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verona111: 9 months ago

Why is it called a softball, when it's Not soft O.o ?...

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3raser: 9 months ago

It is called softball because of the method used to pitch and the larger size of the ball. Although the ball is "hard," it is actually not wound as tightly as a baseball, so it is not as "hard" as a baseball.

Since it is slow pitch it is generally called softball. There is also fast-pitch softball, but because the same type of ball is still used, it is only classified by whether it is slow-pitch or fast-pitch.

I've watched women's fast-pitch softball and it's definitely not for the faint of heart. Jenny Finch has receive the most attention in the sport. I've seen her pitch to Major League Baseball players and they had great difficulty trying to hit her pitches. Granted it's a very different game, in that in fast-pitch softball, the pitcher is able to give "rise" to the fastball unlike in overhand baseball, the fastball are sinking. Nevertheless, fast-pitch softball is tough and I admire the women who play it.

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verona111: 9 months ago

wow..nice info. thanks!

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shoe-22: 9 months ago via iPhone

yep I played for 14 years definatly an intense sport had quite a few bumps and bruises

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verona111: 9 months ago

wow..cool

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3raser: 9 months ago

Your welcome! :)

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NerdBoiDon: 9 months ago

Because it is less dense than a hard ball

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TheDazzle239: 9 months ago

Because it's thrown underhand and bigger than a "baseball"

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alphaquest: 9 months ago

Compared with a hardball, it is soft. If you ever get hit by both, you'll be able to tell the difference. They both hurt by the way.

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verona111: 9 months ago

lol okay :)
I will hit myself with both and check :p

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alphaquest: 9 months ago

A wise individual learns from others mistakes, before making their own.:) 3raser definitely answered your question.

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verona111: 9 months ago

haha, yup!
and yeah he did

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