this is a good point, that's why I noted my DD was timed at the USA Elite Select tryout, a reputable source with no bias, jenny gladding actually had the timer in her hand and I am sure she has done this a thousand times so I trust the numbers, all 3 of my DD throws were right around 1.9,
When breaking in a girls fastpitch catchers mitt, do you recommend putting 1 or 2 (12") balls in the pocket overnight. One in the webbing and one in the palm.
of course 2 balls would form a bigger/deeper pocket, but would this cause problems getting the ball out of the glove for the transition...
thanks for the clarification, by mitten style I understood that to man no finger pockets just like a mitten 4 fingers would be next to each other. maybe vinci needs to clarify this in their description.
I just noticed that the Vinci Catcher's Mitts are mitten style as opposed to finger style.
Can anybody comment on this. I would like to have my DD try one on before buying. She is so used to the finger style I am worried she may not like the mitten style, of course it would help if we could try...
yes, it is a JVC-34, thanks guys for the input, I think I found my daughter's birthday present. $30 bucks more than I wanted to spend, but, hey, what we father's won't do for our daughter's
hello all,
My DD is a 12 almost 13 year old advanced catcher. I am looking for the best catchers mitt out there for under $200.
we prefer at least a 34" which is what she has now. Thanks in advance.
hello,
I'm looking for a new catcher's helmet for my 12 year old DD. Right now i'm leaning towards the Easton Mako, it looks like that helmet
has holes right above the eyes to see popups better. Any suggestions. Price is not important, She does fit into women's sizes as well.
Thanks
Hey all,
I would like some feedback please on pop times.
My 12 year old has recently been clocked at 1.90 1.97, 1.95.
that seems pretty good top me for a 12 year old. what do your 12 year old DD have for pop times?
Or if they are older what did they have when they were 12.
Thanks,
my only issue would be with the pitcher's, we had a couple of pitchers who did not like throwing to lefty catchers, it was a visual thing, they just felt uncomfortable, your pitchers must be comfortable with their catchers, so if your pitchers don't have an issue with it then it shouldn't be a...
let me chime in here, my dd is an 11U catcher. First of all, have her eyes tested, make sure everything is ok there (maybe she needs glasses). here is a great drill that my dd used:
take a 12-16oz water bottle and cut the bottom off, then get a small plastic ball (about the size of a golf ball)...
my 11 year old DD has the Mizuno Samurai RED/BLUE combo and it is unmatched, she loves it, we were in a store the other day and I asked her to try on an Easton Catcher's mask and she said no way, she wouldn't even try it on! BTW, the gear is going on 3 years old and the catcher's mask looks...
Hello All, I picked up the Worth Liberty LACMWN for my 11 yr old DD after a discussion with her new coach who has coached more winning teams than I can count so i valued his opinion. He has coached on several levels, anyway, we are still in the process of breaking it in, I actually went to our...
I have heard using shaving cream is a good way to break in a new catcher's mitt. I have been told using oil is not a good option because it's makes the mitt heavier (makes sense to me since oil is heavy). Also, overnight, would you suggest using (2) 12" balls in the mitt before wrapping it up or...
Chaz, I have conflicting information. I emailed Vinci directly and the sales guy there said the JCV-VM is a 33" mitt, and the JCV34 is a 34" mitt, he also said the 34" mitt only comes in black or black and white.
please help....thanks