Baseball Instruction/BASABALL MITT for 4 year old

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Expert: - 8/2/2007


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MY SON JUST TURNED 4 AND WANTS TO PLAY TEE BALL. WHAT SIZE GLOVE WOULD YOU RECOMEND FOR A 4 YEAR OLD.
Thanks,
Strphen

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Hi Stephen,

go to a sporting goods store and have your son try various gloves that fit his hand.  I would guess a 10" glove will do him well until he is at least 6 years old.  4 years old is young and they grow so fast...try this size out and don't worry about the web pattern too much.  Just so long as he is comfortable with it.

Here's an excellent article on the subject:

http://www.juniorbaseball.com/skillsclinics/morearticles/newglove.shtml

Regards,

JohnMc

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I would prefer questions regarding coaching from atom to pee-wee, ages 7 to 14. I have no problems answering questions about coaching other sports. General questions: baseball rules, setting up a little league, establishing emergency action plans, coaching skills, techniques, discipline, rewards, sport/league promotion.

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played 10 years (approx.)in organized (local) baseball.
8 years coaching experience

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