kb115+Softball

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 * Katie Bielawa**
 * Real or Fake**
 * 10 Fake Facts**
 * __Description of the Sport Softball__**


 * Lori Spingola**


 * Keilani Rickettes**


 * __History__**
 * Softball was invented in Chicago in 1990. It was first played as an indoor sport. The ball that is used in the game is very soft and plush for the safety of the players. The ball used has a 12 inch circumference. Wh[[image:https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/xPQhOWOborYiivexDv4-IL_5f7PMYky1IRH3nTREegULOn8mqdwV_bTBkgrjTtBKpY6mQ3P7Ydzf-L1oq86Qt1xfqGAl5005cHH8De39Y7uSRwyu-jT3f2j_IA width="85" align="left"]] en running the bases there is a 90 ft. base path. Baseball's base path is 90 ft. A softball team needs a minimum of 10 players for a game. A pitcher pitches overhand from 60 feet from the pitcher's mound.The catcher is one of the most important parts to a game.They play in front of the plate to catch the pitches.First base is the first chance for a batter to start base running. The first baseman has this chance to throw the batter out before she starts to run the bases with steals and slides. The second baseman backs up the steal from first and plays the position of the second baseman which is between the first base bag and the second base bag. Backing the second baseman up is the shortstop. The shortstop plays in between the second base bag and the third base bag. The players in the outfield have the worst skills on the team. **


 * This is a picture of a pitcher **


 * __Equipment__**
 * The equipment you need for softball includes a glove and a helmet with a face mask.**
 * Extras include batting gloves, sliding shorts,and cleats.<range type="comment" id="480894634_2"> You also need shin protectors.</range id="480894634_2">**


 * __Fun Facts__**
 * **There are leagues for men of 60 years old.**
 * **A mask for the face is recommended due to the amount of eye and face injuries.**
 * **The sport is popular at College level.**
 * **The ball is not true to its name it is very hard and can hurt someone very easily.**
 * __Quiz Facts__**


 * Where was the first Softball game played?**


 * a. New York**
 * <range type="comment" id="481104688_3">b. Detroit</range id="481104688_3">**
 * c. Los Angeles**
 * d. Orlando**


 * This is a picture of a standard college size field **


 * What i s the job of the second baseman? **


 * a. Catch the ball pitched by the pitcher**
 * b. catch pop flies**
 * c. covers the throw from the catcher**
 * d. tags the runner at home plate**
 * This is a picture an outfielder catching fly balls **
 * This is a 12 inch softball **


 * W hich direction does a softball player pitch? **


 * __Answer:__**

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