Sunday, May 20, 2012

Tips For Picking The Perfect Baseball Gear

By Jennifer Bowers


Depending on your position and league type there can be a vast array of gear choices. This is one of those games that any age can play at varying levels that require regulation gear that can differ 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.

Cleats are the first thing to consider since they will affect your speed, agility and ability to effectively hold your position. You'll want cleats that are not only comfortable but also offer maximum traction. Baseball fields vary depending on weather and time of year so you need an all weather shoe that can handle these varying conditions.

Depending on how serious you are about the game, you may want custom baseball gear. You can get customized gloves in a variety of colors, leather types, webbings and weltings. If you have been playing for a while you probably know just what works best for you making this a good thing to consider. Bats are next on the list, you can choose size, construction material (wood or metal), even weight specs and logos if any.

If you are really serious about improving your skills as a hitter consider a batting tee. This piece of equipment is great for any age player wanting to improve swing and hit skills. 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. While it may seem tedious to practice your swing over and over, this is one of the most essential skills in baseball, so it's something worth putting some effort into. 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. To be at your best, you have to be comfortable and have equipment that fits properly and is well suited for your position. For example, if your glove doesn't fit properly, it can cause you to make errors in the field. If you want to reach your full potential it's important that you have what you need such as what we've looked at here in this article.




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