AGAN'S GROUP

1 Know the difference between softball and baseball.  Softball and baseball are variations of the same game. The primary difference is that a softball is pitched underhand, while a baseball is pitched overhand. As the name implies, there is also a difference in the balls used. Softballs are larger and a bit heavier than baseballs. Softballs are less dense and slightly softer than baseballs. Softballs are typically white but may be colored neon green or yellow in the interests of visibility (especially at night). Softball fields are typically smaller than baseball fields (because batted softballs don't travel as far as baseballs). Softball games last for seven innings instead of the nine innings typical of higher-level baseball games. The bats used in softball are a little shorter and have a wider barrel than the bats used in baseball. 2 Understand the difference between slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball.  There are two types of softball competition,...