who created softball? - ANSWERSgeorge hancock
when and where was softball created? - ANSWERSchicago in 1887
what was softball originally? - ANSWERSindoor version of baseball and eventually converted to an outdoor game.
what is the object of the game? - ANSWERSscore more runs than the opposing team
how many players are on an official softball team? - ANSWERSnine
how many teams compete? - ANSWERStwo
what is significant about the batting order/lineup? - ANSWERSit is predetermined
how many innings does an official game have? - ANSWERSseven innings
who bats at the top of an inning? - ANSWERSvisiting team
who bats at the bottom of an inning? - ANSWERShome team
what is the first half of an inning called? - ANSWERStop of the inning
what is the second half of an inning called? - ANSWERSbottom of the inning
how long does an inning last? - ANSWERSno set time - each half of an inning continues
until the defense accumulates three outs
what happens if theres a tie after seven innings? - ANSWERSgame goes into extra innings and continues until one team holds a lead at the end of an inning
how many steps may a pitcher take? - ANSWERSone
how must the ball be thrown? - ANSWERSunderhand
where must hands be at start of pitch? - ANSWERSboth hands must be on the ball
when is a batter out? - ANSWERS-when three strikes have been called
-if a fly ball is caught