bat a quarter of an inch after each swing. By rotating your bat after each swing you ensure the entire barrel of the bat is being broken in properly. This will allow the bat to perform its best when time to step up to the plate.Hit 150 balls at 50%When you first begin to break in your bat we rec...
