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Olympics Softball

Softball at the Summer Olympics was first introduced in 1996 as a sport competition for women only. However, the International Olympic Committee voted in 2005 to exclude the event in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.

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How does fluid friction influence the movements in Soccer?

Fluid friction affects the movement of the soccer ball during kicks and passes by creating resistance as it moves through the air, slowing down its speed. This friction also impacts the trajectory and accuracy of the ball as it spins, affecting its aerodynamics. Players need to account for fluid friction when executing their shots to ensure the desired outcome.

What is an aluminum bat made of?

An aluminum bat is typically made of an aluminum alloy composition that includes elements like copper, magnesium, and zinc. This alloy provides durability, strength, and flexibility, resulting in a lightweight yet sturdy bat for baseball or softball.

How many people play softball?

There is usually 9 people defensively on the field and about 12 people on a team

When was softball first played in the Olympics and what medal did Australia win?

Softball debuted at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta and Australia won bronze.

Does crystl bustos have children?

No! if she was she couldn't play on the WOMEN'S softball team!

No! if she was she couldn't play on the WOMEN'S softball team!

No! if she was she couldn't play on the WOMEN'S softball team!

How much do the Olympic softball players get paid?

Olympic sportsmen/women are amateurs

they do not receive payment.

In softball when are you allowed to take your lead off the base?

You can only leave the base in softball once the pitcher has released the ball for the pitch. If you leave sooner and an umpire sees you, you will be called out. You can also leave the base once you have returned if the ball because live again after becoming dead (i.e. the pitcher makes a motion to throw someone out at a base.

Who did crystal bustos marry?

According to a NY Times article, her father is George and her mother is Dianna. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/17/sports/olympics/17bustos.html?ex=1219550400&en=fe1c8e5c63d7bdf8&ei=5070&emc=eta1

Can a low blow be painful to women?

If you mean "punched in the balls", then YES!!!!!

A "low blow" is a polite term for a blow to a male that strikes between the legs at the genitals. It is extremely painful.

Why is softball popular?

As a softball player i must say it is popular because parents, family, friends, and fans have as much love for the games as the players. If the players aren't sure this is where they are supposed to be the games is lost for everyone.

How long does it take a 60 mph ball to cross home plate?

The distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate is 60.5 feet. If the ball would be released exactly from the pitcher's mound, it would take approximately 0.43 seconds. But, if you don't want to count that last part of the windup which takes place from the pitcher's mound until the ball is released from the hand, assuming that that distance is about 5 ft, then it takes approximately 0.4 seconds to reach home plate.

When did softball become part of the Olympics?

Softball became an Olympic medal event in 1996. In 2005, the International Olympic Committee voted to drop both Softball and Baseball from the Summer Olympic Games of 2012. Both may reapply for 2016 consideration.

How much money does a softball coach make?

It all depends on where you go, what level, and what kind of shape the program was in that you've inherited. Depending on how successful the school has been in this sport they may put more money up to continue the winning tradition. At a DIII job or a NAIA job I would say around what a professor makes and then a little extra depending on the booster clubs. Once you get into DI (division 1) that's where the money greatly varies. I know the Baylor coach was getting paid somewhere around $90,000 from the school and not counting anything else from the booster clubs, but his salary has greatly increased ever since his success of bringing them deep into the tournament. I'd Google different divisions and find their averages.

How long was softball in the Olympics?

Softball has been played since 1887. On Thanksgiving day the first game of softball was played inside a gym at the Farragut Boat Club. The inventor of softball is believed to be George Hancock.

How many balls are needed for a softball game?

You usually need one from each team if you have real umpires but I would carry a few extras just in case one gets messed up, or flies out of the park. If you are just playing a game just for fun, you really only need one! :)

What are the names of the players on the US olympic softball team?

There are retired and new players so go to usasoftball.com and click womens fastpitch and then click roster and you will have there names.

In what years was softball in the Olympics?

Softball made its Olympic premiere at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. It was the first of only four Olympic games featuring softball. The United States won gold, with China placing second and Australia third.

What is is considered fast running to first in softball?

On average most high school teams will run from home to first in 3.25 seconds. A good time would be three flat and anything below. Olympian and All-American Shortstop Natasha Watley runs a 2.75 and she's about the fastest there is.

When can a runner advance after a fly ball has been caught?

The definition of "Catch" in MLB Rule 2.00 includes this comment: "A fielder may reach over a fence, railing, rope or other line of demarcation to make a catch. He may jump on top of a railing, or canvas that may be in foul ground."

It would seem he could climb up a fence, but not over it.

Is woman's fast pitch softball an olympic sport?

No. For 12 years (since 1996) softball was part of the olympics, but 2008 was the last year it was. It has been removed from the olympic games, and will not be a part of the 2012 London games.

Softball is not in the Olympics coming up do to lack of supporters of the sport. It was in the last Olympics but not 2012.