Guide & Summary
who created softball? - Answer-george hancock
when and where was softball created? - Answer-chicago in 1887
what was softball originally? - Answer-indoor version of baseball and eventually
converted to an outdoor game.
what is the object of the game? - Answer-score more runs than the opposing team
how many players are on an official softball team? - Answer-nine
how many teams compete? - Answer-two
what is significant about the batting order/lineup? - Answer-it is predetermined
how many innings does an official game have? - Answer-seven innings
who bats at the top of an inning? - Answer-visiting team
who are the infielders? - Answer-pitcher, catcher, basemans, shortstop
who are outfielders? - Answer-left, center and right fielders
how are most balls in the outfield? - Answer-ground balls or fly balls
a player's turn batting while her team is on offense. - Answer-at bat
a pitch that travels outside the strike zone that the hitter does not swing at. Four balls
result in a walk. - Answer-ball
a soft hit produced by holding the bat in a stationary position over home plate. Often
used to advance a base runner. - Answer-bunt