Old English, from Latin LÅ«cifer, light-bearer, from lÅ«x light + ferre to bear. Word Origin and History for Lucifer. Old English Lucifer Satan, also morning star, from Latin Lucifer morning star, literally light-bringing, from lux (genitive lucis) light (see light (n.)) + ferre carry (see infer).
The pitcher's mound requires the most attention on your field. A properly built and maintained mound will help prevent injuries to your pitcher and will give you a home field advantage. The mound for high school through major league is a circle that is 18 feet in diameter and 10 inches higher than home plate. See Basic Mound Specifications section for diagram.
Instructions. Remove a circle of turf 10 to 18 feet in diameter, depending on the space available. Use a measuring tape to ensure that the center of the pitcher's mound is the proper distance from home plate. Distances vary from 46 feet in Little League to 60.5 feet in adult leagues.Level the exposed soil with a garden rake.Pound a wooden stake or metal rebar post into the center of the pitcher's mound circle and mark the stake or post where it is 10 inches above the ground.nstructions. Remove a circle of turf 10 to 18 feet in diameter, depending on the space available. Use a measuring tape to ensure that the center of the pitcher's mound is the proper distance from home plate. Distances vary from 46 feet in Little League to 60.5 feet in adult leagues.