Fielder's Choice as an At-Bat in Baseball: Little League vs. MLB

QuestionDoes a fielder choice count in as an at bat for the person? or is it like a BB  or sac.? AnswerMart, In Little League Baseball, it would cou

Developing a Sidearm Thrower: Benefits, Risks, and Training for Young Baseball Players

QuestionMy son is 13yrs.old and plays in a league. He is a 1B, 2B, 3B. He is a natural side-armer,he has never been an overhead thrower. I hear so many pro

Engaging Baseball Practice Plans for 9-10 Year Olds

Questioni need some help on running my practices. kids seem to get boerd. 9 & 10 year olds. if you have a format or plan please let me know. drills etc....

Little League Draft: Protecting Your Child's Baseball Development

QuestionMy son is 9 years old and is entering Little League for the first time.  If he goes to a try out and does well, the board wants the option to

T-Ball Swing Correction for 5-Year-Olds: Expert Tips

QuestionMy son is five years old and is playing T-ball for the first time.  He doesnt make a full swing and the swing he does make is a chopping motio

Understanding Balks in Baseball: What You Need to Know

QuestionWith a runner on second or any base for that matter.My pitcher started his delivery and while in the balance position,held it a little longer than

Is It Okay to Enroll a 7-Year-Old in Baseball with No Prior Experience?

QuestionMy 7 year old son has never played baseball or even t-ball before and I have signed him up to play baseball this year. I am so not a sports person

Baseball Rule: Runner Hit by Throw - Safe or Out?

QuestionRunner is on 3rd base, pass ball, catcher retrieves the ball and throws ball to 3rd base as runner realizes he can not make it home.  Runner i

Evolution of Baseball Techniques: Modern Drills & Coaching

QuestionQUESTION: Are there differences in the techniques of baseball within the past 20 years?  I have been searching for instructional dvds to help

Fixing the Back Hip Turn in Golf: Drills & Setup

QuestionI have 2 kids, one 15 and the other 13,that do not get their back hip turned during their swing. They know that they need to pivot their foot but w

Catcher Interference in Baseball: Understanding the Ruling

QuestionThe catcher on our team was called for interference on the batter in the following situation: player on third steals home, batter does not swing bu

Catcher Interference Call: Was It Correct in a Home Run Attempt?

QuestionThe catcher on our team was called for interference on the batter in the following situation: player on third steals home, batter does not swing bu

First Baseman's Glove Technique: Proper Hold & Positioning

QuestionHow to properly hold a first basemans glove? AnswerHi Andrew, depends on the circumstances.  The first basemans (FB) glove should always be

Coach Pitch Baseball: A Beginner's Guide for 7-8 Year Olds

QuestionI am a NEW coach pitch coach, HELP.  What do I do?  What are the rules, positions, everything.  I am excited, but lost.  Please

MLB Pitching Change Rules: Can You Change a Pitcher Mid-At-Bat?

QuestionLast night I had both umpires tell me that you cannot change pitchers during a batters at bat.  You must wait until the pitcher completes that

Little League Baseball Rules: Can a Runner Steal Third on a Called Ball Four?

QuestionMike, I just watch my sons little league game. I found it unusual by comparison to the leagues I played in my youth. Heres what I saw happen, many

Baseball Little League Rule: Runner Advancement After Out

QuestionR on first, long fly ball to outfield, runner takes off at hit of ball, and is between second and third when ball is caught in outfield. Ball is th

Infield Fielding Drills & Positioning Strategies for 14U Players

QuestionHi John  I am looking for advise as well as drills for fielding.  I want to work on the fundamentals of fielding balls with your hand und

Little League Rule: Runner's Eligibility After Pitcher's Throw - Appeals Ruling

QuestionIn a recent Little League(Majors)game at our park, with one out, and a runner on first, the batter hit a line drive to the pitcher. The pitcher fie

Little League Illegal Pitch: Understanding Rule 8.05

QuestionQUESTION: I know there is no balk rule in the Majors division but are there not illegal pitch rules? An oposing pitcher today would initiate contac