softballs by: haley smith. table of contents description of a softball how softballs are used ...

SoftballsBy: Haley Smith

Table of Contents Description of a Softball

How Softballs are Used

Facts About the Outside Game

Description of a Softball Size and Shape: the two main sizes are

11 inch and 12 inch balls today. Softballs are in a sphere shape so they can do many things.

Materials made from: Mostly leather and seams to leather together.

Colors of Softballs: bright lime-yellow and the seams are bright red.

How Softballs are Used To Use Them in a Softball Game: girls

use them in softball games to hit, throw, catch, pitch, etc.

Types of Ages: many ages of girls play softball from kindergarten to girls out of college play!

Types of Sizes: 11 inch and 12 inch are the main sizes used today.

Pitching!

Facts About the Outside Game Who made the game an outside sport:

Lewis Rober, a fireman, wanted a outside game so him and his team mates could stay in shape.

Who Governed it in the US: Amateur Softball Association (ASA) made it in the U.S.

Who Required Rules: ASA also required rules that still exist today.

Conclusion A softball is unique because of its

description, uses and its cool history. I think they are very cool. Cool feeling and great colors. Good history.

Bibliography(2008) “Softball.” World Book. 2008.

“Who Invented Softball.” Life123. 2013. IAC Company. May 9, 2013. http://www.life123.com/sports/baseball/softball/who-invented-softball.shtm