* How it's thrown: A pitcher's fastball will have a much higher velocity than a casual toss.
* The speed of the batter: A hit ball will have a different velocity than a ball caught in the air.
* Air resistance: The velocity of the softball will change as it moves through the air.
To find the velocity of a softball, you would need to know:
* The speed: How fast the ball is moving.
* The direction: Which way the ball is traveling.
For example, you might say: "The velocity of the softball is 80 mph eastward."