Slo-Pitch Softball Q&A

There really isn’t a “true” easiest position since every spot on the field has its challenges. That said, many players consider right field to be the least demanding in recreational softball and sl...

In slo-pitch, the ball must be pitched underhand in a high, arcing trajectory. Most leagues require the ball to reach a peak height between 6 and 12 feet before it falls toward the...

Most slo-pitch leagues in Canada run from May through September. If the weather is warmer, the season might start in late April and last through October.

For most leagues, the softball season runs in the spring and summer months, from April through August. Some areas also offer fall ball that can run into September and October.

The MLB Celebrity Softball Game is held every summer during MLB’s All-Star Week. It features a mix of former baseball stars, entertainers, and athletes from other sports.

Dates change each ye...

Slo-pitch is also underhand, but pitches are delivered in a high arc toward the batter rather than using a windmill motion. This slower, arcing style makes the ball easier to hit, so slo-pitch is a...

Softball is pitched underhand to reduce arm strain and allow for a different style of pitching. Fastpitch pitchers use a windmill motion, where the arm makes a full circular rotation before releasi...