Catchers Equipment & Rule 5.09g: Ball Lodged - Official Interpretation

QuestionQUESTION: In a game tonight, the ball became lodged under the catchers mask or chest protector.  I could not really tell for sure where it was

Obstruction vs. Interference in Baseball: Understanding the Difference

QuestionCan you clarify the differences for obstruction versus interference? The situation was as follows: A play was made on a runner sliding into 3rd ba

Best Radar Guns for Baseball: Accurate & Affordable Recommendations

QuestionIm looking to buy a Radar Gun to use with my HS son.  Any recommendations? AnswerYou have many options here depending on what it is you are l

Little League Playing Time Rules: Ensuring Fair Opportunities

QuestionIs there a rule about how much play time (on field and at bat) should be given to each and every player on the team in Little League? Also our Couc

Baseball Interference: What Happens After a Runner's Collision?

QuestionScenario: 7-8 year old Cal Ripken league rec baseball.  One out, runners on first and second.  Batter hits ground ball to shortstop. &nbs

Improve Baseball Pitching Accuracy: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi Dennis, i just started pitching but whenever i pitch, the ball doesnt go where i want it to go. How do i aim the baseball and how do i know when

Recovering from Arm Pain in Softball: Rehab & Return to Play

QuestionI am returning to slowpitch softball at 48 yrs old and an absence of many years.  Despite my age, I have always had a strong arm. (Even throwi

Little League Pitching Rules: Overhand vs. Underhand & Windmill

QuestionCan a little league player pitch underhand and if so, is the windmill style allowed (as opposed to stopping the arm in a vertical position prior t

Improving Machine Pitch Hitting: Tips for Young Players

QuestionMy son just moved up from T-ball to machine pitch. He swings somewhat level but is timing is off. Hes had six practices and has yet to hit the ball

MLB Interference & Obstruction Ruling: Runner vs. Fielder Collision

QuestionSituation:Run on second, batter hits ground ball that deflects off pitcher toward shortstop. Before ball reached the fielder runner and shortstop c

Coach Pitch Supplemental Draft: Best Draft Order & Player Allocation Strategy

QuestionIn drafting for our Coach Pitch (ages7-8) league we spread ourselves/teams too thin....expecting some late sign-ups. Couple of teams with only 9 pl

Developing Young Baseball Players: Bridging the Skill Gap

QuestionQUESTION: Willie, I coach a Minors LL team (9-10 yrs old), however my team is loaded with young players - 2 8yrs, 8 9yrs and 2 10 yrs.  Talent

First-Time Baseball Coach: Tips for Managing a Youth Team

Questioni am 16 years old and i was asked to coach a 9-12 year old baseball team i said yeas but i never coached before i have coached basketball and Footb

Overcoming Fear in Youth Baseball: Addressing Fielding and Hitting Anxiety

QuestionMy son is 7 and in his first year of kid pitch (he has 3 full seasons of t-ball-1  & machine pitch-2). He is afraid of the ball (both fielding

Understanding the International Tiebreaker Rule: A Umpire's Perspective

Question  This is my second year of umpiring and have coached several years. This is also the first year I have played with the International Tie Brea

Baseball Interference: Understanding Runner Rights and Play Continuation

QuestionMen on first and second.  Batter drops a bunt in front of home plate that is fielded by the catcher who throws towards first base but hits the

MLB Stadium Dimensions: Size & Regulations Explained

QuestionWhy major league stadiums are different in terms of size and dimensions??  Is there any rule for that?? AnswerJose, There are almost no rule

MLB Baseball: Does a Pickoff Lead Off the Next Inning?

QuestionSimple question: If a player is picked off for the 3rd out of an inning, before the current batter has a complete at bat, does he lead off the nex

Sidearm Pitching in Baseball: Long Toss Drills & Alternatives

QuestionDear Mike, My name is Jose Estrada. I play baseball for a league in 13 and 14 category. Well the problem is that I throw sidearm and my coach tell

Navigating Limited Playing Time in High School Baseball: Advice for Sophomore Players

QuestionWhat causes high school coaches to pick a player for the team and then rarely or never give him a chance to play? Just to fill our the roster and