Should the softball fences be moved back?

Im all for keeping the tradition/style of play, its actually a nice change of pace, less stressful(IMO) break from baseball. but I dont think an extra step per pase bath would harm that. But then again the extra step may not make a bit of difference in the ways I hoped, not sure until I see it.

Small ball/slappers seems to be going extinct anyways. So i like my idea better 10+ years ago..lol

 

I think this comment is on the right track.

Personally, I'd like to see all the field dimensions (fence distances and height, foul territory, etc) standardized across college softball at all levels.

 

Easy solve - Just make the players use wood bats and leave the fences where they are.

 

Same as KSP.

 

Here are the NCAA guidelines for college softball field dimensions. Interesting that most, if not all, colleges have fields that are near the minimum distances.

1. Smooth arc between sideline fences of not more than 235 feet.
2. Minimum distance from home plate with 6 foot fences of 190 feet in right and left fields and 220 feet in center field.

Since the WCWS is played at Devon Field using temporary fences. It would be an interesting experiment if one year they used closer to the maximum distances. Maybe 220 feet down both foul lines and 235 feet to center field. While that might reduce the number of home runs. More outfield area would likely mean more gap base hits and action on the bases.