How fast does jenny finch pitch?
Jennie Finch was clocked at 71 MPH at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. She usually throws in the mid to upper 60s.
softball players are girls, there are nine postions! depends on your position to tell what you do?
then offence hits three strikes your out!
four balls you get first base and can steal second if your smart and do it right
IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT SOFTBALL PLAYERS DO THEN YOUR WEIRD. NOT SMART!!!!!! okay then, BYE!!!
How do you find the perfect size baseball bat for you?
hold out the bat with one arm. if you can't hold it so it is horizontal,( it dips down) ,the bat is too big for you. The best bat for you is the biggest one you can hold without it dipping down.
Where can you find a website for youth girls softball socks?
There are several websites that feature girls socks for youth softball leagues. These socks are long in design and help players keep warm while on the field. To find the right site or online store, simply speak to any softball or baseball coach. With years of experience, they will be able to connect you to the right website and prices.
What is the diameter or radius of a softball?
well the circumference is 12 inches and Circumference = 2(pi)r.
Does lassen high school in susanville have girls softball?
There is a girls softball team but it isn't related to LHS There is a girls softball team but it isn't related to LHS
What is the name of the batting circle on a softball field?
The On Deck circle, because its where the batter that is on deck stands
Are facemasks in softball helping or hurting?
The facemasks are helping the girls in softball! They are helping because when playing softball the bases are soo close together and they never change distances! Parents spend so much much for the teeth. So when someone squares to bunt the girls come running in and they pull the bat back and they hit that ball they will probbly hit it toward 3 or first base and they will hit one of the girls in the face. So when they have these face masks on when they will not get their teeth knocked out or they wont get a black eye!
How many player make a softball team?
9 players can be on a softball team, cause there is only 9 positions. Catcher, Pitcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, short stop, Left field, Center Field, and Right Field. But u can have more than 9 as many as u want. I know I play on a softball team
What is the hesitation rule involving base running in softball?
A base runner has 5 seconds (i think could be a little different) to either return to the back they came from or to try to proceed to the next bag once the pitcher has the ball within the pitching circle. If the player waits too long after the pitcher enters the circle, they will be called out. If a player starts to go one direction, like back to the base they originally came from then switches directions, this is also against the rules and the runner will be called out.
What is the distance of home plate to first base?
On a standard size field, the distance between each base in 90 feet. That's what the pros, colleges and high schools play on.
On a Little League field it's 60 feet. There are others that are 70 feet and some are 80 feet.
The strike zone goes from the knee to the shoulder.
MLB Rules of Interest 2.00 states: " The Strike Zone is defined as that area over homeplate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level is a line at the hollow beneath the kneecap. The Strike Zone shall be determined from the batter's stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball. "
What are the health and physical benefits of playing softball?
Well your muscles get stronger and you can lose weight. Though there aren't any exact benefits just for playing softball. it helps you learn teamwork
For starters, baseball and softball are activities that work several muscle groups and require multiple skills. You'll get aerobic benefits from running, and build strength from batting, throwing, and catching. Fielders will increase lower body strength, while pitchers will develop arm and shoulder strength. Playing baseball or softball will also develop your hand-eye coordination and mental focus
Is there a legal pitch where the ball bounces off the ground before it goes over the home plate?
Well No, but remember if he swings its a strike The pitch is legal but it cannot be called a strike unless the batter swings and misses or hits the ball foul. The batter may swing at a ball that hits the ground before home plate and if he hits it fair play goes on. In other words, if a batter were to hit a home run on a pitched ball that hit the ground before home plate, it would be ruled a home run.
If a batter hits the ball and breaks the bat can he still run?
If he puts the ball in play in fair territory, he has no choice but to run, broken bat has nothing to do with it.
Phil
How did softball get its name?
The term softball came from the way they first played, when pitching underhand was a soft, slow pitch. So it was soft..ball. You may also here the terms slow pitch for younger girls these days and fast pitch for older girls.
What is the average speed of a fastball for the US Olympic softball team?
The average speed at a school with a good program is about 65-70 MPH.
What is the distance from the back of home plate to the middle of second base?
127 feet 3 3/8 inches!
Has the distance between home plate and first base ever changed?
Yes, there used to not be any set distance at all No, the distance between bases has not changed since major league baseball began in 1876. The distance between home plate and the pitchers mound changed several times before it settled at 60'6" in 1893.