Make sure your Little Leaguer’s glove is sized appropriately and broken in properly to assist with fielding. Softball players should wear to practice what they’ll be wearing in a game. Softball players are not required to wear a hat or visor during a game, but many do. When your Little Leaguer receives his or her team hat, he or she should wear that to most, if not all, practices. Essential Gearįor games, baseball players must wear a hat or visor, so it’s good idea to have them practice in one or the other. Shoes with molded cleats should be worn at the Tee Ball, Minor, and Major levels. When practicing outside, Little Leaguers should wear cleats, and remember, metal spikes or metal cleats are not permitted at the younger levels.
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Many parents dress their kid in old uniform tops or a shirt / jersey of their favorite Major League Baseball team.
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There should be no “statement” clothing and, without a doubt, no part of the practice set should have any reference to alcohol or tobacco. However, with the possibility of practicing sliding and kids getting dirty fielding ground balls and pop-ups, it is recommended to always dress your Little Leaguer in either sweatpants or baseball pants.īe sure your player wears age-appropriate attire. As the weather breaks, it may be tempting to dress your Little Leaguer in shorts. Whether your team is practicing inside or outside, it’s important for kids to wear comfortable, athletic clothing, and for them to look the part of a baseball or softball player.įor early season practices, and temperatures still on the chilly side in many parts, be sure your Little Leaguer® wears long-sleeve shirts or a hoodie, especially when practicing outside.
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For new Little League® parents, getting your players ready for practice will help make sure they’re ready for the game. The old adage “practice makes perfect” is just as true in Little League as it is everywhere.