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Gameplay

A softball game can last anywhere from 4 to 9 innings, depending on the league, rules, and type of softball; however 7 innings is the most common. In each inning, each team bats until three batters have been put out. The teams take turns batting. Officially, which team bats first is decided by a coin toss, although a league may decide otherwise at its discretion. The most common rule is that the home team bats second. Batting second is advantageous.

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Positions

There are nine players out on the field at one time. Although the pitcher and catcher have the ball the most, each person has a specific job. In the infield there is the pitcher, catcher, first base, second base, shortstop, and third base. In the outfield there is left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder.

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Pitching

Pitching takes a lot of practice and the pitcher has to try to throw the ball so that it passes through the strike zone. There are many pitches: fastball, changeup, dropball, riseball, screwball, curveball, and the knuckleball. One of many pitches is the windmill motion is done by extending your throwing hand around your body backwards and releasing the ball at about hip level at maximum speeds.

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Softball

Softball is a great sport and very popular in the United States. It takes lots of strength, determination and finally lots of passion for softball. Softball and baseball rules are similar but very different as well. Its a exciting sport for all women to play.

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USA Softball Competition in Beijing

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Batting

Batting is a great way to express your feelings and to hit the ball as hard as you want. The batter stands facing the pitcher inside a batter’s box (there is one on each side of the plate). The bat is held with both hands, over the shoulder away from the pitcher. The ball is usually hit with a full swinging motion in which the bat may move through more than 360 degrees. The batter usually steps forward with the front foot and swings the bat. Once the ball is hit into fair territory the runner must try to advance to first base or beyond. While running to first base, the batter is a batter-runner. When she safely reached first she becomes a base-runner or runner.