Developing a Left-Handed Pitcher: Tips for Young Players

QuestionDennis, I have a question about where to start with a lefty.  My son is a lefty and shows interest in pitching.  His speed is fairly goo

Umpiring Rules: Handling Glove Contact & Obstruction Calls

QuestionI understand the rule is three bases if Contact is made but as an umpire how exactly is the call made. Do you call time, dead ball ? The confusion

Optimal Hand Placement for Baseball Hitting: High vs. Low - Expert Advice

QuestionMy son is 13 and has played travel baseball for five years.   Currently he is receiving differing instruction from his coaches regarding the

Fair or Foul Ball: Understanding Baseball Rules

QuestionA ball is hit down the third base line in the air and is fair as it flys over third base but then lands foul outside of left field.  Is it a f

Understanding the Inside Scoop: Legal Second Base Infield Plays

QuestionMy question is about the inside move to second base. It was my understanding that as long as the kid brings his leg up straight and then turns he c

Improving Team Performance: Coaching Challenges and Player Development

QuestionHello. My 9 year old son plays on a team that mainly consists of kids that attend his elementary school. The coach played college ball and is an ex

Correcting Pitching Mechanics: Addressing Stretch Position Issues

QuestionMr. Priest In L/L Majors I believe that the player has progressed far enough that coaches/umpires need to begin correcting bad habits that if the p

Baseball Rule: Is a Throw Over the Second Baseman an Error?

QuestionIf the catcher throws a ball from home attempting to catch a runner trying to steal second and throws it over the second basemans head say, to the

Improving Control in a Young Pitcher: Stride and Release Tips

QuestionQUESTION: I have a  9 year old pitcher with a strong arm - first year pitching - having control problems.  I think he is over striding an

Base Running Rules: Reestablishing Bases After Foul Balls - MLB Official Rules

QuestionDoesnt the base runner have to go back and reestablish the base after a foul ball, and if he does not and tries to go tothe next base on the next p

MLB Rule: Home Run When Outfielder Falls Over Fence?

QuestionIn major league baseball, if an outfielder catches a fair fly ball and falls over the outfield fence, is that considered an out or because his mome

Little League Baseball Rule: Play Dead & Runner Advancement

Questionmy grandson had a infield play from the pitching mound the umpire was standing behind the pitchers mound. the ball was hit and the batter ran to fi

Little League Batting Stance: Is Your Son's Position Legal?

Question     I have a son who plays little league and when he stands at home plate,to bat, he sets his front foot by the middle corner

Delayed Dead Ball Call: Interference & Correct Ruling?

QuestionSituation is runner on second.  Batter hits ball to short stop. As he is attempting to field the ball, the runner on second goes to third. SS

Pinch Hitters & Pitching Wins: Understanding MLB Rules

Questionsay for instance the home pitcher just finished the top half of the 7th inning down 2-3, and with two runners on he is due up in the line-up. He i

Improving Arm Slot for Baseball: Injury Prevention & Technique

QuestionHey Willie i was wondering how can I change my arm slot to overhand or at least a 3/4 arm slot because my arm has been hurting after I pitch and my

Baseball Force Outs: Fielder's Contact with Base

QuestionWe had a situation where there was a force at 2nd base.  The second baseman had the ball in his hand and then touched second base with his glo

Baseball Timeout Rules: When Can a Manager Visit the Mound?

QuestionRunnder on 3rd, 1 out. BAtter walks. Can the fielding teams manager call time out to go to the mound to settle his pitcher down? even though the ba

Intentional Walks in Baseball: Rules and Player Actions

QuestionA little league pitcher is intentionally walking a batter by pitching outside pitches to the catcher who moves out to the side before the pitcher s

Helping a Young Batter Overcome Pitching Hitting Struggles

QuestionQUESTION: We have an 11-yr. son that has been hit by pitches since T-ball. This year, hes been hit by a pitch three times -- 1 really hurt. The mor