Choosing the Best Youth Baseball Glove

[@richardgreene5119]

"You're little guy is going to be able to command the glove." This information is just what a father/grandfather needs to know in making the best youth selection. Excellent presentation by a committed 2 The Point father. Well done!

[@2Point]

Thanks, I’m always trying to make it easier for my fellow dads!

[@MachelTheDestroyer]

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.

[@brianm6679]

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

[@2Point]

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.

[@mattforsyth4878]

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.

[@graymonkevr132]

or you could use a regular baseball, if you have any. but yeah use that so they dont get hurt

[@brianparsell3312]

Great advice. Great video. We found the Mizuno gloves are the best youth gloves also.

[@ThatoneR211dude]

My son just ask me to play baseball, find your video very helpful. Thank you…

[@2Point]

You’re welcome. Glad it helped!

[@thomaslebon9324]

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

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

Great info!

[@asauce5678]

Thank you , this glove helped my son out with catching.

[@anthonybrighton1185]

First season as a baseball dad coming up, thank you for the info!

[@2Point]

You got it! Enjoy the season.

[@zulaadorjsuren6709]

Hi! Thank you for the useful tips! If you’re right handed,which glove should i choose? Is ‘Right hand throwing’ the one then?

[@2Point]

Yes right handed thrower

[@jessicaromero3968]

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.

[@2Point]

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.

[@GooniebearBroBro]

Very helpful

[@kelalamusic9258]

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.

[@2Point]

1) Balled Up Socks 2) Make it Fun …everything else will figure itself out

[@kelalamusic9258]

@@2Point thanks. I’m going to roll up some socks now. 😊

[@NRB_75]

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?

[@2Point]

You know that’s a good question. 11” would be big for Tball though.

[@NRB_75]

@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

[@Rotvic17]

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?

[@devsarathy7180]

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

[@pelehound]

great vid thx

[@Solesneakers16]

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

[@2Point]

11.5” for most 9yo players.

[@GamecockMenace]

It’s probably because the glove isn’t broken in at all. 😂😂😂 lol

[@kelalamusic9258]

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.

[@DirtNassty]

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!

[@robertgibson5475]

God I hope know one listens to this guy

[@2Point]

Why do you say that? My guess is you have no reason? Because people with something intelligent to say, usually will articulate.