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Every ball park has a different distance for the fence. Rule 1.04 Major League Baseball. The distance from home base to the nearest fence, stand or other obstruction on fair territory shall be 250 feet or more. A distance of 320 feet or more along the foul lines and 400 feet or more to center field is preferable. Note (a) Any playing field constructed by a professional club after June 1,1958 shall provide a minimum distance of 325 feet from home base to the nearest fence,stand or other obstruction on the right and left field foul lines, and a minimum of 400 feet to the center field fence. Note (b) No existing playing field shall be remodeled after June 1,1958 in such manner as to reduce the distance from the home base to the foul polesand to the center field fence below the minimum specified in paragraph (a) above.
This can be confusing depending on the association or level of play (60, 65, 70ft), Female or Male, college and/or adult, slow pitch or fast pitch. For fast pitch: (college & adult) Female 43ft. Male 46ft., under 18 & 15 Female 40 or 35, Male 46, Slow pitch: Female, Male, Coed, 50ft. under 18 & 15 Female 50ft., Male 46ft. Your best bet is to check with the association you will play in.
The difference from home to first in softball is 60 feet. It is the same distance between all the bases. In every level except 18U Gold and collegiate the pitching mound is 40 feet away from home plate. In 18U Gold and collegiate the pitching mound is 43 feet away from home plate.
It all depends on the age of the girls playing. Usually, girls 10 and under pitch from 35 feet. Girls under 16 typically throw from 40 feet. What used to be just college and high-level travel ball is now coming to 16 year olds - 43 foot pitching distance.
In fast-pitch softball the field dimensions are about 220 feet on average (for females) and 250 feet (for males).
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What is the distance from home plate to the pitchers mound in slow pitch softball?
According to the National Softball Association rulebook, Women's Adult Slow Pitch Divisions shall have a pitching distance of 53 feet.
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.
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.
What is the difference in height between a women's college softball pitchers mound and home plate?
There is no height difference. A softball mound is not raised like a baseball mound.
What is the pitching distance of a pitching rubber to home plate in little league 13 and Under for Softball?
The distance from home plate to the pitcher's rubber is 46 feet.
Is the distance between the back of the plate or the front of the plate in softball for little girls?
The distance is always measured from the point or tip of the plate.
What is the distance between the pitchers mound to the plate?
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How was distance between pitchers mound and home plate set?
60 feet
What is the distance between the pitchers mound and home plate in professional baseball?
70 feets
What is the distance from home plate to pitchers mound in softball?
43 feet for 13 and up. 40 feet for 11 and 12. 35 feet for 10 and under.
What is the distance between home plate and 1st base in fast pich softball?
The distance is 60 ft
How far is the pitchers mound to home plate for California high school girls softball?
60
