MLB Dead Ball Rule: Runner Advancement & Fan Interference

QuestionRunners on first and second. Batter hits the ball and is knocked down by the pitcher. The pitcher throws the ball over the first basemans head down

Troubleshooting 12-Year-Old Baseball Performance Issues

QuestionQUESTION: My son actually has some natural ability, and when he and I work together, his swing looks great, he throws great, and his fielding is

MLB Rule: Out-of-Bounds First Baseman & Runner Advancement

QuestionIt has been ruled by an ump that if a 1st baseman stands with one or both feet out of bounds when the pitcher delivers a pitch to the plate that th

Optimal Arm Protection for Baseball Players: A Temperature Guide

QuestionMy husband coaches a competitive 12 and under baseball team.  He and his coaches have a rule that while it is still cool, the boys must wear u

Pitching Development for Young Players: Focus on Control & Strikes

QuestionQUESTION: I am a first year majors coach(10-12 year olds). i was aksed to coach the night before the draft. i have 1 good pitcher and need to work

Umpire-Catcher Interactions: Rules and Safety in Baseball

QuestionHi Mr.Hoover, can an umpire touch or lean on a catcher? Im a catcher and our umpire was hit hard in the junk with a pitch... my question is after h

Catcher's Guide: Half Swing & Check Swing Rule - Correct Call & Procedure

QuestionHi there, Im a catcher and there is a left handed batter up to bat at home plate and he did a half swing, there is also a guy already on first base

Baseball Foul Ball Rule: Fair or Foul?

QuestionIf a ball bounces in fair territory before passing third base and then crosses the foul line and is caught by a fielder (before hitting the ground

Force Out Rule: Batter Out or Safe?

QuestionQUESTION: Is the batter out or safe if: He hits a ground ball to 1st base, the 1st baseman dives away from base to field ball, drops it, picks it u

Little League Batting Order Issues: What to Do When a Batter Bats Out of Turn

QuestionLittle league, continuous batting order, regular season. Toward the end of our opponents lineup, batter A had a 2-2 count, but we threw out a base

Little League All-Star Eligibility: Junior League Play & 9/10 District Teams

QuestionGood evening Martin, If 10 year old boy is playing in the Little League majors division for the regular season, will subbing for a junior league te

Baserunning Rules: Runner-Runner Contact & Forced Plays Explained

Question2 runners meet on bag one running back other forward they hit each other  on bag wat is call AnswerHi Greg, unless its a forced play, the tr

Understanding Balk Calls in Baseball: Rules and Umpires

QuestionIn a Babe Ruth League baseball game with runners on, the umpire called a balk. The ump did not make any gestures or anything, but said balk,not yel

Bat Throwing in Baseball: Ejection Rules & Player Safety

QuestionGame was in a V.F.W. league, 13-15 year old played under Major League rules. Batter after hitting ball tosses bat and hits catcher in the side. Aft

Baseball Play: Batter/Runner Hit by Catcher - Rule & Injury Analysis

QuestionHello. I ran across an interesting/difficult play during my sons junior major game today. Heres the scenario: 1) Man on second, 1 out. 2) Batter ta

Baseball Obstruction/Interference Ruling: Understanding the Rules

QuestionLet me set up the play.  Runner was on first.  Batted ball cam between first and second.  Runner ran baseline to second however had

Overcoming Mental Blocks in Baseball: A Coach's Guide

Question all star my son is an amazing baseball player. his dream is to play college and major league ball. he is a left handed multi position player and i

Little League Base Running: What Happens When a Runner Leaves Early?

Questionlittle league; base runner on third.pitcher throws a wild pitch and the runner scores but he left early.what would the ruling be?   thank

Baseball Rule: Force Out & Scoring on Final Out - Explained

QuestionIs a hit runner going from first to second considered a force out when that is the final out of the inning and a runner scored from 3rd to home? Do

Little League Mercy Rule: Does it Apply After 4 Innings in a Doubleheader?

QuestionHello,  Today our Junior division little league played a double header.  Each game was to be a five inning game to be considered a full g