How does pitching speed affect batting distance?
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.