Choosing the proper softball glove size for a child is important. If you choose the wrong size it can affect how well the child plays the game, and even discourage her from wanting to play at all. It is not hard to properly fit a child's softball glove; just follow these tips. Choosi...
Play catch with your glove for about 20 minutes a day to help the oil soften the leather and form the “catcher’s pocket” in the palm of the glove. New baseball gloves have a tantalizing leather smell when you first get them. However, because they are new, the leather is very stiff...
Breaking in your baseball or softball glove can be difficult, especially if it’s brand new, and everyone seems to have their own “best way”. And while there isn’t just one way to do it, these methods have varying degrees of success, with some being more effective than others. Person...
I do use glove oil on my gloves, but SPARINGLY. And I only use a foam type in hopes that I can try and airiate the substance making so that doesn't cause the glove to become as heavy. I am by no means an expert so do not quote me on this. People say there are many cons ...
Care and treatment of your trusty old Baseball glove Now that summer is over many of you will be putting away your baseball & softball gloves until “spring training” next spring. Here is some advice on how to keep that glove in top shape and ready for next season Many types of treatmen...
This part allows the glove to close and open easily. Wrist Adjustment This part is an optional feature that lets you adjust, and is common in slow pitch softball, fastball, and youth baseball. It comes with D-ring fasteners, buckle systems, and hook-and-loop fasteners. ...
Petroff sort of stumbled into becoming a professional baseball glove technician. / Erick Rasco/SI So Petroff showed his own son how to cut out the busted lace and weave in the new one, pulling it tight but not too tight, “three-bears-just-right,” as he puts it. This was fun, he ...
and claiming her dad called her a “B*tch” and a “Sl*t” EVERYDAY. I would not tolerate this talk, although now, I wonder how much further Emma would gone if I had. Once Emma realized I was not going to listen to her talk that way about her dad, she accused her mother (me...
Baseball is one of America's most beloved and iconic sports out there. For those new to the game, the rules can seem confusing and complicated. But once you understand how to set up the field, how to play offense, and how to play defense,...
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