People's pursuit of practicality and diversity of cultural and sports activities has become a hot spot and fashion in today's social life. The introduction, promotion and development prospect of a new sports project depend on its popular value orientation. After the appearance of softball, it has been highly concerned and recognized by the relevant parties in society, and it has been loved and accepted by the units and people who first came into contact with it. In addition to its special charm, it is also closely related to its national conditions, national characteristics, adaptation to grassroots activities and close to the actual needs of the masses. Softball has a strong and authentic China traditional culture color in content, form, technical essentials and sports equipment. "Arc striking process" is the core technology of softball, and it is also the key to distinguish it from other ball games such as badminton, tennis and table tennis. These ball games play each other through the net. It not only provides an effective means to promote the extensive development of national fitness activities, but also can cultivate self-cultivation, cultivate temperament and sublimate people's spirit, which is where its tenacious vitality lies.

After being recognized by middle-aged and elderly people in 2000, this sport has been greatly developed among them in just a few years. Since 2002, organized by China Sports Association for the Elderly, a national softball competition for middle-aged and elderly people has been held every year. The scale of the competition has gradually expanded and more and more provinces have participated. Up to 2008, the national softball competition for middle-aged and elderly people has been held for seven times.