Weight Training for Young Athletes: Risks & Alternatives for Baseball Players

QuestionMy son is 14 and 65 and plays all sports...he is currently playing baseball and finishing track for his school. He does shot put.  Anyway...hi

Baseball Pitching Change Rules: When Can You Substitute a Pitcher?

QuestionQUESTION: Question about this scenario:  You bring in pitcher A to pitch.  Can you as the coach change pitchers to pitcher B without pitc

Dropped Third Strike: Out or Pitcher's Record?

QuestionI do understand the rule, the runner may get the base, but does it count as a out for the inning or just the pitcher.   AnswerHey Dave, I am

Baseball Win Records: Determining the Winning Pitcher in a 7th Inning Game

Question7 Inning game:  1st question, pitcher A starts the game and goes 2 innings leaves the game with no score.  Pitcher B comes in and throws

Helping Your Child Overcome Fear of Being Hit in Baseball

QuestionSo, my son is 7 years old, this year he has gone from T-ball into Minor B. 1/2 the season was coach pitch, second half is Player pitch. Unfortunate

Catcher's Gear Sizing: Finding the Right Fit for Youth Players

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Michael, Im not sure if I ordered the correct size equipment for my son Ray.  He is 12 years old about 5 1 and 115 pds, hes been

Early Bunting for Youth Baseball: Developing a Key Skill

QuestionMike,   Thanks for answering my question.  I have been a coach, manager, and umpire in Little League for over 20 years.  I thi

Baseball Play: Does Run Count When Out is Called?

QuestionThis happened tonight at my sons PeeWee game.  Ill not say which side he was on...Top of the 1st, basses are loaded, batting team has one out.

Should You Learn the Slider? Benefits & Alternatives for Pitchers

QuestionI am 17 years old and i am pitching pretty decently. however, my coach doesnt want me to pitch because i dont know how to throw a slider. is a slid

Little League Baseball: Intentional Walks & Pitch Counting - Official Rules Explained

QuestionIn our game today,  the other team wanted to walk our player and instead of throwing 4 pitch outs they just told the umpire that was their int

Improving Pitch Velocity in 13-Year-Old Baseball Players

Questionmy son is age 13 and when he is put in to pitch he will throw strikes and gets ahead of most hitters but the problem is he lacks in velocity he doe

Arm Care for Young Athletes: Preventing Injuries & Promoting Recovery

QuestionI coach a group of 12 year old all-stars. This weekend was our first tournament, and the majority of arms were very sore in a hurry. What would be

MLB Rules: Bounced Third Strike - Batter's Rights Explained

QuestionQUESTION: With first base unoccupied, the batter swung and missed a bounced third strike, but the catcher caught the ball cleanly after the bounce.

Child's Fear of Baseball: Addressing Anxiety After On-Field Incidents

Question My son is 9yrs old.I have coached his little team for three years,this being the first year that us coaches didnt pitch to them,they now face othe

Baseball Rule: Can a Batter Hit a Bounced Pitch?

QuestionQUESTION: If the pitcher throws a wild pitch that for whatever reason bounces or rolls toward the plate, can the batter still hit it as long as he

Switching Throwing Arms: Is a Late Change Possible?

QuestionMy son, 15, injured his right arm/elbow one year ago. After immobilization, surgery, and rehab, it is obvious that playing righthanded will not hap

Balk Definition & Rules: Understanding Illegal Pitching Actions

QuestionRunner on 2nd.  Pitcher in the set position lifts front leg, but then stops for just a moment. (I.e., for about 1/2 to 1 sec, the front leg is

Batter's Box Interference: When Must a Hitter Move?

QuestionSitiuation: Bases loaded. No outs. First pitch is wild pitch. runner on third breaks for home. Does the hitter HAVE to vacate batters box as to not

Minor League Umpire Positions: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHi, Where should minor league field umpires stand in the game?  I know to stand directly behind 1st base when no one is on base, or if there i

Optimizing Weight Transfer for Increased Pitching Velocity

QuestionHi, I throw at about mid 50s to low 60s and have noticed that when I make throws from the outfield when my weight goes into it, the ball seems to b