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Slow-Pitch Softball

Slow pitch is a type of softball sport. General softball rules are applied for slow pitch. Modifications can also be made.



There are 10 players in the field and the ball measures 11-12 inches in circumference and it must arch its way to the batter. It must be pitch underhand from a distance of 50 ft for adults both men and women; 50 ft for men 14-19-years old; 46 ft for women 15-16 years old; 40 ft for boys and girls 12-14 years old; and 35 ft for both category below 12 years old.

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