What Size Baseball Glove for 7 Year Old

Using a comfortable baseball glove is vital for any player, so it’s important to know what size to wear. Having a tight or oversized glove can be uncomfortable and cause catching to be more difficult. Choosing the right size for kids adds an extra challenge as their hand sizes are changing from year to year.

In this article, I’ll explain the perfect glove sizes for each age and position, the answer for the question: “What size baseball glove for 7 year old“.

Baseball Glove Size for 7-Year-Old

There are many things to consider when choosing a glove, which include position, hand size, and the feel of the glove. For position, it’s important to consider whether the kid will be playing the infield or outfield. Asking the coach for their opinion on where the child will play may help in this process.

Typically, infielder gloves are marginally smaller than outfielder gloves, and you can determine the position the glove is suited for by the labels. If cost is not a worry, consider buying one of each as, the younger the player is, the more likely he’ll be switching positions. However, the position doesn’t have to a be primary focus for younger players as the difference in glove size is very minimal.

Generally, a 7-year-old needs a glove that is 10.5-11 inches, but this number varies with hand size and position.

Table of Glove Size Based on Age

As depicted in the graph, a standard 7-year-old would use a 10.25-11.5 inch glove for the infield, an 11.5 – 12.25 inch glove for the outfield, and an 11.5-12 inch glove if they’re playing first base. If the child has smaller hands for their age, a glove around 10 inches or a little less should suffice. If their hands are larger for their age, perhaps looking at what 12-year-olds and up use to give you an idea of what could work.

Before purchasing a glove, make the child try it on to make sure it’s comfortable. There are many different brands of gloves so sizing may differ for each of them. A glove would be considered “fitting” if the hands can easily slide into the glove, the glove doesn’t fall off when facing down, and the glove is not unbearably strict on the child’s hand.

Another factor to take into consideration is whether or not the player can easily open and close the glove. It may take some time to break in, but other times the leather is too hard and younger players may not be able to use the glove as intended. I would recommend buying gloves that are easily open and closeable.

As you can tell, there are many components that go into choosing the right glove size, so go through the criteria of the position, hand size, and feel to choose the glove that’s a perfect match!

How to Determine Position for Your Child

As glove sizes differ for each position, knowing what position your child should play is important to know. For your child to be a pitcher, there is a multitude of attributes they must possess. If you notice they can throw the ball faster and with more control than other kids around their age, perhaps they could explore being a pitcher.

However, athletic ability is only half of what it takes, as the unique position requires calmness and the capability to control emotions. One could argue more stress also comes with being a pitcher, so if these qualities don’t seem plausible, there are plenty of other positions to play, such as a catcher.

The main attribute to playing the catching position is obviously to catch well, but an attribute that matters just as much is having strong legs. Catchers need to crouch for every pitch, which can get tiring if you don’t have the strength or stamina. If neither pitching nor catching seems appealing, perhaps playing the infield can garner your attention.

The infield consists of four positions: first base, second base, shortstop, and third base. Playing any of these positions requires you to field the ball well by stopping ground balls, but there are more specific qualities that pertain to each position.

Being a first baseman requires exceptional catching ability as most balls will be thrown to first in the infield. Leadership also comes with the gig as first basemen are typically the leaders and voice of the team.

Playing second base is suitable for smaller and quicker players who can retrieve ground balls well. Shortstop requires athleticism and all-around baseball skill as most balls will be hit in this direction. Confidence and toughness are helpful qualities to possess if playing this position as shortstops are supposed to be the best fielders so, when errors are made, they can at times be magnified.

If your child has outstanding reflexes, then third base may be the position for them. The area these players cover is where the hardest hit balls end up, so being able to react to fast line drives or ground balls is critical. If none of this seems appealing, there’s still hope!

The outfield consists of left, center, and right, and all of these positions mainly require the ability to catch balls hit in the air. Being speedy and having developed depth perception are common qualities of a left fielder.

Center fielders mainly have to catch the ball exceptionally well, while also being the leader of the outfield.

The right field is known as the least active position in baseball as they cover the area where the least amount of balls is hit. However, having a strong arm will help here for throwing out runners. Patients may also be needed at times as there probably won’t be an abundance of action.

Now that you’re informed about all the qualities that pertain to each decision, choose one or two that fit the child’s skill and mental wise. If they’re not having fun while playing, what’s the point of being out there!

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How Do I Determine the Glove’s Size

Age can be a good indicator of the size of your child’s hand, but everyone ages differently_, so it’s necessary to measure their hand to know what glove size would suit them best.

To measure their hand, first, have them place it down on a surface like a table. The area to measure is from the base index finger to the fingertip, so use a ruler or measuring tape for this. Once you have your measurement in inches, add two to that number, and that should determine the glove size that best fits your child.

When purchasing a glove, only search for the ones of this size, and locate them by the label inside the glove or by labels on the shelves.

Choosing the perfect glove for your child can be tricky at times as many factors go into the decision-making, such as hand size, position, feel, and cost. In this article, you learned how to measure hand size, how to determine what position is best for your child to play, and things to consider when trying on a glove. Now that you’re equipped with this knowledge, go grab that glove and get your kid on the field!

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Harry La

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