I believe what you were told is correct
Yes, it is scored as a home run.
No it is not. The only difference between softball and baseball. Is that there is a different ball for each sport.
43 feet
47.912 feet from pitcher to home plate
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.
offense is when you are batting on home plate
60 feet
Mens fastpitch softball rubber is 46 feet and womens is 43 feet.
Softball doesn't have a raised mound. In fast pitch softball, there is a circle with an 8 foot diameter drawn around the pitcher's plate.
The distance is always measured from the point or tip of the plate.
you have to get to home plate without the other team getting you out