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This category includes questions about the different softball leagues and information about how to play the game.

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How old do you have to be to play softball and voleyball?

I don't know about volleyball, but you can start softball at age 6 in most areas, sometimes earlier and sometimes later.

In mens softball how far is the pitchers mound to home plate?

50 feet for slow pitch softball, 46 feet for fast pitch.

What muscles do you use when throwing a ball underhanded?

Let's break down the arm through the pitch

Just an overview of the muscles:

Holding the ball - fingers, wrist, forearm

extension of arm- triceps

raising the arm - shoulders

arm going down - back muscles

follow through - biceps

wrist snap - fore arms

What is the run ahead rule in softball?

If you are talking about stealing, then you can only steal when the pitcher releases the ball otherwise you would be out.

How farr is it from the pitchers mound to home plate in softball?

12,16,18 and under play from 40 feet and 10 years and under play from 35 feet

In softball how does out by hesitation work?

If the pitcher is in the pitching circle and the runner doesn't commit either to advance or return the runner is out. So long as the pitcher doesn't make any attempt to throw the ball and get the runner out.

What is pitching in softball?

Much like baseball pitching, softball pitching is used to throw a ball towards the batter. In baseball they throw overhand but in softball when your pitching you wind up, load, and throw underhand. There are more pitches possible in the softball pitching than baseball. All pitched possible to be thrown by a softball pitcher are screw ball, change-up, fastball, curve ball, rise ball, drop ball, and knuckle ball.

How can you get more power behind your softball swing?

Having a strong core and strong legs will help you have the power you need. It is important that you have the proper mechanics to be able to use your legs and core efficiently. Rotational hitting would be the most applicable way of using these areas.

Where was the first softball game played?

On September 16, 1887, in Chicago, Illinois
The first version of softball was invented inChicago, Illinois on Thanksgiving Day, 1887 by George Hancock and Bakir Dzananovic as a winter version of baseball.

Plays that cannot be appealed in softball?

Plays that cannot be appealed are judgment calls. If there is a question about rule interpretation, then the coach should calmly approach the umpire and talk to him about it. Judgment calls are irreversible, even if a bad call was made and it is apparent.

What have people learned about a soft softball or a hardball softball?

A soft softball is made out of foam and never actually used in a real game of softball. If it is ever used, it is probably used in PE. or in a game that is just for fun. A hard softball is used in a real game of softball. A certified softball is a lime green sort of color and comes in a variety of sizes. The smallest size is 10 inches around, another is 11 inches around, and the biggest (and the one used for college softball and the Olympic team) is 12 inches around. Most of the time you would use the smaller sized softballs in a little league and a s the kids got older, the size of the ball gets bigger. The string that hold the ball together is red, just like a baseball. Softballs weigh about 175-178 grams. It's density is 15.5 to 16.5 per square inch.

Who is Jacee Heckadon?

if you really wanna know who i am, play me in softball.

What happens if the pitcher steps out of the pitchers circle in fast pitch softball?

It will nullify the look back rule but other than that nothing happens.

Who influenced jennie finch?

Jennie Finch's main influence was her father, Doug Finch. He became her personal pitching coach when she became the age of eight.

What is the meaning of underarm throw in softball?

An underarm throw in softball is basically a pitch. If you watch a fast pitch softball team, you will see that the pitcher pitches underhand.

What Distance is third to first in softball?

The number is not a whole number. It has many decimal places. The distance from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd is both 60 ft. Being a 45 45 90 degree triangle, both sixty foot baselines will equal 'x' while the answer will be X times the square root of 2. And 60 times the square root of 2 is 84.8528137... So basically, the distance from third to first is 84.8528137...feet. The distance from home to seccond is exactly the same.

What are the special qualities needed by a softball pitcher?

The pitcher is an important part of the team. She must have knowledge of the game and knowledge in her skills. As for characteristics, The pitcher must be a team leader and a team player. She must be able to control the defense because defense starts with her. She must be able to get the whole team involve because she is the one controlling her pitches so she knows more or less where the ball would go. Individually she must be confident, she must have composure, game smarts and poise.

Is it better to keep a wide strike zone or a tight one?

When batting you have to adjust your strike zone to the count. When you have three balls, you need the absolutely perfect pitch to swing at it. However, if you have 2 strikes on you, you need to protect the plate and swing at anything close. These are the extremes, say you have a 1-2 count - you have a pretty wide strike zone. If you have a 2-1 count your strike zone is a little tighter than when you started out.

Who is Leneah Manuma?

Leneah Manuma was a softball player for the University of Arizona in the early 2000's. She is originally from Hawaii, but was raised primarily in California.

What is the phone number of the National Softball Hall Of Fame in Oklahoma City Oklahoma?

The phone number of the National Softball Hall Of Fame is: 405-424-5266.