It isn't just the extra bat in your pants that's keeping you off USA Softball Women's National Team. The women who rule at the most elite level are fast and strong and would dominate the motley crew you play with on weekends.
Before even trying out, Junior Women's National Team hopefuls have to meet strict requirements for bat strength, throwing speed, and overall fitness.
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In addition to swinging the bat at least 50 mph, here are the other minimums these women need to meet before taking the field. You'll see why “soft” is sort of a misnomer in this sport. Game on!
55
Throwing speed, in miles per hour
2.95
Number of seconds to sprint from home to first base
12.5
Number of seconds to run around all four bases
30
Number of pushups to be completed at one time
Distance between bases is 60 feet. A 55 mph throw would travel 60 feet in 0.74 second or less.
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