The T-Baller - Gloves do the work

The ball glove is extremely important. The basic T-ball glove at the local sports store is not even a real glove in my oppinion. These starter gloves can not be used in T-Ball. They are too soft to actaully hold onto the ball; hence it will bounce out every time. The up side is they can open and close it.
The key is to put them in a situation they can succeed in. Then watch them grow.

I suggest getting a real glove and the larger the better. Personally i found the 11 inch glove to be the best but your child still needs to be able to open and close it a little so they dont get discouraged. So you need to judge this yourself.

Here is an example of a smaller 9.5 inch glove that still has form to it and can catch a ball. Even if the child is not able to fully open and close the glove it is important for it to be usable.

Breaking in a glove takes time and you can always break it in for him if it is purchases before he needs to use it.

Her is an example of an 11 inch glove that a 6-7 year old could use. Even if it is only used for practice I suggest the investment. He will find the game much more enjoyable.

It will also give you time to help break it in. This size is large enough for some adults to wear... and stretch out.

The key is to get hima glove he can at least have open enough so the ball will go in it. Especially for practice at home make sure he uses the larger one so the ball will go in when you toss it gently. Durring a game he may only stop the ball but closing the mit will come with finger strenth. hand eye coordination is what makes or breaks weather or not he is having fun.

Here is a glove we have that does not work at all. It is a Walmart glove designed for T-ball but you can see and feel the leather is fake and does not have any strenth. The size says 9 inches but I have doubts. It makes for a discouraging game/practice.

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