Although often confused with its sister sport, baseball, softball has crept its way into the mainstream and earned a substantial following of its own both in the United States and abroad. From Little League to company teams to professional games, softball inspires both friendly and serious competition. Examining the history and rules of softball and offering tips on strategy and technique, this volume invites players of all skill levels to take a closer look at the game that has enthralled individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Offers an introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of softball.

A humorous gift for softball players & enthusiasts, softball coaches, trainers, softball umpires and officials, sports reporters, sports journalists, sports doctors & therapists, diehard fans, softball aficionados, facilities managers, and anyone else involved in the sport of softball. What do they know? Nothing at all. The book has no text inside. **** This journal alternates between 9 LINED pages for writing and 1 BLANK page for sketching/drawing throughout - no text. Size 5.2" x 0.2" x 8" with 110 pages total. **** Its pages can be used for stats or training notes, a record of special memories, sketches and diagrams, a very long bucket list, a notebook for tips and tricks, and much more. Make the journal even more special by stuffing a gift certificate or a little cash into the folds. Related terms: softball, softball player, softball coach, softball trainer, softball umpire, Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA), World Series championships, World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), International Softball Federation, slow-pitch softball, fast-pitch softball, National Softball Association (NSA), ISF championships, International Softball Federation, United States Specialty Sports Association, International Softball Congress, European Softball Federation, NCAA Division I Softball Championship. On the BACK COVER: This handbook serves as a comprehensive record of everything you know about the game of softball!

The essential resource for players and fans of the game. Included are the sport's official playing rules, pitching regulations, referee signals, and field diagrams for fast and slow pitch, both 12 inch and 16 inch.