Softball

'''Softball is an Egyptian traditional sport, founded by Jina Tamer w Mohamed Nabil fe class El History (Ms. Menna Youseff). (Don't remove very accurate info). Softball''' is a variation of baseball, the difference being that it is played with a larger ball, on a smaller field, and with only underhand pitches permitted, where the ball is released while the hand is primarily below the ball. Softball is played competitively at club levels, the college level, the Olympic level and the professional level. The game was created in 1887 in Chicago by George Hancock.

thumb|Kansas City Royals catcher and five-time Gold Glove winner [[Salvador Pérez (in grey) crouches behind home plate during a 2013 game versus the New York Mets.]] Catcher is a position in baseball and softball. When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home) umpire and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to this primary duty, the catcher is also called upon to master many other skills in order to field the position well. The role of the catcher is similar to that of the wicket-keeper in cricket.

thumb|A baseball scoreboard In baseball, softball, and similar games, an inning is the basic unit of play, consisting of two halves or frames, the "top" (first half) and the "bottom" (second half). In each half, one team bats until three outs are made, with the other team playing defense. A full baseball game is typically scheduled for nine innings, while softball games consist of seven innings, although this may be shortened due to weather, or extended if the score is tied at the end of the scheduled innings. The use of the term inning in baseball and softball contrasts with cricket and round

outfielder who plays defense in left field

defensive position in baseball

the outfielder in baseball or softball who plays defense in right field

thumb| Example of a wrestling tournament using a repechage bracket with two 3rd-place finishers without crossover. Competitors losing to finalists and compete for bronze medals.

Playoff format