Apply a small amount of glove conditioner or shaving cream to the leather
Work the conditioner into the glove with your hands
Flex the glove repeatedly to loosen the leather
Place a baseball in the pocket and wrap the glove tightly with a rubber band or belt
Leave the glove wrapped overnight
Play catch regularly to break it in
Use a mallet or ball to pound the pocket gently
Avoid soaking the glove in water
Keep the glove away from direct heat sources
Store the glove with a ball in the pocket when not in use