How Do You Break In A New Baseball Catchers Glove?
The position of catcher in baseball is one of the most demanding on the field. Not only are you in the middle of the action for most of the game, it can be very hard on the knees being crouched down for such long periods of time. It is essential for a catcher to have a comfortable glove he can count on. Breaking in a new catcher’s glove follows roughly the same steps as breaking in any new baseball glove. Apply an oil or lubricant to the glove such as Vaseline, saddle soap, tanner’s glove oil or foam shave cream. Use only small amounts and rub into the leather, allowing it to dry naturally. This will soften the leather. Place a baseball or softball into the pocket of the catcher’s glove. Wrap a rubber band or shoe lace around the glove to secure it in place. Leave it for a day or two to help form the pocket of the glove. Play catch with the glove. Using it as you would in a game situation is perhaps the best way to break in a catcher’s glove.
