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Why does a pitcher stand a little bit closer in softball than they do in baseball?
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∙ 14y ago
Well you could argue that women need a bigger ball to hit or another possibility and probably the most likely is the fact that throwing a smaller ball completely underhand would do nothing so they need a bigger ball to get more pitch movement
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBaseball and softballs pitchers have completely different deliveries when it comes to pitching. A baseball player throws the ball over hand, like the rest of his team. A softball pitcher throws the ball underhand, using a "windmill" motion. They both, however, have the same motives - to strike out the batter.
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∙ 14y agoBecause the bases are closer therefore the mound must be closer as it is aligned with the bases.
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Can a little league junior softball pitcher complete a continued game and then pitch the next day?
yes, there are no rules/regulations for pitching in softball. that's just baseball.
What is the distance from pitcher to home plate in little league softball?
46 feet. http://www.sportsknowhow.com/Baseball/field-dimensions/little-league-baseball-field-dimensions.html
What is different about the science of a basketball and the science of a softball?
Some of the differences are: (SOFTBALL) 1. YOU THROW UNDERHAND. 2. THE BALL IS NOT AS HARD AS THE BASEBALL. 3. THE BALL IS A LITTLE BIGGER THAN THE BASEBALL. (BASEBALL) 1. YOU THROW OVERHAND. 2. THE BALL IS NOT AS SOFT AS THE SOFTBALL. 3. THE BALL IS NOT AS BIG AS THE SOFTBALL.
Can a walked batter round first base and move on to second while the pitcher is in the circle in little league softball?
Yes
What softball size do girls under 7 years play with?
a little bigger than a baseball
Why are the rules of baseball and softball different?
Differences Between Softball and Baseball The softball is usually about 12 inches in circumference, compared to 9 inches for a baseballThe ball is pitched underhand in softball, overhand in baseballThe bases are 60 feet apart in softball, 90 feet apart in baseballThere are 7 innings in a softball game, 9 in a baseball gameSoftball starting players may re-enter the game after the first substitution (a second substitution is permanent, the starter may not re-enter). In baseball, a substitution of any kind is permanentSoftball is pitched from a flat 'circle', instead of a mound, as in baseballThe softball infield is all dirt, baseball has grass in the infieldDepending on the softball governing body, distance from the pitching rubber to the plate is 43' or 45', baseball is 60'6"The outfield fences are typically 300' in softball, a little further in baseballBecause of the proximity of the pitcher to the plate, the size of the ball and a couple of other features, Softball strategy involves much more 'small ball', meaning bunting and slapping to advance runners in order to score.Other answers from the community:The objective of the games are basically the same. Balls/strikes/outs are consistent. Baseball can leave the base prior to the pitcher releasing the ball, whereas in softball the runners may not leave until the ball is released. If you are familiar with baseball, you can research softball under ASA or Pony leagues for additional information.At the minutia level of detail, softball players curiously do not wear pants, like baseball players [in 2008, the trend toward pants is gaining momentum...basically TEAM USA (the Olympic Team, is one of the last organized teams that wear shorts]. The softball is usually yellow vs. white. The softball pitcher may leave the pitching rubber during delivery before releasing the ball; in baseball this would be an illegal pitch. The softball bat is also different from a baseball bat in that it is not tapered. In ASA Softball, all players are required to have a cage attached to the batting helmet.
How can softball be modified?
its called t-ball instead of having a pitcher you hit off of a little stick with a whole on the top so the ball stays.
How do you bunt in a game of baseball or softball?
well you bend your knees a little bit and then you hold your bat in front of you.
How far is the pitcher from the catcher in10 year olds baseball?
Little League Baseball Field measurements from the Pitcher's Rubber to Home Plate is 46 feet.
How far from Pitching mound to homeplate?
for little leuge it is 46ft. In major leuge it is 60ft
Is there softball in every country?
there is softball in a lot of countries--- watch the little league softball world series in the summer
Can a pitcher in little league fast pitch softball go back to the mound after she was pulled off the mound?
yes, so long she has not yet started her pitch or presented the ball.
