How to Fit a Girls Softball Glove

When you first buy a softball glove, it may be difficult to open and close. The reason for this is that brand new gloves need to be fitted, or broken in, in order for you to maneuver the glove properly. Trying to catch a ball in a glove that is not fitted is extremely difficult and can cause a lot of frustration. Luckily, the process for fitting and breaking in a softball glove is very simple. It only requires a few things found around the house.

Things You'll Need

  • Softball
  • Shaving cream
  • Rope
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour some shaving cream into your hand, then rub the shaving cream around inside the glove until there is no more foam visible.

    • 2

      Put the softball in the glove, then tie the rope tightly around the glove.

    • 3

      Repeat this process once a week for a month. The glove will start to loosen up and break in over time.

    • 4

      Play catch with the glove often. Repeatedly catching a ball in the glove will help expedite the fitting and breaking-in process.