Baseball Rule: Foul Fly Ball Near First Base - Runner Out or Not?

QuestionWe had a 7 yr old too catch a foul fly off first base and the umpire said that the runner was not out. I thought a fly ball foul or not was an out.

Do Weighted Balls Increase Baseball Velocity? Expert Answer

QuestionHi,   Can weighted balls actually help increase velocity?   Ive seen in a magazine and on the internet a Roger Clemens thing.

Elbow Pain in Young Pitcher: Causes, Relief & Tournament Concerns

QuestionQUESTION: My son is 8 (turns 9 in August)and at the end of his pitching lesson yesterday, during long toss, he said his elbow (the inner part) star

Is Excessive Baseball Practice Harmful for Young Athletes?

QuestionI have an 11 year old son that plays AAU & USSSA, He also plays for a rec ball team. We travel everyweekend for tourneys + the rec games during the

LL Baseball Batting Form: Traditional vs. Modern Techniques

QuestionMy 10 year old grandson, Josh, is playing LL Baseball, his grandfather has taught him to hold his back elbow level with his shoulder and keep his b

Baseball Rule: Runner Awarded Bases After Deflected Ball

QuestionI coach the at the senior level (15-16). Last night, I had a runner at second base when the batter hit a hard grounder to third. The ball was defle

Metal vs. Rubber Cleats: Rules for Youth Baseball (Ages 13-15)

Questionis there a specific rule that governs between metal and rubber cleats at 13-15 yr.olds AnswerAllowable player equipment, including type of cleats

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

QuestionBases loaded. Batter hits the ball. First basement field the ball and throws home. At the throw to home the third base runner doesnt slide, but is

Bat Throws in Baseball: Rules and Penalties Explained

QuestionIs a batter out when he throws his bat? We have been called on this all year and I have yet to find the rule anywhere. Is it local and I am missing

Baseball Stealing Home: Rules & Safety for 10-11 Year Olds

Questionrunner on third base, catcher in position, batter in position, pitcher pitches the ball, can the third base runner steal home before catcher has th

Appealing Baserunning Errors in Baseball: A Pitcher's Guide

QuestionCan you please clarify the procedures a pitcher (in this case a 10 year old) must use to appeal a baserunning mistake. AnswerJim, I dont know nec

Little League Rules: Using a 1st Base Mitt in the Outfield?

QuestionMy son, who is 11, recently tried a 1st base mitt when playing 1st. He does a much better job catching with it. He would like to use it in the outf

Base Running Interference: Understanding the Rules & Runner's Rights

QuestionA batter has hit the ball and is running to first. The ball is thrown to the first baseman who is standing on half the bag so the runner slows down

Little League & Babe Ruth League Eligibility: Can a Player Participate in Both?

Questioni have a question about a kid that is playing little league and babe ruth league at the same time. it was my understanding that you cant do both le

Infield Fly Rule: Understanding Ordinary Effort & Player Positioning

QuestionIf an infielder (has to) turns his back to home plate to catch a fly ball, is that considered ordinary effort, to call the Infield fly, batter is o

Can a 14-Year-Old Learn to Catch?

QuestionMy sons high school coach would like to try and turn my son into a catcher whichn he has never done. He is currently in the ninth grade and the var

Analyzing Pitching Performance: Identifying Weaknesses & Improving Results

QuestionHi,     I had a game yesterday and I started pitching. I went 4 or 5 innings. I think I had 1 or 2 walks but no strikeouts. I

Little League Rules: Time-Outs and Stealing Home with a Runner on Third

QuestionPlayers are 9-10 first year little league:  With a runner on third, after the pitch the catcher walks or looks the runner back to the base, ca

Baseball Timeouts: Who Can Call Time and When?

QuestionWhen can the defensive teams coach able to call time? Example: man on third, batter walks, Pitcher is in the grass receiving the ball. Batter steal

Elbow Pain When Throwing: Causes, Solutions & When to Seek Help

QuestionThe inside of my elbow throwing arm has been hurting when i throw at times.I ice it about 15 minutes about 3 times a week.There are many days i can