Fast Pitch Softball

Invented in 1887 by George Hancock

"kitten ball" or even "pumpkin ball"

Phillip K. Wrigley

"A league of Their Own"

Why is it called "soft" ball?

Soft material

• A leather cover
• A raised stitch seam
• solid polymer core

Named after the boxing glove they used in the first game

Named softball to resemble hardball

There are 9 positions on a field

Played between 2 different teams

Equipment

Basic Bat Regulations

• 2 1/4 barrel diameter
• Cannot be over 34 inches in length
• Cannot be over 31 1/2 oz in weight

Helmet Regulations

• All batters must wear helmet
• NOSCAE approved batting helmets
• NOSCAE approved face masks
• NOSCAE stamp required

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Cleats

• Can be metal
• Can be rubber

Catching gear

• Must have helmet
• Must have chest pad
• Must have shin guards

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