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Slow Pitch Softball
"The only sport you can play while holding a beer."  Slow Pitch Softball is a form of softball played by men and women, where pitches are thrown to the batter with a slow, underhand delivery. Slow Pitch Softball is mainly a recreational sport. Overview Slow pitch softball, a direct descendant of baseball is a sport played by men and woman, both recreationally and competitively. Two teams of nine or ten players play try to score runs by hitting a large leather ball around a diamond shaped field. The team with the most runs at the end of seven innings is the winner. View all photosRecently Added Slow Pitch Softball Photos         Goal of Slow Pitch Softball Hit a large leather ball with a wooden bat, in an attempt to advance around the bases, and ultimately score runs. Rules of Slow Pitch Softball Teams consisting of nine players alternate between hitting and fielding for seven innings, with players hitting in a constant order and playing a constant position in the field. Pitchers must throw the ball underhand to batters that are allowed three missed attempts before being called out. Once on base, runners may not slide or make contact with another player. Once three outs have been recorded, teams switch sides. History of Slow Pitch Softball Slow Pitch Softball was invented in the late 19th century as an indoor alternative to baseball. The sport steadily increased in popularity due to ease of play and small size requirements for the playing area. The game eventually moved to being an outdoors sport, and by the 1930s, gained standardized rules. Throughout the 20th century, slow pitch softball spread across the United States and the world. Today, it is a popular recreational activity for both men and women. Slow Pitch Softball Equipment Ball Bases Bat Glove Slow Pitch Softball Safety Slow pitch softball is a relatively safe sport due to a lack of contact and sliding. Injuries are usually limited to mild muscle pulls and strains. Slow Pitch Softball Training Batting success in softball hinges upon excellent timing and hand-eye coordiantion. These can be acquired through batting practice and hitting a ball of a tee. Slow Pitch Softball Terminology Base - one of four stations that must be reached in order to score a run Fair - within the field of play Foul - outside the field of play Hit - a ball hit such that the batter can advance safely to a base without aid Home Plate - flat, five-sided, rubber base in which must be touched in order to score Out - having had one's turn ended by the team on the field Run - a point scored by touching home plate after touching all other bases States with Active Slow Pitch Softball Listings Darker states have more active listings. The 5 Most Recently Added Slow Pitch Softball Listings 16 & Under Slow Pitch Softball Listed by Mount Holly Springs Area Youth Sports November 20, 2008 at 11:54am  Adult Softball League at Houston Levee Park in Germantown TennesseeListed by City of Germantown, TN November 16, 2008 at 6:14pm  Adult Softball League in Collierville TennesseeListed by City of Collierville, TN November 15, 2008 at 2:56pm Senior's Summer Softball Leagues Listed by City of Westminster, CO November 5, 2008 at 10:16am Citations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softball | Learn Another Sport Quick Info In Category: Softball Pronounced: sloh pich sawft-bawl Active Listings: 260 10 Most Active States |
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