Softball was derived from baseball and first played in 1887 using a boxing glove and broom handle. It has evolved over time with various names before becoming established as softball. Softball is played in 7 innings between two teams, with points scored when a team is batting. There are 9 positions on the field including pitcher, catcher, and various basemen and outfielders. Softball differs from baseball in using underhand pitching rather than overhand, having bases 60 feet apart rather than 90 feet, and typically using an 11 or 12 inch ball rather than a 9 inch baseball.

1. The Game of Softball

2. How softball came to be. Softball was derived from the American sport, baseball. It was invented on Thanksgiving day in 1887o being played with a boxing glow and a broom handle. Various names such as Kitten ball, Diamond ball, and Pumpkin ball were used before the name softball was established.

3. Facts about the game • Softball is played for 7 innings. • The inning is over when the team on the field makes 3 outs. • The game consists of 2 teams competing against each other. • Points can only be obtained when the team is up to bat. • There is slow pitch and fast pitch softball. • There are 9 positions on the field.

4. Positions on the Field There are 9 positions on the Softball field and they are: • Pitcher • 3rd Baseman • Catcher • Right Fielder • 1st Baseman • Center Fielder • 2nd Baseman • Left Fielder • Shortstop

5. Baseball and Softball Baseball consists of 9 innings. The ball is pitched overhand. A baseball is 9” for all leagues. The bases are 90 feet apart in baseball. Softball consists of 7 innings. The ball is pitched underhand. A softball is 11”and 12” for college and youth. The bases are 60 feet apart in softball.

6. Tips to playing the game! • Stretch before practice or a game. • Pass the ball to another player to warm your arm up. • Warm up by having infield and outfield practice. • Take advantage of practices because it will be in performance of a game. • Be polite and courteous to the coach, the parents, and other players on the team. • Show GOOD sportsmanship during practice and games. • Give everything 110%!!!