These are suggestions. Your coach can make adjustments based on what he thinks you will get out of the bat. The main purpose for using a weight-drop bat is to control the ball's flight path. The lower the number on the bat, the flatter it will be when it reaches the ball. This will help drive balls that other players might think are hit hard toward the opposite field. It also helps keep balls in the park by not sending them too far into the stands. With reduced-weight bats, there is no need for players to sacrifice power in order to obtain a more manageable ball. The typical youth baseball weight drop is between -8 and -10 pounds, depending on the player's age. Reducing the weight of the bat will allow the player to better control the ball in play.