Softball 12" (Fast and Slow Pitch)

NAME OF SPORTS ORGANIZATION: Amateur Softball Association of America, (ASA),

RECOMMENDED AREA: Ground space is 62,500 square feet (1.5 acres) to 90,000 square feet (2.0 acres).

SIZE AND DIMENSION
bulletBaselines are 60' for men and women, 45' for juniors.
bulletPitching distances are 46' for men, 40' for women, 35' for juniors.
bulletFast pitch playing field is 225' radius from home plate between foul lines for men and women.
bulletSlow pitch is 275' radius for men, 250' radius for women.

ORIENTATION: Optimum orientation is to locate home plate so that the pitcher is throwing across the sun and the batter is not facing it.

SURFACE AND DRAINAGE: Surface is to be turf. Infield may be skinned. The infield shall be graded so that the base lines and home plate are level.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Backstop is to be located at a minimum distance of 25' behind home plate.

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