Let's Know More About Softball!

Softball is a variation of the sport baseball. This is more commonly played at a recreational level and on a pitch smaller than baseball. Whilst the rules are very similar there are some that differ. The sport is widely played throughout North America but there also are professional leagues played in Asia, Europe and South America.
The object of softball is to hit the ball with a bat before the player tries to frolic an infield with four bases. Once a player manages to urge right round without being given out a run is scored. The team with the most runs at the end of the game is deemed the winner.
Each softball team has 9 players. The game takes place over 7 innings and within each innings the team will bat then field. An innings is split into two sections called the top and the bottom of the innings. The away team bats first at the top of the innings whilst the home team field, then teams switch so the home team bats at the bottom of the innings.
Pitch sizes vary in softball and are often just whatever size are often found or used at the time. The in- filed has four bases in a diamond shape. The bases are home base (where the batter stands), first base, second base and third base. Home plate can be found in the centre of the field where the pitcher must stand to throw the ball. The pitcher must throw the ball underarm and must have at least one foot on the plate at the point of delivery.
Teams can be mixed with men and women or with just a single sex on each team. Once a team have completed their innings then the teams switch to try to the other role. An innings is complete when the fielding team manage to urge three players out from the bating team.
The winners of the game will be decided after the 7 innings have all been completed. The team with most runs after 7 innings will be declared the winner. If after 7 innings the game is tied, then an extra innings will be played until a winner is found.

By: Saksham Gupta