Thursday, April 7, 2011

How To Pick The Right Baseball Gear

By Erin Song


Baseball requires a variety of specialized gear depending on the position you play and the league type you're in. This is a game played by people of all ages and at many levels, and the regulations regarding equipment can differ quite a bit from one place to another. You must take all of this into consideration before getting equipment and we'll show you some basic guidelines here in this article.

Baseball shoes or cleats are an important part of your gear, as these will have a large impact on your speed, agility and ability to play your position effectively. These need to be comfortable. The conditions of baseball fields can vary a lot based on the weather and time of year, so you want shoes that are appropriate for a variety of conditions.

If you are serious about the game you can consider a custom made set. A glove, for example, is something that can be customized in many ways, from the type of leather, to the webbing, welting and color. You may want to go this route if you are experienced enough to know exactly what is best for you. Another item many players will want customized is their bats which can be made of wood or metal and vary in weight specs and logos they may want on it.

If you're serious about improving your hitting skills, a batting tee is something you may want to have. This is an extremely effective tool for practicing your swing, and it's used by players of all ages and levels. You only get to bat so many times during a game, or even during team practice, which is why it's so important to get in additional batting practice in your spare time. Your improvement in skill will make it worth your while to practice although it may seem tedious. You want your swing to be natural like in a real game so be sure to set up your tee correctly.

As you can see the right gear can make a huge difference in how well you play the game. You need comfortable well fitting gear to be at your best. For example, if your glove doesn't fit properly, it can cause you to make errors in the field. We've looked at some essential baseball gear in this article, but you want to make sure you have everything you need to reach your full potential.




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