Baseball Force Out Play: Understanding the Rules

QuestionMartin, There is bases loaded two outs. Batter hits a ground ball to the short stop, the short stop fields it clean and stands in the base path to

Batter Interference in Baseball: Umpire's Call & Rule Analysis

QuestionIn a BPA tournament this weekend there was one of those odd circumstances that had everyone including the umpires talking.  Runner on 2nd tryi

Motivating Young Softball Players: Addressing Declining Team Performance

QuestionI manage a Major girls (9-12) little league team. After staring the season 3-1, we have made a complete turn and now have lost 3 in a row. The team

Pitching Limits & Arm Care for 10-Year-Old Baseball Players

QuestionDennis, I coach my 10 year old BB team.  We have several kids who do a decent job pitching.  Questions:  How many pitches should a b

Runner Hit by Ball: Batter's Time at Bat & Play Ruling Explained

QuestionIf a runner is hit by a batted ball and declared out, is the batter charged with a time at bat, and if so, how would it be ruled? AnswerJim, It d

MLB Error Rule: Scoring Runs After Defensive Mistakes

QuestionQUESTION: Runner on 1st and 3rd with two outs...runner on 1st leaves early...pitcher steps off...feints to first...throws to 3rd baseman with runne

Base Running Rules: Illegal Blocking by Fielders - Babe Ruth League

QuestionBrian, In a Babe Ruth League game the other night a runner was attempting to steal second, the second baseman was covering the base and waiting for

Playoff Batting Strategy: Concerns About Player Inclusion

QuestionLast night we had our second playoff game, its double elimination. First inning bating went as usual, by the second inning we were already ahead by

Baseball Hitting & Catching Mechanics for Kids: Tips for Improvement

QuestionI have a 6 year old son and he loves baseball. I want teach him about the game, specifically the hows/mechanics of hitting and catching. Can you gi

Navigating Youth Baseball Politics: A Coach's Perspective

QuestionOk first let me thank you for your time,And i will try to be brief,  What should i do ,I have been developing my boy since he was three to p

Overcoming Fear of the Ball in Young Baseball Players

Question              my son is 9 and has played 2 yrs. t-ball, 1 yr.machine pitch then mo

Strike Zone Rules: Dropped Ball & Third Strikes Explained

QuestionIf the catcher drops any ball thrown to him that is a strike can the unpire automatically call it a ball. AnswerHey Rachael, The umpire can never

LL Majors Game: Coaching Decisions and Pitching Struggles

QuestionThank you for taking my question. My 12 y.o. son plays in the LL Majors. Last nights game was a jaw dropping experience. In the top of the first in

Baseball Trick Plays: Are They Legal?

Questionbase runners on first and second, infield, pitcher, catcher come together at the mound. once they break up and take positions, some how the first b

Strength Training for Small Baseball Players: Optimizing Performance

QuestionHi, My son is a great ball player, but he is small. He is 10 yrs old and only ways 55lbs. I have a few questions. 1. he is a pitcher and throws pre

Little League Player Discipline: Can a Coach Bench a Player?

QuestionThank you Brian for your ansewer.I have three sons that have been involved in little league since t-ball.My two younger sons are in the 11-12 year

Little League All-Stars & Travel Teams: New Rule Clarification

QuestionHi - I was under the impression that a player who was named to a Little League all-star team could not at the same time play also on a travel team

Baseball Rules: Sliding into Home Plate & Umpire Discretion

QuestionMy son plays for our local Pee Wee team, and they play by baseball rules, with a few changes - one of them being runners must slide on close plays

Understanding Baseball Pitcher Props: How to Bet on Individual Performances

QuestionHi, I live in australia and love watching the baseball streamed live on pay tv. I also like betting on the games. But i have noticed that you can

Little League Rule 6.07: Batter Batting Order & Passed Ball - Correct Play?

QuestionLittle League 12 and under.  #3 Runner on 3rd.  #5 batter bats out of turn and gets a base on balls.  #3 runner advances on ball #4