1. Softballs By: Haley Smith

2. Table of Contents  Description of a Softball  How Softballs are Used  Facts About the Outside Game

3. 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.

5. 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.

6. Pitching!

7. 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.

9. 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.

10. Bibliography (2008) “Softball.” World Book. 2008. “Who Invented Softball.” Life123. 2013. IAC Company. May 9, 2013. http://www.life123.com/sports/baseball/soft ball/who-invented-softball.shtm