Little League Baserunning: Analyzing a Complex Play & Optimal Outs

QuestionSituation is: Runners on second and third with one out. A fly ball is hit to LF who makes a clean catch for the second out. The runner on third pro

Long Toss Training for Young Baseball Players: A Practical Guide

QuestionHi Dennis, I have asked you a question before and you really helped me. So here i am back for more advise. I am training and coaching my sons tea

Little League All-Star Eligibility: Understanding the 60% Rule

QuestionIm getting many conflicting answers regarding the 60% rule for Little League All Star eligibility. We are in the Northwest and have suffered quit

Child's Fear of Baseball: Addressing Fear and Improving Confidence

QuestionMy 9 yr old was a great hitter for the first two seasons with the pitching machine, got at least one hit in every game. This year, the kids self pi

MLB Play Analysis: Controversial Interference Call & Runner's Safety

QuestionRunner on 2nd two outs. Batter is called out at first ,third out. Runnner on 2nd trots across the plate as offensive coach appeals to base ump to g

Little League Baseball: Running Between Bases - Umpire Rules & Penalties

Questionthe rule states you must not leave a base before the ball crosses the plate, but what if a runner does do this what is the ruling and what is the r

Baseball Shift: Why Lefties Get Shifted and Pitching Advantages

QuestionSteve,  Why is it that left handed hitters pull the ball more then righties, and a shift is put on for them? It has got to be some thing phy

Force Out Rule Application: Little League Scenario Analysis

QuestionDear Mr. Mullins:  Looking for correct application of the force rule under the following circumstances (Little League game, 7 and 8 year olds)

HS Baseball: Foul Ball Pop-Up Dropped - Error or Not?

QuestionIn H.S. Baseball, when a batter pops up in foul territory with no one on base and the catcher or anyone for that matter drops the foul ball in foul

Baseball Appeal: How to Appeal a Runner Leaving Early

QuestionWhat is the proper way to appeal a call regarding a runner leaving the bag early before tagging up on a fly ball that has been caught? AnswerMike,

Improve Your Baseball Hitting Mechanics & Power - Expert Advice

QuestionHey Rick, i have a question regarding my hitting mechanics and my swing. Recently, i have been pulling all my hits foul. I am not sure whether t

Little League All-Stars Eligibility: Game Participation Rules & Considerations

QuestionHello my son broke his leg before the spring season started he was registered on the roster for little league and remained on due to the insurance

Little League Eligibility for Injured Players - All-Star Team

QuestionWe have a boy on our team that broke his arm after the first 2 games of our regular season. He showed up for every game and every practice dressed

Pitcher Stepping Off the Mound: Rules & Regulations Explained

QuestionI have read that once a pitcher reaches the set position he either has to throw a pitch or pick-off move.   Can he make the move move to an oc

Baseball Rule Question: Ground Ball Between Infielders - Seeking Clarification

QuestionHello, hoping you could provide the answer to a play that stumped a few of us at last nights game. First, its a pitching machine league with most p

Understanding Delay of Game Tactics in Baseball & Fair Play

QuestionRecently, I noticed an opposing coach slowing down a game against us in order to limit how many total at-bats we got.  He followed rules, but

Baseball Performance: Overcoming Slumps & Building Power

QuestionQUESTION: hi rick, its eduar. i was askking you questiona before but it said i coudnt ask that many fallow ups... well anyways i will try to hit 30

Baseball Scoring: Earned vs. Unearned Runs - A Detailed Explanation

QuestionRunners at first and second and a single is hit to the left fielder who allows the ball to get by him for an error.  Both the runner and secon

Little League All-Stars & Travel Ball: Can My Child Participate in Both?

QuestionHello, I would like to know, if my son is playing little league allstars is it still okay to play travel ball tournaments at the same time,thank yo

Breaking Through Slumps: A Coach's Guide to Mental Toughness in Baseball

QuestionI coach a 11U travel team. We have had many successes and failures over the last 2 years. With Baseball being 90% mental. Is there really any way t