Effective Hitting Drills for Kids (Ages 8-12)

QuestionWhat are some hitting drills to help 8 and 12 year old kids to help hitting the ball more consistently any help would be appreciated. AnswerLuther

Baseball Balk Rule: When Does a Pitcher Have to Step Off?

QuestionRule 8.05 says it is a balk to not step off and feint a throw to the base, it does not say that you have to step off to throw to first base. How co

Tagged Runner & Third Out: Understanding Force vs. Tag Situations in Baseball

QuestionSituation: Two outs, man on first and third.  Ground ball is hit to the second baseman.  He fumbles around with ball, there is a delay i

Baseball Throwing Tips for Young Children (Ages 5-6)

QuestionMy boys are 5 and 6 and I am looking for good throwing tips for children so young.  Specifically, at what age should I worry about gripping th

What Do MLB Scouts Look for in a Young Center Field Prospect?

Questionhow are u doing my name is Phillip.. and Im 19 years old turning 20 in july I would like to know what scouts look for in a good Young CF??? Answer

Understanding Bilateral Skills in Children: A 6-Year-Old's Experience

QuestionMichael, thanks for fielding my question. My 6 year old son has always favored his left hand but writes with his right. Getting into T-ball, I didn

Little League Baseball: Can a Player Tag with the Ball?

QuestionIt says in the Little League rulebook that a player may tag the base base on a force play with any part of his body as long as the ball is held fir

All-Star Baseball: Concerns About Playing Time & 'No Play' Rules for Young Players

Questionmy son just made an All-Star team of mostly 8 yr olds but some 7 yr olds. 14 total players in all made this team. the team has a NO PLAY rule. this

Infield Fly Rule: Runner Advancement & Coach Strategy

QuestionQUESTION: on an infield fly rule.... runners on first and second no outs.......fly ball hit to second baseman...umpire calls infield fly rule...bas

Blown Saves in Baseball: Can a Pitcher Get Two in One Game?

QuestionSimilar to a previous question - can the SAME pitcher be charged with two blown saves in the same game? AnswerDennis, Blown saves are not an offi

Softball Rules: Is 'Taking a Base' Legal & Repeated?

QuestionOur church team is playing softball.  We have a guy who can hit the ball over the fence every time.  After one time at bat, the opposing

Baseball Pitching Development: A Teenager's Journey & Improvement

QuestionI am 17 years old and a Junior in High School. I have played Little League from 1995 to 2002. I always wanted to be a pitcher but I only had a 4 se

Legal Pitcher Pickoff Moves for Right-Handed Pitchers

QuestionQUESTION: Jon, Can a Right Handed pitcher, while in the set position, throw to first base while in contact with the rubber?  I am under the im

Evolution of Baseball Rules: Foul Balls & Strikes - A Historical Overview

QuestionHow has the rule regarding foul balls and number of strikes changed over the years?  Has foul balls ever counted as a strike when there are al

Official Rules: Catcher Catching Foul Tips - What You Need to Know

QuestionI have coached for many years. In several different leagues and it always seems that this rule changes all the time.  what is the offical rule

Understanding Scorecard Statistics: Runs, Hits, and Errors (RHE)

QuestionQUESTION: At the end of a scorecard there is R H and E, R obviously stands for runs but please explian the H and E. ANSWER: Hits and Errors.  

Umpire Positioning and Player Safety in Youth Baseball: A Parent's Concern

QuestionQUESTION: My son is playing on a 10-11 yr old rec. team. In a recent game, the field ump was standing between the short stop and his view of the ba

Little League All-Star Eligibility: Age Division Rules & Player Placement

QuestionIF A CHILD PLAYED ALL YEAR IN AN AGE GROUP OLDER (MAJORS) ARE THEY ELIGIBLE TO BE ON THE ALLSTAR TEAM FOR A YOUNGER GROUP (MINORS)  IF THIS IS

Babe Ruth Baseball: Was the Runner Out for Jumping the Catcher?

QuestionDuring a recent Babe Ruth Baseball game the home team was down by 1 with a man on third and 2 outs.  The runner attempted to steal home.  

Sidearm Pitching: Effectiveness, Pros & Examples

QuestionIs this a good way to throw?  Have you ever known anybody who had success doing this AnswerMark, Its not for everybody, but yes, I can name s