The base paths measure 3 feet on each side of the runner. When a runner changes direction, like if they were in a pickle, then a new base path is determined from that point in a straight line to the bases. This is to prevent girls from running all over the field to avoid being tagged out.
All measurements are done from the apex or tip of the plate.
It is shaped as a diamond.
60 feet
Hindcatcher,,pitcher,,first base,, second base,, short stop,, third base,, center field,, left field,, right field..
9 on the field (Pitcher,catcher,1st base, 2nd base,3rd base,short stop,left field,right field and center field)
84.9 FT
if the umpire is inside the base path, then it is a dead ball... no pitch --- if the umpire is outside the base paths then it is a live ball
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
10. # Pitcher # Catcher # 1st base # 2nd base # Shortstop # 3rd base # left field # right field # center field # and last but not least short field
3rd, shortstop, 2nd base, 1st base, left field, centerfield, and right field
A baseball field is larger and it has a pitching mound. A softball field has an extended first base to protect the fielder and runner.
There are a total of 9 positions for softball. You have your catcher who is behing home plate, the pitcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, shortstop ; who is in between 2nd and 3rd, then you have right field ; behind first base, center field ; behind 2nd base and left field behind 3rd base. Hope that helped :)