Don’t get sidelined swiping bags. The EvoShield Youth Sliding Mitt is designed to protect young players hands on the base paths as they rack up stolen bases. Protective plates on the top and underside of your hand safeguard against spikes and jammed fingers, and protective stabilization strips secure your wrist. An elastic compression straps to keep the mitt in place as youre rounding the base paths, keeping your lead hand safe on game-changing slides. The youth sliding mitt is recommended for players under the age of 12.