softball

Larger than hardball

Softball is a sport similar to baseball but played with a larger ball on a smaller field.

The ball itself is also called a softball, though it isn't particularly soft.

Figuratively, a softball is an easy question, especially one lobbed to a politician or celebrity to make them look good: The interviewer threw her nothing but softballs.

gameplay

inning

Baseball game segment

batterUncooked cake mixture
umpireSports match official
strikeForceful impact or stoppage

foul · diamond · catcher · outfield · homeplate · scoreboard · dugout · walk · lineup · error

team

roster

List of members

lineupOrdered list of participants
coachOne who instructs
playersGame participants

dugout · infield · outfield · catcher · shortstop · pitcher · substitute · manager · tournament · championship

pitching

underhand

Deceptive and secret

moundHeaped earth formation
windupFinal part or preparation
deliveryConveyance of goods

fastpitch · slowpitch · circle · rubber · mechanics · release · speed · control · changeup · curve

equipment

mitt

Padded hand covering

gloveFitted hand covering
batFlying mammal or sports club
cleatsSpiked sports shoes

helmet · cage · bases · plate · uniform · jersey · visor · mask · shinguards

variants

fastpitch

Underhand speed softball variant

slowpitchSoftball with mandatory arcs
stickballMakeshift urban baseball variant
roundersEnglish batting game

kickball · wiffleball

recreation

picnic

Outdoor casual meal

barbecueSlow-cook over coals
familyRelated people together
friendsVoluntary close relations

park · weekend · fun · casual · laughter · community · gathering · bonding · pastime · coed

softball

inning

roster

underhand

mitt

fastpitch

picnic

softball

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