ballcoach15 wrote:I have a good question on softball vs baseball:
Why is softball a faster paced game than baseball, considering rules of play are very similar ?
You are assuming a lot by stipulating faster pace as a given. I will concede it to a degree, but not to the degree you insinuate. Add 2 innings to softball games (and of course do away with the run rule) and I doubt average length would be as much shorter as you think.
Having said that, a certain amount of time is saved simply because the field is a lot smaller, hence less time changing over between innings.
No leading off on the bases means you don't have the pitcher throwing to 1b over and over any time a fast player gets on.
A lot less scoring and a lot fewer base runners, which makes things go faster (but a lot of people would argue it takes away much of the fun).
Not nearly as many pitching changes. I would say that may be the single biggest difference in pace.
There seems to be less of a "tradition" of arguing with the umpires in softball, which means less waiting around while coaches yell themselves hoarse and turn red in the face. (Again, a lot of people would argue that is one of the most entertaining parts of baseball)
Those are a few things.