Baseball Umpire Ruling: Dead Ball and Runner Advancement - Analysis

QuestionHello Andrew, This has to do with a recent local high school baseball game. There was a runner on first which had the field umpire set up behind th

Improving Youth Baseball Hitting: Fixing Ground Balls & Shallow Hits

QuestionAbout 6 weeks ago I asked a question to get my son to track the ball.  Thanks to good advice, hes doing much better.  But, his balls ten

On-Deck Batter & Base Coach Responsibilities on Pop-Ups: MLB Rules Explained

QuestionWhat is the obligation for the on-deck batter or the base coach for when a pop up is bit in their vicinity? We had a catcher hold up from retrievin

Troubleshooting a 9-Year-Old's Baseball Struggles: Hitting Difficulties

QuestionQUESTION: Our son moved up this year to the 9 year old.. All winter we had him in hitting instruction classes to help with his swing..He did really

Minor League Baseball: Can a Runner Steal Home?

Question(Minor League)  When the pitch is thrown and the catcher misses the ball, The umpire calls ball 4 the batter takes first and a man on third tr

Baseball Win: Who Gets the Credit?

QuestionIt was an away game, and our starting pitcher had pitched 7 complete innings. after 7 innings we were losing 4-3. in the top of the 8th we took the

Do MLB Players Use Batting Tees? Insights from a Former Pro

QuestionI recently sent in this question 4 05 5 days ago----I got no response!!..my question was do major league ball players still include the batting te

Coach Positioning in Coach Pitch Little League: Understanding the Rules

QuestionHello, My son is playing Little League in the Minor Leagues as a 8 year old.  Tonight the question was brought up about where the coach shoul

Understanding Pitch Calling: An Observer's Perspective

QuestionIm a long-time scorekeeper. While sitting up close but high above the guys at the plate, I cannot really tell how high or low the pitch is. But, I

Balk Call & Run Scoring: Understanding MLB Rule 8.05

QuestionQUESTION: Runners on first and third, 2 out.  Pitcher begins his move, runner on first breaks for second.  Runner on third then breaks fo

Baseball Force Out Question: Do Runners Advance After a Groundout with Bases Loaded?

QuestionHi John: I coach Atom aged kids and had a question regarding forced runners.  I read a question/answer in this web site and was still unsure

Catcher's Pickoff Attempt: Interference or Live Ball?

QuestionIf a catcher attempts a pickoff throw to third base, and batter is still in batters box and catcher hits the batter, is there an interference call

Umpire Ruling on Mound Visits During Pitching Changes: A Coach's Perspective

QuestionDuring a pitching change, I stayed out on the mound and discussed the situation with the new pitcher during his warm-up tosses (mechanics/outs/situ

Coach Pitch Practice Plans: Structured Plans for Consistent Skill Development

Question   I am a volunteer coach for a coach pitch team.  I travel a ton for work.  I want to assemble practice plans for my assistant

Umpiring Baseball: Handling Runners Leaving the Batter's Box

QuestionI umpire little league 9 and 10 year olds and have a lot of kids jumping out of the box during the delivery of the ball. Do I call these automatic

Little League Rules: Grounder & 3B Plays Explained

QuestionI have 2 questions involving little league rules.is it legal for a player to catch a grounder in her glove and tag the base with her other hand and

Should Young Hitters Watch Their Balls? Coaching Advice for 7-8 Year Olds

QuestionI have a question that probably has no right or wrong answer,just want to know what you would teach.our 7-8 yr. olds coaches dont want the hitters

Home School Baseball Options for 15-Year-Olds

QuestionWe home school and my son is now 15 and cannot play on the city league any more.  What other options do we have for him to play? AnswerEmily,

Baseball Pitching: Grip & Release Techniques for Different Pitches

QuestionHow do you grip and release the ball for different types of pitching? AnswerHi Garrett, This is a good question.  Here, are a few things to

Is It Too Early for Curveballs? Advice from a Veteran Youth Baseball Coach

QuestionI have three boys and my oldest is ten. He plays little league and I notice that he and every other kid on his team are trying to throw curve balls