what are the difference between softball and baseball

Question 1

What is the main difference in pitching styles between softball and baseball?

Answer 1

Softball uses underhand pitching; baseball uses overhand pitching.

Question 2

Describe the pitching circle in softball vs baseball.

Answer 2

Softball: flat pitching circle; Baseball: elevated mound.

Question 3

What is the maximum length of a softball bat?

Answer 3

34 inches

Question 4

What is the maximum length of a baseball bat?

Answer 4

34 inches (but can be up to 42 inches)

Question 5

What is the diameter of a softball?

Answer 5

2.25 inches

Question 6

What is the diameter of a baseball?

Answer 6

2.75 inches

Question 7

What is the circumference of a softball?

Answer 7

: 12 inches

Question 8

What is the circumference of a baseball?

Answer 8

9 inches

Question 9

How far apart are the bases in softball?

Answer 9

60 feet

Question 10

How far apart are the bases in baseball?

Answer 10

90 feet

Question 11

How long is a typical softball game?

Answer 11

Seven to nine innings

Question 12

How long is a typical baseball game?

Answer 12

Nine innings

Question 13

difference between softball and baseball home running

Answer 13

softball: the runner can only leave the base when the pitcher releases the ball
baseball: the runner can leap of and go a short distance away from the base even if the ball is held by the pitcher