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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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How many types of metal bats are there?
There are 2 types of metal bats like composite and regular metal witch is only used for high school and up do to safety issues and when you hit with a composite bat with the wrong type of swing it will still go far unlike plain metal witch doesn't.
Yes. If the runner reaches first base, it is usually due to an error on the catcher's part, so the scoring is 'K' for strikeout but 'E2' for the catcher dropping the ball. If the catcher recovers in time, then again the 'K' for strikeout is accompanied by '2-3' for the actual putout at first base.
111 km/h (68.9 mph) Guinness World Record set 8th May 2005
No, a hit by pitch does not count as a hit nor as a time at bat. There is a special statistic kept for hit by pitch.
What is the average 12u AAU softball pitching speed?
This would be typical average pitching speeds expected however there's always exceptions. For example I've seen 12U girls with pitching MPH speeds in the 60's
10-Under Typical 37-41 MPH Top Pitchers 43-46
12-Under Typical 44-47 MPH Top Pitchers 50-53
14-Under Typical 46-49 MPH Top Pitchers 52-55
16-Under Typical 50-53 MPH Top Pitchers 54-57
18-Under Typical 53-56 MPH Top Pitchers 58-61
College Typical 59-64 MPH Top Pitchers 65-72
What is a legal windup for a youth fast pitch softball pitcher is there a rulebook i can reference?
Reference any rulebook for a sanctioning body such as ASA, USSSA, USFA and there are many others as well.
Is an altered bat is one in which the physical structure of a legal softball bat has been changed?
yes
Is there a interference call if a team mate is touched before reaching home plate for softball?
yes. No one including the basepath coaches are allowed to touch a base runner prior to touching home plate
How old jennie finch was when she started her career?
she started playing softball when she was 5 years old and started pitching when she was 8 years old.
When should a baserunner may run to the next base without being dismissed?
There are a few times a base runner may advance without fear of being put out. If the base runner is forced to the next base by a batter/runner being walked or hit by a pitch and for an illegal pitch being called on the pitcher.
Can a softball pitcher throw more accurate than a baseball pitcher.?
This is an interesting question. I don't know the exact answer, but i would guess that a softball pitcher could indeed be more accurate than a baseball pitcher at their respective distances. baseball pitcher's throwing mechanics are unatural for the human body as the arm comes up over the shoulder and is torqued, so they will tire a lot faster than a softball pitcher. a softball pitcher has a more natural motion as the arm stays down and the arm will not tire as quickly. this would lead me to think that they could indeed throw more accurate, but for a specific answer i would have to say it just depends on the individual.
Can a batter switch sides of the plate during the same at bat?
Wrong!! The batter may switch sides of the plate as long as the pitcher is not on the rubber prepared to pitch. He could switch several times during the at-bat.
Good name for 10 year old girls softball team with the uniform color purple?
Good name for ten year old girls softball tema with the uniform color purple
Catherine "Cat" Osterman is 34 years old (birthdate: April 16, 1983).
The Offensive Team
Making as Bat roller.
You will need someone who can weld and small amount of mechanical skills.
First you need about 24" of 1/4" x 4" Flat bar mild steel cut to 3 pecies 2@ 9" 1@ 6"(weld to shape a horseshoe, or U-shape). cut hole near bottom in-line for the 3/4" rod and roller
1 Peice of plate/flat bar 10"x10" (base). Weld large u-shape to base. (centered)
Next you will need 3 peices of 1/4" x 2" flat bar, two cut to 3" and 1 cut to 5" (weld to shap a horseshoe or U-shape). cut holes in-line for the roller. this will house the smaller inner roller. the top roller.
Next you will need 3 peices of 3/4" round bar, 2 cut to 12" each, 1 cut to 10". these are to make your handles for your rollers. welded to make a t-shape or handle
Then you will need 1 more peice of 3/4" threaded bar, cut to 12", also one nut to fit the threaded bar. nut should be 1-1/8" o.d. these are to use for your pressure rods. to apply needed pressure to desired bats. using the other 3/4 solid rod make a t-shape or handle. the rod needs to move up and down without turning the roller. so I recommend using a series of washers and housing the roller so that the rod moves up and down while spinnig but the roller only move up and down.
Two flange bearings 3/4" i.d. 2 bolt flanges. (you can get these at your local autoparts or bearing/hyd. shop)
Two Polyurethane or metal (metal not recommended) rollers 3/4" i.d. 2"to 2-1/2" o.d. 1 cut to fit inside the large horseshoe. the other cut to fit inside your small horseshoe. these are your pressure rollers. the large while stay stationary,on the bottom. the smaller will move up and down with desired pressure. the top roller.
some hardware to mount your bearings, and some pins, washers or bushings for your rollers. the roller on top needs to move up and down without rotating the roller. (straight up, straight down). the large roller stays put with the 3/4" rod just able to roll. applying pressure with the top roller and rolling with the bottom roller.
If you can picture a old clothes press, the ones they used for 'ringing-out' or washing clothes. basically two rolling pins sandwiching a bat, to break loose the molecules of the baseball/softball bat walls. 'breaking in'.
What type of diet a softball player needs?
a softball player needs a really healthy diet, especially if you play travelball cause you play three games a day. they need to drink lots of water two or three days before ploaying a game so they don't get dehydrated. Players should stick with fruits, and vegetables. i am a travelball player so i have to drink alot of water. you also need to be in really good shape!
