by Mike Constanza
Have you ever stopped to think about how heavy a softball is? It's not a particularly heavy object, but when you add up the weight of all the air inside it, it comes out to quite a bit. In this blog post, we'll take a look at just how much a standard softball weighs and what that means for players and coaches. Stay tuned!
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A softball is a type of ball that is typically used in sports such as baseball, slow-pitch softball, and fast-pitch softball. It is made out of rubber or a synthetic material, and is usually about 9 inches in diameter. A typical softball weighs between 6 and 7 ounces. However, there can be variations in weight, depending on the size and type of softball. Some softballs, for example, are made for younger players and weigh as little as 4 ounces. Other softballs, such as those used in cricket, can weigh up to 16 ounces. Softballs are not as heavy as baseballs, which typically weigh between 5 and 5.25 ounces. However, they are still heavier than most other types of balls, such as volleyballs and basketballs.
| Softball | |
| Weight | 6.25 to 7.00 ounces |
| Circumference | 11.8 to 12.13 inches |
| Midwest Softball Weight | 9 to 10 ounces |
| Pitch Speed | 60mph |
| Pitch Distance | 43 feet |
| Innings | Seven |
Softball measurements are between 11.88 and 12.13 inches in circumference, and it weighs between 6.25 and 7.00 ounces. Softball is one of the most famous summer sports in the United States and all over the world. Despite it being named as a softball, the ball is, in reality, pretty hard, and it is surprisingly more complicated than a baseball.
In Chicago and other Midwest areas in the United States, there is a lot of game of 16 inches softball. It weighs up to 9 to 10 ounces that are 255 to 283 grams.
The softball game was first played in 1887 in Chicago. It has various names like a diamond ball, mush ball, and kitten ball. Originally, at first, it was an indoor sport. This fantastic sport was invented by George Hancock.
In 1926 softball got recognition as an official sport and got an official name. It is believed that the first softball game had a ball that was softer and smaller than the one used today. Over the course of time, the ball of softball got harder and bigger, but the name remained the same.
The ball pitch is the most noticeable feature of softball that makes the contrasting feature between softball and other balls like baseball. The pitch is seen when a pitcher fires the softball towards the batter.
The softball pitcher throws the ball underhand and reaches more than 60mph with a distance of 43 feet on the radar gun. The velocity of the ball in softball and baseball is pretty comparable. In softball, the players pitch within a designated pitching circle. There is a shorter distance in softball, so the velocity remains the same in both games, baseball, and softball.
Softball games are usually played in seven innings, and they can finish early if one team is leading on the other team. After three innings, it would be a fifteen-run lead, and after five innings, it would be a seven-run lead.
An average softball game lasts for an hour or two with some variation because of the outstanding defense of a leading team. So the game can be stretched to a more extended period of time as well as shorter. The game's length depends upon the softball innings.
As you already know that the softball game has 7 innings. The innings is divided into the first and second half inning or top and bottom innings. Both teams are given defensive and offensive roles. At first, one team turns to score about three outs during the top or first half of the match. Meantime, the other team has their turn to defend. The team that has the defending role records three outs, then they turn into the offensive side, switching the roles of the game. The team that has more number of runs is the winning team.
The softball game has a rule called "the mercy rule," According to this rule, it allows to end the game if one of the teams accumulates a much higher score than the opposing team. And if it seems unlikely that the other team could not catch up with the high score of the leading team.
A softball weighs between 6 and 7 ounces, which is much less than a baseball. This makes it easier to throw and catch, making it a popular choice for recreational games. Although it doesn't have the heft of a baseball, don't be fooled - a softball can still pack a punch! When thrown correctly, it can travel at speeds of up to 85 miles per hour. So be sure to keep your eye on the ball!
Softball is a relatively light sport, but the force it can generate makes it seem much heavier. That's because our brains are wired to think in terms of mass rather than weight. When we experience an object hurling towards us at high speed, our brain instinctively prepares for the impact by increasing the perceived weight of the object. It's an evolutionary adaptation that has helped keep us safe from potential threats over the years. So next time you're playing softball and somebody asks how heavy it is, just tell them it feels like a thousand pounds!
About Mike Constanza
For years, Mike had always told everyone "no other sport like baseball." True to his word, he keeps diligently collecting baseball-related stuff: cards, hats, jerseys, photos, signatures, hangers, shorts (you name it); especially anything related to the legendary player Jim Bouton.
Mike honorably received Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. In his graduation speech, he went on and on about baseball... until his best friend, James, signaled him to shut it.
He then worked for a domain registrar in Phoenix, AZ; speciallizng in auction services. One day at work, he saw the site JimBouton.com pop on the for-sale list. Mike held his breath until decided to blow all of his savings for it.
Here we are; the site is where Mike expresses passion to the world. And certainly, he would try diversing it to various areas rather than just baseball.
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