The fielders do not wear gloves or mitts. Three-finger mitts are a compromise between gloves and mittens. Although not worn for protection, some types of fingerless mitts are allowed to aid grip. Oven mitts and potholders must be used in handling hot containers. They taught the Cowichan women to knit such items as socks and mitts. Using focus pads or mitts is a popular style. Lobster claw mitts are used by some winter cyclists. The names refer to cleats or "spikes" baseball players wear and catcher's mitts, respectively. The first 20,000 fans received special "Mario Super Sluggers" foam mitts. Typically, the person wearing the focus mitts will yell a number that represents a combination. It is often said that holding focus mitts can be as taxing as striking them. Alexi Lalas, Eric Wynalda, Julie Foudy, and Heather Mitts. In October 2017, it was announced that Brian "Mitts" Daniels had exited Madball. He was replaced by Brian "Mitts" Daniels of Madball. The last of the MiTTs trained by the brigade completed their mission in October 2010.