Softball is a dynamic and fast-paced game similar to baseball, played with a larger ball measuring 11 to 12 inches in circumference. The game is played on a field with base lengths of 60 feet, a pitcher’s mound that is positioned 35 to 43 feet from home plate, and a homerun fence set 220 feet away from home plate.
Invented in 1887 in Chicago, Illinois, as an indoor sport, softball has evolved into a popular outdoor activity, offering an exciting alternative to traditional baseball. The pace of softball is notably faster than that of baseball, as base runners have less time to reach first base while fielders must act quickly to field the ball.
Despite the name “softball,” which originated in 1932 due to the original ball being softer, modern softball uses a hard ball, making it an engaging and competitive sport.
