Editing Softball (section)

===Gloves===
[[File:Softball player fielding 1565486.jpg|thumb|Fielding in softball]]
All defensive players wear fielding gloves, made of leather or similar material. Gloves have webbing between the thumb and forefinger, known as the "pocket".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://protips.dickssportinggoods.com/sports-and-activities/softball/choosing-the-right-softball-glove|title=Choosing the Right Softball Glove|date=2015-06-25|website=PRO TIPS by DICK'S Sporting Goods|access-date=2020-01-23}}</ref> Gloves used in softball are typically larger than the ones used in baseball to account for the larger ball. No glove larger than {{cvt|14|in|cm|0}} can be used in ASA (American Softball Association) sanctioned play.

While extremely rare in recreational play, there are sometimes different size gloves for different positions on the field. Catchers and first baseman have what is called a mitt, whose pockets are larger than other gloves. These are more padded.<ref name="Sports Depot">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsdepot.com/|title=Baseball and Softball Glove Buying Guide|website=www.sportsdepot.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-23}}</ref> An outfielder's glove is smaller than the catcher's, typically 12 inches to 13 inches for fast pitch softball or 12 to 15 inches for slow pitch.<ref name="Sports Depot" /> An infielder's glove is the smallest, typically from 11.5 inches to 13 inches.<ref name="Sports Depot" /> A pitcher's glove is typically 11.5 to 12.5 inches for fast pitch or 11.5 to 13 inches for slow pitch.<ref name="Sports Depot" />

No part of the glove is allowed to be the same color as that of the ball, including that of its seams. Pitchers are also not allowed to have any white on their gloves including the seams. The umpire has discretion to determine whether any coloring on the glove interferes with or hinders the batter from seeing the ball clearly.