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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.
119 Questions
A symbolic gesture of "leaving something on the field".
Crystal busto on softball olympic team?
It's Crystal Bustos and yes she was on the Olympic softball team. I said "was" because softball is no longer in the Olympics starting in 2012.
What bat does cat osterman use?
Cat osterman has her own brand of bats but she is a pitcher so she does not hit. But if she did she would use her own brand of bat.
When your looking to get more energy A pound of chicken or a pound of rice?
well one half of rice and another half of chicken would be good because half plus half equals 1 pound
What softball team won in the last olympics?
Japan won the last Olympic softball event. That was the only time the USA did not win the gold medal.
Is Michael Bastian a softball coach?
Yes, Michael Bastian is a Softball coach.
China National Team, Head Coach 2005-2006
What is considered a good time for running from home plate to first base in college softball?
That may be the times for baseball.
Colleges want less than 3 seconds home to first, the closer t 2.5 seconds the better. Keeping in mind the distance is 60' for softball, not 90'.
Is Atppc system the predominant energy system used in shot put and why?
Yes, because shot put requires a short explosive burst of energy. The ATP-PC is exactly that. ATP-PC lasts 2-5 seconds and give massive power in comparison to the aerobic and anaerobic lactate system.
Why did baseball become more popular than softball?
because guys like to watch other guys play and guys think its more interesting to watch a males game than a girls game...... maybe they think because theres more action?
Also, baseball has been around longer than softball and there was major league baseball for 15 years or so before softball was invented.
What leg does a slider go on in softball?
the leg you tuck under when you slide i slide and put my left leg under and right over top so i put it on my left but i wear them on my left and right for fielding
What is the obstruction rule in softball?
This rule states that if a defensive player does not have the ball, she cannot stop the runner from reaching the next base. She could stop the player by standing in her way, or putting her leg down to block a slide before she has the ball to tag her out. A catcher can also block the plate by not allowing the runner a clear path to the plate when they do not have the ball. If a player does have the ball, they are allowed to block the bases though.
Olympic gold medals in softball for us?
The USA has won 3 gold medals in softball at the Olympics, in 1996 (Atlanta), 2000 (Sydney) and 2004 (Athens). They were beaten into the silver medal position by the hosts in 2008 (Beijing)
What is considered a good time for funning from home plate to first base in high school softball?
under 3 seconds
Cat Osterman is deathley ticklish on the soles of her feet like me, Jennie Finch. We get into tickle feet fights all the time because we are roomates. We constantly tickle each other non-stop no matter how much the other pleads, begs, or ask to stop.
The first softball team to win an olympic medal?
Softball was introduced as an Olympic medal sport for women in 1996. The United States won the gold medal at those Olympic Games held in Atlanta. As of now, softball is scheduled to be discontinued as an Olympic sport after the 2008 Games in Beijing.
Is softball out of the Olympics?
it was in the Olympics. it got pulled because they thought the us was going to dominate forever. although japan beat the us in the final game the decision.
How fast can Crystal Bustos run from home to first?
30 seconds..because she is usually in a home run trot..No seriously, she can move for being a big girl...
