Wrestling Technique & Baseball Influences: A Unique Approach

QuestionHey Rick, Its Chris sorry. it wouldnt let me ask a follow up question so I just hit ask a new question! And cool my second favorite team is the Ar

Dizzy Dean Rules: Runner Safe Despite No Slide? Umpire Clarification Needed

Question14U playing Dizzy Dean rules. While retreating back to first during a pick off attempt the runner jumps over first baseman low tag and lands on fir

Switch Hitting for Young Baseball Players: Benefits & Considerations

QuestionMr. Nicollerat, My son is a natural right hander does every thing right handed.  He is 9.  Last year he played up with the 10 year old tr

Craig Counsell's Chances of St. Louis Cardinals Shortstop Role & MVP Award

QuestionHello my question is about Craig counsell I know that he is getting old but what are his chances for next season on becoming the new shortstop fo

Umpire Interference in Baseball: What You Need to Know

QuestionIs there such a thing as umpire interference? At one of my sons recent pony league games, a home plate umpire called himself for umpire interferenc

Intentional Walks: Rules & Strategic Use in Baseball

QuestionIt seems to me that until recently (if at all), it was not possible to issue an intentional walk (or base on balls) if there was already a runner o

Arizona Pitching Coaches: Enhance Arm Strength & Mechanics - NAIA RHP

QuestionI play baseball for an NAIA school in northern California. I am a sophomore and RHP there.  After this season, Im looking to mainly working on

Baseball Umpire Controversy: Force Play and Dropped Ball - An Expert Opinion

QuestionOut or not??? Batter up, runners on 1st and 3rd. Batter hits fair and ball gets intercepted by SS who throws ball to 2B. 2B catches ball while in

High-Pressure Baseball Scenario: Pitching Decisions & Game Dynamics

QuestionThis is a high school baseball game going into the 7th and final inning tied 1-1.  Pitcher A starts the inning and faces the #2 batter in the

Baseball Double Play Scenario: Does the Run Count?

QuestionHi Mr. Senger,    Consider the following situation: one runner on 1st base and one runner on 3rd base with one out.  Batter b

Illegal Bat Ruling in Little League: Umpire's Guide

QuestionI umpired a little league (13-14 yr olds) and I need your input. The batter hit a three run home run, the opposing manager then disputes the home r

Understanding Balks in Baseball: A Rulebook Deep Dive

QuestionI need your input on one of those was it a balk or not questions that always seem to pop up. The situation was runner at first. Pitcher threw over

Improving Baseball Attitude and Overcoming Pressure: A Guide for Young Athletes

QuestionHi I am 13 years old and I am really good at baseball. I love baseball and I think I have what it takes to at least play in college (when Im older

Coaches Pitch Batting Order Strategy: Maximizing Team Performance

QuestionI really need your input on a batting order for my coaches pitch team that has a large number of weak hitters.  There are 13 kids on the team

Overcoming Hitting Slumps in 12U Baseball: Practice Strategies

QuestionI help coach a 12U travel baseball team that cant buy a hit.  Were a talented group of boys, but for what ever reason were not hitting hard an

Little League Injury Replacement Rules: Can You Promote or Add Players?

Questionin the little league majors division, if there is a player injured and will not return for the season and the league has no waiting list for player

Third Base Returns: Rules & Strategies for Runners

QuestionCoach when a runner is returning to third base after a pitch is made, and the catcher makes a throw to the third baseman for a tag out, should the

Improve Baseball Swing Extension: Drills for Left-Handed Players

QuestionWillie, My son is a JV baseball player.  I noticed he is spinning off of the ball when he makes contact instead of getting extension with his

Baseball Error Call: Analyzing a Third Baseman's Play

QuestionOur third baseman was charged with an error and I wanted to ask you if you think it should be an error or not.   The third baseman had to cha

Overcome Live Pitching Challenges: A Hitting Guide for Young Athletes

QuestionDear Expert, I have a really big problem concerning hitting. Im 15 and am trying out for JV baseball this year as a sophomore. I play the field we