Indoor baseball
George Hancock
Are softballs today soft?
no
How are the pitching styles different in baseball and softball?
Baseball players throw overhand, while softball players throw underhand.
When did he create indoor baseball?
Thanksgiving Day in 1887,
Is softball play inside or outside?
outside
How is the size between the balls different?
softballs are larger than baseballs. While baseballs have a circumference of nine inches, softballs have a circumference of eight to twelve inches.
What is indoor baseball?
Instead of using a baseball, he tied up a boxing glove into a ball.
What are the two different styles of a softball pitch?
slowpitch and fastpitch-
How are the bats different?
Softball bats tend to be made of metals, while baseball players often use wooden bats. Softball bats sometimes also have a longer barrel than baseball bats.
Did George Hancock invent baseball?
no
How many innings does softball have?
7
How are the official fields different?
On a baseball field, the bases are 90 feet apart. On a softball field, they are 60 feet apart.
Who and how did softball get invented?
By George Hancock after they played indoor ball
How many innings does baseball have?
9
How are the rules of stealing bases different?
Because of the shorter distance between bases, the rules about stealing bases are different. Baseball players can lead off a base before the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand. However, softball players have to wait until the pitch is thrown to lead off.