Ball

The ball is made from a synthetic core covered in leather. The ball is larger than a baseball.

Bat

Used to hit the ball and is usually made of high-grade aluminium alloy.

Batting glove

Used by the batter. (use is optional). It is a thin leather glove used to protect the batter's hand from blisters.

Diamond

Softball is usually played on a dirt infield and grass outfield. The softball field is called a diamond because the infield, the area enclosed by home plate and the three bases, forms a diamond shape.

Glove

A padded leather glove is used by the fielder to catch the ball.

Helmet (catcher) (skull cap)

A partial helmet is used by the catcher to protect the skull against any foul balls.

Mask (catcher)

A full-faced mask is used to protect the athlete's face against the fast moving ball.

Shin guards, Knee pads

Used to protect knees and shins of the catcher from the ball, and runners sliding into home plate.

Helmet (batter)

Used to protect the skull while batting and base running.

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