12 reasons to love softball

The focus is on females

The sport had an unusual beginning

Big changes in the past 130 years

Softball is not the same as baseball

There are three ways to play

Pitchers love a windmill

Equipment keeps players protected

Records are made to break

Softball can pay for college

It has a league of its own

It's on-again, off-again in the Olympics

It's a worldwide sport

Fact sheet

Glossary.