Baseball Speed & Strength Training Program for High School Players

QuestionMy son is a freshman at a good baseball HS.  There district had a ballplayer taken in the top half of the first round MLB draft last year. My

Yankees Division Title: Tiebreaker Rules & Switch Pitchers Explained

Questionhow can the yankees be the division title when boston has the same record has there ever been a pitcher that throws left and right hand { a switc

Age-Appropriate Baseball Skills: Should 7-Year-Olds Bunt?

QuestionI need some insight!  Ive managed a number of teams ranging from t-ball to coach pitch 8 year olds.  In our league, 6 year olds play t-ba

Best Baseball Bat for 11-Year-Old (12U League)

QuestionI have an eleven year old son who will play on a 12U traveling baseball team next season (he will still be eleven then, too).  His coach wants

Pitching Rules: Legal Pickoff Moves Without Stepping Off the Rubber

QuestionMichael, With a runner on 3rd base only, can a pitcher (L or R) fake a throw to third base without stepping behind the rubber? Thanks, Darren A

Baseball Rules: Penalties for Illegal Catcher Positioning

QuestionWhen I first followed baseball, the catcher was permitted to stand wide of the plate to receive 4 balls during an intentional pass. Then the rule c

Can a Batter Steal First After a Strikeout? Baseball Rules Explained

QuestionHow can a batter steal first after having struck out? AnswerA batter can NOT steal first base.  BUT---when a pitcher records a strikeout, the

Baseball Basics Explained: Pitching, Windups & Cutoffs

QuestionHi Brian,  I am not really a baseball fan but I have a few things that I hope you can explain.  First, what is pitching from the stretch-

Improve Your Pitching: Slider & Changeup Tips from a Young Pitcher

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Congratulations to your team and your son. My email address is sportsman1717@yahoo.com. I also c

MLB Rules: Can a Starting Pitcher Re-Enter the Game?

QuestionUnder the MLB rules, can a starting pitcher ever return to the mound for any reason?  I have been told that the starting pitcher can leave the

Baseball Coaching for 7-Year-Olds: Tips & Drills

QuestionIve just completed my second full year of coaching baseball (2 springs and 2 fall seasons).  My son is 7 and has now really started to enjoy b

Pitcher & Reliever Conditioning: Post-Pitch Recovery & Pre-Start Preparation

QuestionCoach Dan-- My name is Brett Bognar and I am a graduate assistant at Northwest Missouri State University. I have a question about what pitchers sho

Why Has Cincinnati Not Hosted an MLB All-Star Game Since 1988?

QuestionBeen wondering about this one for a while: Most MLB All-Star locations are arranged as to showcase new ballparks. Cincinnati has not hosted an All-

Fly Ball Technique: Tracking the Ball for a Successful Catch

QuestionWhen I play the outfield and someone hits a fly ball. after I do my drop step should I run the route in which I think the ball will go and not look

Baseball Player Trades: Historical Trends & Data Analysis

QuestionIs it really true that, as some claim, baseball players change teams more frequently now than in past eras?  I see you wrote an article on thi

Overcoming Fear of the Ball in Baseball: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy son is a solid player. He pitches, plays short and third. In a fall tournament he was hit in the shin by a bad pitch while at bat.We have worked

Baseball Rules: Catching a Ball in Your Cap - Penalty & Explanation

QuestionWhat is the call and what happens if a baseball player catches a ball in his cap ? thank you   AnswerJake, No player may use any part of thei

Indoor Pre-Season Practice Drills for 12-Year-Olds

QuestionI am working on developing a practice plan for 12 year olds trying out for an All Star team that will be suitable for indoor use in a gymnasium for

Baseball Play Analysis: Delayed Double Steal & Fly Ball Out - Scoring?

QuestionBrian: I have a baseball scenerio and Im not 100% sure of the answer. You have a runner on 3rd base & one on 1st base. You have 1 out in the inning

Effective Practice Drills & Games for 11-12 Year Olds

QuestionHello, I am a new coach and I am looking for new drills and drill type games to perform at my practices. I coach a team of 11-12 year olds that hav