Pitching Velocity & Control: A Young Pitcher's Dilemma

QuestionDear Rick, I have a problem concerning pitching that i really need help with. Im 15 and am trying out for JV baseball this year as a pitcher. I tr

Force Out Scenarios: Understanding Baseball Rules with Bases Loaded

Questionlets say there are bases loaded one out. fly ball hit to left field. player catches it for 2 outs. runner on third tags up and crosses home plate.

Force Out at Home Plate: Catcher's Role & Rules Explained

Questiona player who is forced to run home need not be tagged, catcher only needs to touch the plate to make the out??????? is this correct or not so! Ans

Improving Baseball Glove Catching Technique for 7-Year-Olds

QuestionMy son is 7. he fields the ball pretty good for a kid his age.  He plays first base on his coach pitch team.  Lately I have noticed every

Overcoming Throwing Issues: A Guide for Athletes

QuestionI recently started throwing the ball into the ground.  Its like I cant let go of the ball. How can I fix this? AnswerRichard:  Thank you

Bunt Interference in Little League: Runner's Rights

QuestionQUESTION: I saw a little league game where there was a squeeze play, the batter bunted the ball, and then it hit him as he went out of the box. Doe

Baseball Strategy: 1st & 3rd, 2 Outs, Tied Game - Hold or Concede?

QuestionPlease help us resolve a disagreement. Assume: HS game; 1st and 3rd; 2 outs; game tied in bottom of 7th (final inning); average RH hitter at plate.

Baseball Rule: Fence Ball - Home Run or Double?

QuestionJust had a weekend high school game where this rule was in question and slightly different than usual.   The fly ball hit the top 1/3 of the f

Little League Rule: Walk-Off Home Run & Baserunner Timing

QuestionBottom of last inning and home team hits 2 run walk off home run.  The batter crosses home plate before the original baserunner that was on fi

Uncaught Third Strike Scenario: Rule Analysis & Play Breakdown

QuestionLess than two outs, first base open. Runner on third. Pitcher pitches the ball, it bounces before crossing home plate. The batter does not swing. T

Understanding Blown Saves in Baseball: Can a Pitcher Have Multiple?

QuestionCan a relief pitcher get more that one blown save in a game? Example: closer comes in a 1 run game in the ninth, giving up the tying run for a blow

Baseball Rule Question: Foul Ball When Hitting Batter in Batter's Box?

QuestionQUESTION: As long as I can remember, and Ill soon, god willing be turning 61, this play has always been called a foul ball. Well, a coach in his fi

Little League All-Star Team Age Requirements: Understanding the Rules

Questionmy local little league only allows 12s to play on its major allstar team. is that the rule or does my 11 year old son have the option of trying out

Catcher Blocking the Plate: Legal or Illegal in Baseball?

QuestionI have read previous post on this but would like to make the question a little more in depth.  The situation is like this.  A runner is g

Optimizing Baseball Lineups: Strategies for 12U Teams

QuestionHello, You recently posted a question to Jack Elliott in category Baseball Instruction: I coach our city 12U B team with 11 players on it. I have

Baseball Balk Rules: When Can a Catcher Leave the Box?

QuestionOn a suicide squeeze play or a pitchout to throw out a runner stealing, at what point in time can the catcher leave the catchers box to catch the p

Baseball Rules: Is an Accidental Roll a Ball or Balk?

QuestionI was doing a game the other night and the pitcher went to pitch it and threw the ball straight down accidentally so it just  rolled a little

Base on Balls & Stealing Second Base in Little League (9-10)

QuestionIn Minors Little League (Ages 9-10) if a batter gets a base on balls and there is no one on 2nd, is the batter allowed to steel 2nd? AnswerJill,

Baseball Play: Error or Double? Understanding the Rule

QuestionLine drive at the SS.  Ball has some top spin and begins to dive just before reaching the SS.  SS goes to his knees then lunges forward i

MLB Batting Box Rules: Foot Placement & Illegal Actions Explained

QuestionQUESTION: Arent these mlb rules contradictory? 6.05 (1) The batter shall keep at least one foot in the batter’s box throughout the batter