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HISTORY SOFTBALL is a game similar to baseball. It is played on a smaller field than baseball, and a larger ball is used. Softball began in Chicago as an indoor version of baseball. It became especially popular for school and public recreation programs; because it requires less room and equipment than baseball. By the early 1970's, more than 20 million person in over 40 countries were playing softball. All softball pitching must be underhand. The softball pitcher stands 46 feet from home plate instead of 60 1/2 feet as in baseball. The base runner cannot leave his base in softball until the ball has left the pitcher's hand. Baseball players can lead off a base. a regulation softball game lasts seven innings. Except for these differences, softball is played like baseball. Women play softball by the same rules as men except that the pitcher stands 40 feet from home plate. History. Softball was developed in 1887 by George W. Hancock of the Farragut Boat Club in Chicago. Hancock designed the game for indoor play with a 16 inch ball that had the seams turned out. In 1895, Lewis Rober of the Minneapolis Fire Department adapted the game for outdoors. He used a 12-inch ball that had a cover similar to that used in baseball. Rober's version is considered the forerunner of the present game of softball. In 1923, the National Recreation Association appointed a committee of recreation executives to study the variety of rules used in different parts of the United States so that they could be standardized. Many of the rules were later changed by a joint rules committee formed in 1933. The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the governing body of the sport in the U.S. and other countries. International softball competition is governed by the International Softball Federation, founded in 1952. The international federation now has more than 40 member countries. Types
of Softball.
Every year, men's and women's teams compete in regional, national, and
international tournaments. There are two classes of competition, fast-pitch
and slow-pitch. Fast-pitch softball has a nine man team, and slow-pitch
has a 10-man team. The tenth man is a short-fielder. Fast-pitch softball
teams play on an infield with the bases 60 feet apart. The players use
a ball that measures 12 inches around, and a bat that cannot be thicker
than 2 1/4 inches. All pitching must be underhand, in a motion similar
to that of bowling. In a common type of slow-pitch softball, the same
size infield and ball are used, but the ball must be pitched so that it
arches n its way to the batter. Unlike fast-pitch softball, slow pitch
rules do not allow bunting or base stealing. Many persons play a slow-pitch
game with a 14- or 16- inch ball. Slow pitch softball is popular in the
United States and in several other nations.Softball
rules 1.Balls and strikes-- The batter may never walk, the batter strikes out after 3 strikes. Strikes for all leagues include swinging strikes, and called strikes. 2. The pitches maximum arc must be between 6 and 15 feet, anything higher or lower is a ball, and must be called in the air by either umpire. (the batter may still swing, it is just an automatic ball call) Pitching style-- the pitcher must release the ball with the palm up. (no spins). 3.OVERTHROWS-- This is the most misplayed and misunderstood rule. There is no one+one rule. The runner gets their last established base +2 bases. This is equivalent to the runner getting the base they last occupied plus two. The base occupied is judged from the time the fielder releases the ball. 4.LEADING OFF BASE-- Of course there is no leading off a base, I want to this rule as easy to play as possible, A runner must stay on their occupied base until the batter hits the ball or IT CROSSES THE PLATE. A runner is out ONLY if they leave before a player hits the ball or before it crosses the plate. For example, a player leaves as the batter is taking a swing, if the batter misses the ball and the runner takes off the runner is NOT out. 5.RUNNING BASES -- 1.a) If a batted ball hits a runner who is in fair territory the runner is out. 2.b) The fielder gets the right of way to field a batted ball. If a runner interferes with a fielder trying to field a BATTED ball the runner is out. 3.c) THE FIELDER MUST GIVE THE RUNNER A PATH TO THE BASE, THERE IS NO BLOCKING ANY BASE !!!! A lot of players, especially beginners stand on a base waiting for a ball that is no where around, this should not be done!! Please tell your fielder not to stand on abase unless there is going to be a play there. YOU CAN NOT FAKE A PLAY AT A BASE. If the other team does this they should be warned, a second "FAKE" should be reported to me. I will take appropriate action. 4.d) Double plays-- The fielder may not "take out" the second baseman (or shortstop), any attempt to do so and the runner and the other runner are out! (I should also be told of teams or players that are intentionally trying to "take out" players.) There has to be a little leeway because of the turf players may not want to slide, coincidental contact can not be avoided, but intentional contact is dangerous and illegal (in our league). 5.e) There is norule about sliding. You can slide but 6.INFIELD FLY RULE-- If there are less than 2 outs with bases loaded no runners on first and second and an infield fly is hit either of the umpires should call "infield fly, batter is out" the runners can then play at their own risk. The ball is still live, for example a runner can tag up or run without tagging if they don't think the ball will be caught. you do not have to. 7.SUBSTITUTIONS-- Every league has free substitutions in the field (unlimited), every player must remain in the same spot in the batting order, and an unlimited number of players can bat. 8.No bunting--the player must take a full swing, a player attempting to bunt who hits the ball is out. 9.TEN-RUN RULE-- If a team is leading by ten or more runs after 5 innings (4.5 if home team) then the game is over. 10. 4-foul rule-- AFTER YOUR FOURTH FOUL YOU ARE OUT. 11.A pop up to the catcher must go over the batters head to be an out, otherwise it is a strike. Back to the Top |
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| TERMS Assist The credit given to a player who aids in making and out Batting Average Number of hits divided by the number of times at bat. Bunt An attempt to hit the ball short to get advancement to the base. Clean up Usually the fourth position in batting order and occupied by the teams best hitter. Double Advancing to 2nd base by some means of hitting the ball. Error Committed by a fielder on a routine play which prolongs the life of a base runner or batter, when perfect play would have resulted in normal play. Foul ball Ball hit out of fair territory. Hit Ball hit in such a way that the batter or preceeding base runners may not be retired by good defensive play In the hole Batter following the batter on deck In-field fly Runners on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with less than 2 down, a fair fly ball that can be handled by the infielders, the batter is out and the runners may advance at their own risk. On deck Batter following hitter at the plate Passed Ball When the catcher misses the ball which he should have controlled. Pinch Runner Replacement for base runner Sacrifice Fly Credited to batter who hits a fly ball to outfield allowing base runner to score or advance to next base. Single Advancement to 1st base by some means of hitting the ball. Stolen Base Base runner advancing without any type of aid by batter or opposing team. Switch Hitter Batter who bats both left and right handed. Triple Advancement to 3rd base by some means of hitting the ball. Wild Pitch Ball delivered to plate in such a way catcher cannot control pitch. Back to the Top |
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