Noun

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Singular softball

Plural softballs

softball (plural softballs)

  1. A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.
  2. (by analogy) A question designed to be easy to answer.
  3. The ball used to play the sport.

Synonyms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Sat Feb 13 22:13:15 2010

Softball is a team sport commonly played in the United States and other countries. It is a direct descendant of baseball. Some key differences between softball and baseball are that softballs are larger than baseballs, and pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand. Softball is played on a smaller diamond than in baseball.Although it is called softball the ball is not at all soft. Although it is a little softer than a baseball. For a softball field, the average distance from home plate to center field is 220 ft and from home plate to right and left field is about 200 ft. For a baseball field, the average distance from home plate to center is 410 ft and from home plate to right and left field is about 375 feet. Softball was invented by George Hancock in Chicago, Illinois. The first softball game was played using a rolled up boxing glove as a ball and a broomstick as a bat.

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Tue Mar 2 17:47:37 2010

What do college softball scouts look for at college exposure tournaments?
Q. I'm going to a softball college exposure tournament in Colorado at the end of the month & I need some tips. Any advice?
Asked by kaity o - Wed Jun 18 17:28:58 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends on what position you play. Number one, if you bat, they are looking for speed from home to first. That is most important. If you are a pitcher, hitting is not so important since most college pitchers will not see may times a the plate. If you are a regular defensive player(which means not pitcher) they are going to be looking for mechanics, speed, any extra effort you can give. If you are a pitcher, speed, movement of pitches, knowing when to throw a certain pitch. It really depends on where you play.
Answered by texas y'all! - Sat Jun 21 21:11:00 2008

What are the differences between baseball and softball?
Q. I play baseball and I want to play softball for my school so I need to know the differences in rules. I know that they use a bigger ball and pitch differently and you can't steal bases but what else?
Asked by iheartmrguitar - Thu Sep 21 21:58:21 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The bases are closer to each other.
Answered by j_son_06 - Thu Sep 21 21:59:57 2006

How do I break in my new softball glove?
Q. I got a new first-basemen softball glove about two weeks ago. I've used it at practice, put shaving cream in it, and placed it under my mattress. It's close to being broken in but I would really love to use it during my tournament during the weekend. Any suggestions on how to completely break it in?
Asked by leftyslap - Tue Jul 3 00:47:26 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Rawlings oil is best...just don't get the 'baking' kit. You rub that stuff in and then put the glove in the oven to speed up the process...it can seriously dry out the leather and the manufacturers of the gloves do not recommend it.
Answered by Ben S - Tue Jul 3 00:57:11 2007

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