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What is the difference between a glove and a mitt in softball?
Gloves are used by for Fielders - Pitchers, Infielders, Outfielders because they have fingers like a glove. Mitts are used by Catchers and First Baseman positions because they don't have fingers, like mittens. The Coach - www.thecoachreviews.com Information, Reviews and Rankings for over 50 Fastpitch Softball Gloves
When was the softball glove invented?
The softball glove was invented in the 1920's.
In softball can a pitcher use a first base glove?
You could technically, but a softball would not fit in a baseball glove. The slit in a baseball glove is a lot smaller than the opening in a softball catcher's mitt. It would be very hard to actually catch the ball with a baseball catcher's mitt
What kind of glove does Brandon Phillips use?
He uses a Wilson A2K 11 1/4 Infielders Glove.
Can you use a softball glove for baseball?
A baseball outfielder glove is usually 12 1/2 to 12 3/4 inches from the tip of the index finger to the heel of the glove. A softball outfielder glove is usually 13 1/2 to 14 inches from the tip of the index finger to the heel of the glove. Since a softball is larger than a baseball, a softball glove will be larger than a baseball glove. However, this doesn't mean that you can't use a baseball glove for playing softball. It just means that you will have less margin of error when catching the softball because of the smaller pocket a baseball glove has.
Is the rawlings longhorn fastback dark brown series glove a softball glove?
No, the glove is intended for baseball, by fielders and pitchers who want a little longer glove for scooping up balls. It can be used for softball, bit does not have a larger pocket that would make a strictly softball glove better.
Does a softball glove need to be oiled?
Sure. A softball glove is made of the same materials that a baseball glove is made of (high grade leather). They need time to be broken in. Oiling the glove will help with this process.
What are the two types of softball?
The two types of softball are: Slowpitch- which is where the picture kind of lunges and tosses the ball underhand Fastpitch- unlike slowpitch, the pitcher actually jumps/leaps forwards, and does a complete circle motion with their arm. These pitchers are quite a bit faster than slow pitch- the average speed is probably around 55-60 mph for high school level players.
What should you bring to a baseball game?
you should bring a camera a glove a bottle of sunscreen a ipod a wallet a money binoculars softball and a sharpie
What is a softball glove made of?
Generally made from leather.
How long is an softball glove?
It depends how big your hand is
What is the uses of glove in softball?
The use of a softball glove is so it does not hurt your hand when someone throws it and it is also used for an aim so you do not have to aim with your hand. ( That would look silly.)
