The rolled up socks is a great idea. I wish I would have started that way. Unfortunately, my 6 year old got hit in the face with a ball and is now afraid of catching it. I am doing everything I can to get him comfortable with a baseball again. I'm going to try the socks for a while. Thanks
I taught my middle son with a mask. I normally only see them on the girls playing softball. But he developed glove skills at the speed of light. I personally think they should mandate them for anybody under nine years old. The rate of growth would be much faster. And the injuries and trauma would be much less.
Great advice for beginners. Best I’ve heard. My wife has never played baseball, and she is a bit apprehensive because of being hit by a ball. I like the rolled up sock idea. It’s hard to determine her glove by youth age. She is 5’2” tall with small hands, so I’m thinking perhaps a 9” to 10” glove. All she wants to do is play catch, not playing in a game. What do you suggest, please. Thank you for the video.
Hi, I have a 10-year-old outfielder. What size do you recommend? 11.5? Also, how can I know it fits him correctly if the glove won't close until it's broken into? I loved your sock tracking drill thank you.
Yes 11.5” will be perfect for most outfielders that age. The break in process must be very deliberate. It’s not just using the glove for a period of time. The glove must be folded and beat repeatedly.
@2 The Point Well I had bought an 11" but it just seems small and just was curious if it got put back up on wrong rack. I didnt think to look to see if it said Tball. I saw the 11" and grabbed it. My son plays 2nd. I guess I may take it back and chack up on it. Thank though. I will be paying attention to this channel
My 6 year is doing the pitching machine now in little league single A. He has a teeball glove but i don't think thats good enough now. Would an 11 inchbe fine?
You can’t expect any glove, even a pro glove for an adult to close up. It takes time for the glove to break in. Get some leather conditioner, put a baseball inside, roll up the glove with fingers rolled up inside. Tie the glove closed for about a week, then flex the glove well. When I was a kid I would sit for hours throwing the ball into the glove. It takes time, so be patient. You can’t expect to use a glove properly right after purchase. Best to purchase one a few weeks before you know you will be needing it.
