Should You Steam a Baseball Glove?

Should You Steam a Baseball Glove?

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Health Sciences, Physical Ed, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video discusses the pros and cons of steaming a baseball glove. It compares a new glove with a steamed one, highlighting that while steaming makes a glove easier to use immediately, it may not hold its shape as well as a hard leather glove. The video suggests that steaming is beneficial for younger players who lack the hand strength to break in a hard leather glove. However, older or more serious players should avoid steaming to maintain the glove's shape and durability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

How to play baseball

The benefits of different baseball brands

The effects of steaming a baseball glove

The history of baseball

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a sign of good leather in a baseball glove?

Cheap and easily available

Lightweight and colorful

Hard and tough

Soft and flexible

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might younger players prefer a steamed glove?

It is more colorful

It is easier to break in and use quickly

It is cheaper

It is more durable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of steaming a glove?

It changes color

It becomes too expensive

It loses its shape over time

It becomes too hard to use

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For which group of players is steaming not recommended?

Younger players

Professional and college players

Players with small hands

Beginner players