The USA Softball adult program has served as the backbone of the association since its formation in opportunities for men, women and coed in fast pitch, slow pitch, inch slow pitch and modified pitch. A 10th player, known as the Designated Player or DP, may be used in a starting lineup. A DP will bat in the lineup in lieu of a defensive-only player known as the Flex. Pitches can reach up to for women while men can reach a top speed of USA Softball also recognizes the below levels of non-championship play.
Please be sure to include statistics, teams played against and a reason why you feel you should be removed from the restricted player list.
On defense, teams can place the additional fielder either on infield known as the Middle Infielder or in the outfield. Teams may bat an 11th batter known as the Extra Player or EP. This player may only be used for offense. The pitcher must deliver the ball towards home plate on the first forward swing of the pitching arm past the hip with an underhand motion. Adult Inch Slow Pitch:. Note: For ISA and WSL only championship teams and players are available and those teams and players are also reclassified to the next highest level.
It also means you are not eligible to drop a class. If your team was in a national that was a 3GG bracket restricted is earned with a record. This means your team must compete in the next highest classification for a term of at least one season and participate in a National or World at that level. You can fill out an appeal form. A panel of national experts will review your appeal and render a decision in approximately four 4 weeks. You may only appeal once per playing season.
No windmill or slingshot pitch is allowed. Rather, an underhand pitch is delivered. Any appeals regarding this list can be forwarded to membership usasoftball. The pitching arm may pass the hip twice but may not make two full revolutions. Local league city or county : Weekly play often offered at the local level that are often facilitated by local Parks and Recreation departments throughout the year.
