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.
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.
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?
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.
@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
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.
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Great advice. Great video. We found the Mizuno gloves are the best youth gloves also.
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.
Thanks! I wish I had seen this before singing my kiddo up so I would have more time, but I’m excited to help my kid now.
I've been using a tennis ball but a balled up sock is a great recommendation too for getting them used to catching and throwing.
or you could use a regular baseball, if you have any. but yeah use that so they dont get hurt
Thank you , this glove helped my son out with catching.
w video im looking to start playing baseball im 13 right now im not scared of the ball but i am a beginner and i wanted to ask you if you had any tips
Very helpful
Hello Sir. Regarding the Mizuno power close. Is it good for a smaller 12 year old? Or is it more for 9-11? My son plays the infield
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.
Hi! Thank you for the useful tips! If you’re right handed,which glove should i choose? Is ‘Right hand throwing’ the one then?
Yes right handed thrower
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?
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.
1) Balled Up Socks
2) Make it Fun
…everything else will figure itself out
@@2Point thanks. I’m going to roll up some socks now. 😊
Hey man whats going on.
Without looking how do you know the difference between an 11" Tball glove compared to a youth middle infield glove?
You know that’s a good question.
11” would be big for Tball though.
@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
great vid thx
God I hope know one listens to this guy
my 9 year old is starting Baseball. went to Walmart. he couldn't close his hand with any glove there. what size do you think is good for a 9 year old
11.5” for most 9yo players.
It’s probably because the glove isn’t broken in at all. 😂😂😂 lol
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.
Go get a good glove from dicks... They will break it in for you when you buy it... All gloves are stiff until they get used and break in!