Perhaps this topic was already covered, but if anyone has a pitcher playing 16 or 18U, there is a greater looming problem that is soon to rear its ugly head. The condition of the mounds.
As if the 2 inch high portable mounds salvaged from left over turf, gently shaped with a chain saw and...
The Mizuno Global Elite is a well shaped glove that retains its shape in the pocket and maintains its structure well. You can get two or three “re-strings” out of it.
Use an “Pedroia Knot”, which does not affect the shape of the glove but will allow the back strap to do its job on a hard hit...