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Originally Posted by Shawnee123
Well, I see what you're saying, but fast-pitch softball ain't nothing to sneeze at. Watching them pitch, underhanded and fast as hell, the glove hitting their leg with a SNAP...love it.
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I'm not saying it isn't athletic, but it is designed for a different body type and is a totally different game. Softball is a punchy sprinter game designed around over-coming an out-sized ball while baseball is a smoother game with longer runs and throws. Lil' Pete fits the mold for baseball, overhand delivery, and a larger diamond requiring a stronger arm and multiple gears. Her best friend pitches softball and loves the game, despite the orbital bone fracture from a line-drive last year. LP actually found the boys more enjoyable to play being much more laid-back and fun-oriented, since girls softball around here, is crazy competitive even at young ages. It just reminds me of the old separate but equal claim because they are different games. Women's sports have come a long way and she's found her niche in a sport that has both women's and combined events so its all good.