SOFTBALL

History:
• Dates back to 1926 and was coined by Walter Hakanson of
the YMCA.
• Other names are indoor baseball, kitten ball, diamond ball,
mush ball and pumpkin ball.
• The name softball spread throughout the USA by the 1930s.
• In 1934, the Joint Rules Committee on Softball was created
to standardize the rules.
• In 1952, the British women’s softball league was established.
• In 1996, softball was played in the Olympics.
Equipment:
A.Bat
B. Ball
C. Gloves
D.Protective Equipment

(1. Helmet 2. Throat protector 3. Body Protector

and 4. Shin Guards)
Basic Skills in Softball:
• Throwing – the most basic skill in baseball and
softball. It prevents the opponent from touching the
base, earn points, and runs.
• Pitching – the skill performed by the pitcher who
stays at the center plate.
• Catching – is a defensive skill used to receive a
thrown ball and hold a base runner or batter.
• Hitting/Batting – is an offensive skill used to hit the
pitched ball using the bat.
• Running/Base-Running – a very important skill which
allows you to advance to safety from one base to
another with full speed and agility.