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National Federation of StateHigh School Associations
NFHS Softball
Pitching Plate Relocation
Instructions
Pitching Plate Relocation
Instructions
This PowerPoint presentation was
produced to assist schools in relocating
their pitching plate from 40 to 43 feet.
Special thanks to Mike Hebrard of Athletic
Field Design in Clackamas, OR for
creating this presentation.
Softball Pitching Plate Relocation
40’ to 43’
Presented by Athletic Field DesignMike Hebrard, Clackamas, OregonSelect Grayscale if you don’t want Color
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Tools and Materials needed
• Tools
Pick Square Point Shovel Landscape Rake Level Builders Triangle String and Screwdrivers Stomper 100’ Tape Measure Towel Pen
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Materials
Mound BricksWaterMound ClayInfield TopdressingBuilders TriangleString and ScrewdriversStomper100’ Tape Measure
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Tools & Materials Needed
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Pick Pitching Plate Edges and Remove
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Add Water and Pack Old Location
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Fill and Pack holes and Low Spots
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Wet and Repack
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String from Homeplate Apex to Middle of 2nd
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Mark Area for Pitching Plate to be InstalledMake a little larger to allow for Adjustment and addition of Bricks if needed
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Mark Middle of Pitching Plate, 12”
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Use Square to Draw a Perpendicular Line
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Marked Area to be Dug
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Dig Out Hole
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Place in Dugout Hole
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Pack with Handle
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Adjust into Holes
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Level and Align
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Check Distance and Centerline
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Recheck as Needed
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Recheck Levelness
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Add Mound Bricks if Desired or Clay
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Two Rows for Better Wear
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Place Dry Towel before TampingBe sure that front edge of Rubber is Visible
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Firm Tamping on Towel
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Recheck Height and Bricks
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Add Mound Clay
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Spread smooth
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Place Towel
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Tamp as Needed
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Add Additional Clay and Tamp as Needed
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Rake Smooth
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Smooth and Fill in Low Spots, Wet Down
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Add Infield Conditioner
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Spread Evenly
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Broom or Rake Smooth
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If Mound Bricks or Mound Clay are Added, Keep Covered with a tarp, Rubber Mat or Other Material to
keep the Rain Water from Soaking in and making the Mound Mucky.
Also keep it covered during the Hot Sun to Keep from Cracking
Good Luck from the OSAA & AFD
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