<h3>Breaking in a Baseball Glove</h3>
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<li>Using a clean rag, gently apply a thin layer of oil or shaving cream to the external parts of the glove.
Don't overdo it: too much oil will damage the leather.</li>
<li>Let your glove dry overnight.</li>
<li>The next day, pound the baseball or softball several times into the palm of the glove.
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<li>Wedge the ball into the palm of the glove.</li>
<li>Wrap the string around the glove with the ball inside and tie it tightly.</li>
<li>Let the glove sit for at least three or four days.</li>
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<li>Wipe the glove with a clean rag and then head out to the ball field.</li>
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