1, the size of the ball is different.
2. The base distance of softball is different, which is18.3m, and that of baseball is 27.45m. ..
3. With different pitches, the pitch of softball is12.2m, and the pitch of baseball is18.4m. ..
Softball is a team competition, which is played on a right-angled fan-shaped field and is also an Olympic competition. Softball evolved from baseball and originated in Chicago, USA in 1980s.
1933 was officially named "Soft Ball". From 65438 to 0959, women's softball was officially listed as an event in China National Games. From 65438 to 0996, women's softball was officially listed as an Olympic event.
The International Softball Federation, the highest organization of softball, was established in September 1952, with 129 members and its headquarters is in Oklahoma, USA. The main events of the International Baseball Federation are: Olympic Softball Competition, World Softball Championship, World Youth Softball Championship and Softball Championships on all continents.
Project history:
Softball originated in America and evolved from baseball. Because baseball needs too much space to be played outdoors in rainy and snowy weather, in Chicago, USA, people first reduced the baseball field and moved it indoors, which is called "indoor baseball".
From 65438 to 0895, softball was gradually moved outdoors, and was named as "girl ball", "soft ball" and "playground ball".
Development:
After World War II, softball has been developed in many countries and regions. With the progress of technology, the perfection of rules and the holding of international competitions, softball has gradually stepped onto the road of standardization and become an organic part of the national fitness campaign.
1933 established the American amateur softball association and formulated unified competition rules. According to the hardness of the ball, it was officially named "softball". Since then, softball has gradually swept the world.
1947, the first national women's softball championship was held in Australia, and the corresponding men's competition didn't start until 1984. Japan Softball Association was founded in 1949, and softball has become one of the most popular sports in Japan.