WHAT IS SOFTBALL? 
   
Softball is a version of baseball that can be played by mixed-sex, mixed-ability teams; although it can be played at a
very serious level in a highly organised way, it is also very suitable for recreational play. It needs only a modest outlay
in equipment, and can be played in more or less any wide open space (there is also a winter indoor version!). The
10-a-side teams are made up of 5 men and 5 women; and you don't have to be super fit to play.

 

 
It is a fast moving game, lasting either 5-7 innings or 90 minutes. The batting side attempts to get their players round the
'diamond' whilst the fielding side tries to get them out in one of several ways. The fielding side has to get three batters out t] to end their 'inning'. Teams then reverse roles and so the game continues.
 
    IDIOTS GUIDE TO SOFTBALL   
    For an illustrated Guide to the game click here for an explanatory PDF (you'll need an Adobe reader).
   
    That all important Wikipedia entry:
 
     The age old debate. Fastest growing summer sport or outdoor dating agency?
     http://www.trytime.org.uk/downloads/Softball Sport or Social.doc
   
     Putting a company team together? Then read this guide?
   http://www.trytime.org.uk/downloads/Company Softball Team.doc 
 
   CARDIFF SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 
     Established 2006