Started in Chicago in the late 19th century Equipment consisted of an old boxing glove

made in a ball with shoe strings wrap around it

1889 George Hancock published the first softball rule book

1933 Amateur softball association started Two types of softball games: slow pitch and

fast pitch.

Softball is patterned after baseball Ball must be pitched underhanded 7 inning games Purpose of the game is for the batting team

to get on base and then score. And for the fielding team to get the batter out so they do not get on the base.

No Bunting No stealing bases Runner may leave the base when the ball

crosses the plate 10 player on the field at one time to play

defense. Offensive player gets only 3 swings when

up to bat