Lacrosse gloves protect your hands from injury, according to "Lacrosse: Technique and Tradition," though if they are not properly broken in prior to game day, the gloves can be stiff and inhibit your game play. Though breaking in these gloves is a simple process that only takes about an hour, according to "The Confident Coach's Guide to Teaching Lacrosse: From Basic Fundamentals to Advanced Player Skills and Team Strategies," it can have a profoundly positive impact on game play and is therefore a necessary measure to take with any new pair of lacrosse gloves.
Step 1
Fill the washing machine with warm water.
Step 2
Place the lacrosse gloves in the washing machine.
Step 3
Turn the washing machine on its "gentle" cycle.
Step 4
Remove the gloves from the washing machine after it has completed its cycle and place the gloves on your hands. If your skin is sensitive and prone to rashes, "Lacrosse For Dummies" suggests donning rubber gloves prior to putting on the lacrosse gloves to protect your hands from having wet material resting against them.
Step 5
Clench and unclench your fists as well as wiggle your fingers repeatedly while the gloves dry on your hands, which will likely take 30 to 45 minutes. According to "Lacrosse: Technique and Tradition," this will make the gloves malleable and break them in.
Things You'll Need
- Lacrosse gloves
- Washing machine
- Rubber gloves
References
- "Lacrosse: Technique and Tradition"; David G. Pietramala and Neil A. Grauer; 2006
- "Lacrosse For Dummies"; James Hinkson and Joe Lombardi; 2010
- "The Confident Coach's Guide to Teaching Lacrosse: From Basic Fundamentals to Advanced Player Skills and Team Strategies"; Daniel Morris and Michael Morris; 2006
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