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The softball glove was invented in the 1920's.
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When were standard rules for softball developed?
The game of softball was invented in Chicago in 1887 by George Hancock. The idea for the ball came from an old boxing 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.
What is the binding on a softball glove?
nylon
Where was softball invented?
Softball was invented in Chicago, Illinois.
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 size of softball glove for your twelve year old?
The size of the glove depends on what position she plays. This buyers guide should help:http://www.hitrunscore.com/softball-glove-buyers-guide.html
Who invented baseball and softball?
George Hancock invented Softball
Is it illegal to use a baseball glove in softball?
no
What are the two kinds of gloves in softball?
there are catching gloves, 1st basemens glove, infielders glove and outfielders glove.
How do you know what size softball glove to get?
Depends on your size of hand. My batting glove is a Medium && i have a 13"-14" glove
How long is an softball glove?
It depends how big your hand is
