True story: This season, at the South Hardin track meet, a girl disqualified her relay team by wearing gloves. Why was she wearing gloves? Well, probably because it was cold. This is one of many rules that frustrate athletes like me.

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   Last summer, I was told in order to pitch I had to take off my “signature” bright, yellow headband. The umpire said I couldn’t wear it, because it was the same color as the ball. For the same reason, I had to frantically search my entire house for a Sharpie, causing me to almost be late for a game. Once I finally found a working marker, I had to color in (a.k.a ruin) the yellow writing on my $60 glove. I’m sorry, but If one can’t tell the difference between the ball, my glove, and my headband, maybe they shouldn’t be on the field.