Types of Pitches in Softball

Softball has three main pitches: fastball, curveball, and changeup. The most complex type of pitch is the fastball. The other two types of pitches are much harder to hit than a fastball. The difference between them is that the curveball and changeup have different speeds at which they come off the pitcher’s hand. The fastball is thrown with maximum speed from a pitcher’s hand. It can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour (62 kilometers per hour)....

October 14, 2022 Â· 6 min Â· Ruth Riley

What Do DH DP and EH Mean in Softball

DH, DP, and EH are terms that stand for different players in softball. DH stands for the Designated Hitter, DP stands for the Designated Player, and EH stands for an Extra Hitter. What does DH mean in softball? In softball, a designated hitter (DH) is an offensive player who bats in place against the pitcher. This player can be used when the batting team has a strong lead or when no other players are available to bat....

October 11, 2022 Â· 4 min Â· Ruth Riley

Can You Wear Baseball Cleats For Softball?

Baseball cleats can be interchangeably used in softball games without much difference. Unlike bats and gloves, cleats are more flexible in terms of the options you can choose from. The most important consideration to take will be comfort and fit. If a baseball cleat suits your feet better than a softball cleat, or if baseball cleats are your only option, there’s no reason to second-guess your choice. Certain playing conditions or styles are so different that you might even have a better time wearing soccer cleats – which have a very different purpose and design – to play softball....

October 10, 2022 Â· 4 min Â· Ruth Riley

Can You Wear Soccer Cleats For Softball?

Softball cleats are generally similar to soccer cleats. The short answer to the question is yes. You can wear soccer cleats in a softball match – there’s no rule prohibiting you from this. However, both have different qualities and use cases. It would be better to learn more about the two types of cleats before making up your mind. Otherwise, you might be handcuffing yourself to worse performance deliberately. What is the difference between soccer cleats and softball cleats?...

October 10, 2022 Â· 4 min Â· Ruth Riley

Difference Between Fastpitch And Slow-pitch Softball

Fastpitch and slow-pitch are two variations of the same game with notable differences between them. In this article, we will explain what sets the games apart.

September 16, 2022 Â· 3 min Â· Ruth Riley