One thing people have asked, which sport is harder: softball or baseball? Baseball players say their sport is harder. Softball players say their sport is harder. But no one ever gives reasons why their sport is more difficult. I play softball and here are the reasons I believe playing softball is more difficult than playing baseball.
One reason why softball is more difficult than baseball is because of the smaller fields. Softball was first created as indoor baseball. Meaning it was a way for baseball players to maintain their skills during the winter, and was called indoor baseball during the time. Base to base on a softball field is 60 feet on a baseball field it’s 90 feet from base to base. That’s a thirty feet difference! That means softball players have less reaction time when the ball is pitched at them. Softball players have a reaction time of 0.25 seconds to 0.35 seconds to react. Less time to react when the pitcher is faster. In baseball their reaction time is 0.44 seconds to 0.55 seconds.
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Baseball pitching step by step, first the pitcher faces the batter with their pivot foot touching the mound, and their other foot is in front of the mound. Winding up the front foot gets pulled up to the chest then the same leg goes back down to the ground. Next the ball and the glove gets pulled back like they are playing catch. Last step release the ball from the pitcher's hand. Now onto softball pitching. Softball pitching is more complex and involves more steps. There are also different ways to pitch. Pitcher with both feet on the ground, and pivot foot touching the mound. Only one foot touches the mound, and the other one is behind never in front. When winding up both hands meet in front of the pitcher's chest. Present the ball then move your arm with the ball backwards towards second base it should look like you are doing a half circle. Once you have done that move your arm forward again full circle, and release at the