Right-Handed Pitcher Pickoff Moves: Strategies & Techniques

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Runner on first base, pitcher pitching from the stretch. Three basic options for a right-handed

Right-Handed Pitcher Mechanics: Contact with the Rubber & Throwing

QuestionI saw your response that A lefthanded pitcher must break contact with the rubber to throw to third. This is the same misconception that a right-han

Baseball & Softball Skill Development by Age Group: A Coaching Guide

QuestionI coordinate a baseball league ages ranging from 5-6 tball,7-8 machine pitch, 9-10 kids pitch, 11-12 and 13-14 both baseball and softball.  My

Effective Hitting Drills for Coach Pitch Baseball (Ages 6-7)

QuestionI am coaching 6-7 year old coach pitch and am looking for drills to teach them to hit.  Most played T-bll last year, but lack the skills. &nbs

Peewee Baseball Readiness: Is Your 7.5-Year-Old Ready?

QuestionI have a 7 1/2 year old boy who has played t-ball for 3 seasons now, he started in pre-k and now is in 2nd grade.  I dont know whether to put

Appealing Strike Calls: Can a Batter Challenge an Umpire's Decision?

QuestionTodays game had a situation where there were none out, none on base, one ball, one strike.  On the next pitch, the plate umpire called a swing

Bullpen Session Guidance for New Coaches: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHi I would appreciate your help, Ive coached machine pitch forever but now have been asked to coach 9-10 live arm. I know nothing of pitching. Any

Baseball: Run Scoring After Pitching Change - How Many Runs?

QuestionBrian, When a starting pitcher is relieved during an inning, after allowing two base runners on by a walk and a hit batsman, with two outs, a runne

Should a 13-Year-Old Baseball Player Keep Pitching? - Expert Advice

QuestionI have a 13 year old son who just loves baseball. Hes 511 wieghs 170 lbs,  very mobile, plays 3rd, 1st, RF, Catcher, & Pitcher. When he pitche

Baseball Rundown Strategy: First Baseman's Role & Proper Techniques

QuestionMichael: Im begging for your advice/clarification.  To avoid all infielders being involved, am I correct teaching that 1st basemen deliver the

Developing an 11-Year-Old Left-Handed Baseball Pitcher: Form & Resources

QuestionMr. Boss, I appreciate you taking the time to give direction to those who ask.  My son is 11 Years old left handed 5 1 102#. He has played 1st

Baseball Signals for 10U: A Coach's Guide to Effective Communication

QuestionI coach 10U boys, and this is the year when they start lead-offs and steals.  I would like to get them used to looking for simple signals so t

Ambidextrous Pitching in Little League: Rules & Regulations

QuestionMy son Dalton is Ambidextrous.  Hes 8. The recent change in little league rules limiting pitching to the number of pitches instead of innings,

Developing a 9-Year-Old Baseball Pitcher: Tips & Guidance

QuestionHello Michael, My son who is 9 years old is playing kid pitch baseball this year.  Hes tall and thin weighing 75 pounds.  Hes got a few

Developing Proper Throwing & Catching Mechanics in 5-6 Year Olds

QuestionHi Michael: I was browsing through AllExperts messages, and ran across one where you indicated you had pictures of proper throwing mechanics for 5

Understanding Left on Base (LOB) in Baseball: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionWhat is the rule regarding left on base? How can a team have a total LOB greater than the number of baserunners they had during the game?  For

Base Running Rules: Understanding Player Movement After a Throw

QuestionI thought I knew how to do it properly, but I got into a debate with another assistant coach on our team.  I have a nice instruction book that

Baseball Rule: Runner Hit by Ball - Intentional Interference & Play Dead

QuestionWhat is the ruling on being hit by a batted ball while running to a base? The reason I ask is for a specific situation.  1st and 2nd, less tha

College Bunt Defense Strategies: Outfield & Infield Roles

Questionrunners on 1st and 2nd no outs. preferred method to defense bunt under normal circumstances. responsibilities of each infielder. AnswerThe main go

Baseball Swing vs. Golf Swing: Correcting Overpowering & Improving Control

QuestionI am 24 years old and I play in a mens hardball league in Austin,TX.  I am also an avid golfer.  I have always been able to handle the ba