How Softball Differs From Baseball

Softball is a game which is similar to baseball played on a small field with a bigger size ball. This game is not restricted to gents alone as it is played by both men and women of all ages. Softball was invented by George Hancock and Bakir Dzananovic as an indoor game in chicago in 1887.

Softball a game, was initially called as winter baseball because people wanted to play baseball even though it took winter off. Therefore softball was introduced with some changes and few more regulations. The ball which is used in softball leagues is very soft. The name softball was officially given to the game in 1926. But the interest on this game came in 1933 at chicago worlds fair. In USA the association which governs the rules and championships of this game is Amateur Softball Association.

International softball federation governs the game in more than 120 countries respectively. Fastpitch softball league became an olympic sport in 1996 but it was dropped in 2005 due to various reasons. The ball which is used is 30 cm in circumference which is 8cm larger than baseball. The base in softball is 60 ft, in baseball it is 90 ft respectively. There are nearly four bases on the field which are first base, second base, third base and home plate. All the four bases are arranged in the form of a square. The play field is gradually divided into two territories namely fair territory and foul territory. Fair territory is much more divided in to infield and outfield respectively.

Fast pitch pitching distances for various ages:

For adult male the pitching distance is 46 feet.

For adult female the distance is 43 feet.

For girls under 18 the length is 43 feet.

For men under 18 the length is 43 feet.

For girls under 16 the length is 43 feet.

For men under 16 the pitching distance is 43 feet.

Slow pitch pitching distances for various ages:

For adult male the pitching distance is 50 feet.

For youth female the length is 46 feet.

For kids the distance is 40 feet.

For kids less than 12 years the distance is 35 feet.

The equipments which are required in the game includes bat, ball, gloves, face mask,helmets and other protective shields.

These are the some of the info about slow-pitch softball game. It is important to choose the best slowpitch softball bats for better performance.

If you found the best slowpitch bats for your game,then it will boost your confidence and it helps you to maximize your hitting abilities by swinging the bat with full speed.