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Slow Pitch Softball Gloves

If you are playing 12 inch softball, you will need to have slow pitch softball gloves. Slow pitch softball gloves are used mostly in 12 inch softball. They are similar to gloves that are used in fast pitch softball and baseball.

  

Slow pitch softball was invented in Chicago in the late 19th century as a way for baseball players to keep in practice during the winter. It was known as indoor baseball for a long time. The rules for slow pitch softball are very similar to baseball except the ball is pitched underhand. There is less space between the bases and a batter is out if they get a foul ball on the third strike. Most of the slow pitch softball rules coincide with baseball rules.

There are various types of softball. Fast pitch softball is played with a smaller sized ball and is very similar to baseball. The ball is a 10 inch ball that is used in fast pitch softball. Slow pitch softball uses a 12 inch ball. There is also super slow pitch softball that uses a 16 inch ball, but where players do not wear gloves.

When you are buying slow pitch softball gloves, you should look for those that are made for this game. Baseball gloves tend to be smaller than slow pitch softball gloves. You will wear slow pitch softball gloves in the opposite hand that you favor. The reason for this is that you need to have the hand that you favor free so that you can toss a ball infield to get someone out.

When you first get slow pitch softball gloves, you will find that they are very stiff. You should use oil that is made for slow pitch softball gloves so that the glove gets worn and is easier to use. As you continue to use slow pitch softball gloves, they will get looser and more comfortable to use. As is the case with baseball, there are special slow pitch softball gloves for pitchers, catchers and fielders as well as basemen.

You can purchase slow pitch softball gloves in a number of different places, including online stores as well as stores that selling sporting goods equipment. Before you play slow pitch softball, brush up on the rules of the game and make sure that you have the right equipment. Although it is very similar to baseball, slow pitch softball has a few variations when it comes to rules and is played with different equipment such as slow pitch softball gloves. Learn what type of softball that you are going to play before you purchase any equipment to play soft pitch softball as you will not need slow pitch softball gloves when playing 16 inch softball.


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