If an illegal glove is used during a play, how many bases does a player get awarded from the time the ball touched the glove?

When an illegal glove is used during play, the rules stipulate that the player whose ball is affected by the glove shall be awarded two bases from the time the ball touches the illegal glove. This penalty is in place to deter the use of equipment that does not conform to the legal standards, ensuring fair play and safety.

The rationale behind awarding two bases is to provide a measure of restitution for the unfair advantage that the team using the illegal glove might have gained during the play. This allows the player to advance further than they typically would in a legal play, thereby addressing the disruption caused by the illegal equipment. The specific enforcement of two bases from the point of contact emphasizes the seriousness of adhering to equipment rules in competitive play.