Although the softball is the most common implement still used in non-Olympic-style competitions, during the 20th century there were variations of the event that were contested at the highest levels of open women's track and field in the United States. They were typically only held in women's competitions.
Basketball throw The basketball throw was considered an
indoor track and field analogue to the softball and baseball throws. It was contested at the
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships from
1927 to
1969. The championship record of was set by
Earlene Brown at the
1958 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. ==References==