RBI Rules: Passballs and Run Scoring - A Detailed Explanation

QuestionDoes the batter get awarded an RBI when at the plate with 1 strike and the next ball is a passball and the guy on third comes home? AnswerHi Bonni

Supporting a Disappointed Teen Athlete: Navigating Tryout Setbacks

QuestionMy son, age 16 and a sophomore, recently tried out for the JV high school team.  He made the first cut but didnt make the second.  Needle

Improving Baseball Hitting Focus in Pony League: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy son is a second-year player in Pony League.  He is a power-hitter (at his level).  When he connects, its a double or triple.  Bu

Baseball Ruling: Was the Run Valid After Abandoning Bases?

QuestionTurned out there were only 2 outs and a runner on third when offensive team went to dugout and defensive team gathered around coach in foul territo

Overcoming Batting Fear in Children: A Coach's Guide

Questionwhat can be done to help a child stop bailing out due to excess fear when hitting AnswerRay:  Thank you for your question.   The fear o

Youth Pitching Drills: Building Control & Speed (Ages 9-10)

QuestionWhat are some good drills and bullpen sessions that I can use to teach 9&10 year olds on control and speed. We are 7 weeks away from first game. I

Understanding 1st Base Obstruction in Little League

QuestionThis is a followup to another question on the same subject. I am a Little League AA Division coach.  We just finished playing a game against

Understanding Plate & Catch Lines in Baseball Umpires

QuestionI have heard high school plate umps talking about going out to the hit line and the catch line. What are these lines, and when do umps go to them?

Determining Your Child's Dominant Throwing Hand: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy 7 year old son appears to be a left-handed writer. However, he seems stronger and more accurate when he throws with his right hand, and he can b

High School Baseball Team Issues: Favoritism & Player Morale

QuestionHi, I have twin boys in 10th grade. Played for this high school and did a good job. They are good guys and have never been in trouble at all. This

Pony League Practice Drills: Help Your 7-Year-Old Improve

QuestionMy son is 7 years old and is starting pony league in 2 weeks.  We have been playing catch a lot and he is getting better but I think he is get

Troubleshooting High School Baseball Tryouts: Addressing Skill Deficiencies

QuestionHi John, My 10th grade son just tried out and didnt make his high school baseball team for the second time.  He plays all positions except 2B

Baseball Pitching Win/Loss Rules: Understanding No Decisions & Wins

QuestionMy son pitched 6 full innings recently and left the game tied at 2-2.  The relief pitcher came in and pitched 5 innings (for a total of 11 inn

Improve Throwing Arm Strength & Accuracy for Catchers

QuestionQUESTION: im a catcher for my high school, im a junior on the varsity squad im a decent blocker but i still wanna sharpin that up but my throwing i

Improve Pitching Velocity and Control: A Guide for Young Pitchers

QuestionQUESTION: Hey jack My question is how are some Ways that a 14 year old (me) can gain control and velocity as a pitcher? ANSWER: Hi Jose, You are

Impact of Field Size Change on Young Baseball Pitchers

QuestionMy son is 12 and in the 7th grade, hes a pitcher for Middle School, 6,7, & 8 grade. (60-90 field). He recently tried out for our town league and wa

Navigating Baseball Dreams After Being Cut from Varsity: A Junior's Guide

QuestionIve recently been cut, I did not make the Varsity team. I made middle school and jv, but didnt play much. I play on a competitive travel team. I a

Helping a Baseball Player Overcome Stage Fright & Throwing Issues

Questionmy son is a senior inhs. He has played baseball since he was 5. ALWAYS A CATCHERand very athletic. now he has stage fright. in practice he can thro

Pitch Counts in Youth Baseball: Little League Rules & Weekend Travel Ball

QuestionLittle League Baseball of course employs pitch counts with all age groups. an 11-12 yr old can throw a maximum of 85 pitches in a game. My question

Correcting Early Swing in Softball: A Hitting Strategy

Question my daughter who is 13 and hits the ball very well. presently steps to about 32inches half her height. the biggest problem with her swing is that s