78th Precinct Youth Council 
|
|
|
or Click on Back Button to Return to Prior Page
The league provides each coach with
Each player receives a team hat, a team jersey, and one pair of white pants. At the end of the season, the league supplies a trophy for each player. The sizing of the jerseys is based on a size breakdown for each age group taken from the sizes given provided by registrants on their forms. The assortment of sizes is an approximation taken from a poll from the registration forms where more than 70% indicated their sizes. For them to be ready for the season, the jersey and pants orders are actually placed before the teams are created. Jersey, Hat, or Pants Problems: The cutoff date for coaches to report team jersey or pants sizing issues or missing jerseys or hats is April 14. After that, special orders must be placed with Sport Prospect (768-1328) and must be paid for by the player. The same applies for lost jersey’s or lost hats – a special order must be placed directly with Prospect Sports. It usually takes a week to receive the order. Each player must supply his/her own: Mitt Optional:
Girls: Check your Rules for other restrictions and requirements.
Our Official Outfitter is Sport
Prospect There you will find:
They absorb the tax on all purchases in you mention that your are from the 78th Precinct Youth Council. ---For Special Orders -- Sport Prospect
Buying a First Glove Whether you are looking for a child's first baseball glove, or replacing one that's worn out or outgrown, there are choices to make that can have a big influence on the player's performance, success, and ultimately, his fun. The first glove is perhaps the most important piece of equipment a player will ever own. Why? It's his first connection to the game, and a glove that works well for him will help him play his best, whereas the wrong glove will inhibit his success, reduce the amount of fun, and possibly discourage him from continuing on in baseball after the season is over. The key to that beginner's glove is control. He must be able to move the glove quickly to the ball, which requires a glove that's not too big and heavy for him. He must be able to close the glove with his hand, so that the ball does not pop out. This requires a glove that is soft and pliable enough when purchased, or after a very short break-in, that he can close the pocket and 'squeeze' the ball. And it requires a glove that is comfortable and fits his hand well, so he's not constantly fooling around with it in the field. We recommend a glove that is in proportion to the player's size. We've seen T-ballers, all of four feet tall, lugging around huge 13-inch outfielder's gloves. The parent thought it would help them catch more balls, but the truth is, it is a huge handicap as they have no glove control. They'd do better barehanded than with that leather mattress on their little paw! As youth sizes begin around the nine-inch pattern range (the measurement is from the bottom of the heel of the glove to the top of the longest finger or webbing), there is a proper glove for every kid. The new generation of pre-oiled gloves are usually excellent, as they are very supple and require little or no break-in. For a very small child, or one with less strength than his peers, you can look into some of the vinyl, or combination vinyl-and-leather models. These are very inexpensive and, while they will not last as long as higher quality gloves, they bend easily and allow the player to catch the ball from day one. There are also full leather gloves in the under-11 inch size, which cost more, last longer, and might require some break-in. Some new models even have a notch designed into the heel of the glove to allow easy and immediate flexing of the pocket. Beware of small (11 or 111/2 inch) professional model infielder's gloves. Professional shortstops and second basemen use small gloves, which can be mistaken for youth models, except for their high price. These are usually a very good, durable, and stiffer hide, which requires break-in even for the bigger guys and pros, and will never break in sufficiently for a beginner. As much as you want to buy the best for your kid, avoid the expensive, stiff gloves for players under 10 or so. They'd have to play eight hours a day, seven days a week, for six months before it was broken in. And in that time, they'd make so many errors that they'd be shopping for soccer cleats by then! Replacement Glove As the player advances up the ladder, he may outgrow his glove, or it may be worn out. A good quality leather glove, if it still fits him and he plays well with it, is worth having repaired. New lacing, webbing, patching, and any other repair can be carried out by specialists |
UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT - BASEBALL
