2021-2022 RHS Girls Slowpitch Softball Team
WELCOME TO THE RHS GIRLS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM!
RHS Girls Slowpitch Softball is an inclusive, no experience required sport at RHS. Whether you are a veteran softball player or new to the game, we invite you to join the team!
Team information (subject to change for the 2022-2023 season):
- Fall sport played from September to November
- Practices are Monday - Thursday, 4-6 pm at Lower Woodland Park Playfields
- 12 games per season
- Home field is Lower Woodland Park
- Typically the team consists of 50% new players and 50% experienced players
How is slowpitch softball different from fastpitch softball?
| SLOWPITCH | FASTPITCH | |
| Pitching Style | Slower to moderate speed ball thrown with an arch of 6-12 feet before crossing the plate | Windmill motion focused on power and with speeds of 50+ MPH when crossing the plate |
| Innings | 7 | 9 |
| Players on Field | 10 (one additional outfielder) | 9 |
| Bunting | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Fouls | Batters 3rd strike foul ball is an out | Batters are permitted limitless fouls following the 2nd strike |
| Stealing Bases | Must wait until the batter has made contact with the ball | May steal as soon as the ball has left the pitcher's hand. |
RHS Slowpitch encourages you to try something new, meet new friends and participate in a high school sport! Register at https://roosevelths.seattleschools.org/student-life/athletics/athletic-registration/
For more information, contact Kristin Rosen, RHS Girls Slowpitch Softball Booster Representative at young_km@yahoo.com OR follow us on Instagram at rhs.slowpitch
Recent Slowpitch Softball News
Can't get a hold of your doctor and you need a sports physical? The Teen Health Center (room 225) offers sports physicals to all SPS students free of charge!
You can also contact the RHS Teen Health Center by emailing Suna.oh@neighborcare.org or text 206-653-9786 to schedule.
Appointments start on Sept. 5th, 2023.
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Kristin Rosen
Roosevelt Slowpitch Softball Booster Club Representative
