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- Dec 13, 2019
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Disagree with this comment of softball started being recognized nationally in 1997.College softball started to become a national sport in 1997 and the level of play and parity has evolved significantly since then.
Talk of that bygone era reminds me of the Miami Dolphin fans around here that cling to 1972 like it still is relevant.
Because of the history befor that.
~So Simply shared a post with timelines to consider, previous of that, which have put softball across the nation, internationally for that matter.
As to softball evolving~
Brought attention to rules and equitpment changing as a huge reason to why and how the sport has evolved.
*When the new yellow ball came out i did a hitting test...i could self toss it from home plate and hit over the fence. No way with old ball.
That ^ and batters not having to move on HBP and moving pitching back 3 feet imo are the BIGGEST REASONS for seeing a difference on the field.
imo these are VERY important factors in speaking of our sports history.
( which a lot of people nowadays know nothing of this)
Heres another thing to consider.
The texture of the ball changed also. Which i believe pitches used to move more with the old ball.
Have done some research to this. It has to do with the wind and spin effects on the ball.
( will share that. Others like maybe MR.B or BIG Q may have their notations on this perspective)
Having been a part of softball decades ago, and still being involved....
Have seen many years of talent.
Does talent stand out more to me now than talent from years ago? No.
What i know with certainty is~
The athletes of years ago showed the world talent.
Its great to still paticipate and see talent today!
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