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As you know, there are many aspects to coaching baseball. One of the most important is teaching proper fielding fundamentals and defensive strategy. Good infield and outfield strategy is often the difference between winning and losing a ball game – as well as the difference between having winning season or a losing one.

At FieldingInstruction.com, we recommend that you invest in the right baseball fielding equipment and training aids. Doing so can give you the confidence to make the big play, learn the game the right way, and have a healthy and productive baseball experience on the field.

Youth fielding baseball gloves should be chosen carefully. A common mistake that many youth baseball players make is to buy a glove that is too big or too heavy. If you can't close your fielders glove, you should choose a smaller size. Youth fielding gloves range from 9" to 12". We recommend that little league age players use 10" to 11" gloves, while high school players use 11-1/4" to 13" gloves.

Adult fielding baseball gloves range from 10-3/4" to 11-1/2" for middle infielders and pitchers, and up to 13" for outfielders.

First base mitts are longer and more padded than any other baseball fielders glove in order to help the first baseman more easily field balls and catch throws from other fielders. It's important to remember that first base gloves can only be used on the field while playing first base, so if you play another position, you'll need a second glove.

Infielders gloves are usually smaller than other fielders gloves (generally 10-1/2" to 12") so that the fielder can easily field ground balls, transfer the ball from the glove to throw throwing hand and make a good throw. If your infield glove is too large, you risk not being able to field the ball and throw it quickly.

Outfielders gloves are typically larger and longer than other fielder gloves (12" to 13") to provide fielders with the greatest possible advantage in catching fly balls and line drives. Every inch counts; if your outfielder glove is too small, you risk not being able to track down balls in the outfield that would otherwise be just out of reach.

We also recommend proper baseball fielding equipment – such as protective gear like a baseball cup and knee pads for younger players, as well as glove care kits that contain glove oil and spare lacing – to keep your body and equipment functioning like it should.

Lastly, baseball fielding aids can help baseball players of any age and ability enhance their overall fielding performance. Fielding training aids are the groundwork tools that can help make a baseball fielder at any level play better. Fielding aids are commonly used by professional baseball fielders, college baseball fielders, high school baseball fielders, and youth baseball fielders who are just learning the game to increase their level of skill.