[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":66},["ShallowReactive",2],{"topbar-latest-en":3,"article-gear-guide-en":9,"footer-articles-en":23,"related-gear-guide-en":40},{"title":4,"route":5},"First baseball session — what to bring and what to expect",{"name":6,"params":7},"base-slug",{"slug":8},"first-training-what-to-bring",{"id":10,"title":11,"body":12,"category":13,"date":14,"description":15,"extension":16,"locale":17,"meta":18,"readTime":19,"slug":20,"stem":21,"__hash__":22},"base/base/en/gear-guide.json","Baseball gear — what to buy first and what can wait","\u003Ch2>At first: almost nothing\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Most clubs — including Goats — \u003Cstrong>lend gear for starter sessions\u003C/strong>. A glove, bat, and ball are waiting at the field. All your child needs on day one is sportswear and trainers with decent grip.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Baseball glove\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>This is the first purchase worth making after a few sessions — once your child wants to continue. A few tips:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Size\u003C/strong> — ages 6–9: 9–10.5 inches; ages 10–13: 10.5–11.5 inches.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hand\u003C/strong> — left-hand glove = right-hand thrower (and vice versa). If unsure — ask the coach.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Material\u003C/strong> — synthetic leather is lighter and cheaper. Fine for beginners.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Budget\u003C/strong> — a decent starter glove runs €35–70.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>Bat\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>We use club bats at practice. A personal bat is a later investment. Key points:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Length\u003C/strong> — child stands straight, bat resting on the ground should reach the hip.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Weight\u003C/strong> — lighter = easier swing control. Start with drop weight –10 or –12.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Certification\u003C/strong> — check for a USA Baseball (USABat) or WBSC stamp.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>Shoes\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Baseball cleats are a seasonal purchase, not a day-one need. Grass-friendly trainers with good traction are enough. Avoid slippery soles.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Helmet and protection\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Batting helmets are provided by the club for games and hitting drills. Catcher gear is specialist — also club-owned.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>What NOT to buy right away\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Catcher's mitt — specialist and expensive.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Equipment bag — a school backpack will do.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Baseball pants — regular joggers are fine for training.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>Need advice?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Our coaches have hands-on experience choosing gear and are happy to help. \u003Cstrong>Ask at practice or email us\u003C/strong> — we will help you pick the right size, model, and budget for your child.\u003C/p>","gear","2026-03-18","Glove, bat, shoes — what do you actually need for the first season? A practical guide from Goats Poznań coaches.","json","en",{},5,"baseball-gear-what-to-buy-first","base/en/gear-guide","kIziYqa5GzcUQjlBF0HjtpgL7Z9ZsUBiCism46s9PnI",[24,30,34],{"slug":25,"title":26,"route":27},"base/en/outdoor-season","Outdoor season — what training looks like on the field",{"name":6,"params":28},{"slug":29},"outdoor-season-what-training-looks-like",{"slug":31,"title":4,"route":32},"base/en/first-training",{"name":6,"params":33},{"slug":8},{"slug":35,"title":36,"route":37},"base/en/mental-benefits","Mental development for children through baseball",{"name":6,"params":38},{"slug":39},"mental-development-through-baseball",[41,50,58],{"id":42,"route":43,"title":46,"description":47,"date":48,"category":49},"why-baseball-kids",{"name":6,"params":44},{"slug":45},"why-baseball-for-kids","Why baseball for kids? Safety, fun, and development","Youth baseball in Poznań, Poland: why this sport fits children, what players gain, and how starter sessions work at Goats.","2026-03-01","kids",{"id":51,"route":52,"title":55,"description":56,"date":57,"category":49},"motor-skills",{"name":6,"params":53},{"slug":54},"baseball-motor-skills-and-teamwork","Baseball, coordination, timing, and teamwork for children","How baseball training supports motor development: throwing, receiving, acceleration, and on-field communication — from Goats Poznań coaches.","2026-03-04",{"id":59,"route":60,"title":63,"description":64,"date":65,"category":49},"baseball5",{"name":6,"params":61},{"slug":62},"baseball5-at-school","Baseball5 at school — a fast start in the gym or playground","Baseball5 is the Olympic five-a-side format. Why it fits PE lessons and how Goats Poznań helps schools launch sessions.","2026-03-08",1775542098012]