Glove size?

[kbailey45us]

My DD is moving up early to 12U. She is an infielder but may have to play outfield. I understand a bigger glove is used in the outfield. My question is what glove for infield. She uses an 11.5 inch now. Would a 12 inch help her adjust to the bigger ball when working on infielding or would it set her back. Basically with moving up early should I let her use a 12 inch for infielding even though that is at the top for infielding (middle infield). She has done great with the 11.5 and a 12 inch ball but would a 12 glove be even better or should she stick with the 11.5 when infielding?

 

[quincy]

I would stick with the 11.5.

 

[ANNASDAD]

I definitely recommend a 12" glove, especially moving up to a 12" ball.

Just speaking for us, a 12" glove has been the sweet spot size for us from first year 12U through college for middle infield. And it's still serviceable if need be for outfield....not optimum but serviceable.

 

[BillyB]

I'll follow up with a glove question of my own...Daughter played 12U last summer and just turned 11 a few weeks back. Plays center with a 12 inch currently. I'm thinking 12.5, or 12 3/4 next year or the following...Thinking 12 3/4 may be too sloppy for her age yet? Thoughts or opinions please.