Overcoming Fear of Incoming Balls in Baseball (2nd, 3rd Base, Shortstop)

QuestionHow can i not be so scared of the ball coming straight toward me if i play 2nd and 3rd base or shortstop? AnswerShawn, Your best bet is to practi

First Base Coverage: When Should a First Baseman Back Up Home Plate?

QuestionQUESTION: I play firstbase.In what situations would the firstbase man need to back-up homeplate ANSWER: Really the only time that you would even t

Batter Interference: Understanding a Game-Winning Play

QuestionLast Inning, two outs, 1 ball and 1 strike. Tied game 3 to 3. there is a runner on third and where in the outfield. Our pitcher throws a wild pitch

Wild Pitch Scenario: Base Awarding in Baseball

QuestionOk here is the scenario: there are runners on first and second with two outs and a 3 ball 2 strike count. The pitch is thrown in the dirt for ball

Ace Your High School Baseball Tryouts: Training & Injury Prevention

Questionhi, Im a freshman in highschool getting ready for try outs. I have played 2nd base all my life and my coaches say I have a tremendous glove. I also

Understanding Third Base Rules in Baseball: Holding Runners

QuestionI coach youth baseball and I was at a tournament in phoenix and the opposing coach was mad because he said it was illegal for my third base man to

Fielders Choice vs. Hit in Baseball: Rules & Discretion

QuestionQUESTION: Hello! baseball scoring question.. ((is it different for Little League, NCAA or MLB)) is below situation scored a fielders choice by ru

Benefits of Multi-Sport Participation for Aspiring College Baseball Players

QuestionWhat is your opinion on high school kids playing more than one sport during their high school years if they plan on playing baseball in at the coll

Little League Age Eligibility: Understanding Player Age Groups

QuestionMy son was born sept, 28, 1998. In the upcoming year what age group would he have to play. Someone told me he could stay in the 9-10 year old, but

MLB Rule: Intentional Dropping of a Ball - Double Play Implications

QuestionHere is my question: can you please define intentionally dropping the ball?...let me expand, further, if there is a runner on first, or runner on f

Intentional Dropping of a Ball in Baseball: Rules and Double Play Implications

QuestionHere is my question: can you please define intentionally dropping the ball?...let me expand, further, if there is a runner on first, or runner on f

Intentional Dropping of a Fly Ball in Baseball: Legal or Illegal?

QuestionHere is my question: can you please define intentionally dropping theball?...let me expand, further, if there is a runner on first, or runneron fir

Intentional Dropping of a Fly Ball: Legality & Double Play Implications

QuestionHere is my question: can you please define intentionally dropping theball?...let me expand, further, if there is a runner on first, or runneron fir

Navigating Youth Baseball Team Placement: Should You Advocate for Your Son?

QuestionHi, my son tried out for the 14 boys travel baseball team.  He made the C team with only 10 players.  The B team has 12, and the A team h

High School Pitching Velocity: Predicting Future Speed & Pitching Strategy

QuestionHi there, My name is Luke and Im a freshman in high school. Im about 510 175 and am pushing it in there anywhere from about 82-85. Im also throwin

Baseball Rules: Pitcher's Set Position & Ball Placement

QuestionWhen a pitcher, in his strech, comes up to his set position, does the ball have to be completely in his glove? AnswerEddie, Im not 100% sure abou

Dead Ball Rule: Runner Contact with Ball After Crossing First Base

QuestionThe batter is running to first base and after crossing the bag the ball hits him. Not knowing that the ball actually stopped the runner turned to g

RBI Rules: When Does a Ground Ball Error Count?

QuestionHi Sean, With runners on 2nd and 3rd and one out, batter hits a ground ball to the 2nd baseman and he boots it, runner on third scores, batter reac

Introducing Your 3-Year-Old to Baseball: A Parent's Guide

Questionhello i have a 3yr old son name jayden he loves baseball and wants to play it all tha time im not a baseball fan i know nothing about baseball what

Baserunning Rules: Runner Called Out for Leading Off Third Base

QuestionHello Andrew, At my teams last game, there was a situation on which there was a runner at 3rd base, the batter swung the ball in play, fair ball,