fielder’s glove

Piece of leather covering the hand and wrist and varying in size and shape, depending on the player’s position; it is used to catch the ball.

finger

Part of the glove that covers each of the fingers.

palm

Part of the glove that covers the hollow of the hand.

thumb

Part of the glove covering the thumb.

strap

The intersecting leather straps that make up the web.

web

Part of the glove between the thumb and the index finger; it forms a small pocket in which the ball is caught.

heel

The bottom part of the glove.

lace

Narrow cord passed through the eyelets to join or tighten the parts of the glove.