Softball Articles

Softball isn't one of those sports that has a time limit like basketball or football. It's more like tennis, where the match can last many, many hours. Softball doesn't have quarters or halves, rather has a "goal" that you need to complete in order to win the game. Similar to baseball, softball uses innings [...]

Like in every sport in this world, there are good players, great players, and the absolute best of the best. Like basketball has Michael Jordan, soccer has Lionel Messi, softball has its fair share of legends of the game. Softball has been around for a long time and has given birth to a lot [...]

You are going to your first ever softball practice and don't know what to wear? You are scared that if you get it wrong you will look silly? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Knowing what to wear and feeling comfortable in your outfit will increase your self-confidence, therefore, you will perform better. Also, [...]

The two very popular sports – softball and baseball are similar in so many ways you might think it’s the same sport but played with a different colored ball. But, have you ever asked yourself what are the biggest differences between softball and baseball? If you have and want to learn more about the differences [...]

Origins of softball The great game of softball has captured the hearts of many Americans and people all around the world from the day it was founded. Since the founding of the sport, softball has come a long way, and it is still growing rapidly nowadays. The sport has undergone [...]

Choosing the right bat is essential to the success of a softball hitter. It is very important to choose a bat that is the right weight and length for your body type. The type of bat is really just your personal preference. Almost all bats you can buy today are very [...]

Unlike many other sports, softball is a volunteer-driven. This means that most people involved in youth softball are not there for financial gains. They mainly do it to help players learn not only the skills and drills of the game, but life lessons as well. That is the hard part [...]

1. Softball was originally an indoor sport. It was invented in 1887 by George Hancock, a journalist for the Chicago Board of Trade, as a form of indoor baseball to be played during the winter. The next year the game moved outside, and rules and a league were established by the Boat Club in 1889. [...]