Softball, a popular sport played worldwide, is known by different terms in various parts of the world. In Australia and New Zealand, it is simply called "softball" or "indoor softball." Canadians refer to it as "fastpitch," while in Japan, it is called "yakyu" or "shobu yakyu." The terms "mushball" and "kitten ball" are sometimes used to refer to recreational versions of the game played with a larger ball. In some parts of the United States, including the Deep South, it is called "slow pitch" or "chicken ball." Regardless of the term used, softball remains a fun and exciting sport loved by millions of people.