Optimizing a 10-Year-Old Softball Player's Batting Stance: Expert Advice

QuestionMy daughter is 10.  She played t-ball for 2 years, and has played softball for 4.  She was a great little hitter, until the end of last y

Baseball Strategy: 1st & 3rd Base Situation - Double Play vs. Tag Out

QuestionThis is the situation...tie score, top of the last inning with no outs and runners on 1st and 3rd. Hard groundball to shortstop with enough time to

Knee Pain for Catchers: Should You Use Knee Savers?

QuestionEver since I first tried these I couldnt see why people liked them mostly because I found it hard to get off them in order to get into the recievi

Intentional Walk Rule Violation Analysis - Baseball Rules 2007

QuestionBatter has 0-2, runner on 2nd, no outs. Pitcher and Catcher are instructed by their coach to Now Intentionally walk the batter. Catcher does not no

Managing Disrespectful Behavior in Youth Sports Teams

QuestionWe have a problem with the kids on our team - constant complaining about the coaches decisions on plays and player positions which in turn brings d

Base Running Rules: Understanding Close Plays & Umpire Discretion

QuestionThis is a game situation that took place tonight in my sons game. 1 out runner on 3rd, batter bunts, catcher fields the ball, checks the runner ba

Little League Baseball: Understanding Mound Visits & Coach Interactions

Question8.06 What constitutes a visit at the mound?  Is it crossing the foul line? Is it any step out of the dugout?  If one manager calls timeou

Foul Ball Overthrow: Is the Ball Live in Baseball?

QuestionBatter fouls the ball off behind home plate and ball is overthrown by the catcher as he attempts to throw the ball back to the pitcher. Is the ball

Baseball Play Analysis: Defensive Strategy and Outfield Execution

QuestionBases loaded with no outs.  Batter hits a ball to the outfield.  The runner on third tags up, but the runners on first and second do not.

Little League Baseball: Runner Tagging and Attempt to Advance

QuestionIn Little League baseball, after the hitter runs through 1st base can the runner be tagged out if he turns to his left while coming back to the bag

Baseball Interference: Batter's Role & Rules

QuestionRunner is on second, stealing third.  My catcher goes to throw the runner out, but the batter had stepped back with one foot in and one foot o

Umpiring Dilemma: Handling Intentional Batters Interference in Youth Baseball

QuestionWe have high school kids who umpire and dont always know all the correct calls to make.  The league age is 7-12.  Last night we had one o

MLB Umpire Ruling: Was the Run Valid in a Close Play?

QuestionA runner is at third with 2 out. The count is 2 and 2. The batter swings and misses at the next pitch which is low and skips past the catcher. The

Best Bats for 5-Year-Old Coach Pitch: Expert Advice

QuestionI would like to know the best bat for five year old coach pitch. Should we use a t-ball bat? Right now he has a 25 inch 13 oz  T-ball bat, but

MLB Umpire Ball Toss: Understanding the Rule Difference

QuestionWhy does a major league ump toss out a ball if the pitcher throws it in the dirt but they dont toss out a ball that has been hit and hits the groun

Building Confidence in Young Softball Players: Expert Tips

QuestionMy 10yr old has played one season of softball.  She only hit the ball once!!!  What is the best way to build her confidence while learnin

Baseball Rule Question: Does a Run Count After a Dropped Ball?

QuestionHere is the scenario.  Man on third base, two outs.  Batter hits a ground ball to the pitcher.  Runner on third runs to home.  

Fixing Back Foot Slide During Baseball Swings: Tips for Right-Handed Hitters

QuestionHi, I am a righthanded batter and have a mehcanical problem. I have a basic foot work stance (not open or closed). When I hit off of tees and on so

Infield Throwing Techniques: Quickness vs. Accuracy

QuestionI was wondering if you had any suggestions on throwing. I play infield (SS,3B,2B).  People have to told me that off a ground ball you shouldnt

Legal Blocking at Bases in Baseball: Rules & Safety

QuestionCan the first baseman, or any other infielder, block their respective bases as the runner is trying to get back to their base on a pick-off attempt