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A Brief History Of Baseball
A Short Baseball History
The game of baseball is said to have begun in the early 19th century, but that's just half the truth. The game was played much before but the first baseball clubs were formed around that time. An Englishman named...
Changing Landscape of the NHL
Changing Landscape of the NHL
The changing face of the NHL is very prominent as the first regular season play begins for the 2005-2006 season. Big named players have left big named teams for the previously has-been doorstops of the NHL. It is...
Gamers in the Game
Sometimes at night, while I sleep, I dream that I am the point guard on Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. Other nights, I bat cleanup for the Chicago White Sox. If that isn’t busy enough, I still often find time to quarterback Jimmy Johnson’s...
Hockey Rules in Real Life
"I went to the fights the other night...and a hockey game broke out."
--Rodney Dangerfield.
Every hockey fan has heard of Todd Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi plays for the Vancouver Canucks. Make that "fights" for the Vancouver Canucks. Make that...
Unusual Pitching Statistics
Back By Popular Demand Come and See Those Interesting Baseball Stats For some people this is Baseball Fantasy For some people this is Baseball Memorabilia For me it is joy and amazement. I love perusing baseball stats. Walter Johnson - One...
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Baseball Gloves!
Baseball Gloves!
If you play baseball or softball, you need a good, dependable baseball glove. The right baseball glove can make the difference in your game.
Below are some suggestions for finding the right baseball glove:
How To Buy A Baseball Glove from:
http://thelefthand.com/baseballgloves.html
Gloves, like the hands they fit, come in a variety of sizes. Baseball and softball gloves also are geared to fit both the position you play and the level of your game. Keep these factors in mind when you decide which style, size, features and materials best suit your game.
Determine the glove that best suits your fielding position
Catcher
First base
Infield
Outfield
Softball
Find the features that fit your game
Construction
Materials
Suit the glove to your ability
Fit the glove to your hand
Determine the glove that best suits your fielding position.
Gloves are made to better help you field your position. A key element in determining the size mitt you buy is the position you play in the field.
Catcher
A fingerless mitt (it does not have individual fingers)
Has heavy padding to reduce the sting from the pitcher's throw
Reinforced to withstand the
heavy use throughout a game.
First base
Also resembles a mitten, but has less padding than the catcher's mitt
It is longer to help the first baseman field throws from infielders
A shallow pocket allows the first baseman to quickly retrieve the ball from the mitt.
Infield
A five-fingered glove with a shallow pocket
A youth size is between 9 - 11 inches
Adults 10 1/2 to 11 1/2 inch is the typical baseball size
Softball infielder gloves have a deeper pocket to accept the bigger ball
Second basemen need a smaller glove to help make those quick throws while still having control shortstops use something in the middle for grounders and quick throws Third basemen need a larger glove.
Outfield
Usually sized at 12 to12 1/2-inches for adults, about 11 inches for children. A deeper pocket to handle balls hit high in the air
Longer length to give as much reach as possible.
If you plan to play several positions, find a glove that provides the most control for a variety of outfield positions.
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