Baseball Youth Digest - 6 Things You Should Know Before You Buy New Baseball Cleats Or Shoes

Baseball Youth Digest: Before you purchase afrequently check the detachable cleats because a
new pair of baseball cleats, there are certaingap between the sole and the stud does exist.
things that you should know about the baseballDetachable cleats can be used for longer periods
shoes. These things are related to how the cleatsof times because the studs can be changed and
are made and how to size your new game shoes.replaced.
This article lists and explains 6 important things4. Combination baseball cleats use both metal and
that every baseball player, coach, and parentplastic cleats, as well as cleats of different shapes
should know about baseball cleats.and lengths. Combination baseball cleats are used
Before you buy a new pair of baseball shoes,in wet and extremely muddy conditions.
make sure to read and know the following factsCombination baseball cleats provide excellent
about baseball shoes:traction and control in slippery turf conditions.
1. You should know the rules that you must5. Baseball players with speed often size their
comply with as they regard cleat length and kindsbaseball cleats a 1/2 size smaller than their normal
of cleats allowed. Some leagues do not allowshoe size. Under or tight sizing your baseball shoes
players to wear metal cleats. The length of your1/2 size keeps the foot snug in the shoe. This
cleats or studs must comply with league andsnug fit prevents a sliding or slipping motion of the
association safety rules. Most leagues have a 1/2players socked feet inside the shoe when the
inch length rule. Younger kids should have shorterrunner accelerates to steal a base.
studs to add stability and prevent turning of the6. Make sure to lace your shoe tightly to insure a
ankles.snug fit. As said before, a snug shoe reacts
2. Molded baseball cleats have studs that arebetter to the movement of the foot inside the
molded of plastic, rubber, or other urethaneshoe. Many players are buying shoe designs with
material. These studs or "cleats" are attachedVelcro rather than shoe laces. They feel that
permanently to the sole of the baseball shoe.Velcro can be use to get a tighter "lace up".
These molded cleats are usually made to last oneVelcro also does not come untied like regular shoe
season. Rubber molded cleats are recommendedstrings or laces.
for use on hard surfaces. Molded baseball cleatsFor more great articles on coaching and playing
are cheaper than detachable cleats.baseball visit the Baseball Coaching Digest, Youth
3. Detachable baseball cleats have studs that canBaseball Digest, Baseball Parent Guide, and the
be removed and replaced with other stud designs.Little League Digest. Good luck to you and your
Replacement cleats have considerably lessteam.
durability than permanent cleats. It is important to