By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
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A mistake here could turn your potential Big Leaguer into a literature professor. Scary. Better to do a little research and get the correct glove. Gloves made from synthetic material are cheaper than leather ones and, although not as durable, can be a good starter mitt.
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tmbrguy said
on 11/13/2007 -Keeping the gloves small is always preferred as it allows the player to manipulate the glove not adjust to it.
-Glove oil should be used sparingly, you would not rub 1/2" of vaseline on your skin, so there is no reason to soak an animal skin.
-For glove break in, make sure to crease the glove before binding in a baseball overnight. The ball only trick will only develop about 40% of the available pocket and result in flap-jack performance which leads to the ball popping out.
-Open web gloves are best for younger players as they can see through the webbing and keep their eye on the ball longer.