40 feet for high school ball and in ASA ball it is 43 feet
what is the Illinois high school softball pitching distance
2010-11 season as required by the NFHS
It used to be 40 feet, but now it is 43 feet.
40 feet in high school, 43 feet in college and pro
60 feet.
In 18 U Gold softball and collegiate softball, the distance from the plate to the pitching mound is 43 feet. This is because the pitchers at these levels throw much faster than the pitchers in the lower levels. In high school at 14U - 18U the pitching distance is 40 feet. Notice there is a difference between 18U and 18U Gold level.
60 feet
The pitching distance is 40 feet from home plate to the back of the pitching rubber. For 18U Gold and collegiate softball the pitchers mound is 43 feet away. This is because pitchers throwing at these levels throw much faster than those at the lower levels, making it a lot harder for batters to identify pitches.
60 feet 6 inches
43 feet
High school softball is typically reserved for girls
From high school on, it is 60' 6".