Sport from the database
Softball
there are three styles of softball: fast pitch, "modified" fast pitch, and slow pitch. At its core, the sport is about score runs while batting and record outs on defense. Participation format: Usually 9 vs 9. It is typically contested on or in Diamond with pitching circle. Scoring is based on Run-based scoring. Core equipment includes Bat, ball, gloves, bases. Important forms include Fastpitch, Slowpitch, National team. Listed competitions include WBSC Women's Softball World Cup, WBSC Men's Softball World Cup, Olympic Softball. Origin/development: USA, 1887. The sport is actively practiced today.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to score runs while batting and record outs on defense.
Teilnehmer
Two teams alternate between offense and defense.
Teamgröße
Usually nine players per team.
Spielfeld
Diamond field with bases, pitching circle, and outfield.
Dauer
Games are played in innings.
Wertung
Runs count after completing the bases.
Gewinnbedingung
Most runs after the scheduled innings wins.
Ausrüstung
- Softball bat
- ball
- gloves
- bases
- helmets
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- Strikeout
- force-out
- tag-out
- illegal pitch
- interference
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)
- Softball Equipment List Sports Unlimited · equipment-guide · medium
- Softball Equipment List: Gear Up for Success on the Field Academy · equipment-guide · medium
- Topend Sports Topend Sports · aggregator · medium
- Britannica Britannica · encyclopedia · high
- Wikipedia DE Wikipedia DE · reference · medium