Youth sports gear by age

These pages combine age-based starting points with sport-specific warnings, guide links, and checklists so parents can shop with a clearer plan.

Age 8 / Baseball

8-Year-Old Baseball Gear Guide

What size baseball gear an 8-year-old usually needs, including bat, glove, helmet, cleats, and parent buying tips.

Age 10 / Hockey

A parent-friendly guide to hockey gear sizing for a 10-year-old, including stick, skates, gloves, helmet, and pads.

Age 6 / Soccer

Simple soccer gear guidance for a 6-year-old, including ball size, shin guards, cleats, and beginner practice gear.

Age 12 / Basketball

What basketball size and shoe fit parents should check for a 12-year-old player.

Age 7 / Baseball

Simple baseball gear sizing for a 7-year-old, including bat length, glove size, helmet measurement, and cleats.

Age 9 / Soccer

What soccer ball, shin guards, and cleats most 9-year-old players should check before buying.

Age 11 / Football

Football gear sizing checkpoints for an 11-year-old, including helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, and cleats.

Age 9 / Hockey

Hockey sizing starting points for a 9-year-old player, including stick, skates, gloves, helmet, and pads.

Age 10 / Basketball

Basketball size and shoe fit guidance for most 10-year-old players.

Age 7 / Soccer

What soccer ball size, shin guards, and cleats a 7-year-old usually needs, with parent buying tips for U8 players.

Age 9 / Football

Football gear sizing checkpoints for a 9-year-old, including helmet measurement, shoulder pads, gloves, and cleats.

Age 8 / Basketball

What basketball size and shoes most 8-year-old players need, with fit checks parents can do at home.

Age 10 / Lacrosse

Lacrosse gear sizing starting points for a 10-year-old, including stick length, helmet measurement, gloves, and pads.

Age 10 / Softball

Softball gear sizing starting points for a 10-year-old, including bat, glove, helmet, and cleats for 10U players.