Navigating High School Baseball Cuts: Options for College Prospects

QuestionBasically, my son was cut from the high school baseball rooster. His goal has been to play college baseball. He has had some interest from a very s

DH Substitution Rules: Can a Player Return?

QuestionHi, my question is if a player is taken out of the game, say left field player substituted for someone else, can they then be brought back later in

Varsity Catcher Footwork Drills: Improve Blocking & Throwing

QuestionIm currently a Sophomore in high school and I just got named as the starting varsity catcher. Coach told me the other that I need to work hard on m

Fixing Excessive Foul Balls in Baseball: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy kid is 8 years old and he has a good stand on home plate and his swing is very good (that is what everyone is saying) but his problem is that he

Baseball Umpire Ruling: Out of Baseline - Explanation & Analysis

QuestionQUESTION: Runners on first and third, two out. Line drive hit to center, runners advance. BUT: runner on first gets to vicinity of second base but

Minor League Baseball Rules: Player Demotion & Age

QuestionThis question Is in regards to an 11 year old Player in the minor league division.the Sa飀 Player was on the allstars in the minor league last year

High School Baseball Rules: Tagging Up & Base Running

QuestionMy son plays little league baseball, but its the 13 and up age group and they go by the high school rules. When he played JV baseball I noticed tha

The Evolution of Baseball Balls: A History of Replacement Rules

QuestionQUESTION: When in history did the umpires start replacing every ball touched by anything other than the pitcher, the catcher or the umpire, ie: the

Developing an 11-Year-Old Catcher: Expectations & Skills

QuestionMy son is an 11 year old catcher playing in a AA league.  What should i expect from him as a catcher?  Should he be able to throw out run

Identifying the Losing Pitcher in Baseball - Game Scenario

QuestionIF TEAM 1 IS LEADING 3 TO 2 IN THE 6 INNING. TEAM 1 MAKES A PITCHING CHANGE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INNING WITH 2 MEN ON BASE.THE NEW PITCHER GIVES UP

3rd Base Play: No Outs, Runners on 1st & 3rd - Baseball Strategy

QuestionMy son plays 3rd base for his freshman HS team and he asked the following question: No outs, runner on 1st and 3rd, ground ball to him, what play d

Understanding the Risks of an Excessively Wide Stance in Sports

QuestionMy question is: What are the symptoms of a stance that is too wide? Other than lowering the head, doesnt a too wide stance lead to the same proble

Coaching a Pitcher After an HBP: Rebuilding Confidence & Focus

QuestionI coach a Little League team in their first year of kid pitch and Im wondering what to tell a pitcher after he hits a batter. How do get a pitcher

Improve Your Baseball Throwing Accuracy: Drills & Tips for Center Fielders

QuestionHello I Play Center Field For My School And I Just Cant Throw The Ball Right It Always Falls Short From The Person Catching the ball and I usually

Baseball Rules: Is Sliding on Home Plate Required?

Questiondo you have to slide on home if the catcher does not have the ball its in play my 8 yr old got out last night his foot was on the bag before the ca

Charging and Throwing on the Run: A Drill for Shortstops

QuestionIm a utility player and i recently picked up ss more than anything else. my question is what is a good drill to work on charging/throwing on the ru

Foul Ball Tagging Rules: Does a Runner Have to Tag Up Infield?

QuestionBases loaded. One out.  Pop up in foul territory by third base bag in infield.  Caught by third baseman. Runner took off from his lead of

Pre-Game Nerves: Tips for Staying Calm and Focused

QuestionI always get nervous before a game any tips you recommend on  what to do before a game and what can calm me down. I usually get to excited and

Dixie Youth Baseball: Handling Tie Games & Umpire Authority

QuestionIm a commissioner for 9-10 & 11-12yo Dixie Youth. Home team showed score of 7v-6h, visitors showed 7-7, umpire called the game declaring visitors w

Youth Baseball: Concerns Over Senior League Bats in Coach Pitch Leagues

QuestionMy son aged 7 just started playing coach pitch. He is on a team with all 7 year olds and has played and been beaten badly by teams composed of all