Understanding the Balk Rule: Disengaging the Rubber in Baseball

QuestionBrian, I am a Football, basketball and Softball official.  I have a question about the balk rule in baseball.  First part is this.  

Fair Playing Time in Little League Softball: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy daughter is on a little league juniors softball team . the coach sets the same two players on the bench every game.and he only lets them play ha

USSSA Baseball Rule: Run Scoring on Dropped Ball & No Force Out

QuestionMy sons plays competive USSSA baseball and we ran into a situation this weekend and I would like to see if someone knows this answer. Here is the s

Pitcher Positioning: Optimal Positions with Runners on Base - Baseball Coaching

QuestionI am coaching two teams. One is Little League 11-12 team and the other is a BPA Travel Team. My assistants and I have different ideas on where the

Understanding Pitcher Win/Loss Rules: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionI have question about determining the winning/losing/saves for a pitcher. When determining the winning pitcher, is it simply the pitcher of record

Balks with Bases Loaded: Can a Pitcher Still Balk?

QuestionAre you familiar with the spin move to second base? Where the pitcher lifts his leg, then rotates and spins to second base trying to get the runner

Play at Home Plate: Understanding Sliding Rules and Rule Application

QuestionI am coaching in a league that has a mandatory slide rule at home on a play at the plate. The runner is to be out. But the president and board can

Best Little League Bats for 10-Year-Olds: Quality & Value

QuestionWe are trying to find a quality bat for our 10 year old son.  I have tried to gather some information and we are trying to find the best quali

Does a Walk Count as an At-Bat in Baseball?

QuestionDOES A WALK COUNT AS A TIME AT BAY. AnswerTerry, A walk does not count as an official At Bat.  It is a Plate Appearance, but not an At Bat. &

Understanding Balks in Baseball: Rules and Umpires' Discretion

QuestionWhen a balk is called against a pitcher.Why cant the manager argue against it? AnswerSorry for delay...I have had no internet for several days. T

Developing Weaker Baseball Players: Coaching Strategies & Perspectives

QuestionI have coached a baseball team for 8 years now and would like to have your opinion on the weaker players, we live in a community that most parents

MLB Rule Question: Valid Run After Illegal Tag?

QuestionThis is the situation: The bases are loaded with two outs. The batter hits a ground ball to the third baseman, who instead of just tagging third ba

Baseball Pitching Advice for Returning Players: A D3 Perspective

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Adam, Im 19 years old and attempting to get back into baseball before the next college season. Ill be going to a D3 school and be lo

Baseball Pitching Recovery & Advice for Young Players

QuestionHello, I am fifteen years old and a starting pitcher for my community league baseball team. I just had my first baseball game yesterday and did ver

Little League Rule: Appeal for Failure to Touch First Base After Hit

QuestionSituation: Home Team half of last inning.  Tie Score- One out.  One runner on 1st base.  Batter hits ball to right field.  On

Overcoming Fear of Being Hit by a Ball in Baseball: A Parent's Guide

QuestionHello, I have a ten year old son who is playing in his first year of organized ball. Two weeks ago, he was hit by a pitcher three times while batt

Becoming a Little League Umpire: Tips for New Umpires

QuestionGareth, I am a first year UIC for a Little League in Arizona. I have played Div 1 College Baseball and have coached LL for 5 years (T-Ball to 9-10

Improve Catching Technique: Developing Soft Hands for Football

QuestionI am coaching and having a hard time getting the kids to squeeze the glove and using 2 hands so the ball doesnt keep popping out.  Can you rec

Boosting Focus: Mental Game Strategies for Young Baseball Players

QuestionMike, I have Managed my 9 year old Son since T-Ball and he has always been a pretty good player,His Baseball skills are not his problem, His proble

Understanding the Legality and Technique of the Pickoff to Third Base

QuestionI used to do this in Babe Ruth league, but I still dont know if it is legal.  Guy on 3rd base, pitcher is in the stretch.  He then attemp