Concentration span of 7 and 8 year olds

QuestionI am a parent of an 8 year old. I notice the boys do well in the early innings of baseball games(about 3innings). After the third inning there is a

what is a bench coach ?

QuestionWhat is the duties of a bench coach.  Who does he coach? AnswerR.C., A bench coach is basically another baseball mind the manager can bounce

pitchers wins

QuestionHow many innings does a pitcher have to complete to receive a win for that game? (ie: the team won the game but the starting pitcher only pitched 6

Pitching Decisions

QuestionI was watching the Yankees-Cubs game last night. The Yankees pitcher, Andy Pettitte was removed from the game before completing the 2nd inning. He

Foul Ball?

QuestionA batted ball bounced off home plate and our catcher caught the ball with his bare hand before the ball landed and threw the runner out at first. T

batters

QuestionYou are the batter. As you swing, you hit the catchers mitt. The ball is fair. However, as you swing, you step out of the batters box. Whats the ca

fouling off a pitch

QuestionA friend of mine, who has played semi-pro ball, says that it is physically impossible to deliberately foul off a pitch; that all the batter can do

runner not tagging on fly ball

Questiontheres one out. runners on 2nd and third. batter hits a fly ball and the runner on third tags and scores. the runner on 2nd scores also on the play

value

QuestionBecause you are a fanatic, I am going to ask you this...Is my mitt of any value?  It is a Four Pocket Spaulding 1245 made in USA Triple Play.

Baseball -- Proper Execution of Run Down Play

QuestionJohn, Can you provide any advice on how to properly execute a run down play? I have two sons, one is 11 and one is 9. The nine-year-olds team appe

scoring a baseball game

QuestionAre there any good references on how to score a game while watching it?  Our local team hands out scoring sheets to the people in the stands,

world series- wild card

Questionunderstand 7 game  w.s. between winners of a.l.-n.l., but were does wild card winner come in?. AnswerNoel, Im not sure I understand what you

Rules of Baseball

QuestionWhat is the infield fly rule? AnswerBeverly, The infield fly rule is invoked whenever the following game conditions are met: 1)  There are

Pitching delivery and stance

Questionwhat is the most effective way to deliver your pitch, stance on the mound etc; Thanks. AnswerSalvatore, Your question is very broad in nature. &

Strike zone

QuestionWhat is the area of the strike zone?  I know the ball has to go over the home plate.  I do not know how to determine the area of hight. C

Footwork for Catchers & Arm Angle for throw to 2nd base.

QuestionIve got a catcher on my team that does not have good footwork and has a sidearm delivery to 2nd. Ive  tried several times and several differen

What is not considered an at bat?

QuestionMy asst. coach and I have been disagreeing over what is not considered an at bat. Can you clarify when an at bat is not considered an at bat! Thank

defensive drills

QuestionDear Sir, I coach a local t-ball team and have several kids that are really scared of getting in front of the ball to catch it.  Is there any

organizing practice

Questioni am looking for ideas on how to run a practice for 11-12 yr olds.types of drills...hitting,fielding,pitching etc.. Trying to keep their interest w

Holding the runner on 3rd

QuestionHi Coach, I was wondering how a 3rd baseman should position his feet on the bag when hes holding the runner on to prevent a squeeze or steal of ho