How to Choose a Softball Glove

A softball glove is the player's best friend in the field. With the right glove, you can field more balls and get the ball out of the glove easily for a quick throw. It is important to choose the right style, size and type of softball glove so that you can reach your full potential on the diamond.

Instructions

1. Choose the size of the softball glove based on the position that you most frequently play. Outfielders need larger gloves and should choose one 12.5 inches long or larger. Infielders are better off with smaller gloves to get the ball out quickly. They should choose an 11 to 12.5 inch model.

2. Pick a material of construction. There are 3 choices: leather, treated leather and synthetic materials. Leather gloves offer the most durability and comfort. Treated leather is softer and easier to break-in. Synthetic material gloves are lighter, less expensive and are a good choice for a younger player.

3. Try on several different styles of softball gloves. The different styles include open or closed back, deep or shallow pocket, different webbing styles and wrist adjustments. It comes down to personal preference so let the player decide what style they like.

4. Break in your softball glove to get optimum use out of it.