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Pitch Speed Conversion

Calculate the equivalent reaction time speed of a pitch in practice that is from a different distance than you see on the field in a game.
feet

The distance from the front of the pitcher's rubber to the tip of homeplate.
feet

The distance from the front of the rubber to the end of the pitcher's stride at release point.
feet

The distance the ball travels in practice (from coach or machine).
mph

The radar gun speed of the ball speed in practice.

Equivalent Reaction Time Results

Speed:
 Time:
Summary:
Calculate the speed a pitch needs to be in practice from a different distance than you see on the field in a game.
feet

The distance from the front of the pitcher's rubber to the tip of homeplate.
feet

The distance from the front of the rubber to the end of the pitcher's stride at release point.
feet

The distance the ball travels in practice (from coach or machine).
mph

The game pitch speed you want to simulate in practice.

Practice Speed Results

Practice Radar Gun Speed:
Summary:
Calculate the practice distance a pitch needs to be to have equivalent reaction time speed as a pitch you see on the field in a game.
feet

The distance from the front of the pitcher's rubber to the tip of homeplate.
feet

The distance from the front of the rubber to the end of the pitcher's stride at release point.
mph

The game pitch speed you want to simulate in practice.
mph

The radar gun speed of the ball speed in practice.

Practice Distance Results

Practice Ball Travel Distance:
Summary:
Select a Game Pitching Rubber Distance

Below are some common pitching rubber distances you will see at different levels of play.

Softball




Baseball




Select a Game Pitcher Stride Distance

Pitcher stride distance depends on the pitchers height and mechanics. Below are some general pitch strides for softball and baseball.

Softball

Softball pitcher generally stride about 90% of their height.





Baseball

Baseball pitchers generally stride about 65% of their height.




Select Practice Ball Travel Distance

Below are some common pitch distances used in practices.








Select Practice Radar Gun Speed

Below are some common coach pitch or pitching machine speeds used in practices.









Select Equivalent Reaction Time Speeds

Below are some common equivalent reaction time speeds targeted for practices.