Little League Baseball: Catcher Positioning & Blocking Rules Explained

QuestionIn the Little league world series there were several games that the catcher was in front of the plate, on the thyroid base line waiting for a throw

Personalized Workout Advice - Ask the Expert

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Walk-Off Home Run: Definition & What Makes It Special

QuestionWhat is a walk off homerun? AnswerGene, A walk off home run is a term for home run which gives the home team the lead in the ninth inning or late

Overcome Hitting Challenges: A Young Ballplayer's Guide

QuestionHey John. My name is Brandon, Im 16, and have been playing ball for nine years. I love the sport and would love to continue to the college level, b

Overcoming Hitting Fear in Young Baseball Players: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy son is 8 years old and has played one season of fallball kid pitch.He has been hit several times in the batters box and is now very nervous when

Navigating High School Baseball Tryouts: Support for Your Son

QuestionHi, I have a 15-year old son and just read another story on your site similar to ours.  We just moved into town.  Our son has played base

Understanding the Mandatory Play Requirement in Little League Baseball

QuestionThere is a Indonesian Little League baseball turnament now. We just had a case on last game. The losing team made an appeal that the winning team w

Understanding Foul Tips in Baseball: A Rulebook Clarification

QuestionI am reading the official Cal Ripken 2009 rule book definitions and have a question about foul tips.   The rules specify that a foul tip is a

Should I Tell My 11-Year-Old Son He Might Not Excel in Baseball?

QuestionMy son will turn 11 in a few months.  He is in great physical shape, has good size for his age, and runs regularly.  He has a total of 3

Getting Noticed: Advice for Aspiring Professional Baseball Players

QuestionHello, I am very interested in playing professional baseball. I need some advice on the best method of networking and getting noticed. I am thinkin

Travel Teams & Little League: Can Players Participate in Both?

QuestionCan the same players play on both a travel team and little league team at the same time? AnswerHey Trence, All leagues are different.. If there a

Kid Pitch Baseball Age: Should Your 8-Year-Old Play with 9-Year-Olds?

QuestionSean, My son is in 3rd grade and is moving into kid pitch baseball this year. The league we are involved in moves straight from coach pitch to kid

Little League Draft Rules: Coach's Pick & Fairness

QuestionI know that if you are a coach, your son plays on your team.  My question is, if you coach and you do not have a son in the league, do you get

Little League Bunting Rules: Age Restrictions & League Variations

QuestionDo official little league rules permit bunting for 9-year old players, or is the starting age/player division for bunting determined by local leagu

Find a Qualified Baseball Pitching Coach - Evaluation & Feedback

QuestionIm a 19yr old LH pitcher looking for a qualified coach to evaluate me and give me their honest opinion of where I currently stand.  I am curr

Finding Summer Collegiate Baseball Opportunities for Top Pitchers

QuestionI coach at the University club level.  We have a couple of pitchers with upper level ability.  What is the best way for me to help them f

Preparing Your Child for Baseball: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionMy son will soon be 9 years old and has never played baseball.  He can hit a wiffle ball with a plastic bat, but he has not experienced throwi

Improving Pitching Control: A Guide for Young Pitchers

Questionhey i was wondering if you could help me with this problem i have. i am 13 and am a little league pitcher. i have just about always had the best ve

Best Baseball Bat Size for a 7-Year-Old: A Guide

QuestionMy son is 7 years old and starting coach pitch.  What length and weight of bat should he use at this time? AnswerSandy, I would think a 26 to

Straight Arm vs. Sidearm Throwing: Which is More Accurate?

QuestionI am doing a science experiment and i have prove something and i chose to prove which is the more accurate way to throw a ball, would it be straigh