The yellow optic, red-stitch ball has proven that it is easier to see, therefore making it easier to hit and field and improving the safety of the players. The yellow optic, red-stitch ball with a COR of .47, can now be used in fast pitch, slow pitch and modified pitch. It must be marked as shown below. Similar to the previous comment, the yellow optic, red-stitch ball has proven that it is easier to see, therefore making it easier to hit and field, and improves the safety of the players. The pitcher s glove shall be of one solid color other than white, gray or yellow optic.
Multicolored gloves are acceptable for all other players.
Gloves with white, gray, or yellow optic circles on the outside, giving the appearance of a ball, are illegal for all players. No change to existing rule. This was not included in this rule and section when the rule was added in 2000. Rule 8, Sec. When the batter-runner steps back toward home plate to avoid or delay a tag by a fielder.