Thursday, June 9, 2011

How To Get The Best Baseball Gear

By Bill Heath


When you play baseball, it's essential to have gear that's right for you, or you won't be able to play your best. You will need to consider several factors, like the position you play, your age, and size when buying your equipment. You should also consider you budget as well as how much you're willing to invest in your gear. The following guidelines will help you choose the appropriate baseball equipment.

The baseball glove is one of the most fundamental pieces of equipment you'll need. The kind of glove you get will depend on the position you play in the field, of course. If you play first base, you need a special type of glove that's larger than average, without separations for the fingers, so you can easily catch and scoop up balls thrown at you from a variety of angles. Outfielder's gloves, on the other hand, are long, so that you can catch fly balls that you have to chase. In order to hide the style of pitch from the batter, pitchers use a glove with closed webbing. Catchers need wide gloves with extra padding, as they have to withstand the impact of fastballs and other pitches for the whole game.

Batting gloves can help you improve your grip as well as absorb the impact when you connect with the ball when batting. Gloves also protect your hands from blisters and calluses which can be quite painful over time. Having a firm grip gives you a big advantage when swinging the bat. When buying a pair of batting gloves, you want to make sure they don't fit too tight. Batting gloves may not be considered essential but they can make a big difference in your hitting performance.

If you play on a team, an equipment bag is something you should get. This helps you carry around all your gear efficiently and not lose track of anything. Your preference will dictate the type of bag you get although sometimes there is a standard bag for all members of a team. Some players today prefer baggage type carriers that have wheels, while others like backpacks or duffel bags. The important thing is that you get a bag that's large enough to carry all your gear and that's well made and waterproof, so everything stays dry.

Having the right baseball gear can bring out the best in your game. Your equipment should fit well and serve its purpose so you can concentrate on the game and not your gear. So it's important to do your research and find the gear that's suitable for you and the position you play.




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