Gear up for baseball season

easton baseball cleats, 2011 easton lss6xl Now that football season is over, it’s time to gear up for baseball season. It’s probably been a while since those baseball cleats have seen some action. It might be time to think about replacing them. If you’re looking for optimal performance out of your cleats there are some things to consider.

The first step is to figure out what the league you’re playing in allows players to wear. Some leagues have specific rules on what is and isn’t allowed to be worn. Once you’ve determined what is allowed and not allowed the next step is figuring out what cleat is right for you. Durability, support, and comfort are the main ingredients for a perfect cleat. Some cleats brands to consider:

Easton baseball cleats
Mizuno baseball cleats
Nike baseball cleats
Under Armour baseball cleats

Try to avoid inexpensive cleats because the usually lack comfort and durability. The only time I might consider inexpensive cleats is for a child who might not be very interested in playing baseball and is just giving it a try to see if they like it or not.

Mobility vs Support

Most players prefer a mid height cut cleat which supports the ankle far better than a low cut cleat. What you give up is some mobility. A low cut cleat will allow for better agility and a sharper turn radius. However, the risk of sprains is higher because the support of your ankle is just not the same.

Now that you’ve got a new pair of cleats for baseball season, it’s time to upgrade that baseball bat. Once again make sure you understand the specific requirements for baseball bats for the league you’re in. When it comes to purchasing a baseball bat you’ll want to make sure the bat is not too heavy for the user, but also not to light (otherwise your giving up power). One thing I always do to test if a bat is too heavy is to hold it by the bottom of the handle in one hand (either one is fine) and hold it out parallel to the ground. If you can do that comfortably the bat is not too heavy to use. Some bats to consider this baseball season: