what is the average length of a softball game?
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7 Innings, and the time depends on how long each inning is
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http://www.ncaa.org/library/rules/2005/2005_softball_rules.pdf#search='softball%20rules'
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many many many differences in the two, yet many similarities. The playing stratigies are different also. \n\nActually the game of baseball really originated from a game which was played more like softball! The balls were similar to the 16" softball game played today.\n\nAlso, a seven inning softball game goes a lot quicker than a seven inning baseball game! I have called a seven inning BB game which laste 4 hours, and also a seven inning SB game in 50 minutes!. Love 'em both though!
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http://www.ncaasports.com/softball/womens/story/9424995
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I'm not quite sure of the question, but, In JV softball I got a high of 6 strikeouts pitching for half the game.  That was the best thing I can remember from way back then.
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60 feet 6 inches in professional baseball\n\nlittle league is 46 feet
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GAME TIMES\n\n\nAll games are limited to 1-1/2 hours (90 minutes). \nNo new inning may begin after 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) from the official start of the game. If the home team is trailing by 5 runs or less, any inning started must be completed. If the visiting team is trailing at 1 hour and 30 minutes, the last two innings will not be played. \nAll games are limited to five (5) innings (exception is tied games). \nA 6th inning is allowed in a tied game if time permits, as noted above. A 7th inning is NOT ALLOWED. \nThe visiting team Pitching Machine Umpire is the official time keeper. \nThe visiting team Pitching Machine Umpire will note official start time to scorekeeper who will record start time in scorebook. \nNote: Late starting games must end no later than 90 minutes from the scheduled start time. \nTHE VISITING TEAM\n\nIs listed first on the schedule \nUses the third base dugout \nTakes infield/outfield for practice twenty (20) minutes prior to game time \nProvides the Pitching Machine Umpire (Head Umpire) for their own FARM GAME to be played. This umpire is the official time keeper and will note the official start time to scorekeeper who will record start time in the scorebook. \nSets up the pitching machine and bases. \nTHE HOME TEAM\n\nIs listed second on the schedule \nUses the first base dugout \nTakes infield/outfield for practice ten (10) minutes prior to game time \nProvides the official scorekeeper \nProvides the volunteer base umpire for their own FARM GAME to be played. \nPuts away the pitching machine and bases. \nTHOSE PERMITTED ON FIELD\n\nOnly players on the official rosters of participating teams (no siblings, parents, friends, scorekeepers). \nOnly one manager and two coaches in the dugout and in the coaching boxes per team. \nUmpires wearing official DLL umpire attire. \nManagers and coaches must remain in the dugout or coaching box until time is called and permission is granted by the Pitching Machine Umpire to leave the dugout or coaching box. \nOnce time is granted, a manager or coach may visit the pitcher;s mound and confer with any player. \nTwo adult base coaches are permitted (managers are encouraged to use at least one player coach on the offense). Team player base coaches must wear protective helmets. Coaches physically assisting a base runner while time is in will result in the base runner being called out. \nNote: umpires have the authority to approve photographers to be on the field. \nUMPIRES\n\nIf team-provided umpires are not available (Home and Visiting teams) to umpire their own scheduled FARM game, the team Manager or Coach will umpire the game. \nThe Pitching Machine Umpire is stationed behind the pitching machine, protects players from the pitching machine and makes calls in the outfield, at 3rd base and home plate. \nAfter a player does not swing at five (5) consecutive pitches, the Pitching Machine Umpire shall call balls as strikes to encourage players to swing at the pitched balls. \nUmpires are not to coach while on the field umpiring. \nThe base umpire makes calls at 1st and 2nd base and keeps track of runnerÕs positions at the conclusion of each play. \nPLAYING TIME\n\nEqual playing time for ALL FARM players is a priority. National Little League Rules dictate that every player will participate in each game defensively for a minimum of six consecutive outs and bat at least one (1) time each game (rule Ivi). Exception: DLL modified rules require every player participate defensively for a minimum of half of total team innings played at which they were present during the entire season. For example, if a team plays five defensive innings, all players will have the opportunity to participate in two innings each, however some players will have opportunity to participate in one additional inning. The manager is responsible to adjust playing time in the next game(s) to rectify this inequity. \nAll players must start at least every other game at which they were present dur
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Ok.. but in REAL life... a hockey game will last (with commerial breaks, penalties, etc) about 2.5 hours.
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it depends on the stadium, that is if u are talking about mlb.  the infield is 60.5 from the pitchers mound to home plate, and 90 feet between bases.
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GENERAL\n\n1) SELECTION OF COACHES\n\na) Must be approved by  Softball Committee.\n\nb) It is recommended that new coaches serve at least one year as an assistant before becoming a head coach.\n\nc) Coaches should possess good rapport with children and be fundamentally sound coaches.\n\nd) Assistant parent-coaches will coach on the team that their child is assigned.\n\n2) SELECTION OF TEAMS\n\na) All new players must try-out and be rated by the coaches, from A-D.\n\nb) Teams are chosen by the coaches to be as even as possible.\n\nc) The teams are numbered and the coaches draw for their team.\n\nd) Players of parent-coaches are traded for equally rated players.\n\ne) Every effort will be made so that each team has a child that has a parent that will serve as an assistant coach.\n\n3) COACHES/PLAYERS DISCIPLINE\n\na) Any action by players or coaches that is detrimental to the league shall be reviewed by the  Softball Committee.\n\nb) Players or coaches shall have the opportunity to explain their actions.\n\nc) TheSoftball Committee has the right to reprimand as follows:\n\ni) First offense – Suspension for two (2) consecutive games.\n\nii) Second offense – possible expulsion from league.\n\nd) The Softball Committee’s decision is final.\n\n4) ALL-STARS\n\na) COACH SELECTION\n\ni) The head coach of the All-Star team shall be determined by a vote among all head coaches of the respective age group and theSoftball Committee.\n\nii) Assistant coaches shall be the two top vote-getters of the remaining head coaches.\n\nb) PLAYER SELECTION\n\ni) Each head coach nominates players that they feel should be given consideration.\n\nii) Players are chosen by majority vote of the head coaches of their respective league.\n\niii) The proceedings are mediated by one or more league officials.\n\niv) All-Star teams/coaches are announced at closing ceremonies.\n\n5) COACH/TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES\n\na) The head coach of the first game home team is responsible for the following:\n\ni) Preparing the field for play – drag and lime.\n\nii) Placing equipment on the field – this should be done once and the equipment building should be locked.\n\nb) The head coach of the second game home team is responsible for the following:\n\ni) Repairing any major damage to the playing field with rakes and/or drags – especially the pitchers mound.\n\nii) Placing all equipment back into the equipment building – all equipment should be placed in the proper place.\n\niii) Turn off all lights.\n\nc) The visiting team of each game will be responsible for policing the grounds after their respective game and picking up all trash.\n\nd) The home team will supply the balls for each game.\n\ne) There shall be no food and/or drinks allowed in the dugouts. The only allowed drinks shall be in coolers provided by the coaches or in water bottles brought by the players.\n\nf) Defensive coaches must stay behind the fences in front of the dugout at all times unless the head umpire has called time to allow the coach onto the field.\n\ng) All players not on the field in a defensive position, the batter, or on-deck batter must stay inside the dugout at all times. Players shall not be allowed to stand at the fence with the coaches.\n\n6) RAINOUTS AND POSTPONEMENT\n\na) Prior to the start of each game the head umpire and a league official will decide whether the game should be played. Their decision is final. After a game begins, the head umpire will make all decisions pertaining to continuation of play. He/She may delay or postpone based on their judgment. See your rulebooks for the lengths of official games due to weather for each respective age group.\n\nb) Rescheduling of postponed games is to be done by the  Softball Committee in conjunction with theYouth Board. Policy is to make up the games during the same week of the rainout if possible. No team will be required to play a doubleheader to make up a game if possible. All remaining rain games not made up by the end of the sea
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DON'T KNOW THERE IS A LENGTH.  ALL PROFS ARE DIFFERENT.  I THINK ANYTHING PAST AN HOUR, PEOPLE LOSE INTEREST.
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There are four 15-minute quarters in an American Football game.\n\nThere are 9 innings in a baseball game, unless the teams are tied at the end of the 9th inning, then extra innings are played.
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Softball pitches are thrown underhand, with a bigger ball. Also, they use wooden bats.\nBaseball pitches are thrown overhand, hard, and with a smaller ball. They use metal bats. (I think...)
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if it's pony baseball then probably 54 feet
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Depends on what aspect and type of softball your referring to. \n\nSlowpitch softball is alright, although it's pretty much a hitter's game and the most intriguing question is who's going to buy the beer aftewards.\n\nFastpitch softball is a fantastic game, particulary in regards to the different types of pitches.  The only complaint I have, particularly once you get into the higher levels (women's college world series, for example), is that the games are so low scoring.  You get to see the best pitchers dominate the best hitters, but a 1-0 game with 18 Ks by one pitcher is tough to swallow night after night.  I also wish there were a few more extra base hits - it seems that if it's not a slap single, it's a HR.  Plus I get confused with the switching rules of when a player can go and re-enter.\n\nBaseball seems to be the more complex of the two, particularly when you look at the specialization in certain areas, particularly pitching.  There seems to be a bit more going on throughout the game as far as strategy, but the same could be said for softball.\n\nFor fun, it's softball.  For strategy and complexity, I'll take baseball.
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they can be any weight really. generally, when your that little, you use a -12 (12 ounces less than the length) - def not 34 oz- i play d1 softball and i use a -9 or a -10 end loaded... :)
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What an array of answers! Fast Pitch softball pitching distance is 40' in High School and 43' in college and womens. Younger ages vary from 30' to 40'. Men is 46'. Slow pitch is up to 50'. High ark is around 46' but I'm not sure.