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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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Can a umpire get killed when is behide the plate?
I would like to think not, but I guess anything is possible. i do not mean by a gun . i mean if a ball or bat should hit him
What is the difference between baseball and softball?
In Softball, the ball is bigger, but less dense. The pitching rubber is 43 feet away from Home Plate. The bats used in Softball are smaller. The bases are 60 feet apart from each other. You cannot take a lead before the ball is released by the pitcher. The infield consists only of dirt. The Corners play up by the pitcher. Softball consists of running slaps from the left side. The fence is 200 feet from Home Plate. Softball uses an underhand pitching technique called a 'Windmill'. A softball pitcher can start and finish a game, or even pitch a double header because the pitching technique is more of a natural motion than in Baseball.
In Baseball, the ball is smaller, more dense. The pitching mound is 60 ft and 6 inches from Home Plate. The bats are bigger than in Softball. It's 90 feet to each base. You can lead off the bag before the ball is pitched. There is grass in the infield and dirt in the infield. The fence is typically 300 feet from Home Plate. Baseball uses an overhand pitching motion. A baseball pitcher usually does not finish a game and is relieved by another pitcher, and requires rest after a game since the pitching motion is not as natural as the pitching technique in softball.
baseball is mostly played by an men and softball womens.
Baseball- Much smaller ball, more innings (9 instead of 7), larger outfield, different way of pitching, longer distance between bases.
Mark Bailey - Short-Stop
Al Jackson - First Baseman
Jim Herrick - Catcher
Do baseball mits be used for softball?
In real fastpitch softball, No, they can't.
There are certain gloves fit specifically for women's hands.
How can a batter be called out if the pitcher does nothing?
I'm not a baseball expert, but I seem to recall a rule against crossing in front of the catcher from one side of the plate to the other when the pitcher is on the mound without first calling time out. Maybe there are some baseball experts out there who can elaborate further. Yes. This is true. If the batter crosses from one side to the other while the pitcher is set to pitch, the batter is declared out. Another way an out can be recorded without the aid of a pitcher is if the batter does anything against the rules like corking the bat.
How many injuries are there in softball?
In softball there is a change-up, fastball, drop-ball, rise-ball, and screwball. Other variations can them stem from these basic pitches. Such as an off speed curve-ball, or the even nastier back door off speed curve ball. It is beneficial if pitches have a pitch they can throw very well if they are looking to being recruited of being a top-notch player.
yes it still is a force the runner has to go
What is the difference in the balls used for NSA and ASA Softball?
The compression on NSA softball in official play is 275 pounds on a .52 c.o.r. ball, with the men using a 12 inch ball and the women using an 11 inch ball. The ASA, on the other hand, uses a .52 with a 300 pound compression.
Do you have to slide into home in fast pitch softball?
Sometimes it depends where you are playing. I usually have to, or your out.
What is the definition of Strike vs Ball?
A ball is when the pitcher pitches a ball that cannot be hit. A strike is when a pitcher throws a good pitch, but the batter does't swing the bat or the first two fouls are both strikes, if they are side by side. After the batter gets 4 balls they are able to walk to 1st base.
A strike is a pitch the batter offers at or apitch that enters the strike zone and is not offered at. A ball is a pitch that does not enter the strike zone and is not offered at.
Where do you measure the distance from Home to first base on a fastpich softball field?
All measurements are done from the apex or tip of the plate.
It is a lot alike with baseball except the softballs are a lot bigger It is also really fun I suggest trying it
What is the fastest fastpitch pitch ever thrown by a girl?
the fastest pitch ever recorded was 93.2 in the 1996 olimpics!!!
Six. 1. Walk 2. Hit by Pitch 3. Error 4. Fielder's choice 5. Strikeout dropped by catcher 6. Catcher interferes with swing 7. A fielder obstructs the base path of a batter running to first base (Seven if you don't call a bunt a hit)
Does runner need to tag up if a ball is caught after a rebound from another player?
Runners may tag up and advance after the first fielder touches the ball.
