St.

Louise de Marillac College of Sorsogon

Higher Education Department
Sorsogon City

1st Semester S.Y. 2023-2024

Program: Course Code/ Title :P.E. 3 – Games and Sports

Instructor : Anacleto B. Otivar Schedule : Saturday
Module No. 9 Time frame : 7:00-10:00
Juan Paulo L Hate
BSED -English 201

TOPIC: HISTORY /FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS IN SOFTBALL

Objectives

1. Demonstrate understanding of the origin and founder of softball.

2. Get acquainted on how basketball became a popular team sports.

3. Familiarize the playing area and equipments in playing softball.

I. ELICIT

Good morning class. The team sport that we will discuss today is softball. I know that most of you are
not very familiar with the game. This sport is seldom played because it needs a wide area or space in
playing this sport.

II. ENGAGE

I know that most of you have not experienced playing this sport, but mind you that playing softball is
very exciting and challenging. Although this sport is the national game of U.S. but this sport is considered
as one of the major sport being played in our country as well as in the countryside.

Now, all your queries with regards to playing softball will be answered as we go on discussing the
rudiments in softball.

III. EXPLORE

Let me give you now the concepts in playing softball.

The earliest known softball game was played in Chicago, Illinois on Thanksgiving Day, 1887. It took
place at Farragut Boat Club to hear the outcome of the Yale and Harvard football game.When the score
was announce and bets were settled, a Yale alumnus threw a boxing gloves at a Harvard supporter. The
other person got a stick and swung at it. George Hancock boxing glove shout out “Play Ball “ and the
game began with the boxing glove tightened in a ball, a broom handle serving as the bat. The first
contest ended up with the score of 41-40. The ball being soft was fielded barehanded. George Hancock
was credited as the founder of softball.

The sport was originally advertised as the indoor version of baseball players looking to maintain their
dexterity during the off season, it gained so much popularity and recognition that quickly it become an
official sport. In 1991, women fast pitch softball was added to the rooster of 1996 Summer Olympics, a
landmark many people recognized as the ultimate success of the sport. Although softball was dropped
from the 2012 Summer Olympics line up the game is still one of the most popular sports in the U.S. and
113 countries have officially joined the International Softball Federation since the organization formation
in 1952.

The sport was brought to the Philippines by the American soldiers. Col. Abner Doubleday was the
one who introduced softball in the Philippines.

Softball and Baseball varies each other in some aspects.

1. Size of diamond court-baseball oval is larger than softball oval.

2. Size of bat-baseball bat is longer but slim, while softball bat is short but the upper part is bigger.

3. Manner of delivery of pitch ball-softball underhand while baseball overhead.

4. Manner of base running-baseball no stealing of base while softball there is stealing of base.

5. Number of innings- baseball 9 innings, softball 7 innings.

Unlike other team sports, softball is played in softball diamond. It is a sixty square foot diamond
court. The distance between bases is sixty feet, while baseball diamond is much bigger with ninety
square foot oval. The distance between bases is ninety feet.

The diamond court has two territories, the fair territory and the foul territory. A legally batted ball
that lands in the fair territory is fair ball.

The fair territory consist of the infield and the outfield. A legally batted ball that lands in the infield
or outfield is fair ball.

The foul territory consist of the right foul line and the left foul line. A legally batted ball that lands in
the right or left foul line is considered foul ball and runners cannot advance to the next base.

EQUIPMENTS

A number of equipment are required in softball, a helmet, chest protector, chin guard are the main
equipment required in playing the game. Also in softball an official bat is needed, a ball, gloves and
mitts.

IV. EXPLAIN

1. Explain how softball was invented.

 - Softball was invented in 1887 in Chicago by George Hancock. It originated as an indoor
version of baseball when he used a rolled-up boxing glove as a ball and a broom handle as a
bat for a game in the gym. The sport evolved, and rules were formalized, leading to the
establishment of softball as a distinct and popular sport.

2. Explain why and how softball became a popular sport.

- Softball became popular for several reasons. Its fast-paced nature, simplicity, and adaptability for
various age groups and skill levels contributed to its widespread appeal. Additionally, the sport gained
popularity through organized leagues, tournaments, and school programs. Softball’s social and
recreational aspects further fueled its growth, making it a favorite pastime for many communities. The
sport’s accessibility and inclusivity have played a key role in its enduring popularity.

V. ELABORATE

1. Formulate a generalization statement comparing softball and baseball.

VI. EVALUATE

1. Who was the founder of softball.

- George Hancock is credited as the founder of softball. He invented the sport in 1887 in
Chicago, initially as an indoor version of baseball played with a rolled-up glove as a ball and a
broom handle as a bat.

2. A batted ball that lands in the right or left foul line is considered __.

-A batted ball that lands in the right or left foul line is considered “fair.”

3. What is the measurement of the softball oval.

- The standard measurement of a softball field’s oval or diamond is 60 feet (18.29 meters) between
each base.

4. A batted ball that lands in the infield or outfield is considered __.

- A batted ball that lands in the infield or outfield is considered “fair.”

5. Who introduced softball in the Philippines.

- Softball was introduced in the Philippines by American teachers during the early 20th century. It
gained popularity and became a widely played sport in the country.

VII. EXTEND

As an assignment, please read on the rules of play in softball.

 St. Louise de Marillac College of Sorsogon
Higher Education Department
Sorsogon City

1st Semester 2023-2024

Program : Course Code/ Title : P. E. 3 – Games and Sports

Instructor : Anacleto B. Otivar Schedule :
Module No. 10 Time frame :

TOPIC : RULES OF PLAY IN SOFTBALL

Objectives:

1. Get acquainted on how the game is started and how players play the game.

2. Demonstrate understanding in scoring a softball game.

3. Familiarize with the different faults and violations in softball.

I. ELICIT

Good morning class. Hope you enjoyed our previous topic. Im sure you will be more excited as we go
deeper with our discussion in softball.

II. ENGAGE

Im sure that you have witnessed a softball game in the T.V. or during your Intrams. Did you ever keep
an eye on the referee, how he starts the game , how he awards points or how he calls for the faults and
violations committed by the players in playing. Hope you did it.

III. EXPLORE

Today our discussion is about rules of play in softball. Let me give you a brief summary of the rules of
playing the game.

A softball game is played by innings, usually an official match is played 7 innings. In each innings,
each team bats until three batters have been put out. The team takes turn in batting the ball. Officially
which team to bat first is decided by means of a toss coin. The most common rule is that the home team
bats second. Batting second is advantageous. The team on bat is called the batting team while the
defensive team is called the fielding team. Batting order is the list of players in accordance with their
turn to bat.The positions in a softball team are the following ; the pitcher in the middle of the infield,
who initiates the action by throwing the ball towards the home plate. The catcher catches the ball if it is
not a hit. A pitch ball is strike if it passes the strike zone (space above the knee and below the armpit of
the batter in his normal batting position ) and balls if it passes outside the strike zone. The infielders are
the first baseman, second baseman, third baseman and the short stop. There are 3 outfielders, the left
fielder, right fielder and center fielder.

Each team has 9 players in its batting order, and they must stick to that order throughout the game.
A play begins with the batter waiting to hit the pitch ball from the pitcher. If the batter hits the ball into
the field of play, the batter runs to first base and can run to as many bases as he deems fit without
getting put out.

A batter gets 3 strikes(a swing and a miss or a ball over the plate and what is deemed as the strike
zone by an umpire he or she is put out. If there are 4 balls ( a pitch that did not pass in the strike zone)
the batter is allowed to go first base without being put out.

When a batter advances to bases, he is now a base runner. Base runners attempt to reach the base,
where they are safe and can remain on the base until next batter comes up. The defensive players
attempt to prevent this by putting the runners out using the ball, runners put out must leave the playing
field.

Runs are scored when a player commits a circuit of the diamond before there are 3 outs in the
innings. If the player hits the ball over the outfield fence in the fair territory, it’s a homerun, and the
batter can circle all the bases without being put out.

SCORING
 In softball, if you score a point it is termed as run. A run is scored when a player has touched all the 4
bases in order, proceeding counterclockwise around them. They need not be touched on the same play,
a batter may remain safely at the base while play proceeds and attempt to advance bases on a latter
play. A run is not scored if the last out was a forced out or occurs during the same play that the runner
crosses home plate. For instance if a runner on the third base prior to a hit, and he or she crosses home
elate after an out is made, either on the batter or another runner, the run is not counted.

FAULTS AND VIOLATIONS

1. A fly ball caught by the defensive team.

2. The batted ball was caught by the defensive team ahead of the base runner.

3. Strikes three was caught by the catcher.

4. A base runner leaves the base before the pitcher delivers the pitch ball.

5. A base runner was tag by the baseman before touching the base.

6. A base runner overruns second base.

7.A foul ball higher than the batters head was caught by the catcher.

8. The pitcher in pitching the ball steps more than one normal step in releasing the ball.

9. The feet of the batter are not on the batters box while batting the ball.

IV.EXPLAIN

1. Explain how a softball game is started.

- A softball game typically starts with a coin toss to determine which team will bat first and
which will play defense. The team at bat takes their positions in the batter’s box, and the
opposing team spreads out in the field. The pitcher from the defensive team then delivers the
ball to the batter, initiating the game. The batter attempts to hit the pitched ball, and the
defensive team aims to prevent runs by fielding the ball and making plays. The game
progresses with each team taking turns at bat and in the field.

2. Explain briefly how a player scores a run in softball.

- A player scores a run in softball by successfully touching each of the four bases (first, second, third,
and home plate) in order after hitting the ball. This involves running from home plate to first base,
then to second, third, and finally returning to home plate. A run is scored each time a player
completes this circuit without being tagged or forced out by the opposing team.

V. ELABORATE

1.Formulate a generalization statement as to when the umpire calls strike and balls.

2. Give a generalization statement as to how the team on bat and the fielding team had their turn to bat
in every inning.
VI.EVALUATE

1.A pitch ball that did not pass in the strike zone is ___.

-A pitched ball that did not pass through the strike zone and was not swung at by the batter is called a
“ball.”

2. A fly ball caught by the defensive team, the batter is ___.

-A fly ball caught by the defensive team results in the batter being “out.”

3. The batting team is referred to as ___.

- The batting team is referred to as the “offensive” or “hitting” team in softball.

4. If you score a point it is termed as ___.

- If you score a point in softball, it is termed as a “run.”

5. A softball games is played by ___.

- A softball game is played by two teams.

VII. EXTEND

As an assignment, please read on the basic skills in playing softball.