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Softball is a team sport commonly played in the United States and other countries. It is a direct descendant of baseball. Some key differences between softball and baseball are that softballs are larger than baseballs, and pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand. Softball is played on a smaller diamond than in baseball. Although it is called softball, the ball is not at all soft. For a softball field, the average distance from home plate to center field is 220 ft and from home plate to right and left field is about 200 ft. For a baseball field, the average distance from home plate to center is 410 ft and from home plate to right and left field is about 375 feet. Softball was invented by George Hancock in Chicago, Illinois. The first softball game was played using a rolled up boxing glove as a ball and a broomstick as a bat.
Equipment required in softball includes a ball, a bat, gloves, uniforms and protective gear, including helmets for the offensive team and a helmet, shin guards, and chest protector for the defensive catcher.
The International Softball Federation holds world championships, held every four years, in several categories. The ISF is the international governing body. The Amateur Softball Association is the National Governing Body of Softball for the United States pursuant to the 1976 Amateur Sports Act. Due to the popularity of the sport, there are a multitude of governing bodies such as the United States Specialty Sports Association and the National Softball Association.

The ISF holds world championship tournaments in several categories. The tournament in each category is held every four years. The most recent tournament was XI Women's World Championship in late August and early September, 2006. All World Championships use a Page playoff system[22] and are in fastpitch. There are also several World Cups held at 4 year intervals in different categories.[23][24]

Australia are the current Men's World Champions, having won the title in 2009. Prior to that, New Zealand had won the previous three tournaments.[25] The current Junior Men's World Champion is Australia, which has won the last four championships.[26] In the Women's World Championships the United States is the most dominant team, having won three of the past four Olympic tournaments and the past six World Championships.[27][28] The current Junior Women's World Champion is the United States.[29]

Women's softball made its first Olympic appearance in 1996 and made its final Olympic appearance in the 2008 games

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