Outfield Fence Safety Regulations: Chain Link & Top Rail

QuestionAre there any regulations requiring protective tubing along the top of a chain link outfield fence? AnswerDan, Little League Baseball does not ha

Replacement Player Eligibility: Can He Play in a Make-Up Game?

QuestionI coach in the (9-12) minors division, and we picked up an 11 yr old replacement player who took the place of an injured kid who had to quit.  

Baseball Rule: Run Scoring with Bases Loaded & 2 Outs - Tagging vs. Force Out

Questionthey had the bases loaded with 2 outs, we had a infield pop fly (Infield fly doesnt apply) and was dropped. the player stayed on second and didnt a

Optimizing Youth Baseball Lineups: Handling Consistent Struggles

QuestionThis topic came up here recently, but Id like to follow up.  On a Babe Ruth youth team, 7-8 year olds hitting off a pitching machine.  No

Understanding Batting Time in Youth Sports: Fair Play & Rules

QuestionMy child did not get to bat  once in his last game and only once in his other games. He shows up for every practice and has a great attitude b

Youth Baseball Batting Rules: Understanding League Requirements

QuestionI live in Adel Ga and have a son in little league and wanting to know the required times a child is allowed to bat. MY child did not get to bat at

Foul vs. Fair: Understanding Baseball Ball Calls

QuestionThe batter hits an air ball over to third base and the batter run to catch the ball... the ball hits his mit and falls to the ground... is that con

7-Year-Old Baseball Pitcher Excels in Minor League

QuestionWe live in a small town and my son is seven years old and loves baseball. His age group didnt have enough players to have a machine pitch league so

Softball Interference at Home Plate: Batter's Rights & Rules

QuestionIs the batter required the leave the batters box when a player is stealing home on a fast pitch? What are the rules? This is question is from a mi

Who Gets the Win in a 7-Inning Game? Baseball Win Qualification Explained

QuestionQUESTION: 1st pitcher pitches 4 1/3 innings.  When he comes out his team is winning 4-1.  Game ends in 7 innings instead of 9 because of

10-Week Baseball Fitness Plan for Teens: Weight Loss & Conditioning

QuestionIm trying to figure out a program for a 13 yearold who is 5feet and weighs 174lbs.and loves to play baseball. And he has ten weeks to get into shap

Umpiring Strategy: Optimal Positioning with Runners on 1st & 3rd

Questionwhere do you stand when there is a runner on 1st and 3rd base when umping? AnswerCory, On the assumption that there are two umpires for the game,

Inning Position Changes: Rules and Procedures

QuestionIf I wanted to switch my 1st baseman and my center fielder during an inning, could I do so without involving my pitcher or any bench players? Where

Base Running Rules: Can a Runner Steal on an Errant Throw?

Questionin atom ball there is no stealing on the pitcher by a base runner.can a runner steal if catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher and he misses o

Helping a 12-Year-Old Baseball Player Overcome a Pitching Slump

QuestionMy son is very intense and at 12 years old is a perfectionist. He plays on a very good team and is the 3rd baseman as well as pitcher. He has alway

Can a Pitcher Re-enter a Game? Understanding Baseball Rules

QuestionCan the starting pitcher get put back in the game after he has already been taken out? AnswerOwen, Based on all the rule books of all the leagues

Baseball Umpires: Batting Gloves and Rule Compliance - A League Chief's Perspective

QuestionIm the chief umpire for our league but I spend most of my time in our Little League. We have a junior league (13-14) and last night we had a contro

Understanding Little League Rule 4.04: Substitution Procedures

QuestionQUESTION: In our Little League we play Majors with a substuition line-up.  In our game last night a player was a sub on the roster, but did no

Umpiring Error: Game Protest and Replay - Seeking Clarification

QuestionWe had a situation in a majors game where two district umpires made a decision about inserting a player into a game at the bottom of the 5th inning

Improve Pitching Accuracy: Tips for Young Baseball Players

QuestionMy name is Corey. I am 13 and I am a left-handed pitcher for my middle school baseball team. I throw in the mid 70s and I have alot of movement on