Playing sports is a primary factor in the development of children. It is very good when a child’s free time and energy are directed into a creative direction, qualities such as endurance, desire and desire to win, and perseverance in achieving goals develop.
Boxing is especially good for health and for developing the above qualities.
In order for training to be comfortable, you need to take the issue of sports equipment seriously.
Are children's boxing gloves different from adults'?
Boxing gloves for both children and adults are designed to protect hands from injury and soften the blow for the opponent. There is no significant difference between age groups.
Some manufacturers produce a line of children's boxing gloves that are smaller in size and made from environmentally friendly materials, but it must be admitted that that this is nothing more than a marketing ploy.
However, there are some criteria when choosing children's equipment for boxing.
How to choose children's boxing gloves: basic selection criteria
Boxing gloves are divided into training, equipment and for professional sparring. Before purchasing them, you need to understand at what sports level of difficulty the training takes place.
If a child is just learning the basics of boxing, then he should focus on training and training gloves. Training ones are used in everyday sparring, while projectile ones are used for practicing and setting up strikes on sports simulators.
They differ only in weight. But you need to have both types available.
Everyone has their own purposes, training heavier ones, they are not intended for practicing blows and will become unusable due to deformation of the shape. Projectile on the contrary, they are lighter and perfectly allow you to throw punches on boxing simulators, but sparring in them is prohibited, as there is a high percentage of hand injuries.
Professional are already necessary for competitions and qualified fights. They are usually more massive and somewhat heavier than those used in training. Fixed with lacing on the hand.
The main points when choosing gloves are:
Size. The standard size measurement for boxing gloves is ounce. The scale is divided from four ounces to twenty-two. Where sizes from four to six ounces are considered child size. For very young athletes.
8 ounces to 12 ounces for teens.
Material and filler. They are made from genuine leather or leather substitute. Polymer foam is used as filler.
It is advisable for a child to buy gloves made of genuine leather. It lets air through. The inner layer should be made of leather substitute. In this case, the training will be comfortable and longer.
And here filler should be in several layers. Such gloves will be a little more expensive in price, but the hand will not sweat and protection from injuries is much higher in such gloves.
Clasps. The gloves are secured to the wrist either with lacing or with special self-adhesive clips (Velcro). Gloves should not compress the wrist, but should also be firmly placed on the hand.
Lacing is usually used by adult athletes. It is more convenient for children and teenagers to use Velcro. It allows you to fix the gloves yourself.
How to determine the size of boxing gloves for children at home
To do this, apply a sewing centimeter to the center of the palm from the inside and use this tape to measure the volume of the palm.
If you get 21 cm, then glove size S
- 22 centimeters – M
- 23 – L
- 24 – XL
- 25 – XXL.
Some manufacturers do not use letter markings, but indicate the size with numbers.
Dependence of a child’s weight on the size of boxing gloves
An important indicator when determining size is weight. The higher the body mass of a young athlete, the higher the size.
With each subsequent size, the weight of the gloves increases. This rule is observed in order to reduce the risk of injury to a minimum, because it is obvious that a child or teenager with heavy gloves will deliver a blow with less force.
Weight and size ratios of boxing gloves:
- children from seven to nine years old. Size 6;
- from nine to thirteen years – 8;
- teenagers – 10;
- The body weight of a teenager from 50 to 60 kilograms is 12.
Conclusion
Having an idea of the general criteria when choosing boxing gloves, it will not be difficult to purchase high-quality and comfortable equipment.
To prevent sports equipment from quickly deteriorating, it requires special care.
Before changing gloves, it is advisable to consult with a trainer.
Boxing is a strength sport. Training and sportsmanship certainly reduce the risk of serious injury to a minimum, but the right equipment also plays a big role in this matter, the purpose of which is to soften the blows and provide protection.
It is for this reason that the choice of especially children's boxing gloves should be approached responsibly, and then sporting victories will not take long to arrive.
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