Little League Interference: Was the Umpire's Contact a Correct Call?

QuestionQUESTION: I was involved in a 15-16 age Little League game where I had a runner on second and third and one out. The batter hit a line drive that s

Baseball Timeouts: When Can Fielders Request a Timeout?

QuestionQUESTION: When can a baseman (or outfielder) ask for time?  If they have the ball after a put-out, can they ask right away? ANSWER: Hey Zack,

Fixing a Sidearm Throw in Young Baseball Players: A Parent's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hello.  My son is 8 years old and is playing in a little league.  Ever since he started hes thrown very good.  He usually

Correcting Wrist Turn in Baseball Throws & Improving Off-Speed Hitting

QuestionHi Coach, I have been catching since I am 5 years old. I sometimes turn my wrist when I throw the ball to second base. I am trying very hard to kee

Baseball Glove Size Guide for Young Players

Questionim the first basemen of my schools baseball team... i want to by a new glove and im not sure of what size to by? im 15 im about 5? but i dont want

Elbow Pain for Pitchers: Warm-up & Injury Concerns

QuestionI am a senior this year. I am 62 184lbs, and have been clocked at 90mph on the gun. I have been experiencing some pain in my elbow. It seems to get

Helping Your Child Adjust to Pony League Baseball: Pitch Selection Strategies

QuestionMy question is about my son who has recently moved into a pony league.  In t-ball, its all about swinging until you get a hit.  Now in th

Baseball Base Running: Which Foot to Use When Rounding Bases?

QuestionWhile rounding first, second,or third bases, which foot would be more effective to step on the base? AnswerYour right foot would be more effective

Overcoming Fear of Pitches in Young Baseball Players

QuestionMy child has moved up to minor leauge from machine pitch and he is afraid of being hit by a pitch at the plate. He was a 800+BA hitter last year 5

Baseball Bats for 13-Year-Olds: Drop, Barrel Size & Choosing the Right Bat

QuestionMy daughter is 13, and will be playing upper division/junior league baseball, and we are being told that her Little League bat is no longer appro

Improve Arm Strength & Throwing Speed for Baseball

Questionyea i am in high school right now and i play third base and i wanted to know how i can increase my arm speed cuz i need to throw 90mph from third b

Evaluating Team Fit for Your 10U Player: Coaching & Development

QuestionOk.. my son has played a team that is somewhat out of our neighborhood for the last 2 yrs and for this particular coach 1 yr. I really like him as

Baseball Play: Why Throw to First Base with Runners on 1st & 2nd?

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! Heres my question: runners are on first and second with one out, a ball is hit to my son who is playing third base. He steps on thir

Overcoming Mental Blocks in Youth Baseball: A Parent's Guide

QuestionHi!  My question revolves around my 8 year olds son.  I have seen him hit beautiful homerun balls in the backyard and at the place where

Baseball Change-Up Strategy: Batter Positioning & Reading the Pitch

QuestionIm a volunteer dad who helps out our 10 & under baseball team.  When facing a pitcher who can throw a change up, is it best to move up in the

Understanding the Pennant Race: Definition & History

QuestionHave an ongoing argument going on and would like to resolve it, Could you give me the definition of what the pennant race consists of?? It was my u

Understanding the Pennant Race: Definition & Scope

QuestionHave an ongoing argument going on and would like to resolve it, Could you give me the definition of what the pennant race consists of?? It was my u

Scoring Disputes: Are Diving Plays 'Errors' or Base Hits?

QuestionBrian, Im having a disagreement with a friend of mine on scoring hits and errors. Would you say a shortstop diving for a ground ball up the middle,

Batter Ejection: Count & Out Rules in Baseball

QuestionQUESTION: If a batter has a 1-1 count on him and argues the next pitch to the point where the umpire ejects him from the game, is this batter autom

Pitching Rules: Leg Lift Pick-Offs & Balks - Understanding the Call

QuestionCan a right hand pitcher raise his left leg,as to pick a runner off third, but instead of throwing to third, bring his left leg back under in the s