Bunt Fair/Foul Rule: When is a Bunt Valid in Baseball?

QuestionIf a bunt is placed down one of the lines and rolls into foul territory and then rolls back into fair territory, all before it reaches the bag, is

Mental Toughness in Baseball: Helping Your High School Player Overcome Frustration

QuestionQUESTION: My son is a junior in high school, and has the ability to play college ball.  He hits great one game, cant get contact the next. &nb

Little League Ejection: Understanding Flagrant Foul Rules and Player Safety

QuestionMy son is on first base 1 out next batter hits a base hit between 3/ss into left field. While my son is running full speed to second the ss is stan

High School Baseball Pitching Eligibility: Understanding the Rules

QuestionI am 14 years old and have just finished playing our regular season. I want to play again next year when I will be 15 and in my freshmen year in h

High School Baseball Tryouts: Should You Make the Team?

QuestionI used to play baseball in 7th and 8th grade. Im gonna be a senior next year. When I used to play I was pretty bad. One season I went 3 for 29 with

Baseball Timeouts: Who Can Call Them & When?

QuestionDoes a coach have the ability to call time out when the ball is still in play. @ if a runner is stealing and the ball is still in the defensive pla

Reaching Back in Pitching: Accuracy and Technique

Questionhow do many pitchers are able to reach back behind them and still hace alot of accuracy? AnswerHey Jordan, Its great hand-eye co-ordination.. Wha

Overcoming Fear of Pitching Machines in Young Baseball Players

QuestionMy 7 year old son is in rookie ball, this is his first year.  They are using pitching machines and my son is afraid of being hit by the ball c

Improve Your Child's Baseball Batting Stance: Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: Mr. Girardi, Im a single mom with a 7 yr old little league all star that keeps stepping out on his batting.  He hits about 75% of th

Umpire Controversy: Batter's Reaction to Perfect Strike – Was it a Strikeout?

Questionduring an allstar game age 12yrs old. I was base umpire and behind the plate was a very good and experienced umpire. the first pitch of the 4th inn

Understanding Feigned Injuries in Young Athletes: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy son (10 years old) was the starting pitcher on his All Star team earlier this evening.  He was also the clean-up hitter.  After striki

Improve Your Fly Ball Judging: A Practice Guide

Questionhow can tell where the ball will drop I have a problem runing up to far AnswerJudging a fly ball is something you have to develop.  You have

Baseball Knee Injuries: Causes, Types & Prevention

Questionhow can a person hurt their knee in baseball and how does a knee get injured AnswerAlex, No offense, but this is a very broad question.  In s

Improve Your Baseball Pitching: Velocity & Advanced Pitches

QuestionHey John, Im 15 years old, and have been pitching for competitive teams for some time now. I wanted to know how I can gain some more velocity on my

Understanding Check Swing Calls: Umpire Positioning and Accuracy

QuestionI would like to know how a 2nd base umpire located behind the pitcher can call a check swing a strike? I understand how a 1st and 3rd base umpire c

Intentional Collision at Home Plate: Catcher's Safety & Umpire Responsibilities

QuestionMy son, age 11, is a catcher for his 6-8 grade baseball team.  In his last game, his foot was on the plate, arm extended to make a catch when

Foul Ball Rule: Outfield Pop-Up & Base Advancement Explained

QuestionQUESTION: If fly ball is hit to the outfield but in foul territory then caught in foul territory with say a man on base, can that man on base adva

Boosting Your Son's Baseball Confidence Amidst Negative Coaching

QuestionHow can I help keep my high school son positive about baseball when all they hear for the coach is negative? AnswerWell, that really depends on h

First Baseman Positioning on Pick-Off Attempts: Official Baseball Rules

QuestionWhat is the rule for the position of the first baseman on a pick off?  I understand the first baseman must have both feet inside the field of

Baseball Coaching Rules: Pitching Distance & Regulations for Youth Leagues

QuestionAre there any regulations as to the distance from the batter that the coach pitcher has to be and can he pitch from his knee and move in close to t