Softball and First Aid Flashcards
in ____ softball was
developed in Chicago
which is considered as
an indoor game
1887
who invented softball
George Hancock
Other names of softball
Indoor baseball, soft bund ball, mush ball, kitten ball
When did softball earn its name
1926
2 types of softball game
Slow pitched and Fast pitched
Innings in a slow pitched softball game
7
how many players playing in slow pitch
10
bunting and stealign rule
slow no fast yes
how many innings in fast
9
how many players in fast
9
underhand pitching ball is
pitched from a flat
pitching circle
Softball Pitch
Overhand
pitching ball is pitched from
an elevated mound
Baseball pitch
34 inches
maximum, 2.25 inches
in diameter
Softbal bat
Circumference of softball
12
Baseball circumfurnnce
9
Softball base
60 feet apart
Baseball base
90 feet apart
defensive
act of catching the
ball after a successful
hit was made. It could
be a ground or a fly
ball
Fielding
the player that is positioned on
the right side of the diamond next to the
catcher’s position to his/her right
First Baseman
the one who is in the middle
of the diamond next to the first base. He/she is in
control between the gap from the first base going
to him/her
Second Baseman
this player takes care of the
hit that travels the third base. He/she is
positioned next to the shortstop
Third Baseman
he player whose position is in
between the second baseman and the third
baseman.
Shortstop
made up of leather or
material similar to it
Glove
the helmet
has two ear flaps to protect the
ears and worn by all players in
the field.
Protective gears
