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How far does a third baseman need to throw to first in 14U softball?

That would depends on where they field the ball. Howeverthe distance from the 3rd base bag and the 1st base bag is just under 85 feet.

Where did Jennie Finch play?

Jennie Finch played softball at the University of Arizona. Jennie Finch played for the Chicago Bandits also, that was in Chicago, Illinois. Jennie Finch also played in the Olympics.

How has softball grown over the years?

Softball has changed by the way people dressed. Only adults used to be able to play, but now children can too.

What is a home run in softball?

A ball hit in fair territory that goes over the fence in the air without striking the ground first. In addition a ball hit in fair territory staying inside the park and the batter/runner touching ever base with no fielding errors being charged on the play.

What is the distance from home plate to the pitcher's mound in USSSA?

60 feet, 6 inches

Correct Answer

Ages 13 and up is 43 feet, 11 and 12 is 40 feet while 10 and under is 35 feet. These are 2011 distances.

Is the 60 foot 6 inch distance from mound to plate measured at the front of the plate or the apex?

The distance is measured from the back of home plate to the hill. Hope that helps Answer More accurately, the distance is measured from where the first and third base lines meet (the apex of the plate) to the front edge of the pitcher's plate.

What sports did women play in 1940s?

Womenhad a very little role in sports in this era of time but women did do cheerleading at this time(:

How many medals does Cat Osterman have?

Cat Osterman has won two Olympic medals, a gold at the 2004 Games in Athens and a silver at the 2008 Games in Beijing.

How old was George Hancock when he invented softball?

George Hancock invented the game of softball in 1887 which was played on Thanksgiving Day of that year. He was born on September 10th 1849. This made him 38 years old when he invented the game.

Which college has won the most Women's College World Series?

From 1982 to 2009, UCLA has won the most Division I College World Series, with 11 titles. Arizona comes in a close second with 8 titles. None of the other teams have more than two wins.

WHich college has won the most College World Series?

USC has the most college world series they won them in 48,58,61,63,68,70,71,72,73,74,78,98.

Who won the first Women's College World Series?

I believe the first College Softball World Series was played in 1982, and the UCLA Bruins won this game. They went undefeated in the series and ended their season 33-7-2.

When were the Mack Chase Fields in artesia New Mexico built?

The Mack Chase oil fields, also known as the Permian Basin, were built around 1921 in Artesia, New Mexico. The fields cover an area of about 550 square miles.

Who came up with the name softball?

The person who came up with softball was the person who mad the game softball and they thought it was soft because it is softer than a baseball

What does a pitcher do?

A pitcher throws a variety of pitches from the mound. He or She may throw a fastball, knuckleball, screwball, changeup, etc.... He or She may throw the ball fast or slow. Each pitch requires a different movement by the pitcher that the batter and others may not notice. When the ball is in play the pitcher is responsible for backing up the other players on many of the bases. The pitcher is needed for a back up play mainly at home plate. The pitcher's main responsibilities are to help back up the bases, stop runners from coming home, and try to strike out the batter.

What is considered to be one of the most greatest victories for softball enthusiasts?

One of the greatest victories for softball enthusiasts occurred in 1991 with

the addition of women's fast pitch softball to the program of the 1996

Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. In fact, the USA defeated China 3-1 to

capture softball's first Olympic Gold Medal. On that July 30, day a capacity

crowd of over 8,700 witnessed the USA win behind the pitching of Michele

Granger of Anchorage, Alaska and Lisa Fernandez of Long Beach,

California.

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What is a big barrel baseball bat?

a big barrel baseball bat is a bat that is at least 2 5/8th inches in diameter, these bats can only be used in jr. high or higher levels of baseball

What is the run rule for high school softball fast pitch?

In NC 20 after 3 innings, 15 after 4, or 10 after 5.

A printable picture of the softball field?

there isnt an answer because that is not a question

How many seams are there on a softball?

there is one big one that goes all around the ball