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Softball began in the late 1800s when George Hancock invented "indoor baseball" in Chicago in 1887. It later spread outdoors and was played by the first women's team in 1895. The name "softball" came into use in the 1920s. The game continued spreading internationally through American servicemen in World War 2 and the formation of the International Softball Federation in 1965. Softball is played on a diamond-shaped field with 60-foot bases by two teams of nine players who alternate batting and fielding. The objective is for the batting team to score runs by hitting the ball and running around the bases, while the fielding team aims for three outs to end the inning. Games last seven innings unless tied,

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The Softball Kristine T. Banayawon
I. HISTORY
A. Softball began in 1887 B. George Hancock invented indoor baseball
C. 1888, the game spread outdoors D. 1895, the first women's team was formed in Chicago
E. 1895, the sport was reinvented called mush ball, kitten ball or indoor baseball F. 1920s it had the name as SOFTBALL
G. The biggest push coming from American servicemen playing and teaching the game on the far-flung fields of World War II. H. 1965, the International Softball Federation (ISF) was formed
I. It spread because of the American movie A Touch of Class, was filmed in London and featured a softball game, which began to be played in England as a result. J. First world championship in 1965 for women and 1966 for men.
K. Slow pitch world championship in 1987 L. June 2002, the competition resumed in Florida (USA)
M. 1981, The first world competition for junior men and women N. 2001, World Cup for age 16- under girls
II. COURT DIMENSIONS AND VENUE
A. a diamond-shaped area with 60- foot (18.3-metre) baselines B. The pitching distance for men is 46 feet (14 meters) and for women 43 feet (13.11 meters)
III. EQUIPMENT AND GEARS
Equipment A. Ball
B. Bat C. Catchers Mitt
D. Catchers Bag Gears
E. Helmet F. Chest Protector
G. Shin Guards H. Leg Guards
IV. Rules of the Game
The basic rules of Softball A. Two teams (of nine players) alternate turns at batting and fielding (often called defense).
B. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all bases to the home plate to score runs. C. The defending team tries to defend its bases by getting three outs and not allowing the batting team to score.
D. The team that scores the most runs in seven innings wins. (A tiebreaker procedure comes into play if the scores are tied after the seventh innings.) E. Each teams innings ends when three of its batters have been ruled out and then the team that was defending goes in to bat.
The playing field F. There are four bases (first base, second base, third base and home plate) on the field of play.
G.The lines between the bases are generally 45 to 60ft (approximately 12 to 18m) apart and when joined they form a diamond. H. Inside the diamond is the infield which contains the pitchers plate from which the pitcher throws the ball underarm; outside the baselines is the outfield.
I. Any ball going outside the first or third base line is a foul ball (runners are not allowed to advance and the batter gets another try unless the ball was caught in the air, in which case they are out).
V. Officials
A. Decision about plays are made by umpires B. Numbers of umpires range from 1-7
C. There is never more than one plate umpire D. There can be up to three base umpire
E. Three umpires in the outfield F. Umpires are often nicknamed blue, because of their uniforms.
G. Decisions are indicated by hand signal and vocalizing the call H. All decisions made by the umpires are considered to be final.
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  • 3. A. Softball began in 1887 B. George Hancock invented indoor baseball
  • 4. C. 1888, the game spread outdoors D. 1895, the first women's team was formed in Chicago
  • 5. E. 1895, the sport was reinvented called mush ball, kitten ball or indoor baseball F. 1920s it had the name as SOFTBALL
  • 6. G. The biggest push coming from American servicemen playing and teaching the game on the far-flung fields of World War II. H. 1965, the International Softball Federation (ISF) was formed
  • 7. I. It spread because of the American movie A Touch of Class, was filmed in London and featured a softball game, which began to be played in England as a result. J. First world championship in 1965 for women and 1966 for men.
  • 8. K. Slow pitch world championship in 1987 L. June 2002, the competition resumed in Florida (USA)
  • 9. M. 1981, The first world competition for junior men and women N. 2001, World Cup for age 16- under girls
  • 10. II. COURT DIMENSIONS AND VENUE
  • 11. A. a diamond-shaped area with 60- foot (18.3-metre) baselines B. The pitching distance for men is 46 feet (14 meters) and for women 43 feet (13.11 meters)
  • 16. E. Helmet F. Chest Protector
  • 17. G. Shin Guards H. Leg Guards
  • 18. IV. Rules of the Game
  • 19. The basic rules of Softball A. Two teams (of nine players) alternate turns at batting and fielding (often called defense).
  • 20. B. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all bases to the home plate to score runs. C. The defending team tries to defend its bases by getting three outs and not allowing the batting team to score.
  • 21. D. The team that scores the most runs in seven innings wins. (A tiebreaker procedure comes into play if the scores are tied after the seventh innings.) E. Each teams innings ends when three of its batters have been ruled out and then the team that was defending goes in to bat.
  • 22. The playing field F. There are four bases (first base, second base, third base and home plate) on the field of play.
  • 23. G.The lines between the bases are generally 45 to 60ft (approximately 12 to 18m) apart and when joined they form a diamond. H. Inside the diamond is the infield which contains the pitchers plate from which the pitcher throws the ball underarm; outside the baselines is the outfield.
  • 24. I. Any ball going outside the first or third base line is a foul ball (runners are not allowed to advance and the batter gets another try unless the ball was caught in the air, in which case they are out).
  • 26. A. Decision about plays are made by umpires B. Numbers of umpires range from 1-7
  • 27. C. There is never more than one plate umpire D. There can be up to three base umpire
  • 28. E. Three umpires in the outfield F. Umpires are often nicknamed blue, because of their uniforms.
  • 29. G. Decisions are indicated by hand signal and vocalizing the call H. All decisions made by the umpires are considered to be final.