Baseball

For an infielder in baseball or softball, one of the toughest plays to make is to field a hard-hit one-hop ground ball. On one-hoppers not hit directly at you, you will have to react quickly to...

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Finding the right baseball bat and glove is an integral part of playing the game of baseball. Having an incorrect fitting of either one will hamper your ability to play the game at a high level. ...

Playing first base in baseball or softball might seem simple, but there are proper techniques to ensure safety and success. Catching the ball and making the putout are the primary duties of a...

There are many different ways to break in a baseball glove. Some recommend putting a baseball glove in a microwave oven for 45 seconds. Others will have you rub glove oil in it. You can also soak...

Wilson catcher's gloves are among the industry's easiest gloves to use for catchers. Wilson has been making baseball gloves of all types for decades and its reputation is quite solid. When it...

When you first pick up a brand new baseball catcher's mitt, you will notice how stiff and difficult it is to squeeze and catch a ball. However, with a bit of use and proper care, your new mitt...

Baseball is a sunshine sport, but sooner or later your glove is going to get wet. A light rain won't harm the leather, but a thorough soaking can remove protective oils, ruin the leather, and...

For many softball players their equipment is their treasure, especially the glove that they field with. There is something to be said for the feel of a well-worn softball glove. Unfortunately,...

When you first buy a new Mizuno glove, it is very hard to use and needs to be broken in. Breaking in a brand new glove is by no means difficult and, depending on how you decide to break it in, can...

Whether it's when you're breaking in a new baseball glove or putting your old reliable glove away for the off-season, it's important to properly care for your baseball glove. Proper treatment of...

Most baseball gloves are measured from the highest point of the glove (the point of the index finger, usually) down to the heel of the glove. Technically, a catcher's mitt has no separate...

Baseball gloves can be rather costly, and once you have one properly broken in, it might be hard to replace it if it becomes broken or damaged. Instead, repair it yourself at home with a few...

There are many methods people use when they are breaking in their new baseball glove. Anyone from Derek Jeter to a dad playing catch with his son will have a different approach. No matter what...

Preparing a catcher's mitt for game action takes time. A catcher's mitt has to be strong enough and provide enough protection to catch 100-miles-per-hour fastballs. It also has to be flexible...

The Gold Glove Award is the highest honor the American League and National League hand out for defensive play. Sportswriters who cover Major League Baseball vote on the awards based on the plays...

Getting a new baseball mitt can be exciting, but you'll need to break it in well before getting the best use out of it. There are several different methods you can follow in order to successfully...

New baseball gloves are sturdy, free of cracks and have no worn spots on the inside to chafe your fingers. They are also stiff and difficult to maneuver with your hand. This stiffness makes it...

For as long as there have been baseball gloves there have been "sure fire" ways to break those gloves in. Whether it's mink oil, shaving cream or any other secret trick, the goal remains the same:...

There may not necessarily be a home run every baseball game, but if you go to enough games, you are bound to see at least one. There is no absolute guarantee you will catch a home run ball, there...

A new leather baseball mitt is very stiff, causing problems when the player tries to use his hand to close the glove around the ball. The more flexible and workable a leather glove is, the easier...

Wearing a batting glove will help a baseball player maintain a proper grip on the bat. A good glove also will reduce the amount of shock that is created when the bat hits the baseball. There are...

Baseball has been America's Pastime for over a century. There are seemingly insignificant aspects of a game that effect outcomes. For instance, the size of the bat and glove can amplify a...

Breaking in a baseball mitt is essential for proper use. If your glove is not broken in, you will not be able to use your glove to its full potential. There are many ways to break in a baseball...

Breaking in a baseball game is a right of passage. When a youngster gets his first baseball glove, he will notice that is stiff and hard to move. He's worried that he won't be able to catch...

Fielding a ground ball can be one of the trickiest tasks in baseball. The ball can take funny hops on the infield, and the speed and trajectory can be difficult to judge. If you want to improve...

So you've got yourself a new baseball mitt and you are eager to get playing. The most important thing you should do before taking your mitt to the ball field is to break it in properly. While...

A baseball mitt is part of a player's identity. Whether the player is a child involved in little league, a high school player or a professional player, the mitt is not just a tool of the trade. It...

The outfielder in baseball and softball typically has a strong arm, an ability to catch the ball and various levels of speed depending on what position she plays. Outfield play is much more than...

A leather baseball glove should be broken in with glove oil and the impact of a ball being repeatedly thrown into the glove. Find out how to wrap a leather glove in a rubber band to shape a...

An infielder's glove in baseball can be broken in with glove oil that softens up the leather, as well as with a rubber band that can be wrapped around the closed glove. Prevent wrinkles from...

Pitching a baseball is not difficult to learn but hard to master. Some great pitchers that have played in the bigs include Pedro Martinez, Tom Seaver and Roger Clemens. You can look to these...

In baseball, not missing a fly ball can be one important defensive skill that is taken for granted. It is not easy to do and many games are won and lost from people not missing fly balls in...

This is an easy way to soften and prep a baseball glove (mitt). If you treat the leather properly it will fit snug and work for years to come for you.

Playing in the infield in baseball or softball is a demanding task, no matter which of the six positions (including pitcher) a player occupies. Of course, some positions (shortstop, catcher) are...

A pitchback is a net that is used to rebound baseballs back at you when you throw one. Depending on how you throw the baseball, the pitchback will bounce it back to you a certain way. I'll teach...

Having a flexible baseball glove can be a key part of playing good defense. A glove breaks in over time through natural wear and tear, but you can also apply Vaseline to speed the process. With a...

Over the many years of baseball, the glove has evolved and has had many styles. It started as a hand glove with the tips removed. Later, it had a thumb with two finger slots separated by a web...

Just started playing baseball? Trying to get better at throwing? Coaching young players? Then this article can help you figure out/teach how to throw accurately. It can be as easy as 1,2,3!

Few things are as important to a baseball player as his glove. Breaking in a glove can be a painstakingly slow process, so once your glove is perfect, you need to take care of it. Even a...

One of the most bittersweet moments for a baseball player is buying a new glove. There is an excitement about finally getting a new, top-of-the-line baseball mitt, but then there is also the...

Shopping for a new glove can be very exciting. For many baseball fans, the feel and smell of new leather is as much a part of spring as blooming flowers and singing birds. But what good is a nice,...

New baseball gloves seem to come only halfway ready for use when you buy them -- they're stiff and not very malleable. This can make them extremely difficult to catch a ball with, and when the...

A baseball glove needs to be re-laced if one of the leather pieces has somehow broken through. Re-lace a baseball glove by using a needle and leather string with tips from a baseball instructor in...

When restringing a baseball or softball glove, a needle is used to thread the leather string like any needle and thread. Restring a baseball or softball glove and remember to retrace the stitches...

In order to break in a baseball glove, the leather needs to be softened with treatment oil, and should have a ball pounded into it repeatedly. Break in a new baseball glove and avoid developing a...

Baseball glove sizes are calculated by measuring the base of the glove to the tips of the fingers. Figure out the right size baseball glove with tips from a professional baseball instructor in...

When buying a child a baseball glove or mitt, the first priority is that it fits properly. Buy a child's first baseball glove with tips from a former professional baseball player in this free...

Leather baseball gloves or mitts can be broken in with shaving cream or baby lotion. Break in a leather baseball glove with tips from a former minor league baseball player in this free video on...

Spring is here! With the advent of the warmer weather, it's off to the garage to dig out my old baseball glove. I was disappointed to find mine had a few broken laces on it. The leather laces tend...