Choosing the Right Baseball Bat Size for a 5'9", 170lb Player

QuestionMy son plays high school baseball, hes 59 170lbs, and Im wondering what size bat he should use. Last year he played showcase ball and did excellent

Effective Batting Practice Drills for Little League Majors (11-12)

QuestionI am coaching a Majors level (11-12 yr old) Little League Team for the 1st year after previuosly coaching in the lower divisions. I have ALWAYS use

Correcting a Poor Throwing Motion in Baseball: Drills & Tips

QuestionMy son has always had a bad throwing motion. He reaches back but he stops near the ear and just flicks the ball with his wrist. He does not follow

Baseball Coaching Resources: Proven Systems for Youth Baseball

QuestionHi Coach Nicollerat, Could you provide any insight on where I can find youth baseball instruction or a youth baseball teaching system? I just sta

Base Hit Scoring: Understanding Fair Territory & No Attempted Out

QuestionHow should I score a ball batted into fair territory and fielded cleanly but no attempt to throw the batter out at first? The situation was 1st bat

Baseball Hitting: Power Hand - Top Hand vs. Bottom Hand?

QuestionProbably shouldnt get too hung up on it, but how come several coaches and websites and instructors say the top hand is the power hand and a few say

Coach Pitch Distance & Field Dimensions: Little League Rules

QuestionWhat is the distance you pitch from? What is the dimensions of the field? AnswerLisa:  If the coach pitch league is a part of the Little Leag

Baseball Warm-up Routine for 11-12 Year Olds: Expert Advice

QuestionThis is for an 11-12 year old boys baseball team. How long should we warm up before a game. What routine do you recommend - should we do push ups o

Best Summer Programs for 14-Year-Old Athletes | Skill Development

QuestionHi John, Im wondering if you could suggest some good summer programs for a 14YO who will be entering high school in the fall. Hes done the ABC Camp

Baseball Rundown Strategy: Protecting Home Plate

QuestionWhat should a runner do at the 3rd (with less than 2 outs) if attempting to run home he gets caught in a rundown how do i coach kids to avoid being

Overcome Hitting Slumps: Confidence & Performance in Baseball

Questionhi, im 16 and im currently on my high school jv team. im a good hitter and in practice and in the cage i always do well hitting, but when i get in

Navigating Disappointment: Understanding Baseball Coach Expectations for 14-Year-Olds

QuestionMy son just tried out for his High School baseball team and did not make the team.  He is beyond upset, and extremely discouraged!! While I am

Machine Pitch Stealing Rule Change: Impact & Concerns

QuestionDennis - Our Board of Directors is reconsidering the stealing rule in our Machine Pitch Little League Division.  Stealing one base at a time (

Pickoff Attempts: Baseman Positioning & Legal Tags - Baseball Rules

QuestionFor a pickoff attemp at 1st or 3rd- must the baseman be tending his bag i.e. on or near the base to legally tag runner on the throw from pitcher? I

Best Wooden Bats for 14-Year-Old Hitters: Size & Weight Recommendations

QuestionGrand son 14 years old, 510 slender build, 150 lbs, I am trying to find the correct wooden bat for him to use and to develope his hitting mechanics

Improving Baseball Throwing in Kids: Tips for Young Players

QuestionMy son is not the greatest athlete but has the biggest heart and loves the game of Baseball. He has played 2 season of Machine pitch and now is in

Developing an All-Around Baseball Player: Balancing Pitching and Versatility

QuestionHi Sean, my 11yr old son Evan has been playing baseball for quite a while. He has been playing travel ball for the past 1 1/2. They primarily wante

Transitioning from Coach Pitch to Kid Pitch: Helping Your 8-Year-Old Adjust

QuestionMy son is 8 years old and is playing on a league that is all kid pitch.  Up until then, he was a consistent hitter.  Now he swings at bad

Dead Ball or Live? Understanding Ground Balls in Baseball

Questionball pitched by pitcher hits ground before crossing home plate and batter hits it off the bounce off ground is it a dead ball or id it live and in

Is the American Baseball Institute Legit? - Verification & Concerns

QuestionDo u know if the American Baseball Institute is real or a scam. I can not find to much information about it on the internet and even read somewhere