Rita and I have been internet "friends" for many many years on various boards. She's caught me in muisunderstandings also.

What we both want to do is make sure everyone understands the rules.

In this case there was an implication that the LL Junior rules were the overall LL rules while in fact the LL bat rules vary by level. We should always make an effort to get things straightned out so the lurkers don't go away with a misunderstanding. It'll save some future grief at a game somewhere.

EXACTLY!

Rita

Check the FED rule book, I was thinking 36" was the maximum length of a one piece wood bat.

Correct as per 1-3-3.

Length is NOT a ratio.

Of course, neither is the restriction. –3 is a differential, not a ratio. :)

I know, and when they say way to rake it, it doesn't mean they batted with a rake. (or fixed the field for that matter either).

Years ago I had a maple bat that was a 35-29. You don't see that everyday. That little extra weight toward the end gave it some good pop at a very light weight. Less weight=more bat speed. The best of both worlds.

There's no differential limit for wood bats because they tend to limit themselves. A bat that's too long and too light (less than –3) is likely to break, which is not an advantage for the batter.

Correct. Sometimes the bat maker will come across a one of a kind billet.

Not the house itself. It's an inanimate object and doesn't eat anything - or scare them away for that matter. :D

LL coaches read the rules? Fat chance, lol! :D