The earliest known softball game was played in Chicago, Illinois, on Thanksgiving Day, 1887. It took place at the … See more

Fastpitch softball is played between two teams on a large field, with nine players (in 10u and above; 8u and below is usually played with ten players on a field at once) from one team on the field at a time. Slow-pitch softba… See more

The playing field is divided into fair territory and foul territory. Fair territory is further divided into the infield, and the outfield.
The field is defined by foul lines that meet at a right angle at home plate. The minimum le… See more