Softball Guide: Pitching Tips, ASA Rules and Tryout Drills

Softball pitching tips for slowpitch and fastpitch focus on wrist flick and windmill techniques. Understanding the latest ASA rules on obstruction and substitutions is critical for competitive league play.

What is the Distance From Home to the Pitching Mound in Softball?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jeff Herman

In softball, the distance between the pitcher’s mound and home plate varies. The distance is often shorter in fast-pitch softball, where the ball is pitched fast with little arc, and in leagues for children, who may struggle with longer distances.