Legal Pitching Strategies in Little League Baseball: Illegal Pitches and Batter Outcomes

Questiondual question.  11-12 boys LL baseball A.  In little league were there is no balks, just illegal pitches, which results in a dead ball an

Understanding Pitching Styles in Softball & Baseball

QuestionWhat are the most effective pitching styles? Is throwing Fastpitch Softball style against the rules of Major League Baseball or any other organiza

Dropped Third Strike: Does It Count as an Earned Run? MLB Scoring Explained

QuestionIf there are 2 outs and a runner reaches base on a dropped 3rd strike and scores. How does that effect ERA. AnswerJim, The official scorer shall

Little League Rule: Runner Interference on Home Plate with Base Runner on First

Questionwe had an incident where the opposing team had a player hit one over the fence with one runner on first as the lead runner rounded third base he st

Baseball Rule: Bases Loaded, 2 Outs & Runner Hit by Pitch - Explained

QuestionThere are bases loaded and 2 outs.  The runner from 2nd on his way to third is hit by the batted ball.  The runner from third had crossed

Overcoming Fear at the Plate: Helping Your Little Leaguer

QuestionMy 10 year old grandson plays ball for our local little league. He has developed into a pretty good player over the past several years, but recentl

Little League Redrafting: Pros, Cons & Why Non-Redrafting Benefits All Players

QuestionQUESTION: We are in the midst of considering our little league policy of property teams to a complete annual redraft for all children (managers chi

Two-Base Error vs. Multiple Errors: Baseball Rules Explained

Questionscenario: a grounder is hit to the thirdbaseman who fields it cleanly, then bobbles and drops the ball. he picks the ball up and throws to first. t

Fixing Your Over-the-Ball Swing: A Hitting Guide

QuestionI am a right handed hitter and I notice when I strive toward the ball when it is pitched I am opening up to soon and I am not able to drive the bal

Compact Your Swing: Improve Power and Consistency | Baseball Training

Questionmy question is about how to make my swing short and compacted...my whole like my swing has been long and i have been able to adjust even though it

Understanding Baseball Rules: Automatic Outs with Fewer Players

QuestionWe were recently in a dizzy dean tournament for 8 year olds.  Inning 4, the unpire told our scorekeeper that the opposing teams #1 batter woul

Correcting Stepping Out Habits in Young Baseball Pitchers

QuestionI have a 9 year old that is a pretty impressiver ball player.  This is his first year in minors baseball(kid pitch).  He has developed a

Fixing Over-the-Top Swing in 13U Baseball: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy son plays high level 13U travel baseball and has always been an excellent hitter. However, he has recently developed a pattern where he is out i

Hip Rotation for Baseball Power: A Guide for Young Hitters

QuestionJohn, My son is a 10 year old, and is a pretty consistent hitter.  However, there are many times where he doesnt seem to generate enough powe

Can a Batter Steal Second Base After a Walk?

QuestionOur pitcher walked the batter, upon the the fourth throw the catcher did not catch the ball - can that batter proceed to 1st (on the walk) and also

3-Man vs. 4-Man Pickle Drill for Little League: Which is Best?

QuestionHi Coach: I am a Little League coach in Fairport NY (11 / 12 year olds)We have worked on the 3 man pickle drill (three defensive players and one r

DIY Cooling Remedy for Athletes: Ammonia & Mint Cooler Recipe?

QuestionI had a coach that during the summer he would provide our team with a cooler clearly marked not to drink the liquid but it had a concoction of wate

Improving Batting Skills: Adjusting to Kid Pitch for Young Hitters

QuestionMy 8 year old daughter is having difficulty moving from coach pitch to kid pitch.  It seems she can hit the velocity and consistent pitch from

MLB Rule Analysis: Cabrera's Triple Play & Force Outs

QuestionQUESTION: Saw this when Cabrera made his unassisted triple play. The runner from first was past second when the ball was caught. Of course the rul

First Base Obstruction: Understanding Runner Responsibilities

QuestionIn todays game 17U, the batter popped up to the first basemen. First baseman was waiting for the pop up right in the base path  on the line. T