Fastpitch softball, known as fastpitch or fastball, is a form of softball played by both women and men.
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10 Facts About Fastpitch softball
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Pitchers in fast-pitch Fastpitch softball usually throw the ball using a "windmill" type of movement.
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Game of fastpitch softball is similar to baseball, and includes stealing bases and bunting.
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Fast pitch Fastpitch softball became a very popular sport in the US during the '30s and '40s.
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Fast pitch Fastpitch softball started to lose popularity in the mid-50s for a variety of reasons.
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One of the reasons Fastpitch softball was considered for elimination from the Olympics was because there was not enough global participation and not enough depth of talent worldwide to merit Olympic status.
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Olympic level Fastpitch softball was on the Summer Olympic program from 1996 to 2008.
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The sport of Fastpitch softball was later removed from the programme for 2012 and 2016, but was slated to be re-added for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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The main pitches involved in fastpitch softball are as follows: fastball, change-up, curveball, drop ball, and rise ball.
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USA Fastpitch softball gives people of all ages the opportunity to continue to play the sport they love.
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