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When were standard rules for softball developed?
The game of softball was invented in Chicago in 1887 by George Hancock. The idea for the ball came from an old boxing glove.
Can you use a softball glove for baseball?
A baseball outfielder glove is usually 12 1/2 to 12 3/4 inches from the tip of the index finger to the heel of the glove. A softball outfielder glove is usually 13 1/2 to 14 inches from the tip of the index finger to the heel of the glove. Since a softball is larger than a baseball, a softball glove will be larger than a baseball glove. However, this doesn't mean that you can't use a baseball glove for playing softball. It just means that you will have less margin of error when catching the softball because of the smaller pocket a baseball glove has.
Is the rawlings longhorn fastback dark brown series glove a softball glove?
No, the glove is intended for baseball, by fielders and pitchers who want a little longer glove for scooping up balls. It can be used for softball, bit does not have a larger pocket that would make a strictly softball glove better.
Does a softball glove need to be oiled?
Sure. A softball glove is made of the same materials that a baseball glove is made of (high grade leather). They need time to be broken in. Oiling the glove will help with this process.
Who invented baseball and softball?
George Hancock invented Softball
What is a softball glove made of?
Generally made from leather.
How long is an softball glove?
It depends how big your hand is
What is the uses of glove in softball?
The use of a softball glove is so it does not hurt your hand when someone throws it and it is also used for an aim so you do not have to aim with your hand. ( That would look silly.)
Who inveted softball?
George Hancock invented softball.
Who named softball?
The inventors because they were using a boxing glove as a BALL and it was SOFT so they decided to name it SOFTBALL.
Can a high school softball catchers mitt be white?
yes, a high school softball catchers glove can be white.
Why was softball inevented?
Invented? Well, softball is simply the female version of baseball. No huge difference. Just the pitchers, the glove, and the ball and the obvious, it's a girls sport. Apparently, who ever invented or developed softball, thought females shouldn't be allowed to play with males, so established a new sport. More intense and difficult in certain cases. I hope this answers your question
