Slo-Pitch Softball Q&A

A standard fastpitch softball field usually has outfield fences that are around 200–220 feet from home plate. The bases are set at 60 feet apart, with the pitching distance at 43 feet for women’s f...

The most common size is the 12-inch softball, which actually measures about 12 inches in circumference. Youth leagues and some co-ed leagues also use an 11-inch ball.

For comparison, a baseba...

In professional baseball, the bases are 90 feet apart. This longer distance gives players more room to run and adds a ton more strategic elements to both offence and defence.

In slo-pitch, the bases are usually set 65 feet apart, which opens up the field and creates more room for defensive plays.

In regulation fastpitch softball, the bases are 60 feet apart. This shorter distance compared to baseball is part of what makes the game faster-paced.

In professional baseball, the pitcher’s mound is 60 feet, 6 inches from home plate. This distance balances high pitching speeds and batter reaction time, making the game super challenging and strat...

In slo-pitch, the mound is typically 50 feet from home plate. This extra distance gives the ball more time to arc on its way to the batter.

In fastpitch softball, the pitcher’s plate is 43 feet from home plate for women’s play and 46 feet for men’s. For younger age groups, that distance can be shorter.