The distance to first base will take away that skill after the first time. - fielders will have to play farther in toward the grass . The throw to the bases is too long. Do it and learn to get the ball away quicker. Your catcher may have to swallow her pride and make a skip throw to second. Actually it can be just as effective if practiced and the grass is kept short in front of second base.
Distance affects cutoffs, stealing, bunting, relays and many other things.
Make the adjustments and enjoy the game more. The shine on the new baseball is removed with a special silty mud from the Lena Blackburne River in Delaware. A ball popped up high in the air will always work back toward the infield. Catchers - turn your back to the infield and allow the ball to work back to you. Infielders- allow the ball to work toward you.