| Slow pitch softball is a very popular recreational sport. | | | | these hand protections are very comfortable to use. |
| This game is not only easy to learn and play, but also | | | | You can also get mitts that are specially designed for |
| requires little equipment. It was invented in the late | | | | the pitchers, fielders, catchers and basemen. Most of |
| 19th century in Chicago. Originally, slow pitch softball | | | | these types of gloves come with soft palm linings |
| served as a method to keep the baseball players in | | | | and are made of leather. They are made in such a |
| practice during the winter. For a long time, it was | | | | way that the palm lining and shell palm break in at the |
| known as indoor baseball. This game uses 12 inch or | | | | same time so as to create a deep pocket. They also |
| 16 inch balls. Though players need to wear gloves | | | | include durable shell leather moldable padding. The |
| while playing with a 12 inch ball, there are no such | | | | finger backs are coated with foam for extra |
| requirements for 16 inch balls. These gloves are more | | | | comfort. |
| or less similar to the mitts that are used in the fast | | | | These slow pitch softball gloves can be purchased |
| pitch softball as well as in baseball | | | | from a several different places. The local stores that |
| However, the slow pitch softball gloves are bigger | | | | sell sporting goods equipment always keep a large |
| than the normal baseball gloves. You need to wear | | | | collection of these mitts. In addition, you have the |
| these mitts in the opposite hand which you favor. | | | | online stores selling spots goods. But before |
| This is done to keep the hand which you favor free | | | | purchasing any such spots equipments it is better to |
| with the intention that you can use that to toss a ball | | | | brush up on the various rules of this game. This will |
| infield. These kinds of spots accessories are usually | | | | help you to be sure that you are opting for the right |
| very stiff, when first bought. You need to use oil so | | | | equipment. Though slow pitch softball is quite similar |
| that they get worn. This will make it easier to use | | | | to baseball, it is usually played with some different |
| these mitts. | | | | equipment. Also, you need to learn the type of |
| These slow pitch softball gloves will also get looser as | | | | softball you will be playing as well as your exact |
| you continue to use them. Once they become loose, | | | | position before purchasing any such accessories. |