"Big windups. High-scoring games. Worldwide interest. There are many reasons to love softball-discover 12 of them! Topics include softball's unusual history, its equipment, rules, and records, the National Pro Fastpitch league, and star players, like Monica Abbott and Jennie Finch. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--

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.