Outfield Strategies & Drills for College Assistants

QuestionI will be a graduate assistant at a university starting in the fall. Any certain practice or game strategies I should know for outfielders. The pas

Outfield Fly Ball: Fair or Foul - Baseball Rules Explained

QuestionIf a ball is hit to the outfield and,on the way, it passes in fair territory in the infield before slicing foul (outside the foul line), is it a fo

Understanding Baseball Errors: When Does a Play Count?

Questionfirst baseman runs in foul territory to catch a ball, he doesnt catch the out but the ball touches his mit and hits the ground. the ump gave him an

Little League Defensive Positioning: Resources & Information

QuestionMichael, As you mentioned in your bio you can point one in the right direction regarding sites, products or other educational materials. Im specif

MLB All-Star Game Replacement Rules: Can a Dodger Player Replace Another If Injured?

QuestionHi Brian: I believe there is a rule that every team must be represented in the All Star Game?  The Dodgers had two players on the team this y

Little League: Helping Players Adjust to Consistent Strike Zones in Tournaments

QuestionI coach a 9-10 year old team in Little League.  We have a small pool of umpires that ump our regular season games and the kids get to know the

Colorado Rockies Tryout Update: Coaching Contact & Expectations

QuestionDEAR Mr BOSS THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOU REPLY ...I KNOW IT SEEMS UNLIKELY BUT IM NOT GOING TO FLY ALL THE WAY OUT TO THE USA TO MAKE A FOOL OF MYS

Weighted Baseball Training: Benefits for Young Pitchers?

QuestionI have a 13 year old son who just finished his 1st year pitching from 60 ft. in Babe Ruth. He has excellent contol,  throws consistantly in

Baseball Ball Speed: Pitch vs. Hit - How Fast?

QuestionWe often know what the speed of the ball is as it crosses the plate (ie pitch speed), but what is the speed of a hit ball?  The discussion is:

Developing Young Pitchers: Safe & Effective Mechanics for 12-Year-Olds

QuestionDear Mike, Ive just wandered across this site and have spent some time reading your responses to the questions posed by dads like myself. The one

Knee Savers for Baseball Catchers: Benefits and Coaching Perspectives

Questionmy boy is going to highschool and the coach does not like him to use knee savers what i your thinking on this.   AnswerId love to know the coa

Knee Guards for Catchers: Safety vs. Coach Preference

Questionmy kid is 15 years old and is catching in high school the coach does not like the catchers to  use knee savers i think he needs to use them to

Baseball Strategy: Why Throw to First Base?

QuestionHi Brian, I have a generic baseball question. If a runner is at first base and the batter hits a grounder, why is it default to throw out the man r

Mastering the Sidearm Throw for Infield Accuracy: Mechanics & Technique

QuestionHi, Im 14, and I was wondering what the proper mechanics are to throwing sidearm for a infield (especially 3B/SS). I have some ok success practicin

Improving Baseball Catchers' Throwing: A Workout Plan

QuestionSir I coach a double A Bantam 2 baseball team and wanted to get your opinion on something. I have a very talented catcher on my team, he is quite

Little League Bunting & Fouled Balls: Batter Interference Explained

QuestionIf a little league batter tries to bunt a pitch and fouls the ball and the fouled ball then hits the batter; is the batter automatically called out

Baseball Double Cut-Off Positioning: A Coach's Guide

QuestionI am coaching a 13 year old Fall Ball team and wanted to get your advice on double cut-offs. Could you give me proper positioning for a no-runner o

Intentional Walks & Pitching Stats: How They Affect Performance

QuestionIf a pitcher is instructed from the bench to walk a batter how does this affect his pitching stats..on his hits verse walks, as it isnt due to his

Understanding the Four-Ball Rule in Baseball: History & Strategy

Question Why do major league rules require the pitcher to pitch four balls rather than just give the batter a pass? Is there some strategy involved? Answe

Research Paper Assistance: Insights on Steroids & Sports

QuestionHi my name Alex and I am doing a research paper and would like to know if you could take a few minutes of your day to answer a few of these questio