How to Buy a Left-Handed Softball Mitt

Softball is a sport loved and played by many people. One of the required accessories to play the game is a softball mitt. You would think that buying a softball mitt wouldn't be too tough, that is, unless you are left-handed. Following are some suggestions to help you find a left-handed softball mitt.

Instructions

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      Go to a sporting goods store that has a professional staff that knows how to fit a hand for the proper size softball mitt. You might be lucky and find the correct size in a "left-handed" mitt in stock. More than likely, you will not. However, by getting your hand properly measured by someone who specializes in sports accessories, you will know what size left-handed mitt you will need to order.

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      Keep in mind that a left-handed mitt is worn on the right hand. The theory is that, if you are "left-handed," you catch a ball in the mitt worn on your right hand. That keeps your favored left hand free to take the ball out of the mitt in the right hand and throw. The same theory applies to right-handed gloves, except they are easier to find.

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      Know that the sizing of softball mitts are usually 11 inches, 12 inches or 13 inches. Sizes smaller and larger will usually need to be special ordered. Also, the type of mitt or glove needed will depend upon the position the person is playing in softball, such as catcher, right field, left field, infield or pitcher.

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      Check with the sporting goods professionals for properly fitting a left-handed child for a softball mitt. As a child is continuously growing, the mitt needs to fit, but allow room for growth.

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      Spend as much or as little on a softball glove as you prefer. The higher quality leather gloves are going to cost considerably more than a mitt made from more synthetic materials. Do some price comparisons on Internet sites before you go out to buy so you'll know whether or not you are paying too much. Prices may range from $9 and up to $200 and even more.

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      Consider checking sporting goods sites and stores for softball mitts listed specifically for left-handed persons. Also, when checking online don't forget to browse for listings for "southpaws," as left-handed persons are sometimes referred to as such.