Softball is a variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. It was invented in 1887 in Chicago as an indoor game. There are two main types: fastpitch softball, which requires years of practice for pitching and positions players, and slowpitch softball, which is more relaxed and allows 10 players. A fastpitch softball game is played between two teams on a field with four bases laid out in a diamond shape. The objective is to score more runs than the opposing team by hitting a pitched ball and running around the bases.

1. Softball
Presented by: Claire Gui

2. About Softball
 a variant of baseball played with a
larger ball on a smaller field
 invented in 1887 in Chicago as an
indoor game
 The name 'Softball' was given to
the game in 1926.
 also called indoor baseball, kitten
ball
 also played by women
ladies' baseball.
 more than 110 countries

3.  two types of softball
 slowpitch softball & fastpitch softball
 What is the difference between two types of softball?

4. Major differences
Fastpitch softball Slowpitch softball
Age&Gender
mostly female
5 years old to adults
both men and women
only adults
Pitching
requires years of
practice and knowledge
more relaxed and not
entirely as demanding
Position players 9 offensive players allow a 10th player
Run Rule
not high scoring ;
commonly enforces a
mercy rule after 5
innings is ahead by 7
runs
high scoring; have a
common mercy that end
a game after four or five
innings the team has a
15-run lead

6. Basic information about the field
 The field contains the quadrilateral shape ,running areas, and
a grass outfield.
 There are 4 bases on the infield (1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base,
home plate) the bases are arranged in a square and are
typically 45 to 65 feet

7. Diagram of the fastpitch softball field
 the maximum outfield distance is stated to be 250 feet
 baselines for a field is 60 feet.
 from Pitchers Mound to Home Plate 35 to 40 feet
 Rim of the Infield is 60 feet
 coaches box is 15 feet * 3 feet

8. Equipment
 Ball
size of circumferences:
30.5±0.3 cm
between 6.25 oz and 7.0 oz
surface: leather
colour:yellow
 Bats
materials: wood, meta
logo:used in ompetition must
have an ASA-approved stamp
 Uniforms
include a shirt,
undershirt,baseball socks,
cap, visor and shorts.
 Gloves
worn by the defensive team
members
materials: leather or a sturdy
fabric.
size:similar to baseball gloves,
but allows larger sizes up to
14 inches
 Helmets
must have two ear flaps.
must wear a protective helmet,
a face mask and a chest
protector

9. How long is the game?
 The game is played in usually 7 innings.
 Each inning is divided into a top half, in which the visiting
team bats and tries to score runs, while the home team
occupies the field and tries to record 3 outs; then a bottom
half, when the teams' roles are reversed.
 Most ASA rules specify 5 innings and a maximum time of 1.5
hours.

10. Catching
 a very important part of fast pitch softball
 Without a fast-paced catcher, the pitcher will not succeed.
 If there is a bad pitch that hits the ground, the catcher needs
to block it so runs do not score, and runners do not advance
on the bases.
 Catchers are responsible for throwing runners out when they
try and steal bases.

11. How to win a softball game?
 Having played seven innings, the team that has acquired the
most number of runs will emerge victorious.
 In order to score a run, the player will have to touch the home
plate, having run past the bases in order, without committing
any fouls.
 If the home team is leading by 10 runs after three and a half
innings, or the visiting team is leading by 10 runs after four
innings, the game may end prematurely.

12.  Let us see a video about softball fastpitch game.