Catching Drills for Aspiring Baseball Catchers: Improve Your Game

QuestionIm an 11 year old girl playing AAU baseball and i really want to be the starting catcher for my team. it would be helpful if you gave me some drill

Batter's Box Foot Placement Rule: Is It Mandatory?

QuestionIn junior league or any other league for that matter is there a rule that states that the batter must have both feet inside the batters box prior t

Improve Fastball Velocity: Tips for Sidearm Pitchers

QuestionHi, I am a sidearm pitcher and Im wondering if you could give me any tips on how to get better velocity on my fastball. Im 15 and right now I can t

Understanding Youth Baseball & Track & Field: A Family Perspective

Question Im an average athletic but my sister is awesome.  Shes a sports freak.  Baseball is her favorite.  She is at her best in track & fi

AAU Baseball Blocking & Interference Rules: Catcher & Runners

QuestionIn AAU baseball if there is a play the the plate can the catcher block the plate? and also can a base runner railroad a catcher? AnswerEmily, A c

Understanding Softball Ball Changes: From Little League to State Tournaments

QuestionWhile playing in our local and distric games we used a solid poly/graphite center with a .47 core with a max comp. of 375. these balls are stamped

Little League Rules: Correcting Errors After a False Out

QuestionHere is the little league situation.  We are the home team and in the field.  Our pitcher strikes out the batter.  The umpire calls

Little League Controversy: Disallowed Game-Winning Runs?

QuestionQUESTION: Here is the little league situation.  We are the home team batting in the bottom of the 6th inning and are behind by one run.  

Best Secondary Sport for Baseball Players: Conditioning & Skill Development

QuestionHello Jack--Im a father and coach of boys aged 13 to 16, pre high school try outs. My question to you is, For the boy whose obvious #1 sport is bas

Skull Caps in Baseball: AAU, ECTB & Little League Rules

Questionwhat levels of play are skull caps allowed are they allowed in AAU,ECTB and little league? AnswerEmily, I assume you are asking about the two piec

Force Play at Home vs. Tag Out: Understanding Baseball Rules

QuestionOK, bases loaded and the batter taps a slow dribbler down the first base line. Pitcher scoops up the ball, tags the batter running toward first, a

Louisville Slugger 125 Ash Wood Bat Review & Insights

QuestionHi Do you have any experience or opinion on this bat? Louisville Slugger 125 Ash Wood Baseball Bat http://www.aluminumbats.com/index.asp?PageActio

Effective Pickoff Moves for Softball Pitchers: A Coaching Guide

QuestionI AM COACHING A FALL BALL TEAM AND THE PITCHERS NEED TO HOLD RUNNERS ON .WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TEACH THEM A PICKOFF MOVE? AnswerHey Dennis, I h

Little League Baseball: Runner Hit by Thrown Ball - Correct Call?

Questionlittle league baseball. a runner is heading home he is hit by a thrown ball in the back it makes him stumble not slide head first he touches home

MLB Pitching Rules: Illegal Pick-Off Attempts & Disconnecting from the Rubber

QuestionQUESTION: Pitcher makes apick off move to first while the first baseman is behind the runner, away from the bag.   Step off is OK! What about

Is a Repaired Baseball Bat Safe to Use? Safety Concerns and Alterations

QuestionWe have a kid in our 11-12 division that has a bat with about a 6-8 inch crack in it, we stated that it was unsafe & couldnt be used anymore, our l

Baseball Play Analysis: Caught Stealing & Defensive Substitution

QuestionThere are 2 outs and a man on first (Kingston) and batter Thomas is batting with count 1 and 1.  Kingston on first is caught stealing 2nd base

Cal Ripken vs. Little League: Rule Differences Explained

QuestionWhat are the differences between Cal Ripken and Little League rules when playing on same size field (60 bases)? AnswerHelen, There are not much d

Baseball Swing: Leg Lift - Big Step vs. Small Step

QuestionHellp John, I was just wondering is a big leg lift in your swing good because ive noticed ive been doing it. AnswerHayden, It doesnt matter if you

Improving Baseball Pitching Command: Rubber Ball Practice & Mechanics

QuestionHi i was wondering, does practice pitching with a rubber ball help your pitching command or does it just throw you off. I know, it wont have the sa