0_Apprentice
Have you ever played softball? I usually prefer sports with more running.
1_Wizard
I guess I played softball a couple of times years ago, but I think we switched to baseball in gym class.
0_Apprentice
I feel like those sports are basically the same thing except with different size balls.
1_Wizard
I'd almost agree except for the pitching in women's fast pitch softball. The technique of the pitcher in that sport is quite dramatic.
0_Apprentice
Do you think it is more technically demanding than pitching in regular baseball?
1_Wizard
I think it's apples and oranges. The underhand motion of the fastpitch throw is nothing like the baseball pitcher's throw. I will say though, I think fast pitch softball might be harder on the arm of the pitcher.
0_Apprentice
I think it might be harder on the shoulder but I suspect that regular pitching probably causes more elbow damage.
1_Wizard
Makes sense. A friend of mine pitched in fast pitch in college. Her whole body is wrecked!
0_Apprentice
That's unfortunate. Getting older and starting to see your body break down is demoralizing sometimes.
1_Wizard
It's true. My old body hasn't held up as well as my old Plymouth Valiant with a Chrysler slant 6. 