ABOUT GLOVE POCKETS

Utility/Pitcher

POCKET POSITION:

  • Under Web and Index Finger.
  • Pocket extends from index finger to ring finger.

PALM EXTENSION between Index and 2nd finger

  • Makes the index finger stand up straight.
  • More space between index and 2nd finger
Infield/Utility

Pocket Position

  • Under Web and Index Finger
  • Very easy to handle
Infield Wide Utility

Pocket Position:

  • Under Web and Index Finger

  • Standard/Shallow Pocket

  • Very easy to handle

BEST FOR HAND SIZE:

  • Medium

Positions

  • 2nd Base, Shortstop, 3rd Base

Pocket shallow and narrow for quick transition to throw

Third Base and Pitcher

Pocket Position

  • Under Web and Index Finger

Deep Pocket, easy to handle

Hand Size

  • Small and Medium

PoSITION

  • Infield and Pitcher
Middle Infield

Pocket Position

  • Under Web, Index Finger and Ring Finger

Shallow and Wide Pocket

Double Hinged Heel

Quickest transition from catch to throw

Position

  • Second base and Shortstop
Outfield Square Heel

POCKET POSTION

  • Under Index Finger
  • Deep Pocket

Thumb and pinky the same length for a widest area to catch and secure ball.

SQUARE HEEL for widest palm area

Outfield Hinged Heel

POCKET POSTION

  • Under Index Finger
  • Deep Pocket

Thumb and pinky the same length for a widest area to catch and secure ball.

NARROW HINGED HEEL for greatest ball security and easy transition from catch to throw.