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Softball
This category includes questions about the different softball leagues and information about how to play the game.
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What is the pitching distance in high school fast pitch softball?
The distance depends on the age. 13 and older is 43 feet. 11 and 12 is 40 feet and 10 and under is 35 feet.
What is the strike zone in softball?
The strike zone is from the armpits to the knees tall. If any part of the ball crosses the plate it is considered a strike. Of course, umpire are supposed to try to stay within these parameters, but each umpire's strike zone varies.
Force equals mass times acceleration.
Similarly, acceleration equals force divided by mass.
So, 50 Newtons divided by 0.5 kilograms is 100 meters per second squared.
How many professional softball teams are there in the US?
There are 4 teams in the National Pro Fastpitch league (NPF): the Akron Racers, the Chicago Bandits, the NPF Diamonds, and the USSSA Pride.
First base in softball what does it do what does it mean?
The first baseman has a lot of responsibilities. They have to catch all the balls that their fielders throw to get runners out. They have to field all the bad throw of their fielders. They have to act as the cutoff player when a ball hit to the outfield comes home. They are responsible for fielding bunts and throwing girls out at first.
How many outs must the defense get in order to switch to offense in softball?
3 outs must be made defensively for a half inning to come to an end
What is the difference between a softball and baseball field?
A baseball field is larger and it has a pitching mound. A softball field has an extended first base to protect the fielder and runner.
What is a sliding pad in softball?
If you have a sliding pad on your leg that goes over your knee, you can take it off if you want before going out to field.
Personally, I find it easier to just keep it on. There isn't really enough time between innings to slide it on and off. It is supposed to cover your knee, so if you pull it down so it is resting over your shin, you can just adjust it when you are up to bat next inning.
Again, it's all about preference.
How many layers does a softball have?
Two. First you have the ball, then the string around that which is one, then you have the leather, that's two.
What are Cat Osterman's slowest medium and fastest pitch speeds?
I really want to know please!!!!!!!
she throws almost eveything 62-63 mph. drop, rise, curve, and screw all clock in right there.
could probably throw harder, but doesnt cause she spends her effort at the end on spin.
Why aren't baseball and softball played the same way?
I would humbly suggest that this question is sort of like asking "why aren't football and rugby played the same way?" They are played differently because they are different sports.
Assuming you are talking about fast-pitch softball, it is interesting to ask, "why does fast-pitch softball exist as a sport?" Softball apologists suggest that it's just as hard to hit an underhand softball from the shorter distance than to hit an overhand baseball from 60 feet 6 inches.
Why are they different? Because they have different rules. They are different games. Why did softball come about is another question. It's possible it hung around as a variant of baseball which originally dictated underhand pitching of the ball. The rules changed to allow overhand throws from the mound so perhaps some people kept playing with the original underhand rule and the game evolved from there.
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The main reason for the differences in the rules is due to the size of the ball used. I think the most interesting thing to know would be, "Why is it that baseball is mainly designated for men and softball generally speaking is designated for women? (other then recreation leagues)
What is difference between softball mitt and softball glove?
A glove has 5 finger slots in it to place your fingers.
A mitt has two slots to place your fingers, one for the thumb and a larger area for your other four fingers.
Gloves are used by for Fielders,Pitchers, Infielders, Outfielders.
Mitts are used by Catchers and First Basemen.
What is a good softball team name for wearing the colors teal and black?
Well, teal is a color of many names. There is the Tsunamis, The Tidal Waves, The Dolphins, the Sharks, and the Teal Titans.
The Tellacks (tea+l+lack but drop the b in black). You could combine it with your school name, such as the West Virginia Tellacks.
What is the length of the base line on a softball field?
It is 60 feet from home to first on a softball field. It is the same distance between all the bases. The pitcher's mound is 40 to 43 feet way depending on the level of competition. The depth of the outfield varies from field to field.
In baseball there is 90 feet in between bases. The distance between the pitcher's mound and home is 60.5 feet. As in softball the depth of the outfield varies from field to field.
Cost to build a softball field?
It depends a lot on the size of the field. But, I would probably say around 800-1000$ if all you really need is fencing and grass/dirt for the field. But bleachers, dugouts, and other stuff would add about 350-570$.
On a third strike is aball which is caught as it bounces out?
In the MLB, the only time a dead ball can occur on a third strike, is on the 3rd out of that half of the inning. Any other called third strike keeps the ball in play until the pitcher steps on the rubber with the ball or calls time.
When did girl's softball start using a yellow ball?
1972 - Wording of the Rule - Colour of ball amended Specifications for forward and return deformation widened
3. The ball shall have a uniform outer surface and shall be white or yellow in colour.…
In what countries is softball played in?
It is 60 feet from home to first on a softball field. It is the same distance between all the bases. The pitcher's mound is 40 to 43 feet way depending on the level of competition. The depth of the outfield varies from field to field.
What does a short stop do in softball?
A short stop is the position between 3rd & 2nd .The short stop is just like the second baseman ,but cover the base only when the ball is on the 1st base side .It also backs up 3rd base and act as a cut off for the out field.
What is the size of a softball diamond?
It is 60 feet from home to first on a softball field. It is the same distance between all the bases. The pitcher's mound is 40 to 43 feet way depending on the level of competition. The depth of the outfield varies from field to field.
What is the distance from home to first base in high school softball?
It is 60 feet from home to first on a softball field. It is the same distance between all the bases. The pitcher's mound is 40 to 43 feet way depending on the level of competition. The depth of the outfield varies from field to field.
some people play for the fun and some play cause its a great way to exercise.some people even think its boring to watch, but fun to play! People play soft ball because it helps your hand and eye cordination, it helps you lose weight.
I play softball on a team and i pitch. It's a great was to let out your energy, lose weight, and met new people.
What are the dimensions of a softball batters box?
They are 2 rectangular 6' long by 4' wide areas in which the batter must stand. They are positioned 6" on either side of the plate, for right- and left-handed batters.
Source: The Baseball Dictionary, Third Edition. Paul Dickson
When is national softball signing day?
For NCAA Div I and II, it is typically Nov 10-17 for early signing, however there are no signing dates for Div III, since they cannot offer athletic scholarships.
If you miss the Nov signing period, you would have to wait until April 13.
NAIA schools do not have signing date requirements.
