Softball

Softball is a variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. There are two types of softball. In the most common type, slow-pitch softball, the ball, sometimes larger than the standard 12 inches, must arch on its path to the batter; there are 10 players in a team; and bunting and stealing are prohibited. In fastpitch softball, the pitch is fast, there are nine players on the field at one time, and bunting and stealing are permitted. Softball rules vary somewhat from those of baseball. Two major differences are that the ball must be pitched underhand and there are seven innings instead of nine constitute a regulation game.

NCAA Softballs must be Yellow with Red Seams

June 21, 2013 Leave a comment 8,137 Views

girl player about to hit a yellow softball standard equipment for softball yellow with red string softball softball bat and helmet

Softball is variation of baseball with a larger ball and smaller field. For the teams playing in NCAA games, Rule 3 covers the ball. So much for the yellow ball simply being a preference.