Softball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Softball?Chicago, Illinois, USA
2. What is the sport category?Bat-and-ball sport
3. What is the governing body (international)?World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)
4. How did softball start?It began in Chicago in 1887 as "indoor baseball" created by George Hancock. It moved outside because it was easier to play in smaller spaces.
5. Why is softball easier to play than baseball?Softball uses a larger ball, underhand pitching, and needs less space and special equipment, so more people can join in.

Fast-pitch Softball: A variation of softball characterized by rapid, direct underhand pitching and highly competitive play.
Slow-pitch Softball: A variation where the pitcher throws the ball with an arc, emphasizing hitting and recreational play.
Double Play: A defensive play in which two offensive players are put out in the same continuous action.